Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques successfully docks at International Space Station
On Oct. 11, a rocket failure forced a Soyuz capsule carrying two astronauts to abort and make an emergency landing. Continue reading
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Concordia team uses gravity-simulating plane for rover breakthroughs on Mars
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
A team at Concordia University has recently completed a series of tests it hopes will help the next Mars rover mission succeed where others have failed. Continue reading
Three members from space station to return to Earth Friday
One astronaut and two visitors to the International Space Station will be heading home Friday. Continue reading
International Space Station is about to get a little crowded
Three crew members are ready to head into space Wednesday morning bringing the crew complement on the International Space Station (ISS) to nine, something that hasn’t been seen since 2013. Continue reading
Russian rocket carrying Mexican satellite fails after launch
A Russian rocket carrying a Mexican satellite malfunctioned Saturday shortly after its launch — the latest mishap to hit Russia’s troubled space industry. Continue reading
Astronauts get extended stay on space station
NASA announced Tuesday that three astronauts scheduled to return to Earth on May 14 will be spending a little more time on the International Space Station. Continue reading
Russian spacecraft burns up over Pacific Ocean
The Russian Progress spacecraft — which was slated to deliver 6,000 pounds of fuel, supplies and science experiments to the International Space Station — fell to Earth on Thursday. Continue reading
Russian Progress spacecraft to plummet to Earth tonight, still unknown where
The Russian spaceship that failed to deliver its cargo to the space station at the end of April will reach a fiery demise tonight. But where it’ll end up is still not clear. Continue reading
Failed Russian space cargo ship to fall back to Earth, but where is unknown
A cargo ship that was destined for the International Space Station will end up falling back to Earth within the next week and scientists don’t know exactly where. Continue reading
Russia’s spinning cargo capsule for space station total loss
A Russian supply capsule that went into an uncontrollable spin after launch was declared a total loss Wednesday, but the astronauts at the International Space Station said they will get by without the delivery of fresh food, water, clothes and equipment. Continue reading