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).
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 commander will carry her 3-year-old daughter's stuffed rabbit to the ISS
Her colleague Sophie Adenot will also be carrying a special personal item.
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With the grounding of SpaceX's Falcon 9, what happens to Crew-12’s mission to the ISS?
Crew-12 stands at a crossroads with its launch vehicle under investigation.
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 heads into quarantine before launching for International Space Station
With the early return of Crew-11, it is time for Crew-12 to be all set for next mission to the ISS.
Jan 29, 2026
NASA astronaut photographs Artemis II SLS rocket from International Space Station
The ISS passed over Florida soon after the SLS rocket arrived at the launch pad.
Jan 24, 2026
Controlled experiment allowed viruses to attack bacteria in space—and the results surprised scientists
For the research, scientists compared samples incubated on Earth and on the International Space Station.
Jan 16, 2026
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts come home as Dragon achieves safe splashdown
The four astronauts of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission undocked from the International Space Station at 5:20 p.m. EST on Wednesday.
Jan 15, 2026
SpaceX's Crew-11 undocks from International Space Station aboard Dragon, heads for splashdown
The undocking took place after mission controllers deemed the weather excellent for splashdown.
Jan 15, 2026
NASA’s Mike Fincke passes ISS command to Sergey Kud-Sverchkov ahead of Crew-11 departure
SpaceX's Crew-11 will undock from the International Space Station on Wednesday.
Jan 13, 2026
Astrophotographer catches the International Space Station in lunar transit
A striking new image captured from Earth serves as a powerful reminder that the International Space Station’s long journey in orbit is nearing its end.
Jan 13, 2026
NASA reveals return date for all four SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts
NASA has finalized plans for the SpaceX Crew-11 mission to undock from the ISS, beginning the four-person team's return to Earth.
Jan 12, 2026
NASA plans early return of all four SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts in first ISS medical evacuation
The update comes after NASA had to postpone a scheduled spacewalk after a medical concern arose.
Jan 9, 2026
10 jaw-dropping images captured from the International Space Station in 2025
The International Space Station is not just a hub for scientific experiments and international cooperation, but also a unique vantage point for breathtaking images.
Dec 31, 2025
NASA sets the stage for January spacewalks outside the International Space Station
Before the spacewalks, NASA will conduct a preview on January 6, 2026.
Dec 31, 2025
Russia reveals plan to build a new space station using recycled modules from the ISS
The current Russian modules of the ISS will form the core of the Russian Orbital Station.
Dec 25, 2025
SpaceX launches the classified NROL-77 mission from Cape Canaveral
The powerful rocket launched Tuesday at 2:16 p.m. ET from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Dec 10, 2025
SpaceX deploys 29 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit, completing third batch in two days
The satellites were onboard a Falcon 9 rocket that launched from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Dec 3, 2025
International Space Station welcomes NASA astronaut Chris Williams and cosmonaut companions
NASA astronaut Chris Williams, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, safely arrived at the ISS.
Nov 28, 2025
One NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts to launch to ISS aboard Soyuz MS-28 on Thanksgiving Day
The Soyuz MS-28 will carry NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergei Mikaev and veteran Sergey Kud-Sverchkov.
Nov 27, 2025
China's Shenzhou-22 successfully docks with Tiangong space station, set to bring Shenzhou-21 crew home
At 3:50 p.m. Beijing time, the spacecraft finished its setup and seamlessly docked at the core module’s forward port.
Nov 26, 2025
Moss was put on the exterior of International Space Station—after 9 months, its growth stunned scientists
Researchers claim that this could pave the way for basic ecosystems outside of Earth.
Nov 21, 2025