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Seeing 'fireworks' on Earth from space | On the ISS this week June 26 - July 4, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The Expedition 73 and Axiom Mission 4 crews spent their first of two weeks together conducting science aboard the International Space Station.

The ups and downs of life in space | On the ISS this week June 23 - 27, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The Axiom Mission-4 (Ax-4) crew flying aboard SpaceX's Dragon "Grace" docked to the International Space Station beginning a two-week stay on the orbiting laboratory with the Expedition 73 crew.

When it comes to auroras, pink is the new white, astronaut says | On the ISS this week June 16 - 20, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
With the arrival of a visiting crew still delayed, science and maintenance work on board the International Space Station continued to fill the Expedition 73 crew's week.

Space humbles the SEAL-doctor-astronaut | On the ISS this week June 9-13, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
With this week's expected arrival of a visiting crew delayed, science and maintenance work on board the International Space Station was lighter than usual for the Expedition 73 crew.

Astronauts track huge dust clouds over Canada and US | On the ISS this week June 2-6, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Preparations for the arrival of a visiting crew, the continued study of how humans adapt to microgravity and more highlight the sixth week of Expedition 73 on the International Space Station.

Behind the camera: Astronauts talk with students from space station | Space photo of the day for May 29, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Takuya Onishi spoke with students from the International Space Station on May 20, 2025, in a behind-the-camera view.

Lightning from above | Space photo of the day for May 23, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
NASA astronaut Anne McClain shared photos she captured of lightning as seen from her place on board the International Space Station.

SpaceX cargo Dragon departs International Space Station, begins return journey to Earth
By Josh Dinner last updated
SpaceX's 32nd robotic Dragon cargo mission has undocked from the International Space Station Friday (May 23), after a one-day delay due to bad weather at the splashdown site.
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