NASA is about to launch an upgraded microgravity toilet to the International Space Station. Touted as smaller and lighter than the current toilets on the ISS, the new commode is also supposed to be more accommodating for women astronauts needing to use the space facilities.

NASA introduces an upgraded microgravity toilet to the ISS

NASA chief Jim Bridenstine has said the United States should maintain its presence in Earth's orbit with the International Space Station(ISS) in order to thwart Chinese activity.

China building International Space Station, US should not cede space territory: NASA chief Jim Bridenstine to US lawmakers

The next International Space Station (ISS) crew took their final pre-launch exams at Star City in the Moscow Region on Wednesday (September 23).

ISS Expedition 64 crew takes pre-launch exams

International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday was moved away in orbit on Tuesday in order to avoid collision with space debris. NASA said that the ISS carried out a '150 second reboost' to avoid 'unknown' space debris.

International Space Station moved in orbit to avoid collision with space debris

Scientists have found a radiation-resistant bacteria can survive at least three years exposed in orbit, suggesting simple life forms could manage the long journey between between Earth and Mars unprotected.

Bacteria can survive cosmic trip: International Space Station study

In one of the rare instances, three crew members onboard the International Space Station (ISS) will be spending the weekend in the Russian area of the vessel. NASA’s Chris Cassidy and Russia’s Ivan Vagner and Anatoly Ivanishin will be shifting to be able to search for the source of a cabin air leak, NASA and Russian space agency Roscosmos announced.

ISS crew switch cabins to look for source of small cabin air leak

Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley, the first US astronauts to reach the International Space Station (ISS) in nearly a decade, have successfully undocked from the ISS on Saturday late night.

'I am ready to come home': SpaceX Crew Dragon undocks from ISS to return to Earth

The first US astronauts to reach the International Space Station in nearly a decade might not come home this weekend as scheduled because of Hurricane Isaias. Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley blasted off from Cape Canaveral on May 30 on board a SpaceX Crew Dragon, and are supposed to splash down off the coast of Florida on Sunday afternoon.

Hurricane might delay SpaceX-NASA return trip from ISS

Astronaut Bob Behnken is back with another mesmerizing glimpse from the space. This time, the astronaut posted a picture of Hurricane Hanna. The hurricane made its second landfall in Texas on Saturday afternoon, inflicting damage by heavy rain and strong wind.

Astronaut shares picture of Hurricane Hanna from space leaving netizens in awe

Lightning during thunderstorms leave might leave many of us in awe but imagine if it looks so attractive sitting on the earth, how beautiful will it look from space.

'Violet fringes': Astronaut shares a clip of lightning seen from space

NASA astronaut Bob Behnken took to Twitter and posted stunning images of a natural light show from a comet this weekend. Comet Neowise, also known as C/2020 F3, was first seen at the end of March.

'Fireworks': Astronauts capture glimpse of Neowise comet from space!

Space X has made history with its arrival at the international space station. There are many firsts, it's the first commercially developed spacecraft to put Americans into the Earth's orbit, also, it's the first spaceflight of NASA astronauts in nearly a decade.

SpaceX becomes first commercial company to launch NASA astronauts

American astronauts are to ascend to the International Space Station – with an eye toward the Moon and Mars – as NASA announced that applications are being accepted from March 2 to 31 for the next class of Artemis Generation astronauts.

Need some space? NASA has got the job for you

NASA's Christina Koch returned to Earth safely Thursday having shattered the spaceflight record for female astronauts after almost a year aboard the International Space Station.

Christina Koch, NASA astronaut returns to Earth after record 328 days in space

Meet Christina Koch, the NASA spacewalker who created history

NASA Sends Its First All-Women Spacewalk Crew Outside The International Space Station October 18, 2019 is a seminal day. A historic first.

Gravitas: A Historic First: The First All-women Space Walk

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LIVE Coverage of First all Female Spacewalk at ISS. Watch video to know more.

LIVE Coverage of First all Female Spacewalk at ISS

A three-man crew including an Emirati who became the first Arab to reach the International Space Station returned to Earth safely on Thursday and were in good shape, the Russian space agency Roscosmos said.

First Arab on International Space Station returns to Earth

Two teams of astronauts met up on the International Space Station on Saturday. Three astronauts who've been there since March were joined by three others who took off from a Russian launch site earlier in the day.

Soyuz hatch opening, welcome at ISS

NASA astronaut Christina Koch is going to have her mission on the International Space Station (ISS) extended to nearly 11 months, which would set a record for the longest spaceflight by a woman, the US space agency said Wednesday.

NASA astronaut Christina Koch to set record longest spaceflight by a woman

A day after NASA branded India's anti-satellite missile(ASAT) test as a "terrible thing", the US State Department said it was an important concern and that it had taken note of government’s statements that the test was designed to address space debris issues.

We continue to collaborate with India on security and safety in space: US on ASAT test

Soyuz MS-09 spacecraft returning from the International Space Station(ISS) carrying Russian, German and US astronauts landed safely in Kazakhstan, Russian space agency informed.

Watch: Soyuz spacecraft with German, US, Russian astronauts returns from International Space Station

A Soyuz spacecraft carrying Russian, American and Canadian astronauts arrived at the International Space Station on Monday, following the first manned launch since a failed launch in October.

Soyuz arrives at ISS on first manned mission since October failure

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