Cosmonaut Careers: Russian Interest in Homegrown Spaceflyers Flags
MOSCOW – A career as a cosmonaut—once the dream job of a lifetime for millions in this country—is increasingly less attractive because it is no longer the ticket to international fame or a fortune. As a result, the pool of qualified candidates for positions in Russia’s cosmonaut corps is shrinking, experts said.

NASA Astronaut Glad to be Home After ISS Flight
NASA astronaut Jeff Williams is glad to be back on Earth with his family, friends and some long-sought peace and quiet after six months aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Space Tourist's Blog Offers Insights
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- She says space smells like a "burned almond cookie.'' She praises the wonders of Velcro, and describes the hazards of trying to wash her hair in zero gravity.

Ansari, Expedition 13 Crew Return to Earth
A Russian spacecraft carrying two astronauts and the world's first female space tourist rocked safely back to Earth while dangling from parachutes today a few hours after casting off from the International Space Station (ISS).

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Aboard ISS: Crew Swap Goes Well, Space Tourist Prepares for Return
Command of the International Space Station (ISS) changed hands between two astronaut crews Wednesday while Anousheh Ansari, the outpost’s paying visitor, made the most of her last full day in space.

Iranian Women Look Up to Find Ansari
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Dozens of space travel enthusiasts, most of them women, burst into applause at dawn at an observatory near the capital as the spacecraft carrying the first Iranian woman to travel into space appeared in the sky.

Space Station Chemical Leak Under Control
The toxic chemical leak that caused a brief scare on the International Space Station (ISS) earlier this week is under control and the malfunctioning oxygen generator responsible for it will be replaced shortly, astronauts aboard the orbital laboratory said today.

Fourth Space Tourist, Expedition 14 Crew Docks at ISS
The world's first female space tourist and the next crew of the International Space Station (ISS) ended a two-day flight around the world aboard a Russian rocket today after successfully docking with the orbital laboratory.

First Female Space Tourist Says Hello to ISS Crew
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A U.S. entrepreneur making history as the world’s first female space tourist said hello to astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) early Tuesday while she and two professional spaceflyers continued their trek towards the orbital laboratory.

Orbital Hookup: Atlantis Shuttle, ISS, Soyuz Crews Make Cosmic Call
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Three spaceship crews made a cosmic phone call early Tuesday in a rare orbital hookup that linked 12 spaceflyers together in Earth orbit.

Space Station Clears Docking Port for Arriving Spaceflyers
An unmanned Russian cargo ship left a berth at the International Space Station (ISS) to destroy itself late Monday, clearing a docking port for three spaceflyers now bound for the orbital laboratory.

Space Station Crew Detects Smoke-like Smell in Russian Segment
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A mild toxic leak and a smoke-like smell aboard the International Space Station (ISS) prompted an afternoon scare for three astronauts aboard the orbital laboratory, mission managers said Monday.

Liftoff! Fourth Space Tourist, New Crew Launches Toward Space Station
A Russian rocket launched the world's fourth space tourist and two astronauts into orbit early Monday morning on a two-day trip bound for the International Space Station (ISS).

Headed Home: Atlantis Shuttle Crew Departs a Larger ISS
HOUSTON – NASA’s space shuttle Atlantis undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) Sunday carrying a satisfied six-astronaut crew that jump started construction of the orbital laboratory.

Busy Time for ISS Crew Continues After Shuttle's Departure
HOUSTON – For three astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the busy season does not end with the successful departure of six astronauts aboard NASA’s shuttle Atlantis today.

Atlantis Astronauts Laud ISS Construction, Pack up Shuttle
HOUSTON – The two astronaut crews at the International Space Station (ISS) hailed the success of their orbital construction job today as they readied NASA’s shuttle Atlantis for a Sunday departure.

Mission Atlantis: Spacewalkers Help Deploy New ISS Radiator
HOUSTON – Despite a late start caused by airlock glitches, two Atlantis shuttle astronauts pushed through their mission’s final spacewalk to help deploy a vital new solar array radiator among other maintenance outside the International Space Station (ISS).

Astronauts Unfurl New Solar Wings at ISS
HOUSTON – The International Space Station (ISS) unfurled a new set of solar wings Thursday despite a software glitch that cast early doubt on the entire activity.

Spacewalk Sets Stage for ISS Solar Array Deployment
HOUSTON – Two spacewalking astronauts freed a new piece of the International Space Station (ISS) to rotate independently from the rest of the 233-ton orbital laboratory, paving the way for the deployment of two solar arrays this week.

