Tag: Astronauts

NASA Crew-11 astronauts reflect on ISS medical evacuation and future of human spaceflight

Crew-11 astronauts reflect on ISS medical evacuation and future of human spaceflight Just a week after their unprecedented

Astronauts Evacuate the ISS after Medical Incident

NASA’s recent medical evacuation of four astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) marks a significant moment in

Astronauts Return to Earth in First ISS Medical Evacuation

A medical crisis unfolded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as NASA made the unprecedented decision to evacuate

NASA Announces Return Date for ISS Astronauts After Medical Evacuation Announcement

NASA has announced the return date for four International Space Station (ISS) crew members who are being evacuated

How Prepared Are ISS Astronauts for Medical Emergencies?

NASA’s recent decision to abort a mission to the International Space Station due to a sick astronaut has

In Unprecedented Move, NASA to Rush Astronauts Home after Medical Incident on ISS

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NASA Postpones Spacewalk Just Hours Before Astronauts Were to Exit ISS

NASA has postponed a scheduled spacewalk from the International Space Station (ISS) just hours before two astronauts were

Igloos on Mars? How Future Astronauts Could Use Ice to Survive

Humans dreaming of colonizing Mars have long been faced with the challenge of finding suitable habitats on the

China to Launch Rescue Shenzhou-22 Spacecraft for Stranded Astronauts

China is gearing up to launch the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25th, a critical mission to rescue three

Stranded Chinese Astronauts Return to Earth, but Space Junk Threats Remain

On November 14, 2025, the news broke that three Chinese astronauts who had been stranded in space due

China’s Stranded Astronauts Are Safe—For Now. But How Will They Get Home?

China’s Stranded Astronauts Are Safe—For Now. But How Will They Get Home? As of November 11, 2025, there

China’s Stranded Astronauts Show the Dangers of Space Junk

On November 7, 2025, three Chinese astronauts found themselves in a precarious situation as their return to Earth