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Uncontrollable coolant leak on Russian ISS capsule puts future missions in jeopardy
By Brett Tingley published
Three astronauts are scheduled to fly home on the capsule in March 2023. Now that may no longer be possible.

Peer into Hurricane Ian’s 'eye' in this photo that an astronaut snapped from space
By Elizabeth Howell published
An International Space Station astronaut photographed Hurricane Ian as the powerful storm battered Florida. NASA, SpaceX and others have postponed launches from the Space Coast.

Russia will withdraw from the ISS as soon as 2025
By Brandon Specktor published
Russia will withdraw from the International Space Station and focus on building its own orbiting outpost as soon as 2025, Roscosmos told Putin.

SpaceX launched its 25th cargo mission to the International Space Station. Here's what's on board.
By Ben Turner last updated
On July 14, SpaceX launched its 25th cargo mission to the International Space Station, carrying supplies and equipment for NASA experiments.

Astronauts can no longer commit crimes on the moon, Canada decrees
By Brandon Specktor published
The Canadian government is considering a measure that will make it illegal for Canadian astronauts to commit crimes in space.

Russia will pull out of the International Space Station, space agency chief confirms
By Tom Metcalfe published
Russia has confirmed it will pull out of the International Space Station (ISS), due to sanctions imposed over the Ukraine invasion.

Russia could end its role in the International Space Station by 2024, say experts
By Tom Metcalfe published
The director general of Russia's Roscosmos space agency has threatened to end its Russia's involvement with the ISS.

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei back on Earth after record-breaking mission
By Chelsea Gohd published
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei can't wait to see his wife after landing back on Earth after a record-breaking mission.
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