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Yesterday·Tue, Apr 21·1 story from 1 source
Astronauts photograph Lyrid meteor shower from ISS | Space photo of the day for April 21, 2026
EO-SAR20h ago

Astronauts photograph Lyrid meteor shower from ISS | Space photo of the day for April 21, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir photographed the Lyrid meteor shower from the International Space Station (ISS) on April 20, 2026. The shower peaks overnight from April 21 to April 22, producing 15 to 20 meteors per hour. Meir's image highlights Earth's thin atmosphere and the stunning view of meteors streaking through it, showcasing a unique perspective from space.

Tuesday·Tue, Apr 7·1 story from 1 source
Artemis II Flight Day 7: Crew Makes Long‑Distance Call, Begins Return
CREW-ECLSS14d ago

Artemis II Flight Day 7: Crew Makes Long‑Distance Call, Begins Return

NASA's Artemis II crew, including astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, began their return journey after a lunar flyby on April 6, 2026. They will exit the Moon's gravity at 1:23 p.m. EDT, followed by a call with ISS astronauts at 2:40 p.m. and a trajectory correction burn at 9:03 p.m.