International Space Station

ISS astronauts spy airglow and dwarf galaxy | Space photo of the day for Jan. 13, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 13 January 26

Astronauts on the International Space Station were not only treated to a sight from Earth's atmosphere recently but also caught a glimpse of one of the Milky Way's nearest galactic neighbors.

'It is bittersweet': Crew-11 astronaut hands over control of ISS ahead of 1st-ever medical evacuation

By Josh Dinner published 12 January 26

The astronauts are scheduled to leave in a matter of days.

NASA will evacuate SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts from International Space Station on Jan. 14

By Mike Wall published 10 January 26

The first medical evacuation in the history of the International Space Station will take place on Jan. 14, when the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission head home.

Space skeleton crew: Just 3 astronauts will run the ISS after Crew-11's medical evacuation

By Mike Wall published 9 January 26

NASA will bring four astronauts back to Earth early due to a health issue, leaving the International Space Station with just three crewmembers. But that's the way it used to be.

ISS astronaut evacuation shouldn't interfere with upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission, NASA chief says

By Josh Dinner published 9 January 26

The medical evacuation of SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts from the International Space Station shouldn't interfere with Artemis 2's launch to the moon, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says.

NASA will return 4 astronauts home early in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station

By Mike Wall published 8 January 26

NASA has decided to bring the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission home from the International Space Station early due to a medical issue experienced by a crewmember in orbit.

NASA considering bringing astronauts home early from International Space Station due to medical issue

By Mike Wall published 8 January 26

NASA is evaluating its options for dealing with an astronaut health issue in orbit, one of which is an early end to SpaceX's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station.

NASA postpones Jan. 8 spacewalk due to 'medical concern' with an astronaut

By Mike Wall last updated 7 January 26

NASA has postponed a planned Jan. 8 spacewalk outside the International Space Station due to a "medical concern" with an unnamed crew member.

Astronauts beam home Christmas wishes from International Space Station: 'I think we may be orbiting a little higher than Santa' (video)

By Tariq Malik published 25 December 25

They won't be home for Christmas, but astronauts in space are finding their own way to make the season bright.

Crewed Russian spacecraft meets up with ISS | Space photo of the day for Dec. 17, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 17 December 25

The Soyuz launched on Nov. 27, 2025 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.