‘Unexpected odor’ inside resupply spacecraft prompts lockdown on ISS: NASA
A Russian cosmonaut noticed an “unexpected odor” and “observed small droplets” inside the unpiloted Progress 90 resupply spacecraft…
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SpaceX launches mission to rescue ISS astronauts stranded by Boeing Starliner
A SpaceX mission successfully lifted off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral on September 28, 2024. It is heading to…
NASA confirms Boeing’s beleaguered Starliner spacecraft to depart ISS on Friday
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on September 6, 2024, and return…
Decision over Boeing Starliner’s return now imminent following frank discussions
A decision over the fate of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner and its crew, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams,…
Boeing Starliner crew could return on SpaceX capsule in 2025, NASA says
The Boeing CST-100 Starliner crew stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) may not return to Earth until…
NASA says no date set for Boeing’s Starliner crew to return home from ISS
NASA has confirmed that no return date has been set for astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams to…
ISS astronauts take cover in spaceships as Russian satellite breaks into pieces
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were forced to take cover in their spaceships when a defunct…
SpaceX wins NASA contract to build deorbit vehicle for space station destruction
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been awarded an $843 million contract by NASA to design and build the ‘U.S.…
NASA denies ISS medical emergency after SpaceX training drill airs on livestream
NASA was forced to deny that a medical emergency broke out onboard the International Space Station (ISS) after…
Boeing’s Starliner return to Earth delayed, new helium leaks discovered
NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams will spend a few more days aboard the International Space Station…
First-ever crewed Boeing Starliner launches, new helium leaks cause concerns
The first-ever crewed Boeing Starliner has successfully launched into space. However, celebrations have been dampened by the discovery…
NASA delays Boeing Starliner’s first crewed mission to ISS over safety concerns
NASA and United Launch Alliance (ULA) have delayed the launch of the Boeing Starliner spacecraft over safety concerns…
Boeing Starliner spacecraft set to launch first crewed mission to ISS
The Boeing Starliner spacecraft is about to take off for its first crewed mission to the International Space…
eVTOLs beware: why some of aviation’s biggest promises ended in failure
For those passionate about the world of aviation and flight, it is an incredibly exciting time to be…
Airbus-built metal 3D printer designed to be used in space blasts off to ISS
The first ever 3D printer designed to be used in space will shortly arrive at the International Space…
Pasta la Vista, Earth! Italy to study pasta consumption in space
Italy is set to send approximately 3 kilograms of fusilli to the International Space Station (ISS) for testing…
Airbus and Voyager Space finalize mission for next International Space Station
Airbus Defense and Space and Voyager Space’s collaboration to build the next International Space Station (ISS) has taken…
New engine that will power Antares 330 rocket completes first hot fire test
Firefly Aerospace has announced that it has completed the first hot fire test for its Miranda engine, which…