As the Shenzhou-23 mission marks its 50-day milestone aboard the Tiangong space station, China’s latest crew—commander Zhu Yangzhu, pilot Zhang Zhiyuan, and Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying—is deep into an ambitious year-long scientific campaign. Launched on May 24, 2026, the crew is currently conducting over 100 specialized experiments focused on the long-term effects of spaceflight on human physiology and material science.  


Shenzhou-23 crew marks 50 days in space; Tiangong astronauts study microgravity

Four astronauts will return from the International Space Station more than a month ahead of schedule after an unnamed crew member experienced a medical issue.


NASA Crew to Make Rare Early Return After Medical Issue

China's space station suffers a massive debris strike, crippling communications and isolating its crew in orbit. 
China delays return of Astronauts after debris may have hit the spacecraft. Three astronauts fight to survive as engineers on Earth scramble for solutions. A chilling reminder of the dangers lurking above our planet.

China's Space Station Hit, Astronauts Trapped in Space | GRAVITAS

As of Oct 3, the seven-member Expedition 73 crew includes Commander Sergey Ryzhikov, cosmonauts Alexey Zubritsky and Oleg Platonov, NASA astronauts Jonny Kim, Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, and JAXA’s Kimiya Yui. 

Are astronauts working for free in space since US govt shutdown? Here's what we know

Even the tiniest flaw in a space suit like a small crack or faulty seal can be deadly in space. Discover how astronauts stay safe, what goes wrong, and why constant improvements are still needed.

Tiny space suit flaws that could kill in seconds

If a space suit fails in orbit, oxygen loss, decompression, and radiation exposure follow instantly. Astronauts lose consciousness in seconds, with survival measured in minutes unless emergency protocols are triggered in time.

What happens if a space suit fails in space?

AI is becoming essential for space missions helping with navigation, health, repairs, and mental wellbeing. From robotic assistants to mission planning tools, AI will support astronauts on deep space journeys, including future Mars missions.

How AI is changing space missions and helping astronauts explore further

These items, deliberately placed or left behind, serve as reminders of our presence in the cosmos and our desire to leave a part of ourselves among the stars. Here are six such items that have found their way into space.

Car, ashes and more: 6 strange things humans have left in outer space

This innovation is being developed as part of NASA’s Artemis programme, which aims to return humans to the Moon and lay the groundwork for future missions to Mars.

NASA teams with Google to build an AI medical assistant for astronauts on moon and Mars missions

Shubanshu Shukla, after spending 3 weeks aboard the ISS on Axiom Mission 4, marking India’s return to human spaceflight after 41 years. He led key experiments, making history and boosting India’s role in global space exploration.

Shubanshu Shukla returns after 3-week journey on the ISS: How India’s star pilot made history aboard Axiom Mission 4

SpaceX Dragon is a reusable spacecraft that carries astronauts and cargo to the ISS. With around $250 million build cost and launched by Falcon 9, It lowers space travel costs. Its safety, tech features, and reusability make it key to future space missions.

How much does SpaceX’s reusable Dragon spacecraft cost?

World | India News: Axiom-4 will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station, where they will stay for 2 weeks and perform various experiments. The astronauts would be flying on the SpaceX Falcon9 rocket and the Crew Dragon capsule.

Exclusive: Indian astronauts Shukla, Nair trained in US, EU, Japan

First images of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore emerged as they finally returned to Earth on Tuesday after an unexpected nine-month stay at International Space Station (ISS). They received immediate medical care and were carried away on stretchers.

Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return home after 9 months in space

NASA astronauts return safely back to Earth: 286-day stay in space ends with 17-hour journey

Stuck in space for more than 9 months, two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, are a step closer to returning home. NASA and SpaceX have launched a long-awaited crew to the International Space Station. Watch in for more details!

Stranded astronauts closer to homecoming, NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-10 mission

World: Speaking at an exclusive interview with Fox News, Trump said Biden was going to leave stranded NASA astronauts in space. Musk added that the reason was "political".

Did Biden leave NASA astronauts in space for 'political reasons'? Musk, Trump claim in joint interview

NASA on Wednesday (Dec 18) announced that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stuck in space for more than 180 days now, will now stay on the International Space Station (ISS) at least till March 2025.

Sunita Williams's return further delayed until March 2025. Here's why

Their return has been delayed many times now. Previously, they were scheduled to fly back in February 2025. 



Presently, the rocket is being assembled at the Indian Spaceport in Sriharikota, in preparation for a maiden mission where the rocket will be carrying a humanoid robot 'Vyommitra' to space, instead of astronauts. 



ISRO starts assembling astronaut-carrying rocket 'HLVM3'

Indian space agency ISRO plans to send its first astronaut to the moon soon amid experiments in Habitat-1

 



ISRO simulates space conditions for astronauts in 'Habitat-1'. Here's what it is

Indian Space agency ISRO has commenced assembly of the Human-rated Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (HLVM3) rocket that will eventually carry Indian astronauts to space as part of the country's Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme.

Indian space agency ISRO is creating "Habitat-1 or Hab-1" which is its first-ever "analogue mission" in which space conditions are simulated to prepare astronauts before they go for real space missions.

Three Chinese astronauts including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer entered the Tiangong space station on Wednesday (Oct 30) following an early morning launch into orbit.

China sends 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station on Shenzhou-19 mission

As per the study published in The International Journal of Astrobiology, astronauts could use asteroids to meet their nutritional requirements. Watch this report for more details!

Asteroids Can Be Transformed Into Food for Astronauts: Study

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Shenzhou-23 crew marks 50 days in space; Tiangong astronauts study microgravity

NASA Crew to Make Rare Early Return After Medical Issue

China's Space Station Hit, Astronauts Trapped in Space | GRAVITAS

Are astronauts working for free in space since US govt shutdown?

Tiny space suit flaws that could kill in seconds

What happens if a space suit fails in space?

How AI is changing space missions and helping astronauts explore further

Car, ashes and more: 6 strange things humans have left in outer space

NASA teams with Google to build an AI medical assistant for astronauts

Shubanshu Shukla returns from ISS: India’s star pilot makes space history

How much does SpaceX’s reusable Dragon spacecraft cost?

Exclusive: Indian astronauts Shukla, Nair trained in US, EU, Japan

Astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore return home after 9 months in space

NASA astronauts return safely back to Earth: 286-day stay in space ends with 17-hour journey

Stranded astronauts closer to homecoming, NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-10 mission

Did Biden leave NASA astronauts in space for 'political reasons'? Musk, Trump claim in joint interview

Sunita Williams's return further delayed until March 2025. Here's why

Sunita Williams's return further delayed until March 2025. Here's why

ISRO starts assembling astronaut-carrying rocket 'HLVM3'

ISRO simulates space conditions for astronauts in 'Habitat-1'. Here's what it is

ISRO starts assembling astronaut-carrying rocket 'HLVM3'

ISRO simulates space conditions for astronauts in 'Habitat-1'. Here's what it is

China sends 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station on Shenzhou-19 mission

Asteroids Can Be Transformed Into Food for Astronauts: Study