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British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction
Read full article: British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fictionBritish writer Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for fiction with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station.
2 Russians set record for longest single stay on the International Space Station
Read full article: 2 Russians set record for longest single stay on the International Space StationRussia’s space agency says two Russians have set a record for the longest continuous stay on the International Space Station.
Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behind
Read full article: Boeing will fly its empty capsule back to Earth soon. Two NASA astronauts will stay behindBoeing will attempt to return its problem-plagued capsule from the International Space Station later this week — with empty seats.
NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule
Read full article: NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsuleNASA has decided it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule.
NASA will decide Saturday if Boeing's new capsule is safe enough to fly 2 astronauts back from space
Read full article: NASA will decide Saturday if Boeing's new capsule is safe enough to fly 2 astronauts back from spaceNASA will decide this weekend whether Boeing's new capsule is safe enough to return two astronauts from the International Space Station, where they've been waiting since June.
NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next year
Read full article: NASA still deciding whether to keep 2 astronauts at space station until next yearNASA says it's still deciding whether to keep two astronauts at the International Space Station until early next year and send their troubled Boeing capsule back empty.
NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth
Read full article: NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to EarthNASA says chances are growing that two test pilots who flew a new Boeing capsule to the International Space Station in June may have to switch to SpaceX for a ride home.
NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing's troubled capsule
Read full article: NASA delays next crew launch to buy more time at the space station for Boeing's troubled capsuleNASA is delaying its next astronaut launch to buy more time at the International Space Station for Boeing's troubled new crew capsule.
NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space station
Read full article: NASA says no return date yet for astronauts and troubled Boeing capsule at space stationOfficials say two NASA astronauts will remain at the International Space Station until engineers finish working on problems plaguing their Boeing capsule.
Boeing is closer to understanding thruster failures on its first astronaut flight with latest test
Read full article: Boeing is closer to understanding thruster failures on its first astronaut flight with latest testBoeing is closer to understanding what went wrong with its astronaut capsule in orbit, now that testing is complete on a spare thruster here on Earth.
Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures
Read full article: Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failuresTwo astronauts who should have been back on Earth weeks ago say they're confident that Boeing's space capsule can return them safely.
NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule
Read full article: NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsuleNASA says two astronauts will stay in space longer to continue troubleshooting Boeing’s capsule.
NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years
Read full article: NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more yearsNASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years.
Why NASA astronauts are delayed at the space station after Boeing Starliner launch
Read full article: Why NASA astronauts are delayed at the space station after Boeing Starliner launchTwo astronauts are spending extra time at the International Space Station as NASA and Boeing troubleshoot capsule problems that popped up on the way there.
NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through roof of Florida home came from space station
Read full article: NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through roof of Florida home came from space stationNASA says it determined that an object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month was a chunk of space junk from equipment discarded at the International Space Station.
A Soyuz capsule carrying 3 crew from the International Space Station lands safely in Kazakhstan
Read full article: A Soyuz capsule carrying 3 crew from the International Space Station lands safely in KazakhstanA Russian space capsule with two women and one man has safely landed in a steppe in Kazakhstan after their missions aboard the International Space Station.
A Russian Soyuz rocket with 3 astronauts blasts off to the International Space Station
Read full article: A Russian Soyuz rocket with 3 astronauts blasts off to the International Space StationA Russian Soyuz rocket carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station has blasted off two days after its launch was aborted at the last minute.
4 new astronauts head to the International Space Station for a 6-month stay
Read full article: 4 new astronauts head to the International Space Station for a 6-month staySpaceX has launched four astronauts to the International Space Station who will oversee the arrival of two new rocketships during their stint.
Russian space officials say air leak at International Space Station poses no danger to its crew
Read full article: Russian space officials say air leak at International Space Station poses no danger to its crewRussian space officials have acknowledged a continuing air leak from the Russian segment of the International Space Station, but say it poses no danger to its crew.
Turkey hails its first astronaut who returned from a 3-week mission to International Space Station
Read full article: Turkey hails its first astronaut who returned from a 3-week mission to International Space StationTurkey’s first astronaut has returned home to a hero’s welcome as a symbol of the country’s advances in technology and aerospace.
