Johnson Space Center

25 Years in Orbit: Science, Innovation, and the Future of Exploration

NASA and its partners have supported humans continuously living and working in space since November 2000. A truly global endeavor, the International Space Station has been visited by more than 290 people from 26 countries and a variety of international and commercial spacecraft.

Posted January 7, 2026

Johnson Space Center

Neutral Buoyancy Lab

People of Johnson

Diving Into Human Spaceflight Safety with NASA Johnson’s Craig Shannon

Growing up in Houston, Craig Shannon was always inspired by NASA and the spirit of exploration the agency represents. Yet it was a passion for scuba diving that unexpectedly led to his more than 23-year career at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Shannon became a certified diver and scuba instructor while earning his bachelor’s degree in […]

Posted January 6, 2026

Humans in Space

International Space Station (ISS)

Johnson Space Center

NASA to Cover US Spacewalks 94, 95 at International Space Station

NASA astronauts will conduct two spacewalks Thursday, Jan. 8, and Thursday, Jan. 15, outside the International Space Station, and the agency will provide comprehensive coverage. The first spacewalk is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. EST on Jan. 8 and last about six hours and 30 minutes. NASA will provide live coverage beginning at 6:30 […]

Posted January 5, 2026

Humans in Space

ISS Research

Johnson Space Center

NASA to Preview US Spacewalks at Space Station in January

NASA astronauts will conduct a pair of spacewalks in January outside of the International Space Station to prepare for the installation of a roll-out solar array and complete other tasks. Experts from NASA will preview the spacewalks in a briefing at 2 p.m. EST Tuesday, Jan. 6, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Watch […]

Posted December 29, 2025

Johnson Space Center

Astronauts

NASA Astronaut Nick Hague Retires

NASA astronaut Brig. Gen. Nick Hague has retired from the agency, concluding a distinguished career that included two spaceflight missions, 374 days in space, and multiple spacewalks in support of the International Space Station. Hague continues service in the U.S. Space Force.

Posted December 23, 2025

Johnson Space Center

Humans in Space

International Space Station (ISS)

Holidays in Space: 25 Years of Space Station Celebrations

In the quarter century that humans have lived and worked aboard the International Space Station, astronauts and visitors from around the world have celebrated countless holidays more than 250 miles above Earth while traveling 17,500 miles per hour.

Posted December 23, 2025

Johnson Space Center

Artemis

Artemis 2

Gateway Program

Gateway Space Station

Humans in Space

International Space Station (ISS)

Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle

NASA Johnson’s 2025 Milestones

NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston closed 2025 with major progress across human spaceflight, research, and exploration. From Artemis II mission preparations to science aboard the International Space Station, teams at Johnson helped prepare for future missions to the Moon and, ultimately, Mars.

Posted December 19, 2025

Johnson Space Center

International Space Station (ISS)

Student Art Murals at Johnson Celebrate 25 Years of Humanity in Space

Select walls at NASA’s Johnson Space Center have been transformed into works of art. Each piece reflects creativity, collaboration, and the spirit of discovery.

Posted December 3, 2025

OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer)

Ames Research Center

Ames Research Center's Science Directorate

Asteroids

Astrobiology

Astromaterials

General

Goddard Space Flight Center

Johnson Space Center

Planetary Science

Sugars, ‘Gum,’ Stardust Found in NASA’s Asteroid Bennu Samples

The asteroid Bennu continues to provide new clues to scientists’ biggest questions about the formation of the early solar system and the origins of life.

Posted December 2, 2025

Johnson Space Center

International Space Station (ISS)