Tag: ISS
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NASA Taps Axiom for 5th Private ISS Mission
Overview: A Fifth Private Mission to the ISS NASA has signed an agreement with Axiom Space for the fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, scheduled to launch no earlier than January 2027, will depart from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This milestone underscores NASA’s ongoing commitment to commercial…
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NASA and SpaceX Move Up Crew-12 Launch to Feb. 11 as Relief Crew After ISS Medical Evacuation
Overview: A Timely Shift in Schedule NASA and SpaceX have announced an earlier launch date for the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The liftoff, now targeted for February 11, will send a four-person crew aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft to join the orbiting laboratory. The move follows an urgent medical evacuation…
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NASA and SpaceX Move Up Crew-12 Launch to Feb. 11 After ISS Medical Evacuation
Overview NASA and SpaceX announced an accelerated schedule for the Crew-12 mission, targeting February 11 for liftoff. The change comes as a relief effort following an medical evacuation aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The decision secures a replacement crew to continue long-duration science, maintenance, and operations on the orbiting laboratory. What Happened and Why…
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NASA, SpaceX Move Up Crew-12 Launch to Feb. 11 as Relief Crew Replaces Medical Evacuation
Overview: A Earlier Liftoff for Crew-12 NASA and SpaceX have adjusted the schedule for the next crewed mission to the International Space Station. The Crew-12 launch is now targeted for February 11, with a relief crew stepping in after an medical evacuation affected the station’s crew complement. This proactive rescheduling underscores the agencies’ commitment to…
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Next-Generation Space Antimicrobial: Assessing Microbial Activity and Reduction on the ISS
Introduction: The Need for Advanced Antimicrobials in Space Microbial contamination presents a dual threat in space: it can compromise crew health and undermine critical mission operations. In the microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS), traditional cleaning methods are time-consuming and may not fully address the unique microbial dynamics at play. Recent research is…
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A Next Generation Space Antimicrobial: Microbial Reduction on the ISS
Introduction: The Challenge of Microbial Life in Space Microbial contamination in spacecraft poses a unique risk to crew health and mission success. In the confined, closed-loop ecosystem of the International Space Station (ISS), microbes can survive longer, form biofilms, and potentially impact life-support systems. Traditional cleaning protocols rely on rigorous, time-consuming routines that demand significant…
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Astronaut Captures Stunning ISS Sunset: Photo of the Day (Jan. 27, 2026)
Overview: A Sunset Seen From Above Earth On January 27, 2026, astronauts aboard the International Space Station shared a remarkable view: a sunset seen not from the ground, but from orbit, where the Sun dips behind the curved limb of our planet. This image, selected as a “photo of the day,” highlights the unique perspective…
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A Stunning Sunset from Space: ISS Photo of the Day for January 27, 2026
A Life-Affirming View: A Sunset Seen from the International Space Station On January 27, 2026, a remarkable image from the International Space Station offered the world a rare glimpse of a sunset viewed from orbit. Far above the Earth’s surface, astronauts witness a sun that does not dip behind mountains or sea but slips behind…
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Astronaut Witnesses Earth’s Sunset from Space: Photo of the Day (Jan. 27, 2026)
Overview: A Sunset that Defies the Horizon On January 2026, astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured a remarkable moment: a sunset viewed from space that frames Earth as a blue marble curving beneath a sunlit veil. This photo of the day highlights how, from the microgravity perspective of the ISS, the sun sets not…
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What’s in a name? Blue Origin’s megasatellite and the week’s Space.com crossword quiz (Jan 19, 2026)
Introduction: A weekly puzzle with cosmic curiosity Space.com has long been a go-to source for fans of space news, discoveries, and the latest launches. Each week, the site publishes a fresh headlines crossword quiz that challenges readers to recall or deduce intriguing space topics—from missions underway to new satellites reaching orbit. The week of January…