Russians are performing a spacewalk today to prepare for the addition of a new science module to the ISS. The module will replace an aging one and will launch in early 2021. This >>
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NASA astronaut returning to Earth reveals the thing she’ll miss most
NASA’s Jessica Meir will be returning to Earth this week from a long stay aboard the International Space Station. Being an ISS crew member is like living in a sort of isolation already >>
Doctors on Earth treated an astronaut’s blood clot in space
When NASA sends astronauts to the International Space Station, they’re always in tip-top shape. That’s a pretty significant requirement since there’s really no way to treat most emergency medical conditions in space. But >>
When did ISS astronauts celebrate the start of 2020?
Folks, 2020 is here. If you celebrated the new year at midnight of whatever time zone you happen to be located in, you probably rang in 2020 with family and/or friends. Perhaps you >>
The eye of Hurricane Dorian looks absolutely insane from space
Hurricane Dorian continues to batter the East Coast of the United States with high winds and plenty of rain, and as the storm creeps slowly north it’s prompted widespread evacuations across several counties. >>
Trio of astronauts safely arrive at the International Space Station
A trio of international space travelers successfully arrived at the International Space Station over the weekend. The arrival of the new crew members brings the current tally of ISS inhabitants back up to >>
NASA wants to commercialize the International Space Station, and make heaps of cash doing it
NASA has big plans for its immediate future, including missions to Mars and of course the Moon 2024 effort that was completely unaccounted for in the most recent federal budget. When it comes >>
SpaceX’s Dragon returns to Earth after dropping off 5,500 pounds of supplies
SpaceX just wrapped up yet another successfully resupply mission for NASA, dropping off a whopping 5,500 pounds of supplies for the scientists aboard the International Space Station and then returning back to Earth >>
