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Boeing Starliner Crewed Launch Pushed Back to Mid-April 2024

NASA and Boeing delay the first crewed test flight of the Starliner spacecraft to mid-April 2024, while also pushing the first operational mission to early 2025. The mission continues to face ongoing technical challenges that prevent an earlier launch.

SpaceX Crew-5 Mission Marks Historic US-Russian Partnership in Orbit

SpaceX completes three launches in five days, including the historic Crew-5 mission that carries the first Russian cosmonaut on an American spacecraft in two decades. Meanwhile, Russia signals potential willingness to extend its participation in the International Space Station beyond 2024.

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International Space Station Adjusts Orbit to Dodge Russian Anti-Satellite Debris

The International Space Station successfully fires thrusters on a docked cargo ship to avoid space junk created by a 2021 Russian weapons test. The brief maneuver slightly raises the station's altitude without disrupting normal operations.

Russian Anti-Satellite Weapon Test Generates Dangerous Orbital Debris Field

Russia destroys one of its own defunct satellites in a direct-ascent anti-satellite test, creating over 1,500 pieces of trackable debris. The resulting orbital debris field forces International Space Station crew members to seek immediate shelter.

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Space Station Research Advances Health Treatments Ahead of Robotics Spacewalk

The Expedition 74 crew studies cartilage growth and digestive health in microgravity to improve Earth-based medicine. Astronauts also prepare for an upcoming robotics maintenance spacewalk.

SpaceX Launches Four International Astronauts Toward Space Station

SpaceX successfully sends a four-person international crew to the International Space Station aboard a Crew Dragon capsule. The mission marks the company's third crewed launch in under a year.

NASA and SpaceX Celebrate Historic Crew-1 Launch to Space Station

NASA and SpaceX successfully launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on the first certified commercial crew rotation flight. The crew faces a 27.5-hour journey before docking for a six-month science mission.

SpaceX Crew Dragon Safely Docks at International Space Station

The SpaceX Crew-1 mission successfully delivers four astronauts to the orbiting laboratory, marking a major milestone for commercial human spaceflight.

NASA and SpaceX Launch Historic First Commercial Crew Rotation Mission

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully carries four astronauts to the International Space Station on the first certified commercial human spacecraft system.

SpaceX Crew Dragon Makes Historic Docking at International Space Station

SpaceX successfully docks its first crewed Crew Dragon capsule at the International Space Station, marking the first time a commercial spacecraft carries humans to the orbiting lab.

Comet NEOWISE Delivers Once-in-a-Lifetime Sky Show

Comet NEOWISE puts on a spectacular display in July 2020, treating observers on Earth and the International Space Station to the brightest comet seen in decades. The icy visitor will not return to the inner solar system for nearly 7,000 years.

SpaceX Crew Demo-2 Mission Update Showcases Historic Human Spaceflight

SpaceX provides an update on the historic Crew Demo-2 mission, which marks a pivotal moment in commercial human spaceflight. The mission highlights the capabilities of the Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft.

SpaceX Astronauts Dock With Space Station in Historic First

Two NASA astronauts successfully arrive at the International Space Station aboard a privately built SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. This milestone ends a nine-year U.S. reliance on Russian rockets for orbital travel.

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Space Station Experiments Drive Innovative Health Treatments on Earth

The Expedition 74 crew investigates how microgravity impacts cartilage and digestion to advance medical care both in space and on Earth. Astronauts also prepare for an upcoming robotics maintenance spacewalk.

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Space Station Research Advances Health Treatments Ahead of Robotics Spacewalk

The Expedition 74 crew investigates how microgravity impacts cartilage and digestion to improve health care both in space and on Earth. The orbital residents also prepare for an upcoming robotics maintenance spacewalk at the end of the month.