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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.
Track the ISS: How and where to see it
By Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference Here's how to track the International Space Station (ISS) from Earth and see where it is right now.
NASA selects SpaceX to build deorbit vehicle for International Space Station
By Brett Tingley published
NASA has selected SpaceX to develop a vehicle that will bring the International Space Station to a fiery end when the time comes.
ISS astronauts conduct 'spacewalk review' after spacesuit coolant leak
By Elizabeth Howell published
ISS astronauts are reviewing spacesuits and spacewalking procedures after a leak during a spacewalk on June 24. NASA's next spacewalk is still scheduled for July 2.
Sprites from space! Astronaut photographs rare red lightning phenomenon from ISS
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick caught a rare surprise while imaging an intense thunderstorm off the coast of South Africa. He spotted a red sprite, a rare type of lightning.
Florida family files claim with NASA after ISS space junk crashes into home
By Josh Dinner published
A Florida family has filed a claim with NASA after discarded components from the International Space Station crashed through their house.
NASA cancels ISS spacewalk due to spacesuit coolant leak (video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Two NASA astronauts stopped their International Space Station spacewalk today (June 24) after a spacesuit coolant leak. The astronauts were still in the hatch when it happened.
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