Astronauts from Turkey, Sweden and Italy launch to space station on latest chartered flight
Read full article: Astronauts from Turkey, Sweden and Italy launch to space station on latest chartered flightSpaceX has launched Turkey's first astronaut along with a Swede and Italian to the International Space Station.
Russia reports coolant leak in backup line at space station and says crew not in danger
Read full article: Russia reports coolant leak in backup line at space station and says crew not in dangerRussia’s space agency says there's been a leak in a backup coolant line at the International Space Station.
Private flight with 2 Saudi astronauts returns from space station with Gulf of Mexico splashdown
Read full article: Private flight with 2 Saudi astronauts returns from space station with Gulf of Mexico splashdownA private crew is back on Earth after a nine-day trip to the International Space Station.
SpaceX sends Saudi astronauts, including nation’s 1st woman in space, to International Space Station
Read full article: SpaceX sends Saudi astronauts, including nation’s 1st woman in space, to International Space StationSaudi Arabia’s first astronauts in decades are headed to the International Space Station on a chartered multimillion-dollar flight.
Roscosmos: Russian spacecraft leak caused by external impact
Read full article: Roscosmos: Russian spacecraft leak caused by external impactRussian space officials say a coolant leak from an uncrewed Russian supply ship docked at the International Space Station has resulted from an external impact and not a manufacturing flaw.
Russia may expedite launch of next space capsule after leak
Read full article: Russia may expedite launch of next space capsule after leakRussia’s space corporation Roscosmos says a coolant leak from a Russian space capsule attached to the International Space Station doesn’t require evacuation of the crew.
Micrometeorite possibly behind Russian space capsule leak
Read full article: Micrometeorite possibly behind Russian space capsule leakA Russian space official says a coolant leak from a Russian space capsule attached to the International Space Station could have been caused by a micrometeorite strike.
3 Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6-month mission
Read full article: 3 Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6-month missionThree Chinese astronauts have landed in a northern desert after six months working to complete construction of the Tiangong station, a symbol of the country’s ambitious space program.
Russian space chief: no date yet for space station pullout
Read full article: Russian space chief: no date yet for space station pulloutThe head of Russia’s space agency says the country has not set a date for pulling out of the International Space Station, noting that it would only do that after it puts its own space station in orbit.
Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space station
Read full article: Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space stationThe head of Russia’s space program says the future of the International Space Station hangs in the balance after the United States, the European Union and Canadian space agencies missed a deadline to meet Russian demands for lifting sanctions on Russian enterprises and hardware.
Russian cosmonauts: suits are not inspired by Ukrainian flag
Read full article: Russian cosmonauts: suits are not inspired by Ukrainian flagWhen three Russian cosmonauts arrived at the International Space Station wearing yellow flight suits with blue accents, some saw a message in them wearing the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
NASA head: We have cooperation with our Russian colleagues
Read full article: NASA head: We have cooperation with our Russian colleaguesNASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Friday played down recent comments by the head of Russia’s space agency that the United States would have to use broomsticks to fly to space after Russia said it would stop supplying rocket engines to U.S. companies.
Ex-official: Space station 'largely isolated' from tensions
Read full article: Ex-official: Space station 'largely isolated' from tensionsThe former head of the National Space Council tells The Associated Press that tensions over eastern Ukraine should not have a significant impact on the International Space Station or U.S.-Russia cooperation in space.
The AP Interview: Japanese tourist says space trip 'amazing'
Read full article: The AP Interview: Japanese tourist says space trip 'amazing'A Japanese space tourist has rebuffed criticism from those who questioned his decision to pay a fortune for a trip to the International Space Station, saying the “amazing” experience was worth it.
Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronauts
Read full article: Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronautsRussian officials are rejecting accusations that they endangered astronauts aboard the International Space Station by conducting a weapons test that created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk.
Back to gravity: Russians talk about world's 1st space movie
Read full article: Back to gravity: Russians talk about world's 1st space movieA Russian actor and a film director who spent 12 days in orbit to make the world’s first movie in space say they were so thrilled with their experience on the International Space Station that they felt sorry to leave.
Impact of space station spin requires study, official says
Read full article: Impact of space station spin requires study, official saysA Russian space official says engineers will need to analyze whether a glitch that caused the International Space Station to spin out of its normal orientation could have any impact on the orbiting outpost's systems.