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NASA astronaut medical evacuation - everything we know

NASA has revealed that astronaut Mike Fincke was medically evacuated from the International Space Station following a health incident in January, marking the first such case in the agency's history.

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SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule splashes down after historic ISS-boosting mission (video)

A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule returned to Earth on Friday (Feb. 27) after spending six months docked with the International Space Station.

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Astronaut who sparked space station evacuation is named as he applauds surgeons and crew mates

The health concern also forced the cancellation of a planned spacewalk by Fincke and another NASA astronaut

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Chinese astronauts describe moment a crack was discovered on Shenzhou-20 spacecraft

Taikonauts from the ill-fated Shenzhou-20 mission have described what happened when they discovered cracks on their spacecraft as they prepared to depart China's Tiangong space station last year.

LiveScience

NASA reveals the astronaut who required 1st medical evacuation from the International Space Station

NASA has shed more light on last month's early end to SpaceX's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station, at the request of the astronaut who experienced the medical issue that caused their return.

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Spacecraft, stars and city lights | Space photo of the day Feb. 25, 2026

Cities far below the International Space Station and stars far in the cosmic distance create ghostly trails of light in a long-exposure photograph from NASA astronaut Chris Williams.

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'Some of the cracks had penetrated through': Chinese astronauts reveal new details about spacecraft that 'stranded' them in space last year

Crew members of China's Shenzhou-20 mission recently detailed their reactions upon finding cracks in their spacecraft's viewport during the nation's first spaceflight emergency.

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Nasa astronaut shares striking footage of rare ISS ‘cartwheel’ around Earth

Nasa astronaut Zena Cardman has shared striking footage of the International Space Station (ISS) "cartwheeling" around Earth.

The Independent UK

What's the point of a space station around the moon?

Is an orbiting space station necessary to achieve lunar objectives, including scientific ones?

Space

Scientists successfully mine meteorites on International Space Station — using microbes

Can we use fungus to mine precious metals from asteroids?

Space

NASA boss blasts Boeing and space agency managers for Starliner's botched astronaut flight

NASA's new boss is blasting Boeing and the space agency for Starliner's botched flight that left two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station

The Independent UK

Lunar New Year fireworks seen from orbit | Space photo of the day for Feb. 19, 2026

Beijing sparkles with Lunar New Year celebrations.

Space

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket plume blossoms over Florida | Space photo of the day for Feb. 18, 2026

The NASA/SpaceX Crew-12 mission launched four astronauts on a journey to the International Space Station.

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Chinese astronauts filmmusic video in space to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026

China's Shenzhou 21 crew rang in the Year of the Horse with an impressive celebration aboard the nation's Tiangong Space Station that included filming a music video.

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Europe's quick-fit spacesuit to be tested aboard ISS by France's Adenot

A prototype European space suit designed to be slipped on in under two minutes is set for testing aboard the International Space Station, where French astronaut Sophie Adenot, now in orbit for her first long-duration mission, will try it out in microgravity.

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'Fully unlocking the orbital economy': This California company will fly astronauts to the space station in 2027

NASA has selected the California startup Vast to operate the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted for summer 2027.

The Independent UK

Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew

The International Space Station is back to full strength with the arrival of four new astronauts

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SpaceX Dragon astronauts make Valentine's Day docking at space station to boost skeleton crew (video)

SpaceX's Crew-12 astronaut mission docked with the short-staffed International Space Station on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.

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International astronauts launch to ISS after NASA's first medical evacuation

“It turns out Friday the 13th is a very lucky day,” SpaceX Launch Control radioed once the astronauts reached orbit.

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SpaceX launches Crew-12 astronauts to short-staffed International Space Station. 'We have left the Earth, but the Earth has not left us.'

SpaceX launched NASA's Crew-12 mission with a quartet of astronauts aboard Crew Dragon Freedom today (Feb. 13), bound for an eight-month stint on the International Space Station.

Radio France Internationale

France's Adenot and international crew take off for space station

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission launched to the International Space Station on Friday, sending four astronauts, including France’s Sophie Adenot, to replace a crew evacuated early because of a medical issue.

The Independent UK

Nasa and Space X launch new astronauts to ISS after medical evacuation

The four new astronauts will bring the International Space Station (ISS) back to full staff

Space

Watch SpaceX launch Crew-12 astronaut mission to the International Space Station this morning

SpaceX will launch the latest batch of astronauts to the International Space Station early Friday morning (Feb. 13), and you can watch the action live.

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France's second woman in space prepares for launch after 30-year wait

French astronaut Sophie Adenot is set to fly to the International Space Station on Friday, 13 February 2026. She will launch at around 11:00 CET from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission. The launch was due to take place today, Thursday, but…

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