A Year In Space

Here's What NASA Needs If We're Really Going to Mars

There's a big to-do list before a mission to the Red Planet will ever get launched

By Jeffrey Kluger March 11, 2016

Watch Astronaut Scott Kelly Make a Big Splash on Earth

“Man, that feels good"

By Melissa Chan March 6, 2016

Astronaut Scott Kelly Says Mars Travel Is 'Doable'

"I think people rise to the occasion"

By Katie Reilly March 4, 2016

Watch Live: Astronaut Scott Kelly Talks About His Year in Space

He's back from his year in space

By Katie Reilly March 4, 2016

Watch Live: Astronauts Return to Earth After a Year in Space

Space station astronaut Scott Kelly and cosmonauts Misha Kornienko and Sergei Volkov are ready to make their journey home

By Jeffrey Kluger March 1, 2016

Inside the Huge Operation to Meet Astronauts Coming Home

It takes an army — and an air force and two space agencies and many countries — to ensure the return of a Soyuz crew. American astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko landed back on Earth after 340 days in space

By Jeffrey Kluger/Karaganda February 29, 2016

This Is The First Face Astronauts Will See After a Year in Space

It takes a huge team headed by one person to bring a Soyuz crew safely home

By Jeffrey Kluger/ Karaganda, Kazakhstan February 28, 2016

Here's the Russian Ritual That Ensures a Safe Space Flight

Respects are paid to the man who went first

By Jeffrey Kluger/Moscow February 26, 2016

Watch a 'Gorilla' on the Loose in the International Space Station

Not everyone expected the stowaway

By Katie Reilly February 23, 2016

Space Station Astronauts Talk About Returning to Earth

American astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Korneinko chat with TIME from the ISS

By Jonathan D. Woods February 5, 2016

See How a Space Station Astronaut Chases Storms Across the Planet

Astronaut Scott Kelly is now on Tumblr

By Sarah Begley January 25, 2016

What the Winter Storm Looks Like from Space

It's as bad as it looks

By Katie Reilly January 23, 2016

Watch Astronaut Scott Kelly Play Ping Pong in Space With a Water Droplet

"Try this, Mary Poppins!"

By Katie Reilly January 21, 2016

Watch Astronauts Conduct Emergency Spacewalk on Space Station

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are performing an emergency spacewalk Monday to make critical repairs. Americans Scott Kelly and Tim Kopra spent the weekend preparing their spacesuits and planning to repair the mobile transporter...

By Jonathan D. Woods December 21, 2015

Emergency Spacewalk Planned for Space Station

A stuck robotic arm could make it impossible for cargo vehicles to dock

By Jeffrey Kluger December 18, 2015

Watch the Next Soyuz Launch Live Here

Two astronauts and a cosmonaut are onboard

By Jeffrey Kluger December 15, 2015

Watch LIVE: Private Space Company Blasts Off After Failed Launch

Orbital Sciences will try to launch a new supply shipment for the International Space Station

By Jeffrey Kluger December 3, 2015

Here's What That 'UFO' Spotted From the Space Station Really Is

Spoiler alert: It's not a UFO

By Jeffrey Kluger November 23, 2015

Astronauts Observe a Moment of Silence to Honor Victims of Paris Attacks

Video shows ISS crew members Scott Kelly, Kjell Lindgren and Kimiya Yui marking the attacks

By Jeffrey Kluger November 16, 2015

Watch an Astronaut Play Bagpipes in Space

A U.S. astronaut played the instrument in recognition of a scientist who died

By Justin Worland November 8, 2015

Watch a Space Station Spacewalk Live

A second trip outside for two astronauts presents some very particular dangers

By Jeffrey Kluger November 6, 2015

The International Space Station Turns 15

A decade and a half of the orbiting outpost is cause for celebration

By Jeffrey Kluger November 2, 2015

NASA Says Skull-Faced Zombie Comet Will Make Halloween Flyby

Space agency says 'Great Pumpkin' comet is actually dead

By Jack Dickey October 31, 2015

Astronaut Scott Kelly Talks Being Away from Earth

"You definitely feel like you're here and everyone else that's important to you and everything that you care about and love is down there"

By Maya Rhodan October 29, 2015

Two Americans Conduct a Spacewalk

They'll be out for more than six hours

By TIME Staff October 28, 2015

Why an Upcoming Spacewalk Will Be So Difficult

Months of planning for just a few hours' work

By Jeffrey Kluger October 26, 2015

Astronaut's Stunning Photo Shows the Darkness That Sweeps North Korea at Night

Astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted the image from space

By Maya Rhodan September 26, 2015

Watch An Astronaut Give Himself a Flu Shot in Space

A spacecraft is no place to get sick—especially when the immune system is growing weak

By Jeffrey Kluger September 24, 2015

Halfway Through a Year in Space: How the Science Gets Done

It's not easy to conduct one of the greatest biomedical experiments in history when your subjects are off the planet

