Iss
-
{
- All
- News
- Videos
- Web Stories
-
NASA Astronaut Shares Aurora Show From Space Station; Says "A Lot Going On Right Now"
Auroras, also called the Northern or Southern Lights, are often more vivid from space, where astronauts can see them at eye level.
-
NASA Shares Stunning View Of Earth's Night Lights As Seen From Space
From space, the contrast between lit and unlit regions makes continents and country outlines clearly visible.
-
Astronomer Captures Stunning Aurora Australis From Space Above Indian Ocean
The image was taken on May 7 as the ISS orbited over the southern Indian Ocean.
-
Astronaut Explains "Greenish" Dots Seen From Space Near West Coast Of India
These lights are so intense that they are easily visible to astronauts at the International Space Station (ISS).
-
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Cygnus XL for NASA ISS Resupply Mission
A Cygnus XL launched aboard a Falcon 9 is delivering supplies and experiments to the International Space Station, supporting research in microgravity, medicine, and space weather.
-
NASA Astronauts Complete 7-Hour Spacewalk to Prepare ISS Power System Upgrade
NASA astronauts completed a 7-hour spacewalk to prepare the ISS for new roll-out solar arrays. The upgrades aim to boost power capacity, counter ageing systems, and support the station’s operations as it approaches its eventual retirement.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Retires After 27 Years of Space Service
NASA astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams will retire in December 2025 after nearly three decades of service. A veteran of three space missions, she logged 608 days in orbit, led the ISS twice, and set records that continue to shape human spaceflight and future Artemis missions.
-
First Medical Evacuation From ISS: SpaceX Crew-11 Returns Early To Earth
The SpaceX Crew-11 mission ended early on January 15, 2026, marking the first time in history that an International Space Station crew was evacuated for medical reasons.
-
NASA Astronauts Begin Early Return Flight From ISS With Ailing Crew Member
A SpaceX capsule departed the International Space Station on Wednesday carrying a four-member crew on an emergency return flight to Earth necessitated by an unspecified serious medical condition afflicting one of the astronauts aboard.
-
NASA Confirms First Medical Evacuation in ISS’s 25-Year History
NASA has announced the first medical evacuation in the International Space Station’s 25-year history. SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission will undock early on January 14, returning four astronauts to Earth after one crew member reported a medical issue. Officials stress the astronaut is stable and receiving continuous care. The precautionary return will l...
-
NASA Says Targeting Space Station Medical Evacuation For January 14
NASA crewmembers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) could return to Earth as soon as Thursday, the US space agency said, after a medical emergency prompted the crew to return from their mission early.
-
No Doctors in Space: How NASA Handles Medical Emergencies on the ISS
A medical emergency aboard the International Space Station has highlighted how NASA protects astronaut health in orbit. With no doctors on the ISS, crews rely on extensive medical training, onboard equipment, and real-time telemedicine with flight surgeons on Earth. If needed, spacecraft such as Crew Dragon or Soyuz can quickly return astronauts ho...
-
NASA Astronaut Shares Aurora Show From Space Station; Says "A Lot Going On Right Now"
Auroras, also called the Northern or Southern Lights, are often more vivid from space, where astronauts can see them at eye level.
-
NASA Shares Stunning View Of Earth's Night Lights As Seen From Space
From space, the contrast between lit and unlit regions makes continents and country outlines clearly visible.
-
Astronomer Captures Stunning Aurora Australis From Space Above Indian Ocean
The image was taken on May 7 as the ISS orbited over the southern Indian Ocean.
-
Astronaut Explains "Greenish" Dots Seen From Space Near West Coast Of India
These lights are so intense that they are easily visible to astronauts at the International Space Station (ISS).
-
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches Cygnus XL for NASA ISS Resupply Mission
A Cygnus XL launched aboard a Falcon 9 is delivering supplies and experiments to the International Space Station, supporting research in microgravity, medicine, and space weather.
-
NASA Astronauts Complete 7-Hour Spacewalk to Prepare ISS Power System Upgrade
NASA astronauts completed a 7-hour spacewalk to prepare the ISS for new roll-out solar arrays. The upgrades aim to boost power capacity, counter ageing systems, and support the station’s operations as it approaches its eventual retirement.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Retires After 27 Years of Space Service
NASA astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams will retire in December 2025 after nearly three decades of service. A veteran of three space missions, she logged 608 days in orbit, led the ISS twice, and set records that continue to shape human spaceflight and future Artemis missions.
-
First Medical Evacuation From ISS: SpaceX Crew-11 Returns Early To Earth
The SpaceX Crew-11 mission ended early on January 15, 2026, marking the first time in history that an International Space Station crew was evacuated for medical reasons.
-
NASA Astronauts Begin Early Return Flight From ISS With Ailing Crew Member
A SpaceX capsule departed the International Space Station on Wednesday carrying a four-member crew on an emergency return flight to Earth necessitated by an unspecified serious medical condition afflicting one of the astronauts aboard.
-
NASA Confirms First Medical Evacuation in ISS’s 25-Year History
NASA has announced the first medical evacuation in the International Space Station’s 25-year history. SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission will undock early on January 14, returning four astronauts to Earth after one crew member reported a medical issue. Officials stress the astronaut is stable and receiving continuous care. The precautionary return will l...
-
NASA Says Targeting Space Station Medical Evacuation For January 14
NASA crewmembers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) could return to Earth as soon as Thursday, the US space agency said, after a medical emergency prompted the crew to return from their mission early.
-
No Doctors in Space: How NASA Handles Medical Emergencies on the ISS
A medical emergency aboard the International Space Station has highlighted how NASA protects astronaut health in orbit. With no doctors on the ISS, crews rely on extensive medical training, onboard equipment, and real-time telemedicine with flight surgeons on Earth. If needed, spacecraft such as Crew Dragon or Soyuz can quickly return astronauts ho...
