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A string of dots showing the outline of the Nile river is seen across the dark surface of Earth

ISS astronaut captures Egypt's glittering Nile River at night | Space photo of the day for Aug. 26, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

The chain of lights shows the river's corridor from Minya to New Bani Sewf City to the heart of Cairo.

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SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule arrives at the ISS with 5,000 pounds of supplies (video)

By Mike Wall last updated

A SpaceX cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station on Aug. 25 carrying about 5,000 pounds (2,270 kilograms) of food, supplies and scientific experiments.

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a woman in a forest green short sleeve shirt, kahki slacks and a red sweatshirt tied around her waist works with several laptop computers inside a space station module

NASA astronaut marks his 400th day in space | On the International Space Station Aug. 18-22, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The seven members of the Expedition 73 crew worked on science and station keeping activities during their week together aboard the International Space Station.

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Semiconductor wafer on ISS goes under the microscope | Space photo of the day for Aug. 20, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

This is part of a NASA-supported project hoping to fabricate "device-ready" wafers from space-grown crystals.

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a man in a black short sleeve shirt and a blue headband floats inside a space station module cluttered with science equipment

Astronaut trades meditation for starry sky views in orbit | On the International Space Station Aug. 11-15, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The members of Expedition 73-"B" settle in and get busy conducting science research on board the International Space Station.

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A series of white streaks against a dark background show the star trails in orbit

ISS astronaut captures breathtaking star trails | Space photo of the day for Aug. 11, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

This long-exposure image from the International Space Station shows the growing tension between celestial beauty and human expansion into space.

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A space capsule makes an ocean splashdown under four orange and white parachutes

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts return to Earth after nearly 5 months in space (video)

By Mike Wall last updated

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday (Aug. 9) after living on the International Space Station for nearly five months.

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a view of Earth as seen from orbit with blue waters and white clouds set against the blackness of space

Astronaut arrives at ISS, longs to be on the moon or Mars | On the International Space Station Aug. 4-8, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

The four members on SpaceX's Crew-10 mission are Earth-bound after bidding farewell to their Expedition 73 crewmates and departing the International Space Station.

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The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endurance undocks from the International Space Station on Aug. 8, 2025, initiating the return to Earth of the Crew-10 astronaut mission.

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts undock from ISS, head home to Earth (video)

By Mike Wall last updated

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts left the International Space Station on Friday afternoon (Aug. 8) ahead of a planned splashdown on Saturday (Aug. 9).

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SpaceX just launched disease-causing bacteria to the International Space Station

By Jessica Rendall published

SpaceX just launched the Crew-11 astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA — along with an interesting bacterial experiment.

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