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Mike Fincke Reveals He Was the Astronaut Who Had Medical Issue on the ISS
News•Feb 25, 2026

Mike Fincke Reveals He Was the Astronaut Who Had Medical Issue on the ISS

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke disclosed that he suffered a medical event aboard the International Space Station on Jan. 7, prompting an early return for Crew‑11. He praised his crewmates and NASA flight surgeons for stabilizing his condition and arranging a coordinated splashdown on Jan. 15 via SpaceX. The four astronauts concluded a five‑and‑a‑half‑month mission and are now undergoing post‑flight reconditioning at Johnson Space Center. Fincke did not reveal the nature of his ailment, but confirmed he is recovering well.

By CBS News Space
NASA's Artemis II Mission Will Redefine What American Astronauts Look Like
News•Feb 1, 2026

NASA's Artemis II Mission Will Redefine What American Astronauts Look Like

NASA has postponed the Artemis II launch after a cold snap threatened the launch pad’s systems. The mission, scheduled to lift off from Kennedy Space Center’s Pad 39B, will be the first crewed flight of the Orion capsule and will circle the...

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Behind-the-Scenes Look at Artemis II Astronauts' Training for Flight Around the Moon
News•Jan 29, 2026

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Artemis II Astronauts' Training for Flight Around the Moon

NASA is gearing up for Artemis II, its first crewed lunar flyby in over half a century. The four‑person crew—three Americans and a Canadian—will spend about ten days orbiting the Moon aboard the Orion capsule. Astronauts are undergoing intensive training that...

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NASA's Artemis II Mission Clears Big Hurdle, Rolling Out to Launchpad
News•Jan 18, 2026

NASA's Artemis II Mission Clears Big Hurdle, Rolling Out to Launchpad

NASA’s Artemis II mission cleared a critical milestone on Tuesday as the Orion‑bound Space Launch System (SLS) completed its four‑mile rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39‑B at Kennedy Space Center. The move positions the rocket for final integration...

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NASA Begins Artemis II Rollout to Launchpad
News•Jan 17, 2026

NASA Begins Artemis II Rollout to Launchpad

NASA has started rolling out its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, marking the final integration phase for Artemis II. The massive SLS core stage and Orion crew module are now...

By CBS News Space
NASA Moon Rocket Ready for Trip to Launch Pad
News•Jan 16, 2026

NASA Moon Rocket Ready for Trip to Launch Pad

NASA is rolling out the Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis 2 mission on Saturday, aiming for an early‑February launch around the moon. At the same time, the agency is preparing to launch Crew 12 to the International Space Station, potentially...

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Behind-the-Scenes Look at Preparations for Artemis II Launch
News•Jan 16, 2026

Behind-the-Scenes Look at Preparations for Artemis II Launch

NASA is finalizing preparations for Artemis II, the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. The Space Launch System and Orion capsule are undergoing last‑minute checks at Kennedy Space Center. The rocket is slated to roll out to Launch Pad 39B...

By CBS News Space
Astronauts Return From ISS After Medical Issue Cuts Mission Short
News•Jan 15, 2026

Astronauts Return From ISS After Medical Issue Cuts Mission Short

NASA’s Crew‑6 mission returned to Earth Thursday, splashing down off California a full two weeks ahead of schedule after a crew member developed a medical issue aboard the International Space Station. The early termination marked the first unplanned return of...

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Why NASA Is Cutting the Current International Space Station Mission Short
News•Jan 9, 2026

Why NASA Is Cutting the Current International Space Station Mission Short

NASA announced that the current International Space Station expedition will end more than a month early, bringing home four crew members ahead of schedule. The decision follows health concerns for one astronaut, who remains stable but would face increased risk...

By CBS News Space
Companies Compete to Develop Next Generation Lunar Rover for NASA
News•Dec 22, 2025

Companies Compete to Develop Next Generation Lunar Rover for NASA

NASA is launching a competitive procurement for a next‑generation lunar rover slated for the Artemis 5 mission, targeted for 2030. Three aerospace firms have been shortlisted to design a vehicle capable of extended crew excursions, scientific payloads, and cargo transport on...

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Artemis 2 Astronauts Rehearse Countdown for Upcoming Moon Launch
News•Dec 21, 2025

Artemis 2 Astronauts Rehearse Countdown for Upcoming Moon Launch

NASA’s Artemis 2 crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—completed a full countdown rehearsal inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, strapping into Orion atop the SLS rocket. The test simulated launch‑day procedures and stopped just before zero, confirming crew‑in‑capsule integration....

By CBS News Space

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