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Astronauts welcome NASA's new 'ascans' | On the International Space Station Sept. 22-26, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Expedition 73 crewmembers sequenced DNA and worked with virtual reality glasses this week, while also continuing to unpack cargo vehicles and congratulating NASA's 24th group of astronaut candidates.

Will the ISS get another space plane visit before falling back to Earth in 2030? The dream may be fading
By Mike Wall published
Modifications to a cargo deal between Sierra Space and NASA may mean the Dream Chaser space plane never reaches the International Space Station.

Astronauts find sweet treats aboard extra-large Cygnus supply ship | On the International Space Station Sept. 15-19, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The Expedition 73 crew on the International Space Station began their week with the arrival of an extra-large cargo delivery with new science and supplies, as well as care packages from home.

Northrop Grumman's biggest-ever cargo spacecraft arrives at ISS on its debut mission
By Mike Wall published
Northrop Grumman's new "Cygnus XL" cargo ship reached the International Space Station this morning (Sept. 18), after a delay, delivering about 11,000 pounds of supplies to the orbiting lab.

International Space Station: Live updates
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Find out what's going on at the International Space Station.

Bad news for astronauts? Human stem cells age more rapidly in space, study suggests
By Elizabeth Howell published
A new study suggests that a group of cells, key for the health of blood and the immune system, are vulnerable to aging-like processes after spending time on the ISS.

Will the International Space Station be replaced before its fiery death in 2030?
By Paul Sutter published
NASA plans to send the ISS into Earth's atmosphere in 2030, and it has no plans for a replacement — at least, not directly.

Northrop Grumman's 'Cygnus XL' cargo spacecraft suffers thruster issue on way to the International Space Station
By Mike Wall published
Northrop Grumman's new "Cygnus XL" cargo ship won't arrive at the ISS on Wednesday morning (Sept. 17) as planned after suffering a thruster issue in orbit.
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