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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

A New Face in Space: Chris Williams' Journey to the ISS

Chris Williams, a man with a diverse background, recently embarked on his first space journey. He joined two Russian cosmonauts, Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikaev, aboard a Soyuz spacecraft. Their mission? To reach the International Space Station (ISS) on Thanksgiving Day. The journey began at

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Nov 29 2025SCIENCE

A New Crew Heads to the Space Station on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving morning will see a Soyuz rocket lift off from Kazakhstan, carrying a NASA astronaut and two cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch is set for 4:27 a. m. EST, with live coverage starting at 3:30 a. m. EST on NASA's YouTube channel. The crew includes NASA's Chris

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Nov 28 2025SCIENCE

A Space Station's Ground Problem

A Soyuz rocket lifted off on Thursday, carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew, including two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut, reached the ISS safely. But back on Earth, a big issue popped up. A huge 20-ton service platform wasn't secured properly befo

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Nov 28 2025SCIENCE

A New Crew Takes Off for the ISS

A team of space explorers has just begun their journey to the International Space Station (ISS). This mission involves a mix of seasoned and new astronauts. The Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, powered by a Soyuz 2. 1a rocket, took off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The launch happened at 12:28

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Nov 15 2025SCIENCE

China's Space Station Faces Unexpected Challenges

China's space station, Tiangong, is in a bit of a pickle. A recent mission had a hiccup, and now things are getting tricky. The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft had a window crack, making it unsafe to fly. So, the astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie had to come back to Earth in the Shenzhou-21 s

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Nov 03 2025SCIENCE

The ISS: A Quarter-Century of Orbital Endeavors

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 t

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Oct 18 2025SCIENCE

Astronaut's Stunning Space Snapshots

Up in space, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui had a busy week. He shared some amazing photos from the International Space Station (ISS). The photos show the Milky Way and colorful auroras. Yui said the ISS was in a different position, so he got a unique view. Yui is also getting ready for a big delive

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Aug 24 2025TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX's Dragon Cargo Ship Heads to Space Station with Fresh Supplies and Cool Tech

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 r

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Jun 15 2025SCIENCE

Astronaut's First Glimpse of Earth's Glow

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 m

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Jun 06 2025SCIENCE

Space Funding Shifts and Conference Cancellations

The International Space Station (ISS) Research and Development Conference has been scrapped. This news came from the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS). The decision was made due to current regulatory and budgetary constraints. NASA's reduced support was the main reason behind th

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