By Jeffrey Kluger September 15, 2015

What Space Does to Your Body and Mind

Space affects the heart, muscles and brain

September 15, 2015

See New Horizons' Entire Pluto Flyby in 23 Seconds

Get a good look at the dwarf planet

By Mia Tramz September 1, 2015

Buzz Aldrin Wants to Colonize Mars Before 2040

To Phobos and beyond

By Victor Luckerson August 28, 2015

How Astronauts Dock at the Space Station

A wee-hours maneuver of a Soyuz spacecraft is critical for keeping things safe

By Jeffrey Kluger August 27, 2015

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Here's What NASA Needs If We're Really Going to Mars

There's a big to-do list before a mission to the Red Planet will ever get launched

Watch Astronaut Scott Kelly Make a Big Splash on Earth

“Man, that feels good"

Astronaut Scott Kelly Says Mars Travel Is 'Doable'

"I think people rise to the occasion"

Watch Live: Astronaut Scott Kelly Talks About His Year in Space

He's back from his year in space

Watch Live: Astronauts Return to Earth After a Year in Space

Space station astronaut Scott Kelly and cosmonauts Misha Kornienko and Sergei Volkov are ready to make their journey home

Inside the Huge Operation to Meet Astronauts Coming Home

It takes an army — and an air force and two space agencies and many countries — to ensure the return of a Soyuz crew. American astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko landed back on Earth after 340 days in space

This Is The First Face Astronauts Will See After a Year in Space

It takes a huge team headed by one person to bring a Soyuz crew safely home

Here's the Russian Ritual That Ensures a Safe Space Flight

Respects are paid to the man who went first

Watch a 'Gorilla' on the Loose in the International Space Station

Not everyone expected the stowaway

Space Station Astronauts Talk About Returning to Earth

American astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Korneinko chat with TIME from the ISS

See How a Space Station Astronaut Chases Storms Across the Planet

Astronaut Scott Kelly is now on Tumblr

What the Winter Storm Looks Like from Space

It's as bad as it looks

Watch Astronaut Scott Kelly Play Ping Pong in Space With a Water Droplet

"Try this, Mary Poppins!"

Watch Astronauts Conduct Emergency Spacewalk on Space Station

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are performing an emergency spacewalk Monday to make critical repairs. Americans Scott Kelly and Tim Kopra spent the weekend preparing their spacesuits and planning to repair the mobile transporter...

Emergency Spacewalk Planned for Space Station

A stuck robotic arm could make it impossible for cargo vehicles to dock

Watch the Next Soyuz Launch Live Here

Two astronauts and a cosmonaut are onboard

Watch LIVE: Private Space Company Blasts Off After Failed Launch

Orbital Sciences will try to launch a new supply shipment for the International Space Station

Here's What That 'UFO' Spotted From the Space Station Really Is

Spoiler alert: It's not a UFO

Astronauts Observe a Moment of Silence to Honor Victims of Paris Attacks

Video shows ISS crew members Scott Kelly, Kjell Lindgren and Kimiya Yui marking the attacks

Watch an Astronaut Play Bagpipes in Space

A U.S. astronaut played the instrument in recognition of a scientist who died

Watch a Space Station Spacewalk Live

A second trip outside for two astronauts presents some very particular dangers

The International Space Station Turns 15

A decade and a half of the orbiting outpost is cause for celebration

NASA Says Skull-Faced Zombie Comet Will Make Halloween Flyby

Space agency says 'Great Pumpkin' comet is actually dead

Astronaut Scott Kelly Talks Being Away from Earth

"You definitely feel like you're here and everyone else that's important to you and everything that you care about and love is down there"

Two Americans Conduct a Spacewalk

They'll be out for more than six hours

Why an Upcoming Spacewalk Will Be So Difficult

Months of planning for just a few hours' work

Astronaut's Stunning Photo Shows the Darkness That Sweeps North Korea at Night

Astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted the image from space

Watch An Astronaut Give Himself a Flu Shot in Space

A spacecraft is no place to get sick—especially when the immune system is growing weak

Halfway Through a Year in Space: How the Science Gets Done

It's not easy to conduct one of the greatest biomedical experiments in history when your subjects are off the planet

What Space Does to Your Body and Mind

Space affects the heart, muscles and brain

See New Horizons' Entire Pluto Flyby in 23 Seconds

Get a good look at the dwarf planet

Buzz Aldrin Wants to Colonize Mars Before 2040

To Phobos and beyond

How Astronauts Dock at the Space Station

A wee-hours maneuver of a Soyuz spacecraft is critical for keeping things safe

A Japanese Drinks Company Just Sent Some Whiskey to the International Space Station

But the astronauts won't get to drink a drop

Japanese Rocket Launches for Space Station

A sturdy cargo ship brings much-needed supplies to the space station

Northwest Wildfires Seen From Space

The huge columns of smoke can be seen from space

Here's How to Chat With the International Space Station

You'll need a Ham radio

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