International Space Station

You Can See NASA’s Lost Tool Bag on the Night Sky as It Orbits the Earth

Who said that stargazers can only see the ‘big stuff’ out there in the night sky, such as stars, planets, and comets? We can also see the International Space Station (ISS) with the naked eye, even though it’s much smaller…

November 14, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The First Saudi Arabian Space Mission Has a Launch Date

If you ever said that only NASA, Roscosmos, or the European Space Agency (ESA) knows how to send humans into space, no offense, but you should definitely eat your words. Saudi Arabia has its first space mission scheduled for launch…

May 15, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

SpaceX Sends More Astronauts to the International Space Station

SpaceX provides assistance to the International Space Station (ISS) in multiple ways. One of the main ways is through regular resupply missions. SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft is contracted to transport and deliver crucial supplies, equipment, and experiments to the ISS. Additionally,…

March 2, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Astronaut Takes a Fantastic New Image of the Earth From the ISS

Josh Cassada, a NASA astronaut, took a new photo of the Earth from the International Space Station that will probably take your breath away. Picture this: you’re an astronaut, floating in the vast expanse of space, gazing down at the…

March 1, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Russia’s Soyuz Ship Takes Off Towards the International Space Station

Soyuz spacecraft are a family of Russian spacecraft designed for human spaceflight. They have been in use since the 1960s and are still in service today. Soyuz spacecraft are used for a variety of missions, including carrying crew and cargo…

February 24, 2023 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The International Space Station Will Have a Surgical Robot On Board

While most boys dreamed of becoming astronauts when they were little, even those cool and smart guys who put on spacesuits can get sick. This is especially available when space missions last long periods of time, such as a few…

August 9, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

ISS Safely Ejects Junk Into Space

We’re all going through times when astronomers and other scientists are worried about space junk becoming more and more prevalent just a bit above the Earth’s atmosphere. And it’s understandable, considering that even a small portion of space debris can…

July 11, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Russian Space Agency Releases Video of the ISS Unmounting

The Russian space agency Roscosmos had participated in the International Space Station (ISS) program, and it’s now releasing a video that could lead to some interesting speculations. In the new video posted on Telegram, Roscosmos shows the station as it’s…

March 7, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA Will Retire the International Space Station in a Surprising Way

Unfortunately or not, all things must come to an end. That basic principle applies even to glorious projects such as the International Space Station. Five space agencies joined forces to make the project possible: NASA, the European Space Agency, CSA…

February 6, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA Could Be in Need of More Astronauts

If you’re a guy, surely you wanted to become an astronaut when you were a child or you at least came in contact with boys who had such a dream. Therefore, you or a friend of yours could have that…

January 13, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Mysterious Space Debris Makes NASA Delay Spacewalk

Unfortunately, space debris trapped in the Earth’s orbit doesn’t represent anything new. Experts are even concerned about the huge amount of junk revolving around our planet and belonging to damaged and broken space gear. But NASA has now delayed its…

November 30, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Astronaut Captures Breathtaking Image of Glowing Earth Auroras

We already know that our beloved Sun has been a little restless lately. It managed to give some the creeps and make them speculate about pretty nasty outcomes if our star’s activity intensifies. But glowing auroras emerged on our planet…

November 8, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Russian Crew is Shooting the First Featured Film on the International Space Station

Deploying the International Space Station into space is one of the best achievements of astronomers in history. The station has been present on Earth’s orbit since more than two decades ago, and it has been closely keeping an eye on…

October 18, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The International Space Station Had an Alarm Triggered Due to Smoke

The International Space Station (ISS) has been in the Earth’s orbit for over 20 years, and it initiated a lot of useful experiments for the sake of science and for finding out more about how the human body behaves under…

September 12, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

ESA Astronaut Captures Unforgettable Photo of the Earth’s Outskirts

Sometimes we forget that everything that exists isn’t present exclusively on our planet. Seeing the Earth from beyond the atmosphere grants us some unique feelings. It can remind us about how truly fragile we are in the Cosmos, or it…

September 8, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Astronomers Aim to Detect Radiation From the International Space Station Using Optical Fibers

Electronics and people need to be protected from radiation while we’re talking about outer space. The International Space Station (ISS) is present high above the surface of Earth after its launch in 1998, and it will continue activating there for…

August 21, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The International Space Station Becomes Spicy: NASA is Growing Chile Peppers Onboard

We have to admit that many of us enjoy chile peppers on our tables, but eating them over 400 kilometres above the ground isn’t actually our idea of a satisfying meal. However, NASA is ready once again to defy some…

