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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.
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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.
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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...
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Point Nemo: The Remote Ocean Graveyard Where the ISS Will Make Its Final Descent in 2030
NASA will retire the ISS in 2030, sending it to Point Nemo, a remote Pacific zone known as the spacecraft cemetery. Most of the station will burn up during reentry, with remaining debris falling harmlessly into the sea. The controlled descent aims to avoid past mishaps and reflects a new era of commercial space stations.
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NASA’s Expedition 73: Astronauts Study Brain, Balance, and Immunity on ISS
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are conducting key health experiments as part of Expedition 73, focusing on how the brain and immune system adapt to microgravity. Crew members exercise to counter muscle and bone loss, complete cognitive tests, and practice emergency medical drills. Using virtual-reality equipment, they study balan...
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Enters International Space Station, Joins Expedition 73
At 3:46 a.m. EDT, Crew-11 entered the International Space Station after the SpaceX Dragon hatch opened, officially joining Expedition 73. The arrival, streamed live on NASA+, highlighted ongoing international collaboration and commercial spaceflight efforts. NASA’s social platforms shared visuals of the crew’s welcome, reinforcing transparency ...
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Anil Menon: NASA Astronaut To Fly To ISS On First Space Mission In 2026
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon has been assigned his first space mission by NASA. Mr Menon will serve as a flight engineer aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Expedition 75.
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Axiom-4 Mission Carrying Shubhanshu Shukla to International Space Station Postponed to June 22
India’s Shubhanshu Shukla is set to launch aboard the Axiom-4 mission on June 22 after a series of delays prompted by technical issues and safety reviews. The SpaceX-led mission will send astronauts from India, Hungary, and Poland to the International Space Station, where they will carry out over 60 experiments spanning biology, Earth science, an...
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Axiom-4 Mission Launch Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Set for June 19
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX have rescheduled Axiom Mission 4 to June 19, 2025, following promising leak repairs on the ISS and SpaceX’s successful resolution of a rocket fuel leak. The four-member crew includes astronauts from the U.S., India, Poland, and Hungary. Final confirmation is pending additional evaluations aboard the space station.
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SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Delayed Due to Hydraulic Glitch, Rescheduled for March 14
SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission to the ISS was postponed just 45 minutes before liftoff due to a hydraulic problem in the transporter-erector. The Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon Endurance were unaffected. NASA has rescheduled the launch for March 14 at 7:03 p.m. EDT. The four-member team, led by NASA astronaut Anne McClain, will relieve Crew-9 upon arr...
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Boeing Starliner Astronauts Set To Return on March 16 After 10-Month ISS Stay
A 10-day mission turned into nearly 10 months for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams after technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Initially expected to return on Starliner, they were instead scheduled for SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, with their journey delayed until the arrival of Crew-10. NASA has now confirmed their return...
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NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Dismiss ‘Stranded’ Claims, Set for Return in March
Contrary to speculation, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are not stranded on the ISS. While their mission was initially set for ten days, technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner have delayed their return. NASA has confirmed that the astronauts will now return aboard SpaceX’s Crew-9 in March 2025, aligning with a standard six-...
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NASA Astronaut Shares Stunning Photos Of Maha Kumbh Mela From Space
The ISS, orbiting at 28,000 km per hour and 400 km above Earth, captured the grand religious event using its high-powered cameras.
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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Refutes Health Concerns, Shares Fitness Routine from Space
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has dispelled rumours about her health while aboard the International Space Station, confirming that her weight remains unchanged despite media speculations. In a recent interview, Williams explained her routine workout regimen on the ISS to maintain muscle and bone health, countering microgravity effects and refuting...
