International Space Station TOP STORY
NASA Weekly ISS Space to Ground Report for 3 December, 2021 
© NASA
Astronaut Matthias Maurer is at the robotics workstation. (Nov. 20, 2021)
NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.
Full Story
International Space Station TOP STORIES
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Update 3 December, 2021 - Avoiding More Space Debris
© NASA
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Update 3 December, 2021 - Avoiding More Space Debris.
At 1:58 a.m. CST, 2:58 a.m. EST this morning, the Russian Progress 79, attached to the space station, fired its thrusters for 2 minutes and 41 seconds to slightly lower the station's orbit.
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Update 1 December, 2021 - Crew Preps for Thursday Spacewalk
NASA astronauts Thomas Marshburn and Kayla Barron are reviewing the procedures they will use during Thursday's spacewalk.
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Update 30 November, 2021 - Spacewalk Delayed
The evening of Monday, Nov. 29, NASA received a debris notification for the International Space Station.
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 29 November, 2021 - Astronauts Ready for Spacewalk
Two NASA astronauts are preparing for a spacewalk on Tuesday to replace a faulty antenna system on the International Space Station.
NASA Weekly ISS Space to Ground Report for 26 November, 2021
NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status Update 26 November, 2021 - Prichal Docking Module Arrives
The five-ton Prichal docking module arrived at the International Space Station at 10:19 a.m. EST, propelled by a modified Russian Progress propulsion compartment.
Happy Thanksgiving From the International Space Station Crew
Aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei, Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn and Kayla Barron and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer shared their thoughts about spending Thanksgiving in orbit and the foods they plan to enjoy.
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 22 November, 2021 - Advanced Robotic Maneuvers Today Using the Astrobee
Two astronauts are checking out their gear today ahead of a spacewalk planned for the end of the month.
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 22 November, 2021 - Russian Docking Set to Arrive Friday
The International Space Station is gearing up for a new Russian docking module due to arrive on Friday.
Cygnus Departs The International Space Station Ending Cargo Mission
At 11:01 a.m. EST, flight controllers on the ground sent commands to release the Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft from the Canadarm2 robotic arm after earlier detaching Cygnus from the Earth-facing port of the Unity module.
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 17 November, 2021 - Crew Operations Return to Normal
NASA and U.S. Space Command continue to monitor the debris cloud created by a recent Russian anti-satellite test.
Crew Operations Aboard Space Station Return to Normal
NASA and U.S. Space Command continue to monitor the debris cloud created by a recent Russian anti-satellite test.
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 16 November, 2021 - Orbital Debris Continued Influence
The ISS team continues to monitor the effects of a Russian satellite breakup that created sufficient debris and posed a conjunction threat to the ISS.
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 15 November, 2021 - Orbital Debris Shelter-In-Place
Orbital Debris Shelter-In-Place: The ISS team has been notified of a satellite breakup that may create sufficient debris to pose a conjunction threat to the ISS.
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 12 November, 2021 - Welcoming New Crew Members
Crew-3 Launch/Dock: On Wednesday, November 10th at 8:03 PM CST, the Crew-3 Dragon Endurance lifted off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
More top stories from December.
Archived Reports
ISS On-Orbit Status
Soyuz Status Reports
Progress Status Reports
ISS Status Report
ISS Science Operations Status
Space Shuttle Processing Status
Space Shuttle Mission Status
Columbia Accident Investigation Board
Latest Video
NASA Weekly ISS Space to Ground Report for 3 December, 2021
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 29 November, 2021 - Astronauts Ready for Spacewalk
NASA Weekly ISS Space to Ground Report for 26 November, 2021
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status Update 26 November, 2021 - Prichal Docking Module Arrives
Happy Thanksgiving From the International Space Station Crew
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 22 November, 2021 - Russian Docking Set to Arrive Friday
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 17 November, 2021 - Crew Operations Return to Normal
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 12 November, 2021 - Welcoming New Crew Members
NASA Weekly ISS Space to Ground Report for 12 November, 2021 - New Crew Members Arrives
NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 10 November, 2021 - ISS Reboost
ISS User Guide Sections
Acronyms
Assembly/Resupply Missions [Old]
Contingencies and Emergencies
EVA Operations
Shaded Images: ISS-3A to ISS-3S
Element Drawings
Logistics Vehicle Capabilities
Medical Operations
Operations
ISS Computer Systems
Tracking
ISS Overview
Science and Utilization
Schedules and Plans
Imagery
Weather
Calendar
- 6 Dec: Solar and Space Physics Decadal Survey: AGU Town Hall
- 7 Dec: NASA Applied Sciences Advisory Committee Meeting
- 9 Dec: 10 Years of the Wolf Amendment: Assessing Effects and Outcomes
- 9 Dec: National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Advisory Board Meeting
- 15 Dec: Recognizing Property and Ownership in Space
- 16 Dec: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Space Summit | LAUNCH: Expanding Commercial and Civil Space Partnerships
- * Submit Your Event | More Events *
Recent Articles
Masthead
Tip your editors
tips@spaceref.com