Spacewalkers Prime New ISS Solar Arrays for Deployment
HOUSTON – The first new addition to the International Space Station (ISS) in more than three years is safely attached to the orbital laboratory thanks to two spacewalking astronauts and some precision robotic arm work.

After Scrub, NASA Targets Friday Launch for Shuttle Atlantis
NASA is now targeting Friday for the launch of its shuttle Atlantis, but the mission can only lift off if engineers settle a fuel cell system glitch that prevented a planned Sept. 6 space shot, mission managers said late Wednesday.

Shuttle Atlantis to Launch Without ISS Chef Special
When NASA’s shuttle Atlantis launches toward the International Space Station Wednesday, its six-astronaut crew will leave the chef special at home.

ISS Crew Gets a ‘Kick’ From Soccer Team Call
Three astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) took a break in their orbital work Thursday for an apparently fun-filled phone call with soccer champions from Spain.

German Astronaut Breaks European Spaceflight Record
Germany has a new spaceflight champion in Thomas Reiter, who is now setting a daily record aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for the most time spent in space by a European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut.

Spot On Spacewalk: Astronauts Ready ISS for Construction, Install Vital Sensor
Two astronauts primed the International Space Station (ISS) for future construction and installed a vital safety sensor to its exterior Thursday during a speedy spacewalk hundreds of miles above Earth. work.

Heading Out: ISS Astronauts to Make Spacewalk Today
Two astronauts are set to step outside the International Space Station (ISS) today with only in spacesuits to guard against the harsh vacuum of their surroundings for more than six hours of orbital work.

ISS Spotlight: New Tool to Protect Astronauts Against Orbital Shocks
LOGAN, Utah (AP) – A sensor created by Utah State University engineers is up in space to protect astronauts against unwanted shocks.

Back at Full Strength, ISS Crew Takes a Break
Three astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are taking a well-earned break one week after NASA’s shuttle Discovery left their orbital laboratory.

German Chancellor Talks Science with Nation's First ISS Astronaut
DARMSTADT, Germany (AP) – Chancellor Angela Merkel quizzed German astronaut Thomas Reiter about his scientific experiments, sleeping habits and guitar-playing skills during a linkup Thursday with the International Space Station's crew.

Home Again: Six Astronauts Celebrate Shuttle Landing
The sky may be cloudy over NASA’s Florida spaceport, but six astronauts are all smiles after riding their space shuttle back to Earth Monday.

For NASA, a Long Road Ahead After Discovery’s Success
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The space shuttle Discovery is in near pristine condition after a flawless Monday landing under a cloud-covered Florida sky.

Landing Day: Space Shuttle Discovery Returns to Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – It’s been three long years since the loss of Columbia, but NASA’s space shuttle fleet is back in action after six astronauts rode their 100-ton Discovery orbiter home safely Monday.

Shuttle Discovery Cleared to Return to Earth Monday
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Mission Control on Sunday gave the green light for Discovery to attempt landing Monday, concluding that inspections of the space shuttle's protective skin showed no signs of damage.

Casting Off: Shuttle Discovery Undocks from Space Station
HOUSTON – Six NASA astronauts began their homeward trek Saturday as their Discovery orbiter cast off from the International Space Station (ISS) following eight days of orbital work.

NASA Confident Potential Leak Won’t Hinder Shuttle Landing
HOUSTON – NASA officials are confident that a potential fuel leak in a power unit aboard the space shuttle Discovery, if unchanged, will not hinder the spacecraft’s Monday landing, a top mission manager said Friday.

Shuttle Astronauts Prepare to Leave Space Station
HOUSTON – Six astronauts are spending their final day at the International Space Station (ISS) as NASA’s shuttle Discovery is primed for a Saturday undocking.

Shuttle Crew to Scan Discovery's Wing for Space Rock Damage
HOUSTON – Astronauts aboard NASA’s space shuttle Discovery will begin a final inspection of their spacecraft’s wings today in a first-ever hunt for any signs of impact from miniscule space rocks.

Shuttle Crew Takes Day Off While NASA Eyes Glitches
HOUSTON – After more than a week of busy spaceflight, the astronaut crew of NASA space shuttle Discovery is taking a well-deserved break from their orbital duties, while engineers on the ground study a couple of power unit glitches.