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SpaceX Dragon Endeavour Undocks from ISS, NASA’s Crew-8 Astronauts Head Back to Earth
The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour undocked from the International Space Station with four Crew-8 members on board, including NASA astronauts Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin. NASA will provide live audio commentary throughout the return, with full coverage resuming before splashdown on Oct...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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Point Nemo: The Remote Ocean Graveyard Where the ISS Will Make Its Final Descent in 2030
NASA will retire the ISS in 2030, sending it to Point Nemo, a remote Pacific zone known as the spacecraft cemetery. Most of the station will burn up during reentry, with remaining debris falling harmlessly into the sea. The controlled descent aims to avoid past mishaps and reflects a new era of commercial space stations.
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NASA’s Expedition 73: Astronauts Study Brain, Balance, and Immunity on ISS
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are conducting key health experiments as part of Expedition 73, focusing on how the brain and immune system adapt to microgravity. Crew members exercise to counter muscle and bone loss, complete cognitive tests, and practice emergency medical drills. Using virtual-reality equipment, they study balan...
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Enters International Space Station, Joins Expedition 73
At 3:46 a.m. EDT, Crew-11 entered the International Space Station after the SpaceX Dragon hatch opened, officially joining Expedition 73. The arrival, streamed live on NASA+, highlighted ongoing international collaboration and commercial spaceflight efforts. NASA’s social platforms shared visuals of the crew’s welcome, reinforcing transparency ...
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Anil Menon: NASA Astronaut To Fly To ISS On First Space Mission In 2026
Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon has been assigned his first space mission by NASA. Mr Menon will serve as a flight engineer aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Expedition 75.
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Axiom-4 Mission Carrying Shubhanshu Shukla to International Space Station Postponed to June 22
India’s Shubhanshu Shukla is set to launch aboard the Axiom-4 mission on June 22 after a series of delays prompted by technical issues and safety reviews. The SpaceX-led mission will send astronauts from India, Hungary, and Poland to the International Space Station, where they will carry out over 60 experiments spanning biology, Earth science, an...
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Axiom-4 Mission Launch Carrying Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Set for June 19
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX have rescheduled Axiom Mission 4 to June 19, 2025, following promising leak repairs on the ISS and SpaceX’s successful resolution of a rocket fuel leak. The four-member crew includes astronauts from the U.S., India, Poland, and Hungary. Final confirmation is pending additional evaluations aboard the space station.
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SpaceX Crew-10 Mission Delayed Due to Hydraulic Glitch, Rescheduled for March 14
SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission to the ISS was postponed just 45 minutes before liftoff due to a hydraulic problem in the transporter-erector. The Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon Endurance were unaffected. NASA has rescheduled the launch for March 14 at 7:03 p.m. EDT. The four-member team, led by NASA astronaut Anne McClain, will relieve Crew-9 upon arr...
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Boeing Starliner Astronauts Set To Return on March 16 After 10-Month ISS Stay
A 10-day mission turned into nearly 10 months for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams after technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Initially expected to return on Starliner, they were instead scheduled for SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, with their journey delayed until the arrival of Crew-10. NASA has now confirmed their return...
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NASA Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Dismiss ‘Stranded’ Claims, Set for Return in March
Contrary to speculation, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are not stranded on the ISS. While their mission was initially set for ten days, technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner have delayed their return. NASA has confirmed that the astronauts will now return aboard SpaceX’s Crew-9 in March 2025, aligning with a standard six-...
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NASA Astronaut Shares Stunning Photos Of Maha Kumbh Mela From Space
The ISS, orbiting at 28,000 km per hour and 400 km above Earth, captured the grand religious event using its high-powered cameras.
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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Refutes Health Concerns, Shares Fitness Routine from Space
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has dispelled rumours about her health while aboard the International Space Station, confirming that her weight remains unchanged despite media speculations. In a recent interview, Williams explained her routine workout regimen on the ISS to maintain muscle and bone health, countering microgravity effects and refuting...
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SpaceX Dragon Endeavour Undocks from ISS, NASA’s Crew-8 Astronauts Head Back to Earth
The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour undocked from the International Space Station with four Crew-8 members on board, including NASA astronauts Matt Dominick, Mike Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin. NASA will provide live audio commentary throughout the return, with full coverage resuming before splashdown on Oct...
