Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after spending nearly seven months in space, setting a record for the longest on-orbit stay by a Chinese crew.
China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay
China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft Sunday night with three astronauts heading to its space station, including one set to stay in space for a year.
Cathay Post 186 hosts teleconference with astronaut Jonny Kim for UW ROTC cadets
Cathay Post 186 hosted a teleconference on March 1, connecting University of Washington (UW) ROTC cadets with NASA astronaut and Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jonny Kim for a conversation about leadership and service.
NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning
NASA’s Suni William—one of two astronauts stuck for months at the International Space Station—has retired.
NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in 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.
International Space Station welcomes its first astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary
The first astronauts in more than 40 years from India, Poland and Hungary arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday, ferried there by SpaceX on a private flight.
Chinese astronauts’ return to earth delayed owing to weather
Three Chinese astronauts’ return to Earth has been postponed owing to weather conditions.
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim arrives at ISS for 8-month mission
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates arrived at the International Space Station on Tuesday on board a Russian spacecraft.
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Returns to Earth After Extended Mission
Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday evening after spending nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) along with fellow astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore.
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams reflects on space experience ahead of homecoming
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have spent the last nine months in space, are finally on the cusp of returning to Earth.