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Nasa astronaut Anil Menon is preparing for his first spaceflight, an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station. (Image: Nasa)

Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon joins elite list with first NASA spacewalk

August 06, 2026 10:35 pm

Anil Menon spacewalk marks the Indian-origin NASA astronaut's first extravehicular activity as he joins Jessica Meir to upgrade the ISS power system.

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot yin yoga ISS

No gravity, no problem: Astronaut performs yin yoga aboard ISS

July 30, 2026 5:56 pm

The Instagram clip has captivated viewers, with many calling European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Sophie Adenot’s floating yoga routine "magically elegant".

From doctor to astronaut: Indian-American Anil Menon set for mission aboard ISS

June 19, 2026 10:12 am

Nasa astronaut Anil Menon will leave for the International Space Station in July, bringing together expertise in medicine, engineering, aviation, and human spaceflight.

The International Space Station (ISS) orbits roughly 250 miles above the Earth’s surface and has been continuously inhabited since 2000. (Photo Credit: NASA)

NASA places ISS astronauts on alert during Russian module leak investigation

June 07, 2026 9:38 am

NASA ordered ISS astronauts to take shelter in a docked spacecraft while Russian engineers assessed repairs to a persistent air leak in the station's Russian module.

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.

NASA Crew-11, International Space Station, ISS

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.

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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.