International Space Station Archives

Demo-2 Crew Dragon splashes down after 2-month mission

Derek RichardsonAugust 2nd, 2020

After two months aboard the International Space Station, Dragonship Endeavour with its two-person astronaut crew is back on Earth, having splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida.

Progress MS-15 cargo ship takes ‘express lane’ to ISS

Derek RichardsonJuly 23rd, 2020

The Russian Progress MS-15 cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station in a reported record time to deliver supplies and experiments to the Expedition 63 crew, despite a last-second misalignment.

Spacewalkers set the stage for future ISS additions

Derek RichardsonJuly 21st, 2020

NASA astronauts Chris Cassidy and Bob Behnken completed their fourth spacewalk in less than a month to upgrade the International Space Station, setting the stage for future additions to the 20-year-old outpost.

Crew Dragon Endeavour docks with International Space Station

Derek RichardsonMay 31st, 2020

Less than 19 hours after soaring into orbit from Florida, SpaceX’s Demo-2 Crew Dragon mission with NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken has reached the International Space Station.

NASA researcher provides overview of science on the ISS

Laurel KornfeldMay 29th, 2020

Research conducted on board the International Space Station (ISS) encompasses numerous science fields, such as biology and biotechnology, human research, the physical sciences, technological demonstrations, Earth and space science, and public education, noted Brandon Redell of NASA’s ISS Integration Office at the Johnson Space Center.

SpaceX prepares to launch Demo-2, schedule and timeline released

Cullen DesforgesMay 26th, 2020

As the world waits with bated breath, the Falcon 9 carrying Crew Dragon stands tall once again on pad 39A, ready to be given the final go for launch.

Japan launches its last ‘white stork’ to the International Space Station

Derek RichardsonMay 20th, 2020

Lifting off from its seaside launchpad, Japan’s final H-2B rocket sent the final Kounotori cargo ship into orbit to service the International Space Station.

Flight plans released for SpaceX’s Demo-2 crewed mission

Cullen DesforgesMay 14th, 2020

During a recent joint NASA / SpaceX Demo-2 mission press conference, a clear picture was painted as to what launch day activities and the ensuing flight of Crew Dragon will look like.

NG-13 Cygnus departs ISS for extended mission

Derek RichardsonMay 11th, 2020

After 83 days attached to the International Space Station, the three-person Expedition 63 crew today bid farewell to the NG-13 Cygnus cargo ship after it supplied the outpost with some 3,400 kilograms of supplies and equipment.

SpaceX to conduct first crewed launch in late May

Cullen DesforgesApril 17th, 2020

On Friday April 17,2020, NASA and SpaceX announced that astronauts will launch from American soil for the first time in nearly nine years on SpaceX’s DM-2 mission in late May 2020.

Crew Dragon In-Flight Abort’s successful completion clears way for crewed flights

Theresa CrossJanuary 19th, 2020

SpaceX successfully completed yet another milestone under NASA's Commercial Crew Program to send astronauts to the International Space Station - the In Flight Abort Test.

SuperDraco engines set to be tested during SpaceX in-flight abort

Theresa CrossJanuary 19th, 2020

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With the in-flight Crew Dragon abort test set to launch in less than an hour, let's take a look into the incredibly powerful and spacecraft specific SuperDraco engine.

Boeing releases video from recent OFT mission

Cullen DesforgesJanuary 16th, 2020

Boeing has released video from its failed attempt to send its "Starliner" spacecraft to the International Space Station.

CRS-19 Dragon wet and waiting for next mission

Cullen DesforgesJanuary 7th, 2020

After spending nearly a month berthed to the International Space Station, a SpaceX Cargo Dragon capsule left the Station and splashed down marking the successful completion of its mission.