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4 Astronauts Reach International Space Station To Replace NASA Crew
The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday's arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns.
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NASA, SpaceX Delay ISS Mission Launch Due to Bad Weather
NASA and SpaceX have delayed the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station because of unfavorable weather expected at Cape Canaveral. The launch is now targeted for February 12, with four astronauts waiting in quarantine as teams prepare the Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft for the next launch window.
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NASA Detects Hydrogen Leak During Fueling Test Of Astronaut-Bound Moon Rocket
NASA ran into a leak while fueling its new moon rocket Monday in one final make-or-break test that will determine when astronauts can launch on a lunar fly-around.
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NASA Confirms Axiom Mission 5 Private Astronaut Launch to ISS in Early 2027
NASA has selected Axiom Space to conduct its fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Launching in early 2027, Axiom Mission 5 will carry up to four private astronauts for a two-week stay, supporting NASA’s push toward a commercial future in low Earth orbit.
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Frigid Cold At Launch Site Delays NASA's 1st Artemis Moonshot With Astronauts
NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site.
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NASA, SpaceX Move Up Crew-12 Launch After ISS Medical Emergency
NASA and SpaceX have moved the Crew-12 launch to Feb. 11, 2026, following the first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS. The early launch will replenish the station’s crew after it was left with just three astronauts, ensuring safe operations and continuity of research.
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NASA Evaluates Early Liftoff for SpaceX Crew-12 Following Rare ISS Medical Evacuation
NASA has announced a pair of news conferences on Jan. 30 to discuss final preparations for the SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station. The four-astronaut flight, launching aboard a Falcon 9 rocket in February 2026, is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and will support ongoing research and station maintenance during a month...
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NASA Confirms Expedition 74 Will Continue ISS Work After Crew-11 Exit
NASA has confirmed that the three-member Expedition 74 crew will continue operations aboard the International Space Station following the early return of SpaceX Crew-11. U.S. astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev are carrying out scientific experiments and routine maintenance while awaiting the arriv...
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NASA Pulls Out Artemis II Rocket to Launch Pad Ahead of Historic Moon Mission
NASA is preparing for a historic crewed lunar mission as the Artemis II rocket rolls to its launch pad this Saturday. The massive Space Launch System and Orion capsule will carry four astronauts on a Moon flyby, marking a critical step toward sustained lunar exploration and future missions to Mars.
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NASA Announces Artemis II Launch Window, Marking Humanity's Return to the Moon After 53 Years
While the rollout is a big milestone, experts say the final launch date could still change depending on Florida's weather and final technical checks.
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4 Astronauts Reach International Space Station To Replace NASA Crew
The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday's arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns.
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NASA, SpaceX Delay ISS Mission Launch Due to Bad Weather
NASA and SpaceX have delayed the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station because of unfavorable weather expected at Cape Canaveral. The launch is now targeted for February 12, with four astronauts waiting in quarantine as teams prepare the Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft for the next launch window.
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NASA Detects Hydrogen Leak During Fueling Test Of Astronaut-Bound Moon Rocket
NASA ran into a leak while fueling its new moon rocket Monday in one final make-or-break test that will determine when astronauts can launch on a lunar fly-around.
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NASA Confirms Axiom Mission 5 Private Astronaut Launch to ISS in Early 2027
NASA has selected Axiom Space to conduct its fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Launching in early 2027, Axiom Mission 5 will carry up to four private astronauts for a two-week stay, supporting NASA’s push toward a commercial future in low Earth orbit.
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Frigid Cold At Launch Site Delays NASA's 1st Artemis Moonshot With Astronauts
NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site.
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NASA, SpaceX Move Up Crew-12 Launch After ISS Medical Emergency
NASA and SpaceX have moved the Crew-12 launch to Feb. 11, 2026, following the first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS. The early launch will replenish the station’s crew after it was left with just three astronauts, ensuring safe operations and continuity of research.
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NASA Evaluates Early Liftoff for SpaceX Crew-12 Following Rare ISS Medical Evacuation
NASA has announced a pair of news conferences on Jan. 30 to discuss final preparations for the SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station. The four-astronaut flight, launching aboard a Falcon 9 rocket in February 2026, is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and will support ongoing research and station maintenance during a month...
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NASA Confirms Expedition 74 Will Continue ISS Work After Crew-11 Exit
NASA has confirmed that the three-member Expedition 74 crew will continue operations aboard the International Space Station following the early return of SpaceX Crew-11. U.S. astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev are carrying out scientific experiments and routine maintenance while awaiting the arriv...
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NASA Pulls Out Artemis II Rocket to Launch Pad Ahead of Historic Moon Mission
NASA is preparing for a historic crewed lunar mission as the Artemis II rocket rolls to its launch pad this Saturday. The massive Space Launch System and Orion capsule will carry four astronauts on a Moon flyby, marking a critical step toward sustained lunar exploration and future missions to Mars.
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NASA Announces Artemis II Launch Window, Marking Humanity's Return to the Moon After 53 Years
While the rollout is a big milestone, experts say the final launch date could still change depending on Florida's weather and final technical checks.
