INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

The return of the Soyuz crew sets the stage for a SpaceX Crew Dragon launch next week.

MOSCOW — (AP) — Three Russian cosmonauts returned safely on Thursday from a mission to the International Space Station. The trio arrived at the station in March. For Artemyev, the mission marked a third space flight that has brought his total time spent in orbit to 561 days. After a quick post-flight medical exam, the cosmonauts will be flown to the Star City cosmonaut training center outside Moscow later in the day. The station is currently operated by Samantha Cristoforetti of the European Space Agency, NASA astronauts Bob Hines, Kjell Lindgren, Frank Rubio, and Jessica Watkins, and the Russian space agency Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin.

Three cosmonauts returned from the International Space Station, landing in Kazakhstan after six months in orbit. Oleg Artemyev, Denis Matveev and Sergey Korsakov touched down on Soyuz MS-21.

Three Russian cosmonauts returned safely from a mission to the International Space Station

Hurricane Ian made landfall around 3:05 p.m. in southwest Florida, and the International Space Station watched it happen from Earth’s orbit.

Hurricane Ian made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida as a dangerous Category 4 storm, which NASA watched live from orbit as it reached the U.S. mainland.

The International Space Station shared "spectacular but frightening shots" of Hurricane Ian as it made landfall in Florida.

It could probably go without saying, but for the record, the space shuttle mission shown on "Quantum Leap" did not happen. The episode "Atlantis" had Ben Song leap into the body of an astronaut.

Hurricane Ian is a spectacular sight.

Cameras aboard the International Space Station are providing a birds-eye view of Hurricane Ian as it churns northward toward Florida.

In a first for humanity, NASA smashed a vending machine-sized spacecraft into the football stadium-sized asteroid Dimorphos on Sept. 26.

SpaceX and NASA are preparing for the launch of the next crewed mission to the International Space Station and will hold a news conference Monday afternoon.

An astronaut's photo of Mount Ruapehu, the real 'Mount Doom' volcano shows the contrast between the hydrothermal lake at its summit and the snow surrounding it.

A champagne developed for the microgravity environment of space has found its ride into Earth orbit. Maison Mumm has partnered with Axiom Space to launch Mumm Cordon Rouge Stellar on future missions.

The Canadian Space Agency is expanding its spaceflight options through an agreement with Axiom Space.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — (AP) — The International Space Station welcomed three new residents Wednesday following a smooth Russian launch. The Soyuz capsule rocketed into orbit from Kazakhstan and, just three hours later, pulled up at the space station. Under this cash-free barter, Russian cosmonaut Anna Kikina will fly SpaceX to the space station from Florida in less than two weeks. NASA and the Russian Space Agency want to keep exchanging seats like this to ensure a constant U.S. and Russian presence at the space station. Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti said the view of the launch from the space station was "spectacular."

The International Space Station is welcoming three new residents following a smooth Russian launch.

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station saw a Russian Soyuz rocket launch their newest set of crewmates into orbit today (Sept. 21).

A U.S. astronaut has lifted off for the International Space Station, flying in a seat on a Soyuz spacecraft that was reserved through the first "crew swap" agreement since the space shuttle program.

The only archaeologists to study life on the International Space Station are now offering to advise on the next outposts. The co-directors of the ISS Archaeological Project have found Brick Moon.

Sierra Nevada Corporation and its space subsidiary racked up several aerospace deals in August.

With the Artemis program, Earth as a global community has the opportunity to participate and push back the frontiers of human knowledge and innovation.

NASA is gearing up for a second attempt at launching the massive Artemis moon rocket on a highly anticipated test flight. The first attempt was called off on Monday due to a series of technical issues. Mark Strassmann has more.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — Florida’s Space Coast is about to get even busier. Watch: NASA sets new launch date for Artemis I moon rocketNASA awarded SpaceX a major contract this week for more crewed missions from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. SpaceX will get $1.4 billion for five more Crew Dragon spacecraft launches to the International Space Station. Read: SpaceX, T-Mobile try to connect remote areas with satellitesThe deal extends the agreement between SpaceX and NASA until 2030. NASA asks SpaceX to launch more crewed missions to International Space StationClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

NASA and Axiom Space are targeting the second quarter of 2023 for the Ax-2 mission, which will send four private citizens to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule.

SpaceX just received a $1.4 billion deal to continue sending NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.

An order for the planned Axiom Mission 2 to the International Space Station is officially signed, according to a joint statement Wednesday by NASA and Axiom Space.

SpaceX's Crew-5 astronaut launch for NASA has been delayed four days to Oct. 3, to avoid spacecraft traffic coming to and from the International Space Station.

NASA and Boeing officials will participate in a teleconference to update the Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT), set to be the Starliner spacecraft’s first flight with astronauts onboard.

Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti reveals breathtaking new auroral images from the International Space Station.

A tiny robot known as MIRA will be blasting off to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2024 to perform simulated surgical procedures in microgravity.

It's been an interesting week on the International Space Station.

A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule will leave the International Space Station Thursday morning (Aug. 18), and you can watch the departure live.

A spacewalk outside the International Space Station was cut short Wednesday (Aug. 17) after Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev experienced an electrical problem with his Orlan spacesuit.

Roscosmos' cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and Denis Matveev make a spacewalk at the space station to continue installation work of the European Space Agency's robot arm on the new Russian lab. (Roscosmos Space Agency via AP) (Uncredited)CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — (AP) — A Russian spacewalker had to rush back inside the International Space Station on Wednesday when the battery voltage in his spacesuit suddenly dropped. Russian Mission Control ordered Oleg Artemyev, the station commander, to quickly return to the airlock so he could hook his suit to station power. Although Matveev's suit was fine, Russian Mission Control cut the spacewalk short since flight rules insist on the buddy system. The 36-foot (11-meter) robot arm arrived at the space station last summer aboard a Russian lab.

A Russian spacewalk has been cut short because of a bad battery in a cosmonaut's suit.

A Russian spacewalk outside the International Space Station ended early today (Aug. 17) after a cosmonaut suffered a problem with his suit.

Stacker reviewed the collection to select 31 of the most breathtaking images, including the first from the James Webb Space Telescope.

Two Russian cosmonauts will continue booting up the European Robotic Arm in a spacewalk today (Aug. 17), and you can watch their activities for free.

Russia appears to be backtracking weeks after saying the country would pull out of its partnership with NASA for the International Space Station.

Northrop Grumman's Antares rocket is about to get an all-American upgrade with the help of Firefly Aerospace.

Today (Aug. 9), President Joe Biden signed into law the CHIPS Act, which includes a NASA authorization bill — the first one to pass Congress in five years.

Northrop Grumman will move production of the engines and structures of its Antares rockets from Russia and Ukraine to the U.S.

A new device attached to the International Space Station provided first measurements of mineral dust on Earth, aiming to understand its effects on climate change.

Senior officials from companies selected by NASA to develop new low Earth orbit space stations are eager for market input to drive their purpose.

Retired Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut Terry Virts commanded the ISS in 2014 and 2015, but says he wouldn't want to partner with Russia in space until it leaves Ukraine and pays for the damage.

NASA will require all private astronaut missions to the ISS have an experienced former agency astronaut at the helm, should a solicitation notice be finalized.

NASA is not trusting private citizens to travel to the International Space Station on their own.

June 29 2022 is the shortest day on record with atomic clocks measuring a full rotation of Earth in 1.59 milliseconds under 24 hours.

Russia won't rush its exit from the International Space Station, but the nation is planning ahead for when that day arrives.

The ISS can't fly forever, and NASA officials envision a diverse market of commercial space stations taking its place as demand for access to low Earth orbit continues to increase.

Russia's announcement marks the culmination of months of political tensions involving the ISS.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — NASA and SpaceX have set a date for the next manned launch to the International Space Station. The Crew-5 mission is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 29, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. READ: NASA astronauts, Russian cosmonauts to resume sharing rocket rides to spaceCrew-5 will be the fifth crew mission of SpaceX’s human space transportation system and its sixth flight with astronauts to the space station. SEE: NASA releases never before seen images of our Universe from James Webb Space TelescopeAfter docking with the space station, astronauts from NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission will return to Earth aboard the SpaceX Dragon Freedom in October. WATCH: Crew-4 mission launches from Space Coast The Crew-4 mission successfully lifted off at 3:52 a.m. from Launch Pad 39-A from Kennedy Space Center.

Samantha Cristoforetti posted numerous photos of her historic International Space Station spacewalk July 21, when she became the first European female spacewalker.

Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti has once again brought cosplay to space dressed as Starbuck from Battlestar Galactica.

Russia Space Station FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2021 file photo provided by NASA, the International Space Station is pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour. Russia's space chief said Tuesday, July 26, 2022, that they will opt out of the International Space Station after 2024 and focus on building its own orbiting outpost. NASA and its partners hope to continue operating the 24-year-old International Space Station until 2030, and the Russian announcement threw that plan into doubt. Borisov’s predecessor as Roscosmos chief, Dmitry Rogozin, said last month that Moscow could take part in negotiations about a possible extension of the station’s operations only if the U.S. lifted its sanctions against Russian space industries. “The International Space Station has enriched science with knowledge about the Earth and about the universe and brought us all together,” Borisov said.

