International Space Station (ISS)
“Jewel in the Night:” Original Music and Pictures from a Space Station Christmas
If you celebrate Christmas here on Earth, you may have a tree, stockings, and music. The crew on the International…
How To Train for a Mission to the ISS: Medical Mayhem
Astronaut Chris Hadfield with biomedical equipment attached to his forehead. Credit: Chris Hadfield. Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is scheduled to…
How to Train for Long-Duration Spaceflight, with Chris Hadfield
Astronaut Chris Hadfield getting dressed for work - "with a little help from my friends," he said. On December 19,…
NASA, Roscosmos Choose First Crew for Year-Long ISS Mission
Back in October the partnering countries of the International Space Station announced an agreement to send two crew members to…
Timelapse: Dragon’s Departure from the ISS
This video shows various views of the Dragon capsule being unberthed and moving away from the International Space Station, and…
SpaceX’s Dragon Splashes Down Safely
The Dragon capsule after splashing down successfully on October 28, 2012. Credit: SpaceX After leaving the International Space Station earlier…
Space Station Reaches Warp Speed?
The International Space Station appears to go to warp speed -- a la Star Trek, Star Wars and almost every…
Falcon 9 Experienced Engine Anomaly But Kept Going to Orbit
During last night’s launch of the Dragon capsule by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, there was an anomaly on one of…
Liftoff! SpaceX Launches First Official Commercial Resupply Mission to ISS
The launch of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket sending the Dragon capsule to orbit. Credit: KSC Twitter Feed SpaceX has successfully…
Surreal Photos: CubeSats Launched from the Space Station
Three small CubeSats are deployed from the International Space Station on October 4, 2012. Credit: NASA Five tiny CubeSats were…