International Space Station

Astronauts Capture Breathtaking Scene Of Volcano Violently Erupting

World News | Matthew Cappucci, The Washington Post | Thursday June 27, 2019

Watching a volcano erupt would be cool. But having a front-row seat 254 miles above the volcano? That would be a view.

Russian, North American Astronauts Return to Earth

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 25, 2019

The first crew to blast off to the International Space Station following a launch accident that deepened doubts over Russia's space programme returned to earth safely on Tuesday.

Russian, US Astronauts Return To Earth From International Space Station

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 25, 2019

The first crew to blast off to the International Space Station following a launch accident that deepened doubts over Russia's space programme returned to earth Tuesday.

SpaceX, Boeing Continue to Struggle With Spacecraft Designs, as Watchdog Raises Safety Concerns

Christian Davenport, The Washington Post | Friday June 21, 2019

Getting astronauts to the International Space Station was supposed to become routine, so much so that NASA was confident enough to hire a pair of contractors.

"No Doubt" SpaceX Explosion Delays Flight Programme: NASA Chief

World News | Reuters | Tuesday June 18, 2019

The explosion that destroyed a SpaceX astronaut taxi in April "no doubt" delays NASA's drive to return Americans to the International Space Station from U.S. soil later this year, the U.S. space agency's chief said on Tuesday.

NASA to Open International Space Station to Tourists From 2020

Agence France Press | Monday June 10, 2019

NASA said it will open up the International Space Station to business ventures including space tourism as it seeks to financially disengage from the orbiting research lab.

NASA to Open International Space Station to Tourists

Reuters | Saturday June 8, 2019

NASA will allow private citizens to stay at the International Space Station (ISS) for month-long getaways at a cost of about $35,000 per night, the US space agency said on Friday.

Got $50 Million For Vacation? NASA To Open Space Station To Tourists

World News | Reuters | Friday June 7, 2019

NASA will allow private citizens to stay at the International Space Station (ISS) for month-long getaways at a cost of about $35,000 per night, the U.S. space agency said on Friday.

SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Heads to ISS With Cargo After Successful Launch

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 4, 2019

NASA said SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft launched at 2:48am ET (12:18pm IST]) on a mission to deliver more than 5,500 pounds of cargo.

SpaceX Launches Cargo Mission To ISS

Science | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday May 4, 2019

After several attempts earlier, SpaceX on Saturday successfully launched a Dragon spacecraft for its 17th resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

SpaceX Crew Capsule Failure Could Delay Its First Manned Flight

Christian Davenport, The Washington Post | Monday April 22, 2019

A SpaceX capsule designed to ferry NASA astronauts to the International Space Station suffered a failure during an engine test Saturday afternoon.

Ex-US Official Tricked NASA-Funded Lab Into Paying For Prostitutes

World News | Eli Rosenberg, The Washington Post | Friday April 19, 2019

A former chief economist and consultant who worked for the United States' lab at the International Space Station has been charged by federal authorities with wire fraud for a pattern of expensing visits to escorts and prostitutes in cities around the world, officials say.

Antares Rocket Carrying Cygnus Spacecraft Filled With NASA Cargo for ISS

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday April 18, 2019

The Antares rocket has been launched from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia's Eastern Shore, carrying cargo with the space agency's resupply mission for the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA Astronaut To Set Record For Longest Spaceflight By A Woman

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 18, 2019

NASA astronaut Christina Koch is going to have her mission on the International Space Station (ISS) extended to nearly 11 months, which would set a record for the longest spaceflight by a woman, the US space agency said Wednesday.

NASA's 'Twins Study,' Landmark Research for an Eventual Mars Mission

Agence France-Presse | Friday April 12, 2019

US astronaut Scott Kelly spent a year on the International Space Station while his identical twin Mark Kelly, also a former NASA astronaut, stayed on the ground