Astronauts: What’s Happening in Space Right Now

If you love watching rockets launch or wondering what life is like up there, this page has the latest on astronauts. We cover big missions, surprising moments, and where you can catch a live stream without paying extra fees. No jargon, just clear updates you can read over coffee.

Recent Mission Highlights

The most talked‑about crew this week is SpaceX’s Crew‑9. After a record 286‑day stay on the International Space Station, four astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico – and they were greeted by an unexpected dolphin show. The long mission was extended because Starliner faced delays, but the crew kept science experiments running and gave us stunning Earth photos.

NASA also announced a new set of astronaut training slots for 2026, focusing on lunar surface work. Candidates will practice with virtual reality tools that mimic moon dust and low gravity. This move shows NASA’s push to get more people ready before the Artemis missions land again.

How to Watch Upcoming Launches

Want to see the next crewed launch? Most U.S. flights are streamed on NASA TV, which you can find on YouTube and the official NASA website. If you’re in Europe or Africa, check local broadcasters like BBC Space or DStv for free coverage. For a higher‑resolution feed, services such as Sling TV Sports Pass or Fubo carry live launches on demand.

Remember to set your VPN if you travel abroad and the stream is geo‑blocked. A quick connection to a U.S. server will let you watch the same feeds that Americans see, without extra cost.

Beyond watching, you can follow astronaut social media for behind‑the‑scenes clips. Many crew members post short videos from the ISS, showing daily chores like food