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NASA retiree turned private astronaut Peggy Whitson splashed down safely in the Pacific early on Tuesday after her fifth trip to the International Space Station, joined by crewmates from India, Poland and Hungary returning from their countries' first ISS mission.
What is the International Space Station (ISS)? How far is it from Earth? Everything You Need to Know
The International Space Station (ISS) is a cutting-edge, habitable satellite orbiting Earth, serving as a global research lab for science, technology, and space exploration.
It was Axiom's fourth mission to the space station, part of NASA's effort to open up space to more businesses and people.
NASA retiree turned private astronaut Peggy Whitson and three crewmates from India, Poland and Hungary departed the International Space Station early on Monday and embarked on their return flight to Earth.
Shenzhou-20 taikonauts who are currently staying and working in the orbiting China Tiangong Space Station have opened the hatch of the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft and entered the craft on Tuesday afternoon.
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During his time aboard the International Space Station, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla carried out seven India-specific microgravity experiments, highlighting the country's advancing expertise in space science and technology.
Research on the ISS helped scientists tackle problems we can’t solve on Earth, from human biology to fire behavior and materials performance.
The cargo craft Tianzhou-9 successfully docked at the rear docking port of Tianhe, the core module of China's ...
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has made history by becoming the first Indian to get a haircut in microgravity, while living aboard his home away from home at the International Space Station.