Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA’s evacuated crew
A ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will dazzle people and penguins in Antarctica
New astronauts launch to the International Space Station after medical evacuation
By The Numbers: A look at European rocket Ariane 64’s maiden launch
An emotional countdown to the maiden launch of the Ariane 64, Europe’s most powerful rocket
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The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns. SpaceX delivered the U.S., French and Russian astronauts a day after launching them from Cape Canaveral.
The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday’s arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns. SpaceX delivered the U.S., French and Russian astronauts a day after launching them from Cape Canaveral.

A new crew rocketed toward the International Space Station on Friday to replace the astronauts who returned to Earth early in NASA’s first medical evacuation.
A new crew rocketed toward the International Space Station on Friday to replace the astronauts who returned to Earth early in NASA’s first medical evacuation.

The replacements for the astronauts involved in NASA’s first medical evacuation are on their way to the International Space Station. SpaceX launched the fresh crew on Friday from Florida.
The replacements for the astronauts involved in NASA’s first medical evacuation are on their way to the International Space Station. SpaceX launched the fresh crew on Friday from Florida.

The Ariane 64 — named after its four boosters — made its maiden launch from the European spaceport in Kourou. Thursday’s mission is set to place 32 Amazon Leo satellites into orbit.
The Ariane 64 — named after its four boosters — made its maiden launch from the European spaceport in Kourou. Thursday’s mission is set to place 32 Amazon Leo satellites into orbit.

NASA’s long-awaited moonshot with astronauts is off until at least March because of hydrogen fuel leaks that marred the dress rehearsal of its giant new rocket.
NASA’s long-awaited moonshot with astronauts is off until at least March because of hydrogen fuel leaks that marred the dress rehearsal of its giant new rocket.

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has moved his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before what’s expected to be a massive initial public offering for the business later this year.
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has moved his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before what’s expected to be a massive initial public offering for the business later this year.

Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before what’s expected to be a massive initial public offering for the business later this year.
Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before what’s expected to be a massive initial public offering for the business later this year.

NASA said Tuesday it will now target a March launch of its new moon rocket after running into exasperating fuel leaks during a make-or-break test.
NASA said Tuesday it will now target a March launch of its new moon rocket after running into exasperating fuel leaks during a make-or-break test.

Elon Musk addressed what he felt the future may look like during his talk at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Elon Musk addressed what he felt the future may look like during his talk at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
At the start of Elon Musk’s session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the tycoon joked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” for Gaza, which Trump unveiled at Davos.
At the start of Elon Musk’s session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the tycoon joked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” for Gaza, which Trump unveiled at Davos.

The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis. (AP produced by Javier Arciga)
The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in “super handy” during the medical crisis. (AP produced by Javier Arciga)

A Russian cosmonaut filmed the aurora borealis displaying intense green and red hues at high altitudes above Earth on Monday.
A Russian cosmonaut filmed the aurora borealis displaying intense green and red hues at high altitudes above Earth on Monday.

According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the lights were caused by a geomagnetic solar storm. Due to the strength of the storm, the lights could be seen as far away as the Alps during the night, according to German news agency dpa.
According to the German Weather Service (DWD), the lights were caused by a geomagnetic solar storm. Due to the strength of the storm, the lights could be seen as far away as the Alps during the night, according to German news agency dpa.

Here’s the latest for Saturday January 17th: Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first woman governor; Minneapolis protestors clash with pro-ICE group; Copenhagen holds rally supporting Greenland; NASA’s new moon rocket heads to launch pad.
Here’s the latest for Saturday January 17th: Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first woman governor; Minneapolis protestors clash with pro-ICE group; Copenhagen holds rally supporting Greenland; NASA’s new moon rocket heads to launch pad.

NASA’s giant new moon rocket headed to the launch pad Saturday in preparation for astronauts’ first lunar fly-around in more than half a century.
NASA’s giant new moon rocket headed to the launch pad Saturday in preparation for astronauts’ first lunar fly-around in more than half a century.

The Space Launch System rocket is set to roll out Saturday, before the Feb. 6 target launch date. It’s the final phase of ground testing for the Artemis program, which aims to return to the moon and lay the groundwork for Mars missions.
The Space Launch System rocket is set to roll out Saturday, before the Feb. 6 target launch date. It’s the final phase of ground testing for the Artemis program, which aims to return to the moon and lay the groundwork for Mars missions.

