International Space Station — Everything you need to know about the orbital laboratory

Japanese astronaut eyes typhoon from orbit | On the International Space Station Oct. 6 - 10, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 10 October 25

As the U.S. government shutdown halts NASA updates, a JAXA astronaut's photos show that work continues on the space station.

ISS astronaut captures amazing video of SpaceX Starlink satellite train cruising above auroras

By Elizabeth Howell published 10 October 25

A train of glittering SpaceX Starlink satellites shine brightly above a green aurora in a new video released by NASA astronaut Don Pettit.

Astronauts work through the U.S. government shutdown | On the International Space Station Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 3 October 25

The Expedition 73 crew continued their science research and maintenance work aboard the International Space Station this week, despite the start of a U.S. government shutdown back on Earth.

Astronauts welcome NASA's new 'ascans' | On the International Space Station Sept. 22-26, 2025

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 28 September 25

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 25 September 25

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 19 September 25

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 18 September 25

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.

Bad news for astronauts? Human stem cells age more rapidly in space, study suggests

By Elizabeth Howell published 17 September 25

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 17 September 25

NASA plans to send the ISS into Earth's atmosphere in 2030, and it has no plans for a replacement — at least, not directly.