Shuttle Heat Shield Repair Test Goes Well, NASA Says
HOUSTON – NASA is more confident in its ability to make minor in-flight repairs to a shuttle’s heat shield after a successful test during a Wednesday spacewalk outside the Discovery orbiter, according to one mission manager.

Spacewalkers Test Shuttle Heat Shield Repair Technique
HOUSTON – Working with space caulk guns and a pair of scrapers, two NASA astronauts put a black, sticky goo through its paces during a Wednesday spacewalk to test basic shuttle heat shield repair techniques.

Shuttle Crew Takes Presidential Call, Moves Cargo
HOUSTON –Nine astronauts toiling to shift more than two tons of cargo between the Discovery shuttle and International Space Station more than 210 miles (337 kilometers) above Earth are ahead of schedule, and even had time for a telephone call with the U.S. President, NASA officials said.

NASA: Spacewalk Clears Path for ISS Construction
HOUSTON – There was a lot riding on today’s spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) and two shuttle astronauts did not disappoint, NASA officials said Monday.

Shuttle Spacewalkers Make Vital ISS Railcar Repair
HOUSTON – A spacewalking pair of astronauts has cleared the way for future construction of the International Space Station (ISS) after completing a critical repair to the orbital laboratory’s mobile crane.

Spacewalkers to Make Critical Space Station Repairs
HOUSTON – Two astronauts are set to step outside the International Space Station (ISS) Monday and make a critical repair to aid future construction of the orbital laboratory.

NASA Clears Shuttle Discovery for Return Trip
HOUSTON – The heat shield that protects the space shuttle Discovery from the searing temperatures of reentry has a clean bill of health, NASA mission managers said Sunday.

Shuttle Astronauts Haul Cargo to ISS, Enjoy Flight
HOUSTON – Nine astronauts are working through a moving day in orbit today as they haul cargo into the International Space Station (ISS) from the Discovery shuttle and its Leonardo module.

Shuttle Astronauts Haul Cargo to ISS, Enjoy Flight
HOUSTON – Nine astronauts are working through a moving day in orbit today as they haul cargo into the International Space Station (ISS) from the Discovery shuttle and its Leonardo module.

NASA Clears Some Orbiter Issues, Lauds Spacewalk
HOUSTON – The heat shield protecting the space shuttle Discovery is fit to return to Earth in an emergency, though analysts are still eyeing two areas for additional study, NASA mission managers said Saturday after the spaceflight’s first spacewalk.

Spacewalkers Test Shuttle Boom for Heat Shield Repairs
HOUSTON – Two shuttle astronauts went through the motions of an orbiter heat shield repair while perched at the end of an extra-long robotic arm during a Saturday spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA Eyes Discovery Heat Shield Imagery
HOUSTON – NASA shuttle officials are withholding a final judgment on whether the Discovery orbiter’s heat shield is safe for the return trip until after a team of analysts completes a meticulous survey of the up-close images taken during a Friday inspection.

Third Spacewalk Planned for Shuttle Crew
HOUSTON – NASA mission controllers are planning a third spacewalk and an extra day in space for six astronauts aboard the shuttle Discovery, the orbiter’s lead flight director said Friday.

Shuttle Astronauts Take Second Look at Heat Shield
HOUSTON – The astronauts aboard the space shuttle Discovery will take a second look at the orbiter’s heat shield today, but are quite content with how pristine the spacecraft appears to date.

Orbital Delivery: Shuttle Crew Installs Fresh ISS Cargo Pod
HOUSTON – The International Space Station (ISS) received a new pantry chock full of fresh food, equipment and other vital supplies Friday after shuttle astronauts installed a fresh cargo pod at the orbital laboratory.

Discovery Shuttle's Heat Shield Looks Good, NASA Says
HOUSTON – The space shuttle Discovery’s heat shield, so vital to returning its STS-121 astronaut crew home to Earth, appears to be in fine shape based on early image analysis, mission managers said Thursday.

After Docking, Discovery Crew's Mission Going Well
HOUSTON – With nine astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA’s space shuttle Discovery has already met one of the major goals of its STS-121 spaceflight, a mission flight director said Thursday.

Space Shuttle Discovery Arrives at Orbital Station
HOUSTON – The International Space Station (ISS) is back at full strength once more after NASA’s Discovery shuttle astronauts delivered a third crewmember to the orbital laboratory Thursday.

