ISS

A mysterious Russian satellite soaring at the outer limits of orbit around the Earth has triggered fears that Moscow is developing a space-based platform to launch missiles - perhaps even nuclear weapons - to destroy untold numbers of…

As NASA unveils its controversial all–male Artemis III crew, the big question remains: who will be next to step foot on the moon?Although the Artemis IV landing in 2029 will likely be all–American, Brits could be close behind. Now,…

With the crew of Artemis II safely back on Earth, the countdown is already on for the next big moon mission.In 2028, during NASA's Artemis IV mission, two astronauts will become the first people to land on the moon since the end of the…

NASA has carried out the first-ever medical evacuation of astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS), rushing a four-person crew back to Earth after an in-orbit health emergency.The Crew-11 capsule splashed down in the Pacific…

Four astronauts have successfully departed the International Space Station (ISS) in a historic medical evacuation that took less than a week to plan.The SpaceX Dragon capsule undocked from the ISS at 5.20pm ET, beginning a roughly…

NASA has announced plans to evacuate astronauts on the International Space Station due to a crew member's 'serious medical condition'.Now, experts have revealed everything that can go wrong aboard the ISS that may have triggered this…

NASA is preparing to conduct its first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station (ISS), activating a contingency plan to return a crew to Earth months ahead of schedule.The plan, developed decades ago for medical…

By CHRIS MELORE, US ASSISTANT SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 17:12 EST, 8 January 2026 | Updated: 17:55 EST, 8 January 2026 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!-- -->…

NASA is considering a rare evacuation of its crew from the International Space Station (ISS) over an unspecified ​medical issue involving one of the astronauts.A spokeswoman for the agency said the ‌astronaut with the medical concern,…

By STACY LIBERATORE, US SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR Published: 13:56 EST, 6 November 2025 | Updated: 17:42 EST, 6 November 2025 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!--…