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Small BodiesStories, updates, insights, and original analysis from The Planetary Society.
Expedition 45 Crew Makes Nighttime Landing in Kazakhstan
Three International Space Station crewmembers are safely back on Earth following a post-sunset Soyuz touchdown in Kazakhstan.
On Station's 15th Anniversary, A Look at Astronaut Utilization
An analysis by The Planetary Society shows that in the post-space shuttle era, NASA astronauts spend roughly 33 percent less time aboard the International Space Station than their Russian counterparts.
Cargo Craft Completes Six-Hour Schlep to ISS
A Russian cargo craft laden with more than three tons of food, fuel and supplies arrived at the International Space Station today.
Veteran Spacefarer, 2 Rookies Return to Earth
A three-person crew commanded by humanity's most experienced space traveler is back on Earth today.
Swapped Soyuz Set for Friday Return
Gennady Padalka, Andreas Mogensen and Aidyn Aimbetov are set to return to Earth Friday after the station's one-year crew received a fresh Soyuz spacecraft.
Ten-day Taxi Trip to International Space Station Underway
A ten-day International Space Station taxi flight is underway following the Wednesday liftoff of a three-person crew from Kazahkstan.
Expedition 44 Trio Flies through Solar Panel Glitch, Arrives at Station
A three-person crew is safely aboard the International Space Station following an early morning launch of a Soyuz rocket and spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
In Pictures: Russian Spacecraft Ends Streak of Station Supply Mishaps
Following back-to-back space station resupply failures, a Russian Progress vehicle pulled into port this morning at the International Space Station.
ISS-bound Cargo Spacecraft Doomed to Atmospheric Reentry
The six crew members aboard the International Space Station will have to go without a scheduled delivery of food, supplies and fuel.
In Pictures: One-Year ISS Mission Begins
The one-year ISS mission of Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko began with an early morning launch from Baikonur, Kazakhstan.
In Pictures: Expedition 42 Crew Returns to Earth
Three International Space Station crew members are back on Earth today following a morning Soyuz landing on the snowy steppes of Kazakhstan.
Russia Moves to Support ISS through 2024, Create New Space Station
The future of the International Space Station is a little clearer this week, following a statement from Russia supporting an extension of the orbiting complex through 2024.
In Pictures: Expedition 42 Crew Launches to Station
Three more humans are in space today following the launch of Soyuz TMA-15M from the chilly steppes of Kazakhstan.
In Pictures: Expedition 41 Crew Returns to Earth
The crew of Expedition 41 is safely back on Earth following a 165-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
In Pictures: A Busy Week at the International Space Station
This week, the International Space Station received a new crew and a welcomed a SpaceX Dragon cargo vehicle. Here are a few photo highlights.
Expedition 40 Crew Returns Safely to Earth
NASA astronaut Steve Swanson and Russian cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Artemyev are safely back on Earth following a five-and-a-half month stay aboard the International Space Station.
International Postcards from Space
A collection of pretty pictures by cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev, who currently serves as a flight engineer aboard the International Space Station.
No, Russia Did Not Just Kick the U.S. Out of the Space Station
A top Russian official announced a ban on Russian engines in U.S. military launches and questioned Russia's long-term commitment to the International Space Station. We cut through the hype and try to understand what was actually said and the immediate consequences facing NASA.
A Russian Guide to Wednesday's Союз Старт (Soyuz Launch)
Follow along with Roscosmos during the launch of Soyuz TMA-10M using this list of common Russian flight terms.
Expedition 36 crew returns to Earth
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and cosmonauts Pavel Vinogradov and Alexander Misurkin returned to Earth following a five-and-a-half month stay aboard the International Space Station.