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SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts return to Earth after 1st-ever medical evacuation of ISS
By Mike Wall published
The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission splashed down safely today (Jan. 15) after the first-ever medical evacuation of the International Space Station.

Crew-11 astronauts undock in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station (video)
By Josh Dinner last updated
SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts will leave the International Space Station today (Jan. 14) in the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbiting lab, and you can watch it live.

NASA X-ray instrument finds black holes act like 'cosmic seesaws' shaping the universe
By Robert Lea published
"We're seeing what could be described as an energetic tug-of-war inside the black hole's accretion flow."

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.

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"

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.

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.

'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.

Astronaut on ISS captures spectacular orbital video of zodiacal light, auroras and the Pleiades
By Anthony Wood published
Kimiya Yui released the timelapse footage to celebrate his 300th cumulative day spent orbiting Earth.

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