July 15, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The International Space Station Moves Tremendously Fast Through Space, and a New Photo Proves It

Since 1998 when the International Space Station (ISS) was launched into orbit, it had pretty simple tasks: to make us all understand our place in the Solar System and learn more about how our cosmic neighbourhood works. The space station…

June 15, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Russia Aims to Leave the International Space Station If the US Won’t Lift Sanctions

The International Space Station (ISS) is a project between five participating space agencies, including NASA and Russia’s Roscosmos. Sanctions imposed by the US on the space sector had been hindering satellite launches from Russia. As a result, Dmitry Rogozin, the…

June 8, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Space Debris Damages the International Space Station

Plenty of astronomers have raised the alarm in the past about the high amount of space debris that wanders above the Earth’s atmosphere at high speeds. Any space mission in such an area poses a risk, and a good cleansing…

May 31, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The International Space Station Throws its Most Massive Object Ever to Remain in Orbit as Space Junk

Many scientists are worried about the huge amount of space debris that’s trapped in the Earth’s orbit. In some cases, waste material even has the potential of jeopardizing the possibility for astronomers to detect space objects through their powerful telescopes.…

March 17, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Watch Video of Russian Ship’s Launch to the International Space Station

Even while in outer space, the human body still needs food and water to survive. The International Space Station members also cannot defy the basic human needs, and they will soon receive packages of food, water, fuel, and supplies from…

February 15, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

The Opportunity of Becoming an ESA Astronaut Becomes Real

Let’s admit it: most boys hoped to become astronauts when they were little. While being an astronaut is still far less exciting than we see in sci-fi movies, going to the Moon or just above the Earth’s atmosphere still represent…

February 10, 2021 · by Anna Daniels · 0

New Chinese Spacecraft Could Dock With The ISS

Chinese experts are hard at work on the development of a new spacecraft that will be tested in the following months, and it appears that it will include new technology that should allow it to dock with the International Space…

March 31, 2020 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Astronauts Are Willing to Try Out Boeing’s Starliner Despite Its Recent Failure

Recently, Boeing’s Starliner made its debut launching, but there were some issues. Due to a problem with the spacecraft’s outboard timing mode. Such a thing was supposed to be an eight-day-full mission – with a break by the International Space…

December 28, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

NASA Doubled The Incoming Data Rate Coming From The International Space Station

NASA has increased the rate at which data coming from the International Space Station arrives at the research teams on Earth, intending to keep a similar pace on future developments on Gateway, NASA’s planned space station that will be orbiting…

August 21, 2019 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

The International Space Station Prepared to Grow Fruits in Space

It was humanity’s wildest dream to send humans into space. And in 1961 it became a reality. Nowadays, the space race will mean nothing if we cannot assure a sustainable living in space. And how better start doing that than…

July 16, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

The International Space Station Has Received Robotic Bees

If you are wondering if the crew from the space missions needs robots, then the answer is yes. NASA sent last year a robotic assistant named CIMON (Crew Interactive Mobile Company) to help ISS crew with different tasks from schedule…

April 20, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

The International Space Station Is Invaded By Fungi And Bacteria, New NASA Study Revealed

According to what a new study has found, fungi and bacteria are all over the International Space Station, and they can form biofilms that promote antibiotic resistance and cause diseases. They can corroded even the spacecraft. The station was built…

April 9, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

First All-Female Spacewalk In History To Take Place Soon

An all-female spacewalk will take place for the first time in history at the International Space Station. CNN received the confirmation from NASA. NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Christina Koch as part of Expedition 59 will carry out the spacewalk…

March 7, 2019 · by Asheley Rice · 0

Space Tourism: A Trip To The International Space Station Would Cost You $55 Million

Space tourism is developing faster than expected. Axiom Space, a company based in Houston, USA, it’s organizing trips to the International Space Station and is planning on constructing the first commercial space station in the history. But, a flight to…

June 15, 2018 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launched Yesterday To Replenish The International Space Station Resources

On Monday, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and a capsule, already used in 2017, took off with 2,600 kg of food and scientific equipment to be delivered to ISS. The US company SpaceX managed Monday to recycle a rocket and…

April 3, 2018 · by Vadim Caraiman · 0

NASA Sends Astronaut To Live For 6 Months On The International Space Station

NASA has many capable astronauts that are always ready to start long missions away from home. Next to American citizens, here we can meet Canadians or people with both US and Canada citizenship. All of them are prepared to work…

March 23, 2018 · by Diana Vizireanu · 0