NASA's move is aimed at ending U.S. dependence on Russia to fly crews to the International Space Station by 2017.
NASA has relied on the Russian Federal Space Agency to send astronauts to the International Space Station.
Cooperation between the U.S. and Russia on space projects has been jeopardized over the latter's role in the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman has been offering an amazing glimpse of Earth from aboard the International Space Station.
earthlings can livestream NASA video of the Russian cosmonauts' spacewalk, which will last for six hours.
The Cygnus spacecraft's 3,000 pounds of cargo included test satellites and odor-resistant gym clothes.
The mission will deliver 3,669 pounds of cargo to the Expedition 40 astronauts aboard the space station.
The Orb-2 launch is scheduled for 12:52 p.m. EDT.
ISS astronauts snapped some amazing photos of Hurricane Arthur from 260 miles above the Earth that capture the immensity and power of this storm.
Ahead of the World Cup match between the U.S. and Belgium, the two countries share a healthy partnership aboard the International Space Station.
American space companies said they still have contracts for Russian equipment, but they're rushing to develop their own technology.
Authentic Italian coffee breaks in space? That's what ISS astronauts have to look forward to in November.
The World Cup 2014 is out of this world.
Space Adventures has previously arranged nine private space missions, with Microsoft co-founder Charles Simonyi making two trips.
The 148-second video transmission reached a maximum data transmission rate of 50 megabits per second.
“It’s not only that the Russians are taunting us. They are massively overcharging.”
The Expedition 40 crew will perform many research tasks focusing on areas including human research, biology, and Earth and space science.
A trio of astronauts will head off to the International Space Station on Wednesday.
In the latest from a partnership with NASA, SpaceX will unveil its latest ship model, meant to shuttle astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
The trio of astronauts who will fly to the International Space Station on Wednesday are in the final stages of preparation.
NASA reports progress on several research fronts, including projects related to antibiotics and immune-system treatment.
Russia says U.S. participation is not necessary for the continued operation of the space station.