Shuttle Astronauts to Dock at Space Station
HOUSTON – The seven astronauts aboard NASA’s space shuttle Discovery will begin their third day in orbit on their own today, but will end it with friends once they dock at the International Space Station (ISS).

STS-121 Away: Independence Day Space Shot a Success
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA celebrated the Fourth of July with some rockets of its own Tuesday as the space shuttle Discovery launched its seven-astronaut crew into orbit.

NASA 'Go' for July 4 Shuttle Launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA will forge ahead with plans to launch the space shuttle Discovery Tuesday despite losing a small piece of foam insulation from the orbiter's external tank.

Weather Delays Discovery Launch A Second Time
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Poor weather again thwarted the launch of NASA’s space shuttle Discovery Sunday following a day of delays due to thunderstorms and thick clouds.

Thunderstorms Scrub Discovery Launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's space shuttle Discovery will have to wait at least one more day to reach orbit after thick clouds prevented a Saturday attempt.

Launch Day: Space Shuttle Discovery Set to Fly
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.—Almost one year after returning its aging shuttle fleet to flight, NASA is once more poised to launch seven astronauts into orbit.

Meet the STS-121 Crew: The Third Man
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – For German astronaut Thomas Reiter, the road to the International Space Station (ISS) has been a long one indeed.

Aboard Space Station, Astronauts Wait for STS-121 Crew
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – While seven astronauts prepare to ride NASA’s Discovery shuttle toward the International Space Station (ISS) this week, the orbital laboratory’s two-man crew is gearing up for the spacecraft’s arrival.

STS-121 Astronaut Crew Arrive at NASA Spaceport
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The seven astronauts set to ride NASA’s space shuttle Discovery into orbit later this week arrived at their launch site Tuesday eagerly awaiting a July 1 space shot.

NASA Chief Michael Griffin's STS-121 Flight Rationale Explained
CAPE CANAVERAL - NASA Administrator Mike Griffin responded at length this weekend to questions about his decision to go ahead with a July 1 shuttle launch despite the objections of his chiefs of safety and engineering.

Fresh Russian Cargo Ship Docks at ISS
Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) welcomed the Monday arrival of a Russian cargo ship packed with fresh food, equipment and other supplies for their orbital laboratory.

Russian Cargo Ship Launches Toward Space Station
An unmanned cargo ship packed with supplies launched toward the International Space Station (ISS) Saturday, one week before a NASA space shuttle is expected to make the same trip.

ISS Astronauts Discard Russian Cargo Ship
The two-astronaut crew of the International Space Station (ISS) discarded a trash-filled Russian cargo ship Monday to make way for a new supply craft arriving later this month.

Extended EVA: Astronauts Make ISS Repairs in Long Spacewalk
The International Space Station (ISS) has a new camera eye and a once-more complete oxygen generator system after an extra-long spacewalk by its two-astronaut crew.

Space Station Astronauts Rehearse Mission’s First Spacewalk
Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are going through the motions of a spacewalk today in preparations for the real thing later this week.

Astronaut’s Golf Shot Pulled from Next ISS Spacewalk
Space station commander Pavel Vinogradov will not smack a golf ball into orbit outside the International Space Station (ISS) during a planned spacewalk next week, NASA officials have said.

NASA Astronaut Tests Microsatellite Aboard Space Station
NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams has put a small satellite through its initial paces aboard the International Space Station (ISS), deploying the free-flying craft inside outpost’s Destiny lab.

Mini-Satellite to Test Big Concepts Aboard Space Station
A satellite no bigger than a volleyball has lofty goals aboard the International Space Station (ISS), where its exploits could lead bigger and better robots for orbital work.

Supply Ship Boosts Space Station’s Orbit
The International Space Station (ISS) reached a higher orbit Thursday after a cargo ship fired its engines during a brief, but successful, maneuver, NASA and Russian space officials said.

ISS Crew Welcomes Fresh Russian Cargo Ship
Two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) welcomed the orbital arrival of a Russian cargo ship laden with fresh food, water and some freeloading crustaceans during flawless Wednesday docking.

Russian Cargo Ship Begins Trip to Space Station
A Russian cargo ship packed with new equipment, fresh food, a golf club and crustaceans blasted into space Monday on a two-day trek to the International Space Station (ISS).

Space Station Fails to Boost Orbit in Engine Test
The International Space Station (ISS) failed to reach a higher orbit Wednesday during a test of two long-dormant engines mounted near a Russian-built docking port.

