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The astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission pose in the SpaceX spacesuits aboard the International Space Station ahead of their planned Jan. 14, 2026 undocking.

What time is SpaceX Crew-11's medical evacuation from the ISS on Jan. 14?

By Mike Wall published

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission will leave the International Space Station on Jan. 14, in the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbital lab. Here are the details.

International Space Station
a space station hangs in black

Viruses may be more powerful in the International Space Station's microgravity environment

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

"Microgravity pushed evolution into corners of the phage we still don't fully understand"

International Space Station
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'Backward and upward and tilted': Spaceflight causes astronauts' brains to shift inside their skulls

By Josh Dinner published

Space apparently changes your frame of mind in more ways than one.

Human Spaceflight
A black and white photo shows a small rocket launching from the ground

Blast from the past: A rocket history quiz

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Test how well you know the breakthroughs, pioneers, and turning points that shaped modern rocketry.

Launches & Spacecraft
a rocket launches behind a sign that reads "cape canaveral space force station"

Guardians of trivia: How much do you know about the Space Force?

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Think you know America's newest military branch? Take our quiz and prove you're Space Force‑savvy.

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

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

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.

International Space Station
a white and black rocket lifts off from its launch pad, leaving a large white plume

SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites into orbit from Florida (video)

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.

Launches & Spacecraft
Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) leaves the Senate floor after speaking on Jan. 12, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Kelly spoke about the lawsuit he filed against United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's attempt to censure and demote him.

Former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly sues Pentagon, Pete Hegseth over censure campaign

By Mike Wall published

Former NASA astronaut and current U.S. Senator Mark Kelly is fighting back, suing the Pentagon for its plan to censure him over comments he made in a video late last year.

Human Spaceflight
astronauts in blue aboard the ISS

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

By Josh Dinner published

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

International Space Station
Graphic showing the the artemis accords logo above white text reading "the artemis accords", the surface of the moon is seen in the lower portion of the image and a distant Mars peeks out from the surface of the moon.

Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?

By Robert Lea last updated

Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

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