Astronauts on the International Space Station Continue a Long Tradition of Celebrating Thanksgiving in Space
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are carrying on a long-held tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving from orbit.
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Houston, We Have a Problem: NASA and Roscosmos Debating Cause of Air Leak Aboard the International Space Station
The International Space Station (ISS) has reportedly been leaking air for the past five years from a portion of the station operated by Russia.
NASA AWE Instrument on the International Space Station Spots Something in the Atmosphere 55 Miles Above Earth
NASA says its Atmospheric Waves Instrument (AWE) recorded a series of intense gravity waves at high altitudes during Hurricane Helene.
New Research Reveals Space Flight is Altering the Gut Microbiome in Mice Aboard the ISS
Researchers have discovered significant changes occurred in the gut microbiome of mice aboard the International Space Station.
Emergency in Orbit
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at several of the most alarming incidents that have occurred in the history of spaceflight, as well as occasional encounters with unidentified objects reported by astronauts during orbital operations.
Emergency on the ISS? Disturbing Audio Led to Concerns About a Medical Situation in Space
This week, we examine an incident that unfolded this week that led to concerns about a possible medical emergency on board the International Space Station.
Boeing’s Starliner Makes History With Successful First Crewed Launch
Welcome to this week’s Intelligence Brief… this week, Boeing made history with the launch of its first crewed...
Dream Chaser Spaceplane is Gearing Up to Help NASA Deliver Cargo to the International Space Station
An innovative new spaceplane cargo system is advancing toward its first delivery to the International Space Station (ISS), as one of NASA’s commercial partners providing resupply services.
Rare Transient Luminous Event Captured in Imagery During International Space Station Experiment
A rare transient luminous event was captured in imagery obtained during a recent experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Thanksgiving in Space
In this holliday edition of The Intelligence Brief, we’ll be taking a look at the history of astronauts celebrating Thanksgiving in space.
NASA Space Lasers Could Become Earth’s First Line of Defense Against Collisions and Spaceborne Threats
NASA is developing a network of space lasers to protect the country's space-based assets from a wide range of orbital threats.
In a Surprise Move, Russia Says it Will Support International Space Station Operations Through 2028
Russia says it has agreed to continue to support the International Space Station (ISS) until 2028 despite mounting tensions between Moscow and Western nations, according to a recent statement from NASA.
Russian Space Agency Seeks to Continue Operations Aboard the ISS Beyond 2024
This week, we look at how the Russian space agency is now looking at the possibility of continuing its space operations aboard the International Space Station beyond 2024.
Could the ISS Host the First Remote Surgical Robot in Space?
A new surgical robot called MIRA could be implemented on the ISS in the near future, making remote surgery a possibility.
NASA’s Updated Transition Plan for the International Space Station Includes Crashing it Into the Pacific
NASA has updated its transition plan for the international space station, as it nears the end of its operational lifespan.
Russian Space Junk Nearly Downs Chinese Satellite
A Chinese science satellite narrowly avoided a potentially catastrophic collision with debris from an exploded Russian satellite earlier...
World’s First Space Studio to Launch by 2024
Space Entertainment Enterprise (S.E.E.) has announced plans for the world’s first entertainment production studio in space. With the...
How NATO is Preparing for War in Outer Space
The North Atlantic Treaties Organization (NATO) has issued a formal policy statement, which says that any attack on...
The Expedition 66 Team Kicks Off 2022 on the ISS With Science and Spacewalks
The Expedition 66 crew aboard the International Space Station is conducting experiments and preparing for a spacewalk in early 2022.
NASA’s Retirement Plans for the International Space Station
This week, we look at the retirement plans NASA has outlined for the International Space Station, and future space stations it will build with commercial partners.
Earth ‘On Course’ for Saturn-Like Ring of Space Junk
Space Junk is filling Earth’s orbit so rapidly that one researcher recently said he believes we are on...
International Space Station Moves to Avoid Collision with Exploded Satellite
The crew of the International Space Station (ISS) fired maneuvering rockets last week to avoid being struck by...
Russian Thruster Malfunction Caused ISS To Lose Control, And It’s Happened Before
The ISS is falling apart due to age and tech glitches. The Debrief explores the last 5 major incidents aboard the space station.
The ISS is falling apart due to age and tech glitches. The Debrief explores the last 5 major incidents aboard the space station.
The ISS lost control recently when a Russian thruster accidentally fired. The Debrief examines the last 5 incidents on the station that put it at risk.
Smoke on the International Space Station: It’s Time for an Upgrade
Another concerning incident earlier this week on the International Space Station points to deeper problems for future operations in orbit.
The Drinking Water Aboard the International Space Station Is A Cesspool, New Study Confirms
New Study Examines How Microbial Life Affects Drinking Water for Long Haul Space Missions
New Study Examines How Microbial Life Affects Drinking Water for Long Haul Space Missions
A new study explores how multi-species microbial populations affect potable water safety during space missions proving space water is gross.
Incident on the ISS: The “Anomaly” that Led to a Spacecraft Emergency
An incident aboard the ISS in recent days involving Russia’s Nauka module led to an unexpected spacecraft emergency.
Four Reasons Why China’s New Space Station Will Outpace the ISS
In April, China launched the first module of its new space station. Here are 4 things you should know about Tiangong and how it rivals the ISS.
Axiom and NASA Team Up for the First Private Astronaut Mission to the ISS
Texas-based Axiom Space Inc has partnered with NASA in an effort to achieve the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station in 2022.
Russia May Leave the International Space Station to Build Its Own
Russia said it hopes to launch an orbital space station in 2025 and considering withdrawing from the International Space Station.