Space Station Astronauts Settle in for Six-Month Mission
Two astronauts in Earth orbit are settling into the International Space Station (ISS) for what they expect to be a busy six-month spaceflight.

Cooperation Easy, Soccer Hard in Orbit, Brazilian Astronaut Says
STAR CITY, Russia (AP) – Cooperation between nations comes easily at zero gravity – but soccer is a different matter, Brazil's first man in space said Tuesday after a nine-day visit to the International Space Station.

Russia's President Hails ISS Crew on Spaceflight Anniversary
MOSCOW (AP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin chatted Wednesday with the U.S.-Russian crew on the International Space Station via a televised hookup marking the 45th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's flight to space, wishing them a successful mission and hailing international cooperation in the cosmos.

45 Years Ago: Mankind's First Crewed Spaceflight
As NASA celebrates the silver anniversary of its first shuttle launch, the overall effort of human spaceflight hits its own landmark today.

Cooperation Easy, Soccer Hard in Orbit, Brazilian Astronaut Says
STAR CITY, Russia (AP) – Cooperation between nations comes easily at zero gravity – but soccer is a different matter, Brazil's first man in space said Tuesday after a nine-day visit to the International Space Station.

Brazilian President Praises Nation's First Astronaut After Flight
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva welcomed the return of Brazil's first astronaut to Earth on Sunday, praising his accomplishments in space.

Safe Landing: Brazil’s First Astronaut, ISS Crew Return to Earth
Three astronauts returned to Earth Saturday, ending six months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for one crew and a historic first spaceflight for the country of Brazil.

Homeland Has Much to Gain From Spaceflight, Brazilian Astronaut Says
SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) – Brazil's first astronaut said from aboard the International Space Station that Brazilians in the future will benefit from his historic trip to space.

Mission's End: ISS Astronauts to Return to Earth
Three astronauts will cast off from the International Space Station (ISS) Saturday to ride a Russian spacecraft back to Earth and end their orbital mission.

ISS Astronauts Pass Halfway Mark in Crew Swap
Space station commander Bill McArthur said Wednesday that he is looking forward to a steaming cup of coffee on Earth now that he and four other astronauts have passed the midpoint of a week-long orbital crew swap.

Brazilian Stamps, Coins Fly Aboard ISS with Nation's First Astronaut
The Brazilian Space Agency (Agência Espacial Brasileira, or AEB) honored the ongoing spaceflight of their nation's first astronaut, Marcos Pontes, with the introduction of commemorative stamps and coins during a Monday ceremony.

Space Station in Fine Shape For Mission, New Crew Says
Two astronauts set to take charge of the International Space Station (ISS) this week said Monday that the orbital lab is in fine shape to host their six-month mission.

ISS Airlock Camp Out Cut Short by Alarm Glitch, NASA Says
A pair of unexpected alarms cut short an airlock camp out for two NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the U.S. space agency said Tuesday.

Brazilian Astronaut Celebrates Nation's Flight Centennial
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) – Brazil's first astronaut, Marcos Pontes, has won the global attention that he feels his country deserved a century ago.

Orbital Rendezvous: Fresh Crew, Brazilian Astronaut Arrive at ISS
A new astronaut crew and the first Brazilian to leave the planet are aboard the International Space Station (ISS) after a two-day trek inside a Russian spacecraft.

Brazil's First Astronaut, Expedition 13 Crew to Dock at ISS
The first Brazilian ever to reach space and two International Space Station (ISS) astronauts launched skyward late Wednesday on a two-day trip to the orbital laboratory.

Brazil’s First Astronaut, Fresh ISS Crew Reach Orbit
Three astronauts are bearing down on the International Space Station (ISS) after two days of orbital flight aboard a Russian spacecraft.

Brazil's First Astronaut to Carry Nation's Flag, Hopes Spaceward
BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan (AP) – A Brazilian astronaut promised Wednesday to make his country proud with its first spaceflight, pledging to take both a flag and a soccer jersey into orbit in hopes it will bring his beloved national team victory in the World Cup.

Brazil's First Astronaut, Next ISS Crew to Launch Today
Brazil’s first astronaut and a fresh International Space Station (ISS) crew are poised to launch into orbit atop a Russian-built rocket today on a two-day trip to the orbital laboratory.