Here’s the latest for Thursday, January 15th: Tear gas fired during protests in Minneapolis; Iran closes airspace for four hours; Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado; Four astronauts return from International Space Station.
Here’s the latest for Thursday, January 15th: Tear gas fired during protests in Minneapolis; Iran closes airspace for four hours; Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado; Four astronauts return from International Space Station.

An astronaut in need of doctors’ care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA’s first medical evacuation.
An astronaut in need of doctors’ care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA’s first medical evacuation.
An astronaut in need of medical care is on the way back to Earth. The ailing astronaut departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday. (AP produced by Javier Arciga)
An astronaut in need of medical care is on the way back to Earth. The ailing astronaut departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday. (AP produced by Javier Arciga)

Iranian demonstrators’ ability to get details of bloody nationwide protests out to the world has been given a strong boost, with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service dropping its fees to allow more people to circumvent the Tehran government’s strongest attempt ever to prevent information from spilling outside its borders, activists said Wednesday. (AP video shot by: Luke Mailander)
Iranian demonstrators’ ability to get details of bloody nationwide protests out to the world has been given a strong boost, with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service dropping its fees to allow more people to circumvent the Tehran government’s strongest attempt ever to prevent information from spilling outside its borders, activists said Wednesday. (AP video shot by: Luke Mailander)

NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue. The space agency said Thursday the U.S.-Japanese-Russian crew of four will return to Earth in the coming days, earlier than planned. (AP produced by Javier Arciga)
NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue. The space agency said Thursday the U.S.-Japanese-Russian crew of four will return to Earth in the coming days, earlier than planned. (AP produced by Javier Arciga)
Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks to buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.
Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks to buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.

India’s space agency on Wednesday successfully launched a U.S. communications satellite into low earth orbit from the Satish Dhawan Space Station in Sriharikota.
India’s space agency on Wednesday successfully launched a U.S. communications satellite into low earth orbit from the Satish Dhawan Space Station in Sriharikota.

The winter solstice will mark the point when the Northern Hemisphere tilts furthest from the sun, bringing its shortest day and longest night of the year. For thousands of years, cultures around the world have observed this turning point in the solar calendar with rituals, architecture and celebration.
The winter solstice will mark the point when the Northern Hemisphere tilts furthest from the sun, bringing its shortest day and longest night of the year. For thousands of years, cultures around the world have observed this turning point in the solar calendar with rituals, architecture and celebration.

Here’s the latest for Tuesday, December 9th: President Trump announces aid for U.S. farmers; ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise; Massive earthquake hits Japan; 3 crew members return from International Space Station.
Here’s the latest for Tuesday, December 9th: President Trump announces aid for U.S. farmers; ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise; Massive earthquake hits Japan; 3 crew members return from International Space Station.

Leading scientists from around the world have called on the Chilean government to protect the dark skies over the Paranal Observatory in the Atacama Desert, which are threatened by a mega construction project.
Leading scientists from around the world have called on the Chilean government to protect the dark skies over the Paranal Observatory in the Atacama Desert, which are threatened by a mega construction project.

Organized by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the event also honored popular Mexican astrophysicist and science communicator Julieta Fierro. (AP video by Amaranta Marentes)
Organized by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), the event also honored popular Mexican astrophysicist and science communicator Julieta Fierro. (AP video by Amaranta Marentes)

A U.S.-Russian crew successfully docked on Thursday to the International Space Station on the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft about three hours after the liftoff.
A U.S.-Russian crew successfully docked on Thursday to the International Space Station on the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft about three hours after the liftoff.

A U.S.-Russian crew of three launched Thursday to the International Space Station.
A U.S.-Russian crew of three launched Thursday to the International Space Station.

South Korea on Wednesday launched one of its domestically developed Nuri rockets on a mission to put 13 satellites into orbit. The three-stage rocket blasted off from the country’s national space launch center in the southern village of Goheung.
South Korea on Wednesday launched one of its domestically developed Nuri rockets on a mission to put 13 satellites into orbit. The three-stage rocket blasted off from the country’s national space launch center in the southern village of Goheung.







