International Space Station

International Space Station

Orbiting at about 250 miles above Earth, the International Space Station (ISS) has served as humanity's home in space since November 2000. It is not owned by a single nation, but is rather a joint project involving five space agencies—NASA (U.S), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada).

Artemis II crew just had a long-distance call with ISS astronauts: Here's what they discussed

The call saw the astronauts take a trip down memory lane and compare food menus.
Updated: 3 days ago  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 astronaut reveals he temporarily lost the ability to speak in space

Flight surgeons are still unsure why astronaut Michael Fincke lost speech on ISS mid-mission.
Published: Apr 3, 2026  |  By Nibedita Sen

A strange egg-like object is growing on International Space Station—and astronauts are watching it

This weird object sparked amusing reactions online, with users suggesting it should be 'killed with fire.'
Published: Apr 1, 2026  |  By Juhi Varma

NASA says April 1 the 'most optimum' launch window before wind and rain risks increase

'Tomorrow looks to be the best. Other days – hit and miss,' said Mark Burger, the launch weather officer of the 45th Weather Squadron, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Published: Mar 31, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

ESA to launch dedicated SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to ISS in early 2028

The Crew Dragon mission will be a part of the new ESA Provided Institutional Crew (EPIC) project.
Published: Mar 27, 2026  |  By Juhi Varma

NASA 'pauses' Gateway lunar space station for Artemis, shifts focus to $20 billion moon base

The agency is looking to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon by the end of the decade.
Updated: Mar 25, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Roscosmos Progress 94 to make ISS docking despite trouble deploying antenna

The Progress 94 spacecraft launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sunday at 7:59 am EDT.
Published: Mar 23, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA astronauts complete the first US spacewalk in almost a year outside International Space Station

Jessica Meir and Chris Williams of Expedition 74 did some preparatory work to install solar arrays.
Updated: Mar 23, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Here's how to watch NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams conduct U.S. spacewalk 94

U.S. spacewalk 94 marks the first spacewalk outside the ISS in months, the fourth for Meir and the first for Williams.
Published: Mar 18, 2026  |  By Juhi Varma

Roscosmos spacecraft to make a destructive re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere after departing the ISS

Progress 92 undocks, carrying trash for disposal after completing its resupply mission.
Published: Mar 17, 2026  |  By Sandip Kishan

Business as usual on ISS ahead of departure of Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL today

Wednesday’s schedule was packed with biomedical studies and prep for undocking and a spacewalk.
Updated: Mar 12, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir shares incredible video of aurora over Canada and Alaska from the ISS

The Crew-12 commander, and current Expedition 74 member is on her second visit to the orbiting lab.
Updated: Mar 11, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Breaking down the NASA Authorization Act of 2026 and what it means for the space agency

Senate bill reshapes lunar strategy, delays ISS retirement and resets Mars plans.
Updated: Mar 9, 2026  |  By Sandip Kishan

NASA to send supplies to ISS with Northrop Grumman CRS-24; CRS-23 to undock this week

The Northrop Grumman CRS-24 mission will launch on April 8, 2026, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Published: Mar 9, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

Prep week at ISS: Crew prepares for March spacewalk and departure of JAXA’s HTV-X1

Suit checks, robotics tests, and cargo loading usher a busy week aboard the International Space Station.
Published: Mar 4, 2026  |  By Sandip Kishan

SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft assigned to NASA’s CRS-33 arrives home

The capsule loaded with cargo arrives home after being parked at the ISS for over six months.
Published: Feb 27, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 astronaut opens up on his health scare that led to ISS's first medical evacuation

While the astronaut revealed he is doing well, the exact nature of his medical issue remains undisclosed.
Updated: Feb 26, 2026  |  By Sandip Kishan

SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to depart ISS on February 26 with research samples and hardware

NASA CRS-33 will bring home a multitude of scientific experiments that will help medicine and more.
Published: Feb 24, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath

All about Christina Koch, the first woman to fly around the Moon as part of Artemis II

Her 328-day ISS stint, six spacewalks, and engineering career all lead up to NASA’s historic next.
Published: Feb 23, 2026  |  By Sandip Kishan

NASA and Vast sign an order to give the company the sixth private astronaut mission to the ISS

The California-based company will send a crew of its own to the orbiting lab for the first time.
Published: Feb 17, 2026  |  By Pranjal Nath