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Astronaut Scott Kelly sets record for most days in orbit

By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins

As of today, International Space Station Commander Scott Kelly has spent more days off the planet than any other American. With 216 days in orbit, he sets the American record for most days spent space.

GoPros go on a space walk

By Sarah McHaney

NASA has released an hour long stunning sequence of footage from two GoPros accompanying astronauts on a February spacewalk. The two astronauts, Barry Wilmore and Terry Virts, were reconfiguring the external port on the International Space Station in preparation for…

Astronaut Scott Kelly sets out to break an American record in space

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Unmanned rocket bound for ISS explodes on takeoff

By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy

An unmanned commercial rocket carrying supplies for the International Space Station exploded shortly after lift-off at 6:22 pm EDT Tuesday over the launch complex at Wallops Island, Virginia. NASA’s live feed shows the rocket bursting into flame.

Astronaut trio to return after six months on International Space Station

By Carey Reed

Three astronauts will return to Earth on Sept. 10, following a six-month stay on the International Space Station, where they conducted experiments in hopes of improving weather forecasting and human medicine. The reentry will be broadcast on NASA Television.

Astronaut celebrates Germany's World Cup victory in space

By Justin Scuiletti

European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst tweeted a victory picture Sunday from the International Space Station after Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the 2014 World Cup.

In space, 'take your protein pills' and get your Sriracha on

By Talia Mindich

In space, green beans taste like grass and sliced strawberries are repulsively sweet. That's according to NASA astronaut Douglas Wheelock, who spent more than 178 days living -- and eating -- aboard the International Space Station and space shuttle Discovery.

Easter holiday celebrated from the Vatican to Nigeria

By Kayla Ruble

Millions of Christians marked Easter Sunday in various forms with both Catholic and Orthodox celebrations landing on the same day. From the Vatican to Nigeria, Christians found ways to commemorate the end of the Holy Week, which celebrates the crucifixion…