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Space skeleton crew: Just 3 astronauts will run the ISS after Crew-11's medical evacuation

By Mike Wall published 9 January 26

NASA will bring four astronauts back to Earth early due to a health issue, leaving the International Space Station with just three crewmembers. But that's the way it used to be.

ISS astronaut evacuation shouldn't interfere with upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission, NASA chief says

By Josh Dinner published 9 January 26

The medical evacuation of SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts from the International Space Station shouldn't interfere with Artemis 2's launch to the moon, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says.

NASA will return 4 astronauts home early in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station

By Mike Wall published 8 January 26

NASA has decided to bring the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission home from the International Space Station early due to a medical issue experienced by a crewmember in orbit.

NASA considering bringing astronauts home early from International Space Station due to medical issue

By Mike Wall published 8 January 26

NASA is evaluating its options for dealing with an astronaut health issue in orbit, one of which is an early end to SpaceX's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station.

NASA postpones Jan. 8 spacewalk due to 'medical concern' with an astronaut

By Mike Wall last updated 7 January 26

NASA has postponed a planned Jan. 8 spacewalk outside the International Space Station due to a "medical concern" with an unnamed crew member.

Trump administration censures former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video

By Mike Wall published 5 January 26

The Department of Defense is taking administrative action against former NASA astronaut and current U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over remarks he made in a 90-second video in November.

ISS astronaut snaps stunning nighttime photo of Florida and Cuba | Space photo of the day for Dec. 29, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 29 December 25

The image offers a rare look at how Earth's surface and atmosphere interact after sunset.

Santa's sleigh or the International Space Station? How to spot a bright Christmas flyby Dec. 24 and 25

By Daisy Dobrijevic published 23 December 25

Early risers across North America and Europe may spot a bright, silent light gliding across the Christmas sky — and it just happens to coincide with an ISS flyby.

Trump signs sweeping executive order aimed at 'ensuring American space superiority'

By Mike Wall published 19 December 25

On Thursday (Dec. 18), President Donald Trump issued an executive order designed to ensure American space superiority. It calls for the initial construction of a moon base by 2030, among other goals.

Crewed Russian spacecraft meets up with ISS | Space photo of the day for Dec. 17, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 17 December 25

The Soyuz launched on Nov. 27, 2025 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.