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NASA and Roscosmos Crewmates Prepare for Soyuz MS-28 Departure from ISS

NASA and Roscosmos Crewmates Prepare for Soyuz MS-28 Departure from ISS

NASA astronaut Chris Williams, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, are set to depart the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft. The crew closed the hatch between the Soyuz and the ISS at 11:45 p.m. EDT, marking the beginning of their return journey to Earth. The undocking process is scheduled to start at 3:03 a.m. EDT, with the spacecraft expected to land on the Kazakh steppe southeast of Dzhezkazgan at approximately 6:25 a.m. EDT. NASA is providing live coverage of the departure and landing events through various platforms, allowing the public to follow the mission's progress in real-time.
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NASA Astronaut and Russian Cosmonauts Set to Return from ISS

NASA Astronaut and Russian Cosmonauts Set to Return from ISS

NASA astronaut Chris Williams, along with Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, are scheduled to return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 26. The crew will depart the ISS aboard the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, which will undock at 3:02 a.m. EDT and land in Kazakhstan approximately 3.5 hours later. This mission marks the end of a 241-day stay in space for the crew, during which they orbited Earth 3,856 times and traveled over 102 million miles. The return will be broadcast live, with coverage of the undocking, deorbit, and landing phases.
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NASA Astronaut and Two Cosmonauts Set to Return to Earth from ISS

NASA Astronaut and Two Cosmonauts Set to Return to Earth from ISS

A U.S.-Russian crew, consisting of NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, is scheduled to return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 26. The crew will depart aboard the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, which is set to undock from the ISS at 3:02 a.m. EDT. The spacecraft will land on the steppe of Kazakhstan approximately 3.5 hours later. The return marks the end of a 241-day mission during which the crew orbited Earth 3,856 times and traveled over 102 million miles. The mission included a change-of-command ceremony, transitioning from ISS Expedition 74 to Expedition 75.
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New Crew Members Arrive at International Space Station for Extended Mission

New Crew Members Arrive at International Space Station for Extended Mission

Three new crew members have arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Expedition 74. The crew, consisting of Anna Kikina and Pyotr Dubrov from Roscosmos and Anil Menon from NASA, launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan and arrived at the ISS on July 14, 2026. They are set to spend eight and a half months aboard the station, conducting space research and acclimating to life in space. The crew's arrival marks the continuation of international collaboration in space exploration and research.
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SpaceX's Starship Completes Successful Ocean Landing After Delivering Starlink Satellites

SpaceX's Starship Completes Successful Ocean Landing After Delivering Starlink Satellites

SpaceX's Starship megarocket has successfully completed its 13th test flight, culminating in a controlled ocean landing. This mission involved the deployment of next-generation Starlink satellites, marking a significant step in SpaceX's efforts to develop a reusable transportation system for space operations. The Starship's soft ocean splashdown provided engineers with valuable data on the spacecraft's performance during reentry and landing. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk confirmed the vehicle's intact condition post-landing, highlighting the mission's success in gathering critical telemetry data. This test flight is part of SpaceX's broader goal to support large-scale space operations, including future crewed missions and lunar exploration under NASA's Artemis program.
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Today Marks the Launch of the Historic STS-114 Mission

Today Marks the Launch of the Historic STS-114 Mission

The STS-114 mission was a landmark in NASA's history, not only for its role in returning the Space Shuttle to flight but also for the technological...
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NASA Prepares for Astronaut Chris Williams' Return from ISS

NASA Prepares for Astronaut Chris Williams' Return from ISS

NASA has announced its live coverage plans for the return of astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev from the International Space Station (ISS). The crew is set to depart the ISS aboard the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, undocking from the Rassvet module at 3:02 a.m. EDT on July 26. The capsule is expected to land at 6:26 a.m. EDT in Kazakhstan. The mission, which lasted 241 days, involved 3,856 orbits and over 102 million miles traveled. This marks the first space mission for Williams and Mikaev, and the second for Kud-Sverchkov. After landing, the crew will be transported to Karaganda, Kazakhstan, with Williams returning to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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NASA Prepares for Crew Departure and Science Operations on ISS

NASA Prepares for Crew Departure and Science Operations on ISS

Three Expedition 74 crew members aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are preparing to return to Earth after an eight-month mission. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev will depart in the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, landing in Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, the remaining crew members are conducting scientific research and maintaining the station's systems. This includes setting up research incubators, processing biological samples, and testing spacesuits for future missions.
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International Space Station Crew Prepares for Departure and Continues Scientific Research

International Space Station Crew Prepares for Departure and Continues Scientific Research

As the Expedition 74 mission nears its conclusion, crew members aboard the International Space Station are preparing for their return to Earth. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev are set to depart on July 26, 2026, after an eight-month mission. They are currently packing cargo and assisting their replacements with station operations. Meanwhile, the new crew, including NASA's Anil Menon and Roscosmos' Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, are conducting scientific research and familiarizing themselves with the station's systems. Activities include setting up research incubators, processing biological samples, and maintaining station equipment.
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NASA Welcomes New Crew Members to International Space Station for Extended Mission

NASA Welcomes New Crew Members to International Space Station for Extended Mission

NASA has welcomed three new crew members to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Expedition 74. The crew, consisting of Anna Kikina and Pyotr Dubrov from Roscosmos, and Anil Menon from NASA, arrived at the ISS on July 14, 2026, after launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. They are set to embark on an eight-and-a-half-month mission, during which they will conduct various space research projects. The crew is currently in the second week of their mission, acclimating to life and work in space while utilizing their skills for scientific exploration.
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International Space Station Prepares for Crew Change Amid Ongoing Scientific Research

International Space Station Prepares for Crew Change Amid Ongoing Scientific Research

The International Space Station (ISS) is set to undergo a change in command as three Expedition 74 crew members prepare to return to Earth. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev will depart the ISS aboard the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft, landing in Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, NASA flight engineer Jessica Meir will assume command of the station, overseeing ongoing scientific research and spacewalk preparations. The crew is engaged in various experiments, including microgravity's effects on disease and tissue development, as well as testing new spacewalking gear.
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Canadian Space Agency Astronaut to Join NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Mission to ISS

Canadian Space Agency Astronaut to Join NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Mission to ISS

Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk is set to embark on his first space mission as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, scheduled for no earlier than mid-September 2026, will launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Kutryk will be joined by NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, as well as Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov. This mission marks Kutryk as the fourth CSA astronaut to participate in a long-duration mission aboard the ISS and the first to do so under NASA's Commercial Crew Program. Media accreditation is required for those wishing to cover the launch and related events, with the deadline for requests set for July 26, 2026.