international space station

How to Spot and Track Satellites

It’s a question we get all the time. Watch the sky closely in the dawn or dusk hours, and you’ll…

11 years ago

Getting Ready for “ISS All-Nighters” in June

Never seen the International Space Station before? Now is a good time to try, as we enter into a very…

11 years ago

‘Major Tim’ Peake to Make first British Long-duration Spaceflight

The name is Peake. Timothy Peake. And he's set to follow in the (fictional) footsteps of fellow British citizen James…

12 years ago

Spacewalkers To Give Cargo Spacecraft A Helping Hand

Spacewalkers will replace a faulty navigational aid Friday to ensure that a cargo spacecraft in June docks safely with the  International…

12 years ago

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

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

Chris Hadfield’s Top 5 Videos from Space

Chris Hadfield -- the ever-tweeting, always charming Canadian running the space station these days -- has had an eventful few…

12 years ago

Former Navy SEAL Survived ‘Hell Week’ En Route to Space

If a meteor hit the station, or a fire suddenly broke out, you'd want some pretty quick-thinking people on board…

12 years ago

Video: Dragon Grappled and Berthed at Space Station

SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft has arrived at the International Space Station! After overcoming a problem with its thrusters after reaching orbit…

12 years ago

SpaceX Dragon Recovers from Frightening Propulsion System Failure – Sunday Docking Set

Kennedy Space Center - Barely 11 minutes after the spectacular Friday morning, March 1 launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9…

12 years ago