ISS Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/tag/iss/ Covering the business and politics of space Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-SN_forza_star-32x32.png ISS Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/tag/iss/ 32 32 80681979 Falcon 9 launches Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the ISS https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-launches-cygnus-cargo-spacecraft-to-the-iss/ https://spacenews.com/falcon-9-launches-cygnus-cargo-spacecraft-to-the-iss/#respond Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:28:21 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=585925 Falcon 9 NG-24 launch

A Falcon 9 launched a Cygnus cargo spacecraft April 11 as Northrop Grumman continues its dependence on a competitor to fly resupply missions to the International Space Station.

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White House again proposes steep NASA budget cuts https://spacenews.com/white-house-again-proposes-steep-nasa-budget-cuts/ https://spacenews.com/white-house-again-proposes-steep-nasa-budget-cuts/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:15:01 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=583737

For the second consecutive year, the White House is proposing a major budget cut for NASA that would significantly impact the agency’s science programs and the International Space Station.

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With Voyager’s help, Icarus Robotics to test free-flyer on ISS https://spacenews.com/with-voyagers-help-icarus-robotics-to-test-free-flyer-on-iss/ https://spacenews.com/with-voyagers-help-icarus-robotics-to-test-free-flyer-on-iss/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=582220

SAN FRANCISCO – Voyager Technologies announced plans March 30 to help Icarus Robotics test a free-flying platform, called Joyride, on the International Space Station. Under the agreement, Voyager will handle […]

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Industry says proposed NASA changes to commercial space station plans create confusion https://spacenews.com/industry-says-proposed-nasa-changes-to-commercial-space-station-plans-create-confusion/ https://spacenews.com/industry-says-proposed-nasa-changes-to-commercial-space-station-plans-create-confusion/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:17:57 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=582059 Core module concept

NASA’s proposed changes to its support of commercial space stations have created concern and confusion among companies developing them, the head of an industry organization warned.

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NASA proposes new strategy for commercial space stations https://spacenews.com/nasa-proposes-new-strategy-for-commercial-space-stations/ https://spacenews.com/nasa-proposes-new-strategy-for-commercial-space-stations/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:37:39 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=581521 core module

NASA, concerned about slow development of commercial markets, is considering revamping its strategy for supporting the creation of commercial space stations to succeed the International Space Station.

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ESA to fly dedicated Crew Dragon mission to ISS https://spacenews.com/esa-to-fly-dedicated-crew-dragon-mission-to-iss/ https://spacenews.com/esa-to-fly-dedicated-crew-dragon-mission-to-iss/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:18:38 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=580426 Crew Dragon at ISS

The European Space Agency plans to charter a SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to the International Space Station to give more flight opportunities for its astronauts.

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Senate committee advances NASA authorization bill that changes Artemis and extends ISS https://spacenews.com/senate-committee-advances-nasa-authorization-bill-that-changes-artemis-and-extends-iss/ https://spacenews.com/senate-committee-advances-nasa-authorization-bill-that-changes-artemis-and-extends-iss/#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:20:44 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=577544 SLS EUS

The Senate Commerce Committee advanced a revised NASA authorization bill that implements some of the changes to Artemis sought by the agency while also extending the life of the ISS

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NASA astronaut says his medical issue led to early return from the ISS https://spacenews.com/nasa-astronaut-says-his-medical-issue-led-to-early-return-from-the-iss/ https://spacenews.com/nasa-astronaut-says-his-medical-issue-led-to-early-return-from-the-iss/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:44:08 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=576128 Fincke

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke said he was the crew member whose medical issue prompted the early return of the Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station last month.

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Bowersox to retire from NASA https://spacenews.com/bowersox-to-retire-from-nasa/ https://spacenews.com/bowersox-to-retire-from-nasa/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:55:31 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=576110 Bowersox

Ken Bowersox, NASA’s associate administrator for space operations, is retiring from the agency after the release of a report critical of NASA’s handling of the Starliner crewed test flight.

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LambdaVision books space on Starlab commercial space station https://spacenews.com/lambdavision-books-space-on-starlab-commercial-space-station/ https://spacenews.com/lambdavision-books-space-on-starlab-commercial-space-station/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:32:19 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=575676 Illustration of Starlab, a commercial space station under development by Voyager Space, which went public in January 2025. Credit: Voyager Space

LambdaVision, a company that has used microgravity experiments on the International Space Station to develop an artificial retina, has booked space on a planned commercial successor.

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Crew-12 launches to ISS https://spacenews.com/crew-12-launches-to-iss/ https://spacenews.com/crew-12-launches-to-iss/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:53:38 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=573545 Crew-12 launch

A Falcon 9 launched a new crew to the International Space Station Feb. 13 to start a busy schedule of arriving and departing vehicles at the station.

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Vast wins ISS private astronaut mission https://spacenews.com/vast-wins-iss-private-astronaut-mission/ https://spacenews.com/vast-wins-iss-private-astronaut-mission/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:39:14 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=573539 Photo of the ISS.

