the contents, and place them in a small incubator. Suni Williams, NASA astronaut, displays BioNutrients production packs on the ISS. Credit: NASA Fermentation periods range from six to 48 hours depending on the target compound. Crew members monitor...

burning up harmlessly in Earth’s atmosphere over the South Pacific Ocean. This routine procedure is a cornerstone of the ISS program, ensuring that the orbital complex remains supplied with essential resources while managing the removal of waste...

— Anil Menon (@astro_anil) August 2, 2026 Smartphone Imaging Joins the Astronaut Toolkit Menon’s use of an iPhone inside the ISS cupola—a viewing module built by the European Space Agency—demonstrates how mobile cameras have become reliable tools for...

is part of a long-standing logistical framework that sustains the station as a premier microgravity research facility. With the ISS hosting continuous human presence for over two decades, the reliability of the Progress fleet has remained essential for...

https://t.co/Qm16vVK9F3pic.twitter.com/drg3s7GtuM — SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 18, 2026 The Future of Low Earth Orbit With the ISS acting as a critical platform for physics, biology, and human health research, these flights serve as the lifeblood of the...

a priority for NASA and its international partners as humanity eyes deeper space travel. Continuous monitoring aboard the ISS allows scientists to observe physiological shifts in real time, offering insights that single‑flight pre‑ and post‑flight tests...

NASA astronauts are 3D printing blood vessels and studying cancer cells in space to see how microgravity could revolutionize medical treatments on Earth. The International Space Station (ISS) is currently serving as a unique orbital laboratory for...

New research reveals that tailored exercise routines can effectively preserve astronaut heart function during long-duration missions to Mars. New research from UT Southwestern Medical Center offers a promising outlook for the future of deep-space...

insights across generations of spacefarers. NASA reports surge in scientific work and crew turnover NASA announced that the ISS team is pursuing a broad spectrum of experiments aimed at human health, spacecraft operation, and biological research. The...

the Cygnus XL utilized its gimbaled delta velocity engine to nudge the station’s orbital profile. The adjustment raised the ISS to an altitude of approximately 265.5 by 256.8 miles. According to NASA, these specific orbital parameters are essential to...

NASA readies the ISS for a new era with intensive spacewalk training, health research, and the upcoming SpaceX Crew-13 mission. NASA is gearing up the International Space Station for a series of tasks that include a planned spacewalk, a suite of...

for understanding how our planet responds to external solar influences. By pairing high-resolution photography from the ISS with data from satellite instruments and ground-based observatories, researchers can build a comprehensive picture of energy flow...

A SpaceX Dragon mission has docked at the ISS, delivering critical medical research equipment and new solar arrays to boost orbital power capacity. A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on...

NASA’s first lunar fire experiment may transform astronaut safety and shape future Moon missions. NASA is gearing up for a unique test that will light a flame in the Moon’s weak gravity, a step that could prove decisive for the agency’s Artemis agenda...

that a tiny crystal growing aboard a spacecraft can reveal forces shaping matter throughout the cosmos, and reaffirming the ISS as a vital platform for experiments unattainable on Earth. Implications for Future Space Endeavors The hopper crystal forms...

NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts safely return to Earth after completing their International Space Station mission. A NASA astronaut together with two Russian cosmonauts have completed a safe return to Earth aboard the Soyuz MS‑28 spacecraft,...

This blend of health monitoring, heavy lifting, and orbital perspective continues to be the hallmark of daily life on the ISS.

breakup, the 12 small probes are designed to detach and relay critical data back to Earth. Before the spacecraft left the ISS, astronauts activated these capsules, which are equipped with specialized instrumentation to monitor magnetic fields, light,...

NASA picks Rocket Lab for two missions probing solar energy and Earth’s ice clouds, boosting climate and solar research. NASA has tapped Rocket Lab to lift two compact scientific payloads that will deepen insight into solar energy flow and...

exploration. Each crew rotation refines the procedures and hardware needed for missions beyond low Earth orbit, reinforcing the ISS’s role as a stepping stone for humanity’s next steps into deep space. Live Coverage Highlights the Crew’s Final Hours...