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Private Cygnus freighter arrives at the ISS with 4 tons of supplies (video, photos)
By Mike Wall last updated
Northrop Grumman's robotic Cygnus freighter reached the ISS early Tuesday morning (Aug. 6), carrying about 4 tons of supplies to the orbiting lab.
Pennies to heaven: NASA launches 2 cents to space station
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
They say a penny doesn't go far these days, to which NASA has now added its two cents. Two pennies just lifted off for the International Space Station.
Earth from space: Astronauts share photography tips for snapping amazing photos from the ISS
By Keith Cooper published
From thunderstorm sprites to volcanic plumes, and city lights to meteors, the world appears a different place from 250 miles (400 kilometers) up.
ISS scientists make headway in cancer research: 'We're NASA, we do Moonshots'
By Victoria Corless published
NASA's Cancer Moonshot Initiative aims to harness microgravity conditions on the International Space Station to study the disease like never before.
NASA looking at what artifacts to preserve from space station before 2030 demise
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Two years after stating there were no plans to save artifacts from the end of the International Space Station, NASA is in the early stages of identifying what small parts of the complex to preserve.
Cygnus cargo spacecraft departs the ISS for a fiery re-entry in Earth's atmosphere
By Mike Wall last updated
Northrop Grumman's robotic Cygnus spacecraft departed the International Space Station this morning (July 12).
NASA astronauts send Fourth of July message to Earth from ISS (video)
By Mike Wall published
The six NASA astronauts currently living on the International Space Station beamed a message down to Earth to celebrate the United States' 248th birthday.
Boeing's Starliner can stay in space beyond 45-day limit, NASA says
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing's Starliner is rated to stay in space for 45 days on its historic first astronaut mission, but that's going to be extended soon. Ground testing on its thrusters will start as soon as July 2.
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