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Thursday March 27, 2014

After Detour, Soyuz Successfully Docks With ISS

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After Detour, Soyuz Successfully Docks With ISS

March 27, 2014 • On the way to the International Space Station, the Russian capsule had a wrinkle with a thruster, but was able to dock successfully on Thursday night.

Wednesday March 26, 2014

Soyuz Misfire Delays Crew Trying To Reach Space Station

From left: U.S. astronaut Steve Swanson, and Russian cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Artemyev prior to the launch of their Soyuz-FG rocket Wednesday at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Dmitry Lovetsky/AP hide caption

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Soyuz Misfire Delays Crew Trying To Reach Space Station

March 26, 2014 • One of the engines on a capsule carrying an American and two Russians failed to fire at the right time. That has turned a six-hour journey to the International Space Station into a two-day trip.

Monday March 10, 2014

Despite Diplomatic Tensions, U.S.-Russia Space Ties Persist

Russian personnel are the first to meet space station crew members when they return to earth. Bill Ingalls/NASA hide caption

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Despite Diplomatic Tensions, U.S.-Russia Space Ties Persist

March 10, 2014 • NASA needs Russian rockets to reach the International Space Station, and Russia needs NASA's money to help finance operations.

Despite Diplomatic Tensions, U.S.-Russia Space Ties Persist

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Tuesday February 11, 2014

PHOTO: Sochi Olympic Park As Seen From Space

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PHOTO: Sochi Olympic Park As Seen From Space

February 11, 2014 • The astronauts aboard the International Space Station give us a view of the Olympics that we haven't seen.

Wednesday January 8, 2014

NASA Reportedly Gets OK To Keep Space Station Going Until 2024

Astronauts Mike Hopkins and Rick Mastracchio replace a pump on the International Space Station during a spacewalk last month. NASA/Reuters/Landov hide caption

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NASA Reportedly Gets OK To Keep Space Station Going Until 2024

January 8, 2014 • The Orlando Sentinel reports that the White House has given approval for the extension, which still must be funded by Congress. However, the decision could lead to a budget crunch down the road.

Tuesday December 24, 2013

Repairs Done, Astronauts Wrap Up Spacewalk

Astronaut Mike Hopkins during Saturday's spacewalk. He's going out again Tuesday. NASA.gov hide caption

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Repairs Done, Astronauts Wrap Up Spacewalk

December 24, 2013 • Astronauts have made critical repairs on the International Space Station's cooling equipment. On Saturday, they spent 5 1/2 hours outside the station. They spent more than six hours outside on Friday.

Friday December 20, 2013

Astronauts Ready For Marathon Spacewalks

NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy performs a spacewalk in May to inspect and replace a pump controller box on the International Space Station. On Saturday, two astronauts will perform the first in a series of similar spacewalks to fix a broken cooling line on the ISS. AP hide caption

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Astronauts Ready For Marathon Spacewalks

December 20, 2013 • NASA astronauts will be heading out to conduct critical repairs on the International Space Station early Saturday morning. The 6 1/2-hour spacewalk, the first in a series, will replace a faulty piece of cooling equipment.

Astronauts Ready For Marathon Spacewalks

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Tuesday December 17, 2013

NASA Orders Spacewalks To Fix Faulty Pump On Orbiting Station

Flight Engineer Rick Mastracchio in the International Space Station's Columbus lab last month. NASA hide caption

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NASA Orders Spacewalks To Fix Faulty Pump On Orbiting Station

December 17, 2013 • The spacewalks are to repair a bad valve in a pump that has caused problems with the station's cooling system.

Wednesday December 11, 2013

NASA: Trouble With Space Station Cooling System Is No Emergency

Commander Oleg Kotov (left) and Sergey Ryanzansky, preparing for a spacewalk aboard the ISS on Nov. 9. NASA hide caption

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NASA: Trouble With Space Station Cooling System Is No Emergency

December 11, 2013 • One of two systems used to dissipate heat from the station's onboard system is acting up, but the space agency says it's not a dangerous situation for the moment.

Wednesday September 18, 2013

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Private Spacecraft Lifts Off With Space Station Supplies

September 18, 2013 • The robotic capsule Cygnus, scheduled to dock with the orbiting outpost on Sunday, is the second commercial vehicle to resupply the station.

Tuesday July 2, 2013

Baikonur, We Have A Problem. Russian Rocket Crashes And Burns

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Baikonur, We Have A Problem. Russian Rocket Crashes And Burns

July 2, 2013 • A massive Proton-M rocket carrying three Russian navigation satellites veered off course shortly after liftoff.

Saturday May 11, 2013

Astronauts Go On Spacewalk To Fix Ammonia Leak

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Astronauts Go On Spacewalk To Fix Ammonia Leak

May 11, 2013 • NASA sent two astronauts on a spacewalk Saturday to fix an ammonia leak in one of International Space Station's power systems.

Friday March 29, 2013

Commute From Earth To Space Station Just Got Shorter

U.S. astronaut Chris Cassidy gestures before Thursday's launch of the Soyuz from the Russian-leased Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Natalia Kolesnikova/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Commute From Earth To Space Station Just Got Shorter

March 29, 2013 • The latest Soyuz reached the International Space Station in just six hours instead of two days. It was the first manned mission to accomplish the feat.

Sunday March 3, 2013

After Delay, SpaceX Dragon Reaches Space Station

The SpaceX Dragon cargo vehicle is grappled by the International Space Station's robotic arm Sunday morning. NASA TV hide caption

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After Delay, SpaceX Dragon Reaches Space Station

March 3, 2013 • Mechanical difficulties after Friday's launch pushed back the capture of the unmanned capsule by a day. The Dragon will stay in place until the end of March, after dropping off 1,200 pounds of supplies, and return with more than twice that amount.

Friday February 8, 2013

Astronaut And Rocker Pen First Earth-Space Duet

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield strums his guitar, a Larrivee Parlor, on the International Space Station in December. NASA hide caption

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Astronaut And Rocker Pen First Earth-Space Duet

February 8, 2013 • Talk about the ultimate space jam. The song is called "I.S.S. (Is Somebody Singing)," and it's a very long-distance collaboration between Canadians Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies and Chris Hadfield, who currently commands the International Space Station. The song premiered Friday.