Astronauts complete four-year power upgrade on International Space Station
A pair of spacewalking astronauts have completed a four-year effort to modernise the International Space Station’s power grid, installing one last battery.
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Cineworld shareholders approve bosses ‘excessive’ £208m bonus scheme
Bosses at Cineworld have persuaded enough shareholders to vote in favour of a huge new bonus scheme that could see its chief executive net £65 million as part of a bonus pot worth up to £208 million.
SpaceX launches supply ship packed with Christmas treats to space station
SpaceX launched a newer, bigger version of its Dragon supply ship to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, marking the first time the company has had two capsules in orbit at the same time.
How space rookie and Nasa astronaut Victor Glover rocketed into history books
First-time space flyer Victor Glover hitched a ride into the history books after becoming the first black crew member to set up camp on the International Space Station (ISS) for long-term stay.
SpaceX delays first operational crewed flight to send astronauts into space
SpaceX is delaying its bid to send four astronauts into low-Earth orbit as part of its first operational crewed flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
ISS timeline: Memorable moments from the space station
Space scientists around the world are preparing to mark the 20th anniversary of humanity’s continuous presence in outer space.
Salad seeds sent to outer space ‘grew slightly slower when planted on Earth’
Salad seeds that went on a round trip to outer space and back grew at a slightly slower rate than their Earth-bound counterparts, scientists have found.
Sweets and other treats for astronauts after space station delivery
A SpaceX cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station, delivering the company’s 20th batch of gear and treats.
UK device designed to improve astronauts’ internet speed reaches ISS
A UK-built device that will allow astronauts to communicate with Earth at home broadband speeds has reached the International Space Station (ISS).
UK-built device will allow faster communication between ISS astronauts and Earth
A UK-built device that will allow astronauts to communicate with Earth at home broadband speeds is set to be launched on Friday evening.
Nasa astronauts complete historic all-female spacewalk
Two astronauts have completed the first-ever female-only spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS) after more than seven hours.
Donald Trump praises astronauts on first all-female spacewalk
The US president has congratulated two astronauts undertaking the first ever female spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS), telling them “you’re doing an incredible job”.
Nasa astronauts make history as they begin first all-female spacewalk
The first ever all-female spacewalk has kicked off at the International Space Station (ISS).
Nasa set for first all-female spacewalk to fix faulty power unit
Nasa is gearing up for the first ever all-female spacewalk on Friday following a power system failure at the International Space Station (ISS).
Astronauts return safely to Earth after flight from International Space Station
An American, a Russian and the first astronaut to fly into space from the United Arab Emirates have safely landed after a six-hour flight from the International Space Station.
Space station relocates capsule to help Soyuz with robot aboard dock
The crew of the International Space Station has successfully relocated a Soyuz space capsule to another docking port to facilitate the rendezvous with another spacecraft.
Russian capsule carrying humanoid robot fails space station docking
A Russian space capsule carrying a humanoid robot has failed to dock as planned with the International Space Station.
Nasa to open ISS up to private space tourists from 2020
American space agency Nasa has announced it is opening the International Space Station up to new commercial opportunities such as space tourism from 2020.
SpaceX launches supplies to International Space Station after power delays
SpaceX has launched a load of supplies to the International Space Station following a pair of power delays.
SpaceX delays supply launch to International Space Station
SpaceX has delayed a supply run to the International Space Station.
SpaceX confirms crew capsule destroyed in ground test
SpaceX has confirmed its crew capsule was destroyed in ground testing two weeks ago.
Nasa photo reveals UK as seen from the International Space Station
An image of the UK in all its beauty has been released by Nasa, revealing the nation’s expansive green lands and surrounding waters.
Nasa says India’s anti-satellite missile test was a ‘terrible thing’
Nasa has criticised India’s satellite destruction test for endangering astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS).
Astronaut says Nasa pulled all-female spacewalk on her recommendation
Anne McClain, the astronaut who had to pull out of Nasa’s first all-female spacewalk, has said that the decision was based on her recommendation.
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft blasts off into space
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft took off on Saturday morning, marking the first major step towards US ambitions to resume sending astronauts into space on its own spacecraft on American soil.
2018’s notable moments in space exploration
Mankind’s curiosity to see what lies beyond planet Earth progressed further in 2018, with a number of successful missions and test flights that could see ordinary folk blast off on rockets within a few years.
Capsule carrying Christmas dinner rockets towards space station
Christmas turkey is rocketing towards the International Space Station, along with cranberry sauce, candied yams and the obligatory fruitcake.
Trio of astronauts arrive safely on International Space Station
The latest batch of astronauts to take up residence on board the International Space Station (ISS) have arrived safely following a six-hour flight.
Astronauts blast off to ISS less than two months after failed launch
Astronauts have blasted off to the International Space Station (ISS) less than two months after the previous Soyuz mission failed.
International Space Station celebrates 20th anniversary
The International Space Station is celebrating 20 years since being launched into orbit.