NASA has selected commercial space station company Vast to fly a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station in 2027.

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NASA, Boeing still working on Starliner return to flight https://spacenews.com/nasa-boeing-still-working-on-starliner-return-to-flight/ https://spacenews.com/nasa-boeing-still-working-on-starliner-return-to-flight/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:13:02 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=572503 Starliner undocking

As NASA prepares to launch a new crew to the International Space Station, the agency has yet to decide which spacecraft it will use for the next crew-rotation mission.

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House NASA bill seeks details on lunar lander and spacesuit development https://spacenews.com/house-nasa-bill-seeks-details-on-lunar-lander-and-spacesuit-development/ https://spacenews.com/house-nasa-bill-seeks-details-on-lunar-lander-and-spacesuit-development/#respond Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:43:33 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=570078 Starship HLS lander

A NASA authorization bill the House Science Committee is scheduled to take up this week would require closer scrutiny of lunar lander and spacesuit development for the Artemis program.

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Axiom wins fifth private astronaut mission to space station https://spacenews.com/axiom-wins-fifth-private-astronaut-mission-to-space-station/ https://spacenews.com/axiom-wins-fifth-private-astronaut-mission-to-space-station/#respond Sat, 31 Jan 2026 02:20:29 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=569686 Ax-4

NASA has selected Axiom Space for its fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, scheduled for 2027.

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Weather delays Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal https://spacenews.com/weather-delays-artemis-2-wet-dress-rehearsal/ https://spacenews.com/weather-delays-artemis-2-wet-dress-rehearsal/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:20:42 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=569565 Artemis 2

NASA is delaying a key fueling test for the Artemis 2 mission because of weather, reducing the chances the launch can take place during its February window.

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Crew-11 makes early return from ISS https://spacenews.com/crew-11-makes-early-return-from-iss/ https://spacenews.com/crew-11-makes-early-return-from-iss/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:01:17 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=567679 Crew-11 post-splashdown

A Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the California coast Jan. 15, bringing back four people from the ISS more than a month early because of a medical issue.

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Crew-11 to make early return Jan. 15 https://spacenews.com/crew-11-to-make-early-return-jan-15/ https://spacenews.com/crew-11-to-make-early-return-jan-15/#respond Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:46:54 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=567089 Crew-11

NASA plans to return four astronauts from the ISS to Earth early Jan. 15, about a week after one of them experienced a medical issue that prompted the shortened mission.

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Medical issue prompts early return of Crew-11 from ISS https://spacenews.com/medical-issue-prompts-early-return-of-crew-11-from-iss/ https://spacenews.com/medical-issue-prompts-early-return-of-crew-11-from-iss/#respond Thu, 08 Jan 2026 23:54:22 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=566918 Isaacman

NASA has decided to bring home early four members of the International Space Station crew because of a medical issue with one of them, a first for NASA.

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Medical issue could force early end of Crew-11 ISS mission https://spacenews.com/medical-issue-could-force-early-end-of-crew-11-iss-mission/ https://spacenews.com/medical-issue-could-force-early-end-of-crew-11-iss-mission/#respond Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:49:33 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=566827 ISS spacewalk preps

An unspecified “medical concern” involving one of the astronauts aboard the International Space Station has postponed a spacewalk and could force an unprecedented early return of part of the crew.

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NASA extends agreement with CASIS for ISS national lab https://spacenews.com/nasa-extends-agreement-with-casis-for-iss-national-lab/ https://spacenews.com/nasa-extends-agreement-with-casis-for-iss-national-lab/#respond Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:12:52 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=563632 Fincke ISS research

NASA has extended an agreement with a nonprofit organization to manage the portion of the International Space Station designated as a national laboratory, likely for the final time.

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Roscosmos replaces cosmonaut on next Crew Dragon mission to ISS https://spacenews.com/roscosmos-replaces-cosmonaut-on-next-crew-dragon-mission-to-iss/ https://spacenews.com/roscosmos-replaces-cosmonaut-on-next-crew-dragon-mission-to-iss/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:38:24 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=563287 Oleg Artemyev and Crew-12

Roscosmos has replaced a cosmonaut assigned to the next Crew Dragon mission to the International Space Station for reasons neither it nor NASA will disclose.

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Baikonur pad damaged in Soyuz launch to ISS https://spacenews.com/baikonur-pad-damaged-in-soyuz-launch-to-iss/ https://spacenews.com/baikonur-pad-damaged-in-soyuz-launch-to-iss/#respond Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:15:54 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=562133 Soyuz MS-28 launch

The Baiknour pad used for the launch of the latest crew to the ISS has sustained damage, raising questions about its ability to support upcoming missions to the station.

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Soyuz transports new crew to ISS https://spacenews.com/soyuz-transports-new-crew-to-iss/ https://spacenews.com/soyuz-transports-new-crew-to-iss/#respond Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:37:39 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=561929 Soyuz MS-28 launch

A Soyuz spacecraft delivered two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut to the International Space Station Nov. 27 for an eight-month stay.

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