International Space Station

Inhabitated space station in low Earth orbit

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The International Space Station (ISS) is a large space station assembled and maintained in low Earth orbit by a collaboration of five space agencies and their contractors: NASA, Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada). The ISS is the largest space station ever built. Its primary purpose is to perform microgravity and space environment experiments.

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Boeing lost in space: Did 'focus on profits over engineering' mar ISS mission overwhelmed by issues Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:47Published 5 days ago

Defunct Russian satellite breaks apart forcing ISS astronauts to react Nearly 200 pieces of space junk from a Russian satellite forced seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station to briefly take shelter. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:37Published 3 weeks ago

ISS Crew Forced to Take Shelter After Russian Satellite Breaks Apart ISS Crew Forced to , Take Shelter , After Russian Satellite Breaks Apart. 'The Independent' reports that astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) took shelter due to the danger of.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 3 weeks ago

NASA and Boeing Stress That Astronauts Are Not 'Stranded' on ISS NASA and Boeing, Stress That Astronauts, Are Not 'Stranded' on ISS. 'Newsweek' reports that two NASA astronauts remain on the International Space Station, nearly two weeks after originally being.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 3 weeks ago

Boeing Starliner crew aboard ISS after challenging docking Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:26Published on June 7, 2024

Helium Leaks Detected on Boeing Starliner During Approach to ISS Helium Leaks Detected on, Boeing Starliner , During Approach to ISS. Reuters reports that Boeing's new Starliner capsule has run into new problems on its approach to dock with the International.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on June 6, 2024

Boeing's Starliner Set to Make Third Attempt at First-Ever Human Spaceflight Boeing's Starliner , Set to Make Third Attempt at , First-Ever Human Spaceflight. On June 5, a pair of NASA astronauts will take part in Boeing's CST-100 Starliner's third attempt at accomplishing.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on June 4, 2024

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Two NASA astronauts are stuck on the ISS - how stranded are they? Two astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) for over a month are talking to reporters for the first time on Wednesday afternoon. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
Space station astronauts forced to shelter as Russian satellite breaks into more than 100 pieces Astronauts on the International Space Station were forced to take shelter last night after a Russian satellite broke into more than 100 pieces. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
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India, US working to train Isro astronaut for ISS; to boost initiative on critical tech: Nasa chief NASA collaborates with India to train an ISRO astronaut for an ISS mission as part of the iCET initiative. Advanced training is planned at the Nasa Johnson Space Centre for the mission. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 20, 2024
Nasa chief says US and India to expand collaboration in space; to train Indian astronaut for ISS Nasa administrator Bill Nelson announced that the US space agency will expand its collaboration with India, including a "joint effort" on the International Space Station involving an Indian astronaut... IndiaTimes - Published on June 20, 2024

NASA continues to further India-US iCET initiative for 'benefit of humanity', says administrator Bill Nelson NASA and ISRO are collaborating on a joint effort with an ISRO astronaut aboard the International Space Station to advance Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) initiatives for human spaceflight and.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 20, 2024
NASA accidentally broadcasts simulation of astronaut in distress NASA accidentally aired a medical drill meant for training on an official livestream which simulated an astronaut being treated for decompression sickness on the International Space Station (ISS) -.. Sky News - Published on June 13, 2024
NASA's Boeing Starliner Launches Historic Astronaut Mission After Delays The third time was the charm for Boeing's long-delayed Starliner crewed mission ... which finally blasted off into orbit for its first piloted test flight to the International Space Station. The United.. TMZ.com - Published on June 5, 2024
Boeing's Starliner finally blasts off to International Space Station Boeing's troubled space capsule has finally made it off the launchpad with two astronauts on board. Sky News - Published on June 5, 2024

