The International Space Station (ISS) has been a hub of human activity in space for 25 years. To mark this milestone, a special two-part series is set to air, diving into the construction and the human experiences aboard the ISS. The first part of the series, airing on November 5th, will focus on the engineering marvels and the risks involved in building the ISS. It...
Early Sunday morning, SpaceX sent its Dragon cargo ship to the International Space Station (ISS) on its 33rd mission. The Falcon 9 rocket took off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 2:45 a. m. ET, carrying over 5, 000 pounds of supplies and equipment. The Dragon capsule separated from the rocket about 10 minutes after launch. It will reach the ISS after a 29...
Astronaut Jonny Kim recently shared his first time-lapse video from the International Space Station. It's a stunning display of Earth's beauty from above. The video features auroras, lightning storms, and city lights, all captured from space. Kim is a former U. S. Marine. He began his eight-month mission as a flight engineer for Expedition 73. He launched into space...
The White House has unveiled a budget proposal for 2026 that could significantly alter NASA's trajectory. This proposal aims to reduce the agency's funding by nearly 25% from the previous year. This cut is a big deal because it could change how NASA operates and what it focuses on. The budget proposal has some big changes in store. It suggests phasing out the Sp...
Every year on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day. This day is all about showing love for our planet and thinking about how to keep it safe. It's a time to appreciate the beauty of nature and consider how to protect it. Earth Day is a big deal in many places, including Canada. It is not just a single day of celebration. Often, the entire week lea...
Astronauts often have unique ways to mark their birthdays. Don Pettit, a seasoned astronaut, celebrated his 70th birthday in an extraordinary way. He returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on the same day he turned 70. He was accompanied by his crewmates, Aleksey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner. Their journey back to Earth took them to the steppes of K...
Astronauts have a unique job. They spend months in space, conducting experiments and living in a way that most people can only dream of. One such astronaut is Don Pettit. He has a knack for capturing stunning photos from space. His journey back to Earth is coming up soon, after spending seven months on the International Space Station (ISS). Before he leaves, he share...
Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, had a very different experience than they planned. They were supposed to spend just eight days on the International Space Station (ISS). Their mission was to test a new spacecraft called the Boeing Starliner. But things did not go as planned. The Starliner had technical issues, and the astronauts ended up staying on th...
The Boeing Starliner spacecraft is in the spotlight as NASA and Boeing work together to fix its problems. The goal is to make sure it's safe for astronauts to fly in it again. This comes after some serious technical issues kept the spacecraft from bringing its crew back to Earth on time. The Starliner's first flight last June seemed to go well at first. Astronauts S...
Four space travelers are on their way back to Earth after spending nearly a year in orbit. The crew includes NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were originally supposed to return much sooner. They are joined by Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, who launched in September. The group is part of the Crew-9 mission, a regular crew swap managed by NASA a...