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New physics equipment was installed to take advantage of the microgravity environment, where experiments can produce results not possible on Earth. (Image: Nasa)

Groceries from Earth: How nearly 3 tonnes of supplies just reached International Space Station

May 02, 2026 9:00 am

From safety checks for leaks to installing air ducts, discover the complex steps astronauts take to offload three tonnes of food, fuel, and science gear from the Progress 95 spacecraft.

Eric Stallmer, executive vice president of Voyager Technologies. (Express Photo)

Commercial space stations the next big thing in space

March 09, 2026 2:55 pm

A Chinese space station, Tiangong, has been operational since 2022, but unlike the ISS, which has hosted astronauts from over 25 countries, it has been used only by Chinese astronauts.

Why is an Indian satellite capturing photos of the ISS being seen as a technical milestone?

February 17, 2026 11:38 am

There arise obvious difficulties in taking photos in Space. Overcoming them indicates sound technical capabilities, which can be transferable in monitoring and wider Space security-related tasks.

Haven-1 will initially fly without a crew. After launch, Vast plans to remotely monitor the station to make sure systems such as pressure control and orientation are functioning properly. (Image: Vast Space)

Race against time: what is happening with Nasa's ageing International Space Station

February 03, 2026 6:15 pm

Delays in Nasa’s planning are putting pressure on private firms developing the next generation of space stations.

An Aurora Borealis is seen in the sky above Nuuk, Greenland, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Largest solar storm in 20 years: What on Earth it means

January 23, 2026 3:55 pm

Earth has been struck by its strongest solar radiation storm in over 20 years, triggering rare aurorae far from the poles and raising concerns for satellites, aviation, and power grids.

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NASA prepares for return of SpaceX Crew-11: Here's how to watch livestream of the splashdown

January 14, 2026 12:48 pm

NASA Crew-11 return Livestream: NASA and SpaceX are bringing Crew-11 home early from the ISS due to an undisclosed medical issue. Get the live stream schedule, undocking times, and splashdown details here.

NASA's Crew-11 to return ahead of schedule due to medical issue with astronaut at ISS

January 09, 2026 8:05 am

First incident involving medical emergency evacuation in the 25- year history of ISS

The study found that most of the conditions, such as the vacuum of space, microgravity, and drastic temperature changes, did not affect the moss spores back on Earth. (Image: NASA)

Scientists confirm moss spores stay viable after spending nearly a year in outer space

November 28, 2025 8:58 am

According to the findings, published in the journal iScience on November 20, the discovery enhances our understanding of how plant species survive in harsh environments.

ISS journey to Gaganyaan: Shubhanshu Shukla interacts with NID students

November 14, 2025 12:15 am

Group captain Shubhanshu Shukla toured campus facilities and participated in discussions on design possibilities in space exploration

Over 280 astronauts from 26 nations have visited the station, with 170 hailing from the United States. Spanning 356 feet in length, the ISS is larger than a six-bedroom house, offering amenities like six sleeping quarters, two bathrooms, a gym, and a unique bay window with a 360-degree view. (Image: NASA)

NASA is retiring the ISS: What happens after it’s gone

November 06, 2025 9:50 am

The ISS is a collaborative project involving multiple global space agencies such as NASA, Roscosmos, the ESA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency.

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Photos: NASA and SpaceX's historic Crew-5 launch to International Space Station

October 06, 2022 2:09 pm

The team was led by Nicole Aunapu Mann, 45, who became the first Native American woman sent to orbit by NASA and the first woman to take the commander's seat of a SpaceX Crew Dragon.