ISS : Science World Report

Jun 12, 2015 08:00 AM EDT

ISS Crew Lands Safely Back on Earth After 199 Days in Space

Three crew members from the International Space Station (ISS) returned safely to Earth on Thursday after a mission lasting 199 days.

Jun 05, 2015 06:46 AM EDT

New Device May Keep Astronauts in Space for Longer with Better Air and Water

Scientists have announced a new method to monitor the quality of air and water in real time with one system.

Jan 13, 2015 12:45 PM EST

Worms on the International Space Station May Help Astronauts Combat Muscle Loss

There are several hazards when it comes to space travel, and one of them is muscle and bone loss. Now, a tiny roundworm may help keep astronauts healthy on long-duration space missions.

Dec 31, 2014 01:41 PM EST

Astronauts on the International Space Station Wish Earth a Happy New Year

The crew of the International Space Station (ISS) is preparing to ring in the new year..

Nov 28, 2014 08:46 AM EST

Italian Espresso Travels to Space with New 3D Printed Cup

Astronauts may be getting their espresso fix in space. Scientists have designed a new cup that can defy the low-gravity environment encountered aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Feb 27, 2014 08:07 AM EST

Scary Helmet Leak during July 2013 Spacewalk Could Have Been Prevented, NASA [VIDEO]

NASA could have prevented one of its scariest events that occurred during July month's space walk, when the Italian astronaut NASA could have prevented one of its scariest events that occurred during July month’s space walk, when the Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano’s found his helmet flooded wi...

Jul 23, 2013 07:12 PM EDT

Astronauts Observe Gravity Waves and Sunglint from the ISS

From the vantage point of the International Space Station, astronauts frequently observe atmospheric and surface phenomena in ways that are impossible to view from the ground. Two such phenomena--gravity waves and sunglint--are illustrated in this photograph of northeastern Lake Superior.

Jun 19, 2013 05:11 PM EDT

3D Printer Headed for the ISS Passes Critical Microgravity Flight Tests

The first 3D printer bound for space passed a series of critical microgravity tests at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Made in Space, the space manufacturing company, conducted examinations of their proprietary 3D printer technology during four microgravity flights lasting two hours e...

May 29, 2013 07:03 AM EDT

Soyuz Blasts New Crew to International Space Station Today (Video)

A new crew has blasted off to the International Space station in a Soyuz rocket and now they've joined their crewmates at their new home today.

Apr 20, 2013 04:53 PM EDT

Private Rocket Antares Ready for Takeoff After Wind Caused Delay

Orbital Science Corporation's Antares Rocket is ready for takeoff after the strong Vancouver wind force it to wait delay its launch time by about an hour.

Mar 29, 2013 10:40 PM EDT

Soyuz Spacecraft Makes Six Hour Flight to ISS, Fastest Ever Recorded [VIDEO]

A new Russian-American crew arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) Friday after a fast-track trip from Earth which lasted under six hours and carried three astronauts.

Mar 28, 2013 10:56 PM EDT

Soyuz Blasts off to ISS in Fastest Trip to Space Ever

Three astronauts blasted off from the steppes of Central Asia aboard of Russian Soyuz spacecraft, in a record breaking speed to the International Space Station.