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An illustration of the Gateway moon-orbiting space station planned by NASA, with major contributions from the European Space Agency and other international partners.

What's next after the International Space Station? Plans afoot for more off-Earth outposts.

By Mike Wall last updated

The International Space Station won't be the only off-Earth outpost for much longer, if all goes according to plan.

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A view of the International Space Station.

International Space Station at 20: Former astronauts talk about living and working in space

By Samantha Mathewson last updated

The International Space Station is celebrating 20 years of having astronauts continuously living and working on the orbiting lab.

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A simulated view of the type that Estée Lauder is paying NASA to produce aboard the International Space Station. Ten bottles of the cosmetics company's Advanced Night Repair serum will be photographed in Earth orbit.

Estée Lauder paying NASA for skincare photoshoot on space station

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Such deals are not unprecedented.

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The International Space Station, as seen from the space shuttle Atlantis in July 2011, on the final flight of the shuttle program.

'Space Hero:' Planned reality TV show wants to launch winner to International Space Station

By Mike Wall published

A production company is planning to film a reality TV show that features a 10-day stay aboard the International Space Station as its grand prize.

Space Movies & Shows
Shaky Space Station Doesn’t Rattle Astronauts

Space Station Astronauts Lose Bone Strength Fast

By Tariq Malik last updated

Space station astronauts lose bone strength faster than previously thought.

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The International Space Station.

Future of space station commercialization needs fresh ideas and support, panel finds

By Elizabeth Howell published

The future of space station commercialization will require some serious support.

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The International Space Station, as seen in October 2018.

NASA investigating small air leak on International Space Station

By Elizabeth Howell last updated

NASA is tracking down the source of a minor air leak on the International Space Station, the agency said today (Aug. 20).

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Space Adventures Offers $15 Million Spacewalks for ISS Visitors

Space Adventures Offers $15 Million Spacewalks for ISS Visitors

By Tariq Malik last updated

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Astronauts Build Stephen Colbert’s Space Treadmill

Astronauts Build Stephen Colbert's Space Treadmill

By Clara Moskowitz last updated

Astronauts at the International Space Station have finished assembling the new COLBERT treadmill, named after Comedy Central comedian Stephen Colbert.

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Space Station Crew Backs Steelers in Super Bowl

Space Station Crew Backs Steelers in Super Bowl

By Tariq Malik last updated

Space station astronauts are pulling for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl.

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