ISS-Bound Soyuz Rocket Rolls Out to Launch Pad
BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan (AP) – Engineers rolled a Russian spaceship out to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome Tuesday, taking the final steps to prepare for a space crew's upcoming mission to the International Space Station.

Space Station Commander Finds Missing Air Scrubbers
NASA astronaut Bill McArthur has found a set of missing Russian spacesuit air scrubbers during a weekend search aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the U.S. space agency said Monday.

NASA Clears ISS for Spacewalks in U.S. Spacesuits
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are once more able to stage spacewalks from their orbital laboratory after U.S. flight controllers cleared a problematic handrail issue Thursday, NASA officials said.

ISS Astronauts Prepare for Launch and Landing
The two astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are finalizing plans for their Earth return while a fresh crew and Brazil’s first spacefarer prepare to launch toward the orbital laboratory.

Space Station Crew Takes Short Soyuz Trip
Two astronauts flying high above Earth took a brief trip outside the International Space Station (ISS) early Monday aboard a Russian lifeboat.

Space Station Crew Set for Short Soyuz Flight
CAPE CANAVERAL - A U.S. astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut will board the emergency lifeboat at the International Space Station (ISS) early Monday.

Russian Resupply Ship Leaves Space Station
Two astronauts cast off a spent cargo ship from the International Space Station (ISS) early Friday in move that will free up a docking port outside the orbital laboratory.

Russian Spacecraft Vital to Boost ISS Crew Size
NASA and its international partners plan to increase space station crews up to six astronauts by no later than April 2009, banking on 16 U.S. shuttle flights and extra Russian Soyuz and cargo ships, the agency’s station program chief said Friday.

Next ISS Commander's Spacewalk Golf Shot Raises Concerns
CAPE CANAVERAL - A spacewalking Russian cosmonaut plans to hit a golf shot outside the International Space Station this summer as part of a publicity campaign that already has raised safety concerns.

Russian Cargo Ship Raises Space Station’s Orbit
The International Space Station (ISS) reached a higher orbit Wednesday after a brief engine burn by a docked cargo ship.

Russian Cargo Ship Boosts ISS Into Higher Orbit
The International Space Station (ISS) is in a higher orbit after a weekend boost from one of two unmanned cargo ships docked at the orbital platform.

Brazil's First Astronaut Prepares for Historic Spaceflight
STAR CITY, Russia (AP) – A Brazilian astronaut who will become his country's first person in space next month when he flies on a Russian Soyuz to the International Space Station said Wednesday he felt the prayers and hopes of his fellow citizens.

Russia Delays Launch of Next ISS Crew, Report Says
MOSCOW (AP) – Russia's space agency has postponed the launch of the next manned mission to the international space station by one week, to March 30, a spokesman said Monday according to the ITAR-Tass news agency.

Brazil's First Astronaut, Next ISS Crew Ready for Flight
HOUSTON – Brazil’s first astronaut and two veteran spacefarers are eagerly awaiting their chance to launch toward the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA Announces Next Space Station Crew
NASA formally announced the next crew bound for the International Space Station (ISS) Thursday, a two-astronaut team set to launch in mid-March aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft.

NASA Strikes $44 Million Deal For Soyuz Flights
WASHINGTON – NASA will pay the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roskosmos) $21.8 million per passenger for Soyuz rides to and from the International Space Station (ISS) starting this spring.

Russia Agrees to Launch Brazil's First Astronaut to ISS
Brazil’s first astronaut will launch toward the International Space Station (ISS) in March 2006 under an agreement with Russia’s Federal Space Agency, Russian space officials said Tuesday.

Shuttle Flight Delays Complicate European ISS Plans
The European Space Agency (ESA) is hoping to minimize the impact NASA’s decision to delay its next shuttle flight will have on the organization’s plans for the International Space Station (ISS).

Busy Months Ahead for NASA's STS-121 Astronauts
While NASA's Discovery astronauts prepare for the agency's first shuttle flight in more than two years, another orbiter crew is also training hard for its own launch - now less than three months away.

NASA Names Next Space Station Crew
NASA plans to return the International Space Station crew to its original size of three on the second post-Columbia shuttle mission.

European to Make Long-Duration Station Visit
PARIS — Veteran European astronaut Thomas Reiter will spend six or seven months at the international space station starting this summer following a contractual agreement between the Russian and European space agencies and the approval of NASA, which will carry Reiter to and from the orbital complex aboard the U.S. space shuttle, European and Russian officials said.