international space station & NASA

NASA will say goodbye to the International Space Station in 2030 − and welcome in the age of commercial space stations

By John M. Horack Published 13 October 25

In 2030, the International Space Station will be deorbited: driven into a remote area of the Pacific Ocean.

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.

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

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry Published 26 August 25

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

China to Launch First Space Lab This Week

By Clara Moskowitz Published 26 September 11

The first test module for China's space station will lift off Sept. 29 or 30, officials said.

China's First Space Lab Tiangong 1 May Launch Soon

By Leonard David Published 16 August 11

China's first space lab Tiangong 1 is a prototype for a full-fledged space station.