Humans in Space

Students attending the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, will have the chance to hear NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station answer their prerecorded questions. At 12:40 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 1, NASA astronauts Anne McClain, Jonny Kim, and Nichole Ayers will answer student questions.

Posted June 25, 2025

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NASA to Welcome Fourth Private Astronaut Mission to Space Station

Editor’s note: This advisory was updated June 26, 2025, to reflect a change in the docking coverage on NASA+ for Axiom Mission 4, as well as the Dragon spacecraft’s arrival at the International Space Station. As part of NASA’s efforts to expand access to space, four private astronauts are in orbit following the successful launch […]

Posted June 25, 2025

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Johnson Space Center

NASA Sets Coverage for Axiom Mission 4 Launch, Arrival at Station

NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are targeting 2:31 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, June 25, for launch of the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, Axiom Mission 4. The mission will lift off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew will travel to the orbiting laboratory on a […]

Posted June 24, 2025

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NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in New York, Utah

Students from New York and Utah will hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station as they answer prerecorded questions in two separate events. At 11:30 a.m. EDT on Monday, June 23, NASA astronauts Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain will answer questions submitted by students from P.S.

Posted June 18, 2025

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Marshall Space Flight Center

NASA Engineers Simulate Lunar Lighting for Artemis III Moon Landing

Better understanding the lunar lighting environment will help NASA prepare astronauts for the harsh environment Artemis III Moonwalkers will experience on their mission.

Posted June 17, 2025

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Jeanette J. Epps

NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps Retires

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps retired May 30, after nearly 16 years of service with the agency. Epps most recently served as a mission specialist during NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission, spending 235 days in space, including 232 days aboard the International Space Station, working on hundreds of scientific experiments during Expedition 71/72.

Posted June 5, 2025

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International Space Station (ISS)

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Low Earth Orbit Economy

NASA, ISRO Research Aboard Fourth Private Astronaut Mission to Station

NASA and ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) are collaborating to launch scientific investigations aboard Axiom Mission 4, the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

Posted June 4, 2025

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Artemis

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Integrated Testing on Horizon for Artemis II Launch Preparations

Teams responsible for preparing and launching Artemis II at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida are set to begin a series of integrated tests to get ready for the mission. With the upper stage of the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) integrated with other elements of the rocket, engineers are set to start the tests […]

Posted May 29, 2025

Low Earth Orbit Economy

Commercial Space

Humans in Space

Johnson Space Center

Marshall Space Flight Center

NASA Helps with Progress on Vast’s Haven-1 Commercial Space Station

NASA-supported commercial space station, Vast’s Haven-1, recently completed a test of a critical air filter system for keeping future astronauts healthy in orbit. Testing confirmed the system can maintain a safe and healthy atmosphere for all planned Haven-1 mission phases.

Posted May 28, 2025

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NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Washington State

NASA astronaut and Spokane, Washington, native Anne McClain will participate in an event with students from the Mobius Discovery Center located in her hometown. McClain will answer prerecorded questions submitted by students from aboard the International Space Station. Watch the 20-minute Earth-to-space call on the NASA STEM YouTube Channel.

Posted May 22, 2025