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3 astronauts settle into their new life in orbit | On the International Space Station this week Dec. 1-5, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Newly arrived and soon-to-depart members of Expedition 73 prepared for what is to come next during this, their final week all together aboard the International Space Station.

'We have lost a lot of time.' Former NASA chief says US needs to start over with moon landing plans or risk losing to China
By Brett Tingley published
Former NASA chief Michael Griffin told the U.S. Congress that while China is making great strides in its plan to reach the moon, the United States has "stuck to a plan that does not make sense."

For the 1st time ever, 8 spacecraft are docked to the International Space Station
By Elizabeth Howell published
All eight of the International Space Station's docking ports are currently occupied by visiting spacecraft, marking a milestone for crewed spaceflight.

That's one small step for trivia: An Apollo space quiz
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Test your cosmic knowledge with this thrilling Apollo-themed space quiz—where lunar legends and NASA milestones collide!

Cygnus XL brings cargo to the ISS for 1st time | Space photo of the day for Dec. 1, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
11,000 pounds of cargo recently arrived at the International Space Station.

Astronauts welcome arrival of new crewmates | On the ISS this week Nov. 24-28, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Expedition 73 gained three crewmates, expanding the International Space Station's complement to 10. Activities continued as the outpost extended beyond 25 years of a continuous human presence.

Russia's only active launch pad for cosmonauts damaged by Soyuz crew launch to International Space Station
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The liftoff of two cosmonauts a NASA astronaut to the International Space Station caused damage to Russia's launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

ISS astronaut Jonny Kim floats with his lunch | Space photo of the day for Nov. 27, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
A perfect Thanksgiving image of the day for all who celebrate.

'We've even got some lobster': Thanksgiving dinner on the International Space Station will be out of this world for astronauts (video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Astronauts on the International Space Station just shared their Thanksgiving meal plans. Like many Americans, they will welcome guests — if a launching Soyuz crew arrives in time.
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