Space Station

There’s No Crying in Space

No tears in heaven? Expedition 35 Commander Chris Hadfield shows that while you really can cry in space, tears don't…

12 years ago

Celebrate Earth Month with 2 New Videos from NASA

Enjoy some great views of our home planet from images taken from the orbiting Earth-observing satellites and taken by astronauts…

12 years ago

Want to be an Astronaut? Learn How to Speak Russian

A fire breaks out on the International Space Station while the orbiting complex is over Russian mission control. How, as…

12 years ago

Antares Rocket Erected at Virginia Pad for Inaugural April 17 Launch – Photo Gallery

1st fully integrated Antares rocket - decaled with huge American flag - stands firmly erect at seaside Launch Pad 0-A…

12 years ago

How Do Astronauts on the Space Station Stay in Touch with Earth?

Gemini 8 was in trouble. The spacecraft was spinning rapidly, the astronauts were fighting to stay conscious, and worst of…

12 years ago

How the Air Force and SpaceX Saved Dragon from Doom

The picture perfect docking of the SpaceX Dragon capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) on March 3 and the…

12 years ago

Building the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer: 16 Years in 3 Minutes

The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer on board the International Space Station released its first results today (read about them here) after…

12 years ago

Astronaut Photos Create a Map of the World

If you could spend a few months -- or even a few days -- living aboard the ISS, what would…

12 years ago

Happy Easter Sunday from the ISS ! Crew Hunts Easter Eggs & Goodies

ISS Commander Chris Hadfield plans surprise Easter egg hunt for station crew today - Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Credit:…

12 years ago

Soyuz Makes Record-Breaking ‘Fast Track’ to Space Station

It was same day, freaky-fast delivery for the Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft bringing the crew of Expedition 35/36 to the International…

12 years ago