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Astronauts return to Earth after 6.5-hour SpaceX flight

“It's not very often you get to wake up on the space station and go to sleep in Houston."

Mobility

Watch SpaceX launch the first manned mission on a reused rocket

SpaceX has made history after launching four astronauts into space using a reused rocket and capsule for the first time.

World News

SpaceX rocket lifts-off as French astronaut heads to ISS

The SpaceX launch, delayed from Thursday due to poor weather, will deliver four astronauts to the International Space Station with a recycled capsule and rocket.

Kazakhstan

Joint US-Russian crew heads to International Space Station

A joint US-Russian crew aboard a Soyuz rocket launched successfully on Friday, heading for the International Space Station.

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France

What happened to a case of top-notch Bordeaux when it went into space?

Space Oddity? A case of Château Pétrus has been sitting on the ISS for months. Find out what the experts think about the effects...

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Astronauts work on International Space Station upgrades in spacewalk

Two astronauts were scheduled to complete a six hour spacewalk to upgrade the International Space Station.

World News

Spacewalking astronauts manage possible ammonia leak

Spacewalking astronauts worked to avoid getting toxic ammonia on their suits from the International Space Station's external cooling system on Saturday.

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Astronauts go on a spacewalk to enhance International Space Station

It was part of a four-year effort to modernise the International Space Station's power grid.

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Elon Musk's firm delivers astronauts to International Space Station

NASA has turned to private companies to haul cargo and crew to the International Space Station.

USA

SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station

The Dragon capsule pulled up and docked late Monday night, following a 27-hour, completely automated flight from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

World News

Chief astronaut swaps space trip for daughter's wedding

Veteran astronaut Christopher Ferguson has swapped a trip to space to make sure he can make his daughter's wedding

France

Thomas Pesquet to be first European to fly aboard SpaceX capsule

"I am thrilled to be the first European to fly on the new generation of US crewer spacecraft," Pesquet said.

USA

SpaceX astronauts dock successfully with ISS after historic launch

Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have arrived at the International Space Station after the first successful launch of astronauts into orbit by a private company - Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Earth News

First man-made meat is grown in outer space

After proving their concept by blasting it out of the atmosphere, this tech startup is now going carbon neutral.

World

Back to Earth: Luca Parmitano reflects on his mission on board the ISS

After six months as commander of the International Space Station, the Italian space explorer has his feet back on solid ground.

World News

Watch: Elon Musk's SpaceX successfully tests emergency capsule

The test comes ahead of SpaceX's first transport of astronauts to the International Space Station.

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Ask our Astronaut | What do astronauts fear most living in space?

Astronauts are trained for emergencies that can occur in outer space but the European Space Agency's Luca Parmitano and NASA's Drew Morgan say they know their job is dangerous.

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Ask Our Astronaut | What's next in space exploration?

Our space correspondent Luca Parmitano answers a question on space exploration and whether we should focus more on the Moon or Mars.

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Astronaut Luca Parmitano snares his first Dragon supply spacecraft

Euronews space correspondent and station commander Luca Parmitano captured the 'Dragon' using a large robotic arm.

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Ask Our Astronaut: In space, how do you experience time?

In this episode of Ask Our Astronaut, the European Space Agency's Luca Parmitano tells us more about time perception in the International Space Station.