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NASA wants to dump the ISS in the sea. Experts say the plan 'raises serious concerns for ocean health'

By Leonard David published 23 June 26

NASA's plan to deorbit the International Space Station in coming years has stirred up a wave of reaction by a leading ocean conservation organization.

Home again! SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule splashes down off California coast

By Mike Wall last updated 17 June 26

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft returned to Earth today (June 17), ending its monthlong mission to the International Space Station.

Astronauts on International Space Station take shelter in SpaceX Dragon as cosmonauts try to fix air leak

By Mike Wall published 5 June 26

ISS astronauts briefly sheltered aboard an attached SpaceX Dragon capsule today (June 5) while cosmonauts tried to fix a persistent leak on the Russian side of the orbiting lab.

Astronaut captures aurora magic from the ISS | Space photo of the day for May 28, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 28 May 26

This is one spectacular photograph.

Russian cosmonauts complete ISS spacewalk to install and retrieve science experiments

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 27 May 26

Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev worked to install and retrieve science experiments while on a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Watch 2 Russian cosmonauts take 5-hour spacewalk outside the ISS today

By Mike Wall published 27 May 26

Cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev will perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station today (May 27), and you can watch the action live.

Vast, builder of private space stations, launches line of high-power satellites

By Mike Wall published 19 May 26

The California startup Vast, which is best known for its space station plans, announced today (May 19) that it's launching a new line of high-power satellites.

SpaceX Dragon capsule delivers science and supplies to space station

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 17 May 26

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft delivered 6,500 pounds of science and supplies to the International Space Station on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

SpaceX launches 6,500 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station after delay (video)

By Mike Wall last updated 15 May 26

SpaceX launched its Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station today (May 15) after a weather delay, sending 6,500 pounds of supplies to orbit.

Auroras over Australia look like sci-fi from space | Space photo of the day for May 15, 2026

By Chelsea Gohd published 15 May 26

An astronaut aboard the ISS captured the brilliant green and pink glow.