"We consider it an honor to be able to vote from space."

A NASA astronaut just voted from space

Voted: Check.

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins just submitted her vote for the 2020 presidential elections — from the International Space Station's "voting booth."

A NASA Astronaut Just Voted From Space

"If we can do it from space, then I believe folks can do it from the ground, too."

The system failed on Wednesday shortly after three new crew members reached the station.

Oxygen supply fails on leaking segment of International Space Station

Getting Old

The oxygen supply system providing the Russian segment on board the International Space Station with air has failed, Agence France-Presse reports.

Oxygen Supply Fails on Leaking Segment of International Space Station

More trouble on the rickety old ISS.

How to use the Bathroom in Space

Watch an astronaut show you how to poop in space

Space Toilet Demo

In a recent video, International Space Station crew member Chris Cassidy demonstrated how to do your business in microgravity.

Watch an Astronaut Show You How to Poop in Space

It's still "one of the most frequent questions we get about life on Space Station."

NASA says the International Space Station is leaking faster now

Leakgate

According to an update, NASA's ground analysis concluded that the leak on board the International Space Station "appeared to grow in size."

NASA Says the International Space Station Is Leaking Faster Now

The ISS leak "appeared to grow in size," according to a NASA spokesperson.

"You can't just open a window whenever something smells bad."

The space station toilet apparently smells horrible

I Don't Want to be an Astronaut No More

NASA engineers working on the Orion capsule meant to carry astronauts to the Moon have a smelly problem: how to design a space toilet that doesn't smell.

The Space Station Toilet Apparently Smells Horrible

"Take a couple dirty diapers, some microwave food wrappers, a used airsickness bag, and a few sweaty towels..."

Selected contestants will have to go through a gauntlet of challenges to test their "physical, mental and emotional strength."

Reality TV show says it will send contestant to International Space Station

Golden Ticket

Space Hero, a US-based production company, has figured out a way to secure a spot on a 2023 mission to the International Space Station

Reality TV Show Says It Will Send Contestant to International Space Station

It says it'll send the winner into orbit on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.

"We can use it in a number of ways, the first of which is to bring things outside."

The ISS is about to get its first commercial airlock

Space Capitalism

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is about to carry what will soon become the International Space Station's first privately-built airlock.

The ISS Is About to Get Its First Commercial Airlock

"It’s a lot like on a submarine when you’re going out into the water, except the difference is you’re going out into the vacuum of space."

Eight mice received the "mighty mouse" treatment in space — and came back to Earth more swole than ever.

Gene-hacked "bodybuilder" mice stayed ripped on space station

Muscle Mouse

A bunch of mice got absolutely ripped before heading to space thanks to cutting edge gene-editing science. According to a new paper, they stayed ripped.

Gene-Hacked “Bodybuilder” Mice Stayed Ripped on Space Station

Eventually, they want to try the same genetic modification on human astronauts.

The leak was first spotted almost exactly a year ago.

Weeks later, NASA still can't find hole in space station

Slow Leak

There's a hole on the International Space Station, allowing air to leak out — and NASA is still having trouble tracking it down.

Weeks Later, NASA Still Can’t Find Hole in Space Station

"The leak rate is still stable and well below the design specifications for the station."

"The station’s atmosphere is maintained at pressure comfortable for the crew members, and a tiny bit of that air leaks over time, requiring routine repressurization."

NASA says there's a small leak on the International Space Station

Someone Plug That Hole

NASA is investigating a small air leak on board the International Space Station. Luckily, the three current crew members aren't in immediate danger.

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