International Space Station

Roscosmos confirmed damage at the Baikonur Cosmodrome after launch. The Soyuz MS 28 mission reached the International Space Station safely.

Moss spores survived nearly a year in harsh space conditions, scientists confirm

Scientists report moss spores stayed viable after nearly 1 year in space, showing remarkable resilience to radiation, temperature shifts and microgravity.

Three Chinese astronauts stranded after space debris strikes their return capsule

The three astronauts, Wang Jie, Chen Zhongrui and commander Chen Dong, were due to land on Earth on November 5.

NASA prepares to bid farewell to the international space station after 25 years in orbit – Here's why

The ISS, launched in pieces beginning in 1998, has served as a beacon of global cooperation among the United States, Europe, Japan, Canada and Russia.

Earth from Space: NASA astronaut captures breathtaking Mount Everest, Himalayas and cloud-covered India

NASA astronaut Don Pettit’s latest photograph from the International Space Station has sparked global awe, capturing a rarely seen and stunning view of Earth’s tallest mountain.

A 9.8-foot asteroid, 2025 TF, zoomed past Earth closer than satellites over Antarctica

The space rock, now named 2025 TF, was spotted after the event using observations from the Catalina Sky Survey, a NASA-funded project that monitors near-Earth objects.

Meet NASA’s 10 newly selected all-American 2025 astronaut candidates for Moon and Mars missions

NASA has announced its 2025 astronaut candidate class, marking a new era for Moon and Mars missions. Ten individuals begin rigorous training for future space exploration.

NASA astronauts capture Cygnus XL cargo craft with robotic arm

The capture follows the launch of NASA’s Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services 23 mission. It lifted off on 14 September at 6:11 p.m.

NASA's ISS cargo delivery delayed by engine issue in Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL

NASA and Northrop Grumman are reassessing Cygnus XL’s engine burns after premature shutdowns delayed its planned arrival at the International Space Station.

Shubhanshu Shukla shares fascinating video of 'white nights' in space posing unique challenges for astronauts

Recently, astronauts arrived at the station during a high beta period. The beta angle exceeded sixty degrees. During such phases, docking and undocking are avoided.

Earth from Space: Giant 'chessboard forest' seen surrounding Idaho river in bizarre photo

An astronaut’s photo reveals a giant chessboard-like forest in Idaho. Snow and a 200-year-old grid-based management system create the striking pattern, highlighting human impact and nature’s surprising designs from space.

From Himalayas to thunderstorms: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares mesmerising timelapse of India from space; watch Video

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shared a timelapse of India from space, showing thunderstorms, the Himalayas and sunrise from orbit, while calling the Axiom-4 mission a historic achievement for the nation.

Parliament to hold special discussion to honour astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's historic space mission: Rijiju

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla landed in Delhi in the early hours of Sunday after returning to Earth on July 15 post the completion of NASA's Axiom-4 (AX-4) space mission.

NASA astronaut captures rare gigantic lightning jet from space, reveals hidden thunderstorm phenomenon

The image showed a gigantic jet, one of the rarest forms of transient luminous events. These powerful electrical discharges rise from storm clouds up to the upper atmosphere.

From Cockpit to Lab: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares his journey to space

Shubhanshu Shukla is the second Indian to travel to space and the first to visit the ISS. He spent 19 days there, conducting scientific experiments crucial to India’s Gaganyaan mission.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares mesmerising images of beautiful nebula captured from Bengaluru skies

Shubhanshu Shukla is the second Indian to travel to space and the first to visit the ISS. He spent 19 days there, conducting scientific experiments crucial to India’s Gaganyaan mission.

Astronauts collect blood from crewmates aboard the ISS— Here’s why

Commander Takuya Onishi of JAXA and NASA’s Nichole Ayers recently took part in a unique experiment aboard the International Space Station, carefully collecting blood samples from their crewmates.

IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to return to India on this date

Shubhanshu Shukla, the pilot of the mission, completed an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla ‘learning to walk again’ after 20 days in space – Watch video here

In an Instagram video, Shukla pointed out how his body is adapting to the transition from space back to Earth. He mentioned that even tasks as simple as walking in a straight line or balancing become challenging on a temporary basis after coming back from microgravity.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla floats calmly in zero gravity, watch video here

In the short clip, Shukla sits cross-legged and floats gently, trying to stay still. His arms hover, and his body drifts slightly with every movement.

Crew-11 set for July launch: All you need to know about NASA’s new SpaceX mission

The Crew-11 will research plant biology, human health, and space medicine. They will also test how microgravity affects viruses that target bacteria.

How much did ISRO spend on Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom-4 mission? Here's what it cost

The Axiom-4 crew, including Shukla, spent almost 20 days in space, with approximately 19 days aboard the ISS. Their stay involved several scientific and collaborative activities aimed at furthering microgravity research and international cooperation in space.

Shubhanshu Shukla’s 18 days in space: 7 Indian scientific experiments conducted during the Axiom-4 mission

During his 18-day stay aboard the ISS, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla conducted seven key scientific experiments developed by Indian institutes as part of the Axiom-4 mission’s research objectives.

Shubhanshu Shukla Back on Earth After 18 Days: Axiom 4 crew safely splashes down off California coast, watch video here

Group Captain Shukla, a test pilot from the Indian Air Force, spent nearly 20 days in space and 19 days aboard the ISS. The Ax-4 crew also included Commander Peggy Whitson, Poland’s ESA astronaut Slawosz “Suave” Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Hungary’s Tibor Kapu from the HUNOR programme.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla gets a haircut in space – See the viral pictures here

The Ax-4 crew — Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), ESA project astronaut Slawosz “Suave” Uznanski-Wisniewski from Poland, and Hungary’s HUNOR astronaut Tibor Kapu — spent 18 days aboard the International Space Station, carrying out scientific research and engaging in outreach efforts as part of their mission.