International Space Station

SpaceX to launch supercomputer to space

  SpaceX is poised to launch an unmanned cargo ship toward the International Space Station Monday, including a super-computer that could direct astronauts on future deep-space missions.

Aug 14, 2017, 11:26 AM IST

The ISS crew is welcoming its newest member next week – Its first supercomputer!

Called the Spaceborne Computer, the system is designed to last for up to a year, which according to the company, is roughly the amount of time it will take to travel to Mars.

Aug 12, 2017, 16:29 PM IST

Stunner in the night sky: ISS astronaut Randy Bresnik captures the rising moon in all its glory! - See pic

 NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik pointed his camera toward the rising Moon and captured a beautiful image.

Aug 09, 2017, 14:52 PM IST

SpaceX targets August 13 for next resupply mission to ISS

The payloads include crucial materials to directly support dozens of the more than 250 science and research investigations that will occur during Expeditions 52 and 53.

Aug 04, 2017, 12:44 PM IST

Working out in a zero gravity environment – What is it like? ISS astronaut shows you how it's done! - Watch

Expedition 51/52 astronaut Jack Fischer just shared what it's like to workout in the space station – on a treadmill that is actually on the wall.

Aug 02, 2017, 09:51 AM IST

ISS astronaut Jack Fischer takes us on an enrapturing space station ride from San Diego to Denver! - Watch video

The space first-timer has been treating his followers on a regular basis with some of the most breathtaking photographs, ever since he joined the ISS crew in April 2017.

Jul 31, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

Newest members to join the ISS family, Expedition 52 crew safely arrives at space station!

The new Expedition 52 crew members will spend more than four months conducting approximately 250 science investigations in fields such as biology, Earth science, human research, physical sciences and technology development.

Jul 29, 2017, 12:30 PM IST

New three-member crew lifts off for International Space Station - Watch

Three new members, NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, Sergey Ryazanskiy of Roscosmos and Paolo Nespoli of ESA, was launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, July 28, 2017, using a Soyuz spacecraft.

Jul 28, 2017, 22:02 PM IST

New three-member crew set for launch to International Space Station today – Watch LIVE

The Soyuz MS-05 spacecraft carrying the new crew is scheduled to lift off on July 28, 2017, at 11:41 a.m. (9:41 p.m. Baikonur time) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Jul 28, 2017, 09:34 AM IST

Three crew members set for launch to International Space Station on Friday

Live coverage of the launch will begin at 10:45 a.m. EDT on NASA Television and the agency’s website.

Jul 27, 2017, 10:34 AM IST

Save the date! NASA introduces Expedition 52 crew members; to make their ISS journey on July 28

The three new ISS crew members include NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, Sergey Ryazanskiy of Roscosmos and Paolo Nespoli of ESA (European Space Agency).

Jul 24, 2017, 19:35 PM IST

ISS becomes first 'off planet' addition to Google Maps

Google said that it hopes and aims to inspire the people to further see the science and engineering involved in space exploration.

Jul 20, 2017, 20:02 PM IST

Japanese space drone sends first images and videos from International Space Station! Watch

The Internal Ball Camera drone was sent to take pictures and videos of the work of the astronauts aboard the space station.

Jul 18, 2017, 19:34 PM IST

SpaceX's Dragon successfully returns from ISS; brings back first ever Chinese experiment!

Dragon is returning more than 1,860 kg of cargo, including science samples from human and animal research, biotechnology studies, physical science investigations and education activities.

Jul 04, 2017, 08:17 AM IST

SpaceX Dragon cargo craft departs space station, returns to Earth today

NASA says the release of the SpaceX/Dragon CRS-11 Cargo Craft from the space station is scheduled to take place at 2:28 a.m.EDT.

Jul 03, 2017, 10:14 AM IST

NASA keeps a close check for bag bugs on space station to ensure clean living environments

Mark Ott, a microbiologist at NASA's Johnson Space Center, said in a statement,"Once every three months, we sample from two locations in each module of the US segment of the station."

Jun 29, 2017, 19:13 PM IST

Russian cargo craft 'Progress 67' successfully docks with International Space Station!

The Progress MS-06 cargo spacecraft was launched on Wednesday, June 14 on board a Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket from the Baikonur space site in Kazakhstan.

Jun 17, 2017, 00:16 AM IST

Russian cargo craft 'Progress 67' to dock with space station later today

The Progress MS-06 cargo spacecraft or Progress 67 is set to dock to the aft port of the Zvezda Service Module at 7:42 a.m. EDT today, June 16. 

Jun 16, 2017, 09:42 AM IST

Russian cargo craft 'Progress 67' heads to space station

The Progress MS-06 spacecraft, also known as the 67th Russian supply vehicle, is being launched at 5:20 a.m. EDT Wednesday (3:20 p.m. Baikonur time), June 14, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Jun 14, 2017, 09:12 AM IST

Genius approach to solve food woes of astronauts – Bake in Space to bring crumb-free bread in ISS!

The experiment will include ingredients and equipment for a German bread roll – which astronaut Alexander Gerst, who's heading to the ISS in April 2018, will carry with him.

Jun 13, 2017, 11:52 AM IST