Astronauts6 days agoWhat happens in space during a medical emergency?BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.6 days ago7 days agoWatch: Astronauts return to Earth after medical evacuationFour astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.7 days ago7 days agoWatch: Moment Nasa astronauts undock from space stationA medical issue prompted the first-ever emergency return from the International Space Station, which was put into Earth's orbit in 1998.7 days ago13 Jan 2026Watch: ISS crew exchanges key in change of command ceremonyFour crew members are scheduled to depart earlier than scheduled later this week after a medical issue involving an unidentified crew member.13 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces Nasa to end space station mission earlyIt is the first time in Nasa's over-65 year history that a mission will return early due to a health issue. 8 Jan 20269 Dec 2025Nasa astronaut and cosmonauts return to Earth after 245 days in spaceNasa's Jonny Kim and cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky have touched down in Earth after 245 days on the ISS.9 Dec 202526 Nov 2025New spacesuit 'could help astronauts' mobility'New spacesuit created by Bristol University researcher could help astronauts move more freely. 26 Nov 202510 Nov 2025'Going to space reset my priorities in life'Helen Sharman, the first British astronaut in space, shares how seeing the Earth from above made her realise what was important in her own life.10 Nov 20254 Nov 2025First mother in space: People questioned if I was a good mumAnna Fisher travelled to space in 1984 when her daughter Kristin was one. The pair reflect on that moment.4 Nov 2025...
