Crew members were evacuated from a US segment of the International Space Station after an ammonia leak was suspected. But Nasa officials now say a computer problem probably created the false impression of leaking coolant. Read more
Over the weekend the crew of the International Space Station worked overtime to fix a leaking cooling network outside the orbital outpost. Astronauts Chris Cassidy and Tom Marshburn ventured into space on Saturday and replaced a pump unit that was leaking ammonia. Read more
Astronauts on the International Space Station are dealing with a leak in the orbiting platform's cooling system. The crew spotted particles of ammonia drifting away from the laboratory on Thursday. Liquid ammonia is used to extract the heat that builds up in electronic systems, dumping that excess energy to space through an array of radiators. Read more
First Light for ISERV Pathfinder, Space Station's Newest 'Eye' on Earth
From the Earth-facing window of the International Space Station's (ISS) Destiny module, nearly 95 percent of the planet's populated area is visible during the station's orbit. This unique vantage point provides the opportunity to take photos of Earth from space. With the installation and activation of the ISS SERVIR Environmental Research and Visualisation System (ISERV), NASA will be able to provide even higher resolution images of Earth! Read more
Since Europe's Columbus laboratory module was attached to the International Space Station five years ago, it has offered researchers worldwide the opportunity to conduct science beyond the effects of gravity. A total of 110 ESA-led experiments involving some 500 scientists have been conducted since 2008, spanning fluid physics, material sciences, radiation physics, the Sun, the human body, biology and astrobiology. Read more
NASA buys blow-up habitat for space station astronauts
The US space agency has signed a $17.8-million contract with Bigelow Aerospace of Nevada to build an inflatable crew habitat for the ISS. According to details released today at a press briefing , the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, or BEAM, will launch in 2015. Astronauts on the ISS will test the module for safety and comfort. BEAM will fly uninflated inside the trunk of a SpaceX Dragon capsule. Read more