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SpaceX Starlink satellites seen as ‘wonky streaks’ by ISS astronaut (photos)
By Elizabeth Howell published
"Starlink satellites look like a miniature version of the monolith from '2001: A Space Odyssey.' "

Green auroras and a SpaceX Dragon glow in new astronaut photos from the ISS
By Elizabeth Howell published
The long-duration photographs capture Earth in motion.

The ISS has been leaking for 5 years. NASA and Russia disagree on how to fix it
By Elizabeth Howell published
Crew-8 commander Matthew Dominick says NASA is carefully making decisions for astronaut safety while the ISS deals with a leak, and spacesuit issues, related to aging hardware.

NASA dealing with aging ISS and spacewalk hardware: 'None of our spacesuits are spring chickens'
By Elizabeth Howell published
Crew-8 commander Matthew Dominick says NASA is carefully making decisions for astronaut safety while the ISS deals with a leak, and spacesuit issues, related to aging hardware.

'I weigh the same': NASA astronaut Suni Williams refutes tabloid health claims (video)
By Mike Wall published
NASA astronaut Suni Williams says her weight is stable aboard the International Space Station, rebutting tabloid claims that her orbital stay has made her emaciated.

NASA still mum about SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut's medical issue
By Mike Wall published
NASA is not yet providing details about what caused a SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut to be hospitalized late last month, citing medical privacy concerns.

SpaceX Dragon fires thrusters to boost ISS orbit for the 1st time
By Josh Dinner published
SpaceX's Dragon performed an orbital boost maneuver for the ISS; a first for the spacecraft, and a small step toward the space station's ultimate doom.

Astronaut Suni Williams 'in good health' on the ISS, NASA says, refuting tabloid claims
By Mike Wall published
NASA astronaut Suni Williams is in good health aboard the ISS, despite some speculation in the media to the contrary, agency officials stress.
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