The head of Russia’s space agency says the country has not set a date for pulling out of the International Space Station and that the timing would depend on the orbiting outpost’s condition.

The scent of space includes a 'peculiar odor' on the International Space Station that takes getting used to, according to astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti.

Congress wants the International Space Station to keep going through the end of the decade.

Russia released images and information about its planned space station, which could be ready to house crews in six years amid a multi-year construction period.

Russia's departure from the International Space Station program isn't exactly imminent, it would seem.

Russia's space chief says the country will opt out of the International Space Station after 2024 and focus on building its own orbiting outpost.

NASA astronauts will go back to riding Russian rockets under a new agreement.

A silver milestone for SpaceX is scheduled for Thursday as the company prepares to launch its 25th resupply mission to the International Space Station.

NASA and SpaceX are targeting mid-July for a commercial resupply launch to the International Space Station.

NASA announced the astronauts who will be the first to launch aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule.

NASA announced Monday that both the agency and SpaceX will be standing down from this week’s Falcon 9 launch of a cargo mission to the International Space Station due to an issue with the thrusters.

Boeing's astronaut taxi has returned to Earth from the International Space Station, completing a repeat test flight with a mannequin on board.

Boeing’s Starliner capsule is returning to Earth after successfully reaching the International Space Station for the first time last week.

Boeing's astronaut capsule has arrived at the International Space Station in a critical repeat test flight.

Boeing's crew capsule has blasted off on a repeat test flight to the International Space Station.

Boeing’s reusable Starliner capsule embarked on its second-ever orbital test flight Thursday evening, taking off without a crew from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.

It would not be the first time the orbiting laboratory has had to contend with debris it shares said orbit with.

It would not be the first time the orbiting laboratory has had to contend with debris it shares said orbit with.

NASA officials said Tuesday that non-emergency spacewalks at the International Space Station using aging shuttle-era spacesuits are “no go” pending review of another close call where an astronaut found water entering their helmet during an excursion.

NASA and United Launch Alliance officials are preparing ahead of the launch of Boeing’s uncrewed Starliner capsule, scheduled to lift off Thursday night from Cape Canaveral.

The all-private crew of the April Ax-1 mission to the International Space Station participated in a discussion Friday morning about their experience, taking questions during a live news conference.

SpaceX has returned four astronauts from the International Space Station with a midnight splashdown off the Florida coast.

Fifty-three Starlink satellites successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center early Friday morning.

NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-3 arrived home Friday morning after a six-month stint at the International Space Station.

The United Arab Emirates has purchased a seat on a SpaceX rocket for an Emirati astronaut to journey to the International Space Station for a six-month mission.

SpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA, less than two days after completing a flight chartered by millionaires.

SpaceX is planning to launch another round of its Starlink internet satellites into orbit on Friday, just days after the launch of the Crew-4 launch.

The next crew of NASA astronauts launches to the space station in a new SpaceX Dragon capsule atop a Falcon 9 rocket.

Mission control cheered Monday as SpaceX brought home the first all-private crew from the International Space Station and prepped to launch another crew Wednesday.

An all-private astronaut crew undocked from the space station and returned to Earth the next day, splashing down off Florida.

The undocking of a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying the four Ax-1 astronauts will now undock from the International Space Station no earlier than Sunday night, according to Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator of NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate.

NASA said the crew will now undock from the ISS Saturday at 8:35 p.m., with a plan to splashdown off the coast of Florida at about 1:46 p.m. on Sunday.

The four-member crew onboard the first all-private flight to the International Space Station have delayed their return to Earth after approximately 12 days in space due to unfavorable weather, NASA announced Monday.

Up at the International Space Station, the all-private crew of Axiom Space’s Ax-1 mission is floating through a week of zero-gravity scientific experiments.

The first all-private crew tasked with the Ax-1 mission will speak from the International Space Station Wednesday afternoon.

NASA and SpaceX announced they are pushing back the target launch date for the Crew-4 mission to the end of April.

After an almost hour-long delay due to technical issues, the Axiom Ax-1 crew docked at the International Space Station Saturday morning.

Sending private citizens to NASA’s International Space Station from American soil had never happened until today because NASA hadn’t allowed it.

A private crew is headed to the International Space Station.

SpaceX has launched three rich businessmen and their astronaut escort to the International Space Station for more than a week’s stay.

On Thursday evening, visitors along the Space Coast were anticipating witnessing the first privately crewed mission to the International Space Station.

News 6 is offering several views of a historic launch from Florida’s Space Coast.

Excitement is building as thousands along the Space Coast are gearing up for a rocket launch on Friday that will bring four astronauts to the International Space Station.

SpaceX confirmed Wednesday the all-private crew mission Ax-1 is scheduled to take off Friday morning, according to the company’s social media.