International Space Station

NASA Astronauts Conduct First All-Women Space Walk

Christian Davenport, Lateshia Beachum, The Washington Post | Saturday October 19, 2019

NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir ventured out of the International Space Station on Friday for the first all-women space walk to replace a failed power controller.

NASA's All-Women Spacewalk Makes History: "One Giant Leap For Womankind"

World News | Christian Davenport, Lateshia Beachum, The Washington Post | Saturday October 19, 2019

NASA made history Friday morning when astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir stepped outside the International Space Station to replace a faulty battery charger.

In First, Spacewalk Conducted By Two Women: NASA

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 18, 2019

US astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir became the first all-female pairing to carry out a spacewalk Friday, following a spacesuit flub earlier this year that caused the historic mission to be aborted.

First Emirati Astronaut Returns Home After 8-Day Space Journey

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 13, 2019

An Emirati astronaut who became the first Arab to reach the International Space Station received a hero's welcome home on Saturday.

NASA And SpaceX Hope For Manned Mission To ISS In Early 2020

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 11, 2019

SpaceX could launch US astronauts to the International Space Station as early as next year if tests on the company's long-delayed Crew Dragon capsule prove conclusive, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said Thursday.

NASA Aims for First Manned SpaceX Mission in Q1 2020

Reuters | Saturday October 12, 2019

NASA is paying SpaceX and Boeing $6.8 billion to build rocket-and-capsule systems to return astronauts to the International Space Station from US soil.

New Russian Telescope Records First Flashes In Earth's Atmosphere: Report

World News | ANI | Wednesday October 9, 2019

The telescope was delivered to the International Space Station aboard the unmanned Soyuz MS-14 spacecraft back in August.

Dubai Cheers Its 'Hero', First Arab To Reach ISS; Burj Khalifa Lights Up

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 26, 2019

An Emirati has made history as the first Arab to reach the International Space Station, after blasting off from Kazakhstan.

Japan Launches "World's Biggest Transport Space Ship" For Space Station

Science | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 25, 2019

Japan on Wednesday launched an unmanned spacecraft towards the International Space Station, the operator said, after a fire early this month delayed the mission.

First Arab Set To Blast Off Into Space, Says Voyage Will Make "History"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 25, 2019

The Emirati astronaut who will make history by becoming the first Arab on the International Space Station said Tuesday he had received support from around the world before his "dream" mission.

Brad Pitt Phones Astronaut, Asks "Did You Spot Indian Moon Lander"?

India News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 17, 2019

When Brad Pitt called the International Space Station (ISS) Monday to talk to American astronaut Nick Hague, the conversation turned to the unexpected consequences of weightless life.

Japan's Resupply Mission to ISS Delayed by Launch Pad Fire

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 11, 2019

Japan said it halted a resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday because of a launch pad fire that grounded the rocket.

Russia's First Humanoid Robot 'Fedor' Leaves International Space Station

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 7, 2019

A lifesize Russian robot known as 'Fedor' successfully departed the International Space Station Friday, two weeks after an aborted docking attempt delayed its arrival.

Soyuz Spacecraft Carrying Humanoid Robot Docks At Space Station

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 27, 2019

An unmanned spacecraft carrying Russia's first humanoid robot to be sent into orbit successfully docked at the International Space Station on Tuesday, following a failed attempt over the weekend, Moscow's space agency said.

Russian Capsule Carrying Humanoid Robot Fails to Dock With Space Station

Agence France-Presse | Monday August 26, 2019

An unmanned spacecraft carrying Russia's first humanoid robot to be sent into orbit failed to dock automatically at the International Space Station on Saturday, in a new setback for Moscow.