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Russia's only active launch pad for cosmonauts damaged by Soyuz crew launch to International Space Station

By Robert Z. Pearlman published 28 November 25

The liftoff of two cosmonauts a NASA astronaut to the International Space Station caused damage to Russia's launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

ISS astronaut Jonny Kim floats with his lunch | Space photo of the day for Nov. 27, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published 27 November 25

A perfect Thanksgiving image of the day for all who celebrate.

US-Russian Soyuz crew launches to the International Space Station on Thanksgiving Day

By Robert Z. Pearlman last updated 27 November 25

Russia's Soyuz MS-28 crew — Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev of Roscosmos and Chris Williams of NASA — launched for and arrived at the ISS on Nov. 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day.

Watch NASA astronaut, 2 cosmonauts launch to the International Space Station on Thanksgiving morning

By Mike Wall published 26 November 25

NASA's Chris Williams and two cosmonaut colleagues will launch to the International Space Station early on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), and you can watch the action live.

'We've even got some lobster': Thanksgiving dinner on the International Space Station will be out of this world for astronauts (video)

By Elizabeth Howell published 26 November 25

Astronauts on the International Space Station just shared their Thanksgiving meal plans. Like many Americans, they will welcome guests — if a launching Soyuz crew arrives in time.

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

By Mike Wall published 25 November 25

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), a former NASA astronaut, is under investigation for his participation in a short video reminding members of the U.S. military not to obey illegal orders.

China's rising influence in space prompts Senate to call for new US research institute in post-ISS era

By Elizabeth Howell published 24 November 25

Congress is worried that China and its Tiangong space station will make research gains against the U.S. after the ISS retires in 2030. New legislation aims to counter that.

Space junk strike on China's astronaut capsule highlights need for a space rescue service, experts say

By Leonard David published 22 November 25

The space-debris strike on China's Shenzhou 20 spacecraft is a wake-up call, say advocates of a space rescue capability — and also a call for an organization to shape that capacity.

'We were genuinely astonished': This moss survived 9 months outside the International Space Station and could still grow on Earth

By Mike Wall published 22 November 25

"This study demonstrates the astonishing resilience of life that originated on Earth."