What happens when astronauts get sick in space?
As NASA looks to bring back SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts early amid a medical situation, let's take a look at medical maneuvers in space.
Jan 12, 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 launches Pandora satellite to search for signs of life on distant exoplanets
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Pandora also had SPARCS and BlackCat CubeSats on board.
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
When is SpaceX's next Starship test flight? Everything you need to know
Starship is SpaceX’s fully reusable, heavy-lift system built to transport people and cargo from Earth to the Moon, Mars, and deep space.
Jan 8, 2026
NASA postpones the 1st spacewalk of 2026 after a 'medical concern' with an astronaut
The spacewalk was to be carried out by astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman.
Jan 8, 2026
ISRO is ready to kick off 2026 with its 101st orbital attempt
The mission will be significant on account of being the PSLV's first flight back after the failure of PSLV-C61.
Jan 8, 2026
SpaceX plans to lower thousands of Starlink satellites in 2026—here's why
Throughout the year 2026, SpaceX plans to lower all Starlink satellites currently orbiting at about 550 kilometers to roughly 480 kilometers.
Jan 6, 2026
Spanish communications satellite SpainSat NG II hit by mysterious 'space particle' during orbital transit
The SpainSat NG II, which was launched on October 23, 2025, was roughly 31,000 miles from Earth when it was struck.
Jan 5, 2026
Falcon 9 to launch more Starlink satellites as SpaceX builds on two successful missions this year
The mission will see 29 more Starlink satellites deployed in low-Earth orbit.
Jan 5, 2026
SpaceX’s January 2026 launch calendar signals another big year for the company
SpaceX had a productive 2025. Now, it's ready to kick off 2026 with a mission for the Italian Space Agency and more Starlink launches.
Jan 1, 2026
China launches twin satellites to test detection technology in space
The Shijian-29A and Shijian-29B satellites were launched aboard a Long March-7A carrier rocket.
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
The Artemis II crew: All about the people powering NASA’s return to the Moon
Four astronauts. One lunar flyby. Artemis II tests humanity’s path back to the Moon.
Dec 30, 2025
LVM3 rocket: All about India's heavy-lift rocket that has set a new payload mass record
India’s LVM3 sets a new record, launching the 6,100-kg BlueBird Block-2 and boosting global space ambitions.
Dec 29, 2025
China fails second attempt at reusable rocket test, falling further behind the U.S.
China’s reusable Long March 12A failed as the first stage was not successfully recovered, widening the scientific gap with the U.S.
Dec 26, 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
5 things to know about New Shepard, the rocket that flew a wheelchair user to space
Ever since its inception, the New Shepard program has tried to make space more accessible.
Dec 23, 2025
Japan’s H3 rocket fails to plant geolocation satellite into orbit, officials report
The H3 rocket was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 8:51 p.m EST.
Dec 23, 2025
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket sends Japanese satellite into orbit, sets a new single-year record
Rocket Lab smashes its launch record in 2025, closing the year with 21 straight successes and a Japanese satellite launch.
Dec 23, 2025