Boeing Scrubs Spacecraft Launch Minutes Before Takeoff Boeing's recent string of incidents keeps growing ... 'cause the company was set to send astronauts into space -- before canceling the launch with just minutes to go. The Boeing Starliner -- a.. TMZ.com - Published on June 1, 2024
Indian astronaut set to reach space station this year: US envoy According to US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, an Indian astronaut would most likely travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on an American mission this year. The US envoy also stated that.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 14, 2024
History-making astronaut Tim Peake hopes to head back to space with all-British mission British astronaut Tim Peake hopes to take an all-British crew to the International Space Station (ISS), he has revealed to Sky's FYI children's news show. Sky News - Published on April 12, 2024	Rocket with astronauts from NASA and Russia blasts off days after launch dramatically aborted A rocket taking astronauts from the US, Russia and Belarus to the International Space Station has successfully blasted off - days after its launch was dramatically aborted with seconds to spare. Sky News - Published on March 23, 2024
Four astronauts blast off to International Space Station for six-month stay Four astronauts have blasted off to the International Space Station for a six-month stint in orbit. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2024	Joint Indo-US space mission Nisar set for March launch Nasa administrator Bill Nelson announced the provisionally slated launch of Nisar, a major joint Indo-US space mission in March. The mission's primary role is to study Earth's changing ecosystems and.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 1, 2023
US ready to send an Indian to International Space Station next year, says Nasa chief IndiaTimes - Published on November 28, 2023	US ready to collaborate for building Indian space station: NASA Administrator NASA Administrator Bill Nelson expresses willingness to work with India on constructing its own space station. Plans are underway to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station by the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 28, 2023
Astronauts drop toolbox during space walk - and you could see it from Earth NASA astronauts accidentally dropped their toolbox during a walk around the International Space Station - and the floating kit could be visible from Earth. Sky News - Published on November 12, 2023	Russian module on International Space Station leaks in third incident in 10 months Scientists are looking for answers after detecting a leak from a lab on the International Space Station (ISS) - the third such incident in less than a year on a Russian-controlled segment. Sky News - Published on October 10, 2023
India, US to work together to protect space assets, cooperate for sending astronauts to ISS in 2024: Joint statement PM Modi and US President Joe Biden, in their joint statement after the bilateral talks on Friday on the sidelines of the G20 leaders summit, stated that “Isro and Nasa have commenced discussions on.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 8, 2023	NASA's SpaceX crew splash down off Florida coast after six-month mission Nasa's Space-X Crew-6 splashed back down on Earth after a six-month stay at the International Space Station. Sky News - Published on September 4, 2023
International Space Station has a familiar homely problem - and it could be dangerous Forget what the sleek ships of Star Trek would have you believe, it turns out humanity's most famous spacecraft is even dustier than the average home. Sky News - Published on August 9, 2023	India agrees to join US initiative to return man to the Moon by 2025 In a big boost to Indo-US space cooperation, India has decided to join the Artemis Accords, a US-led initiative to return humans to the Moon by 2025, and that Nasa and Isro have agreed to a joint.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 22, 2023
Boeing sued for alleged fraud, theft of tool designs and leaking information The world's largest aerospace company has been accused of "brazenly stealing and misusing" intellectual property, causing leaks on the International Space Station and putting the lives of astronauts at.. Sky News - Published on June 7, 2023	SpaceX launches first Arab woman on private flight to International Space Station SpaceX's second private flight has launched passengers, including Saudi Arabia's first female astronaut, to the International Space Station. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2023
SpaceX launches second private flight - with a history-making passenger SpaceX's second private flight has sent passengers, including Saudi Arabia's first female astronaut, rocketing towards the International Space Station. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2023	'He inspired millions': British astronaut Tim Peake retires Major Tim Peake, the first official British astronaut to complete a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS), is retiring. Sky News - Published on January 20, 2023
Tom Cruise Set to Shoot Next Movie in Outer Space at International Space Station Tom Cruise apparently thinks fighter jets are for chumps, because for his next flick he wants to go nose-up into space. Cruise is in the process of making a deal with Universal Films Entertainment.. TMZ.com - Published on October 9, 2022	India receives wishes from International Space Station on completing 75 years of Independence IndiaTimes - Published on August 15, 2022
Independence Day greetings from space India was greeted on Saturday on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of its independence from an unusual quarter — space. Speaking from the International Space Station at an altitude of 408km above.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 13, 2022	Remote surgery robot to be tested aboard International Space Station A miniature robot designed to help conduct remote surgeries could be tested on board the International Space Station before the end of 2024. Sky News - Published on August 2, 2022
Russia to withdraw from International Space Station Russia has said it will withdraw from the International Space Station after 2024 to focus on building its own orbital outpost. Sky News - Published on July 26, 2022	NASA criticises Russia for using space station to stage propaganda photographs NASA has criticised the Russian space agency for using the International Space Station (ISS) to stage propaganda photographs connected to its invasion of Ukraine. Sky News - Published on July 8, 2022
SpaceX brings four astronauts home from space station amid Russian non-cooperation threats In another successful journey for SpaceX four astronauts returned home from the International Space Station (ISS) in the early hours of this morning, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico. Sky News - Published on May 6, 2022	SpaceX Sends First Black Woman to Space for Extended Period Elon Musk's making more history -- SpaceX just sent the first Black woman to the International Space Station for an extended period of time. Jessica Watkins is one of four astronauts who were hurled.. TMZ.com - Published on April 27, 2022
Businessmen return from $55m trip to space station after over-staying by a week The first all-private crew to travel to the International Space Station, comprised of three millionaire businessmen and their former NASA astronaut escort, is returning to Earth today Sky News - Published on April 25, 2022	Millionaire space tourists welcomed aboard space station after paying $55m each Three multimillionaire businessmen have docked and entered the International Space Station in what has been hailed as a milestone for commercial space exploration. Sky News - Published on April 9, 2022
SpaceX blasts three businessmen to space station for $55m each in first private mission SpaceX launched three businessmen into orbit on Friday in the first wholly private mission to the International Space Station. Sky News - Published on April 8, 2022	Russia to halt cooperation on International Space Station over 'illegal' sanctions Co-operation on the International Space Station (ISS) is to be halted by Russia in response to the sanctions imposed over the invasion of Ukraine. Sky News - Published on April 2, 2022
NASA astronaut's return aboard Russian capsule shows war on Earth hasn't soured relations in space A NASA astronaut caught a ride back to Earth aboard a Russian Soyuz capsule, bringing to an end a US record 355 days aboard the International Space Station. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2022	Russian cosmonauts wear Ukrainian colours while boarding space station Russian cosmonauts have boarded the International Space Station (ISS) wearing unusual yellow spacesuits, prompting speculation that the move is a quiet gesture of defiance in support of Ukraine. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2022

International Space Station

Inhabitated space station in low Earth orbit

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