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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.

NASA delays next ISS spacewalk until end of July due to spacesuit leak issue
By Mike Wall published
NASA has delayed the next ISS spacewalk until at least late July while it investigates a spacesuit leak that cut a recent EVA short.

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft still doesn't have a landing date, NASA says
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
Boeing Starliner's spacecraft doesn't have a landing date, but the spacecraft is stable at the ISS and will remain there as a new round of testing begins.

Watch 2 tiny satellites deploy from the ISS in dazzling time-lapse video
By Samantha Mathewson published
Two small satellites were recently ejected from the International Space Station to begin scientific experiments in low Earth orbit, and their leap into freedom was caught on camera.

ISS astronauts take shelter in Boeing Starliner and other return spacecraft after June 26 satellite breakup
By Elizabeth Howell published
ISS astronauts retreated to three return spacecraft late on June 26 after a satellite breakup incident in a nearby orbit. NASA cleared the crew to return to their duties after 1 hour.

ULA delays Dream Chaser space plane launch to certify Vulcan Centaur rocket for US military missions
By Elizabeth Howell published
ULA will switch launches for its Vulcan Centaur rocket because the Dream Chaser space plane is not ready yet. Its next two launches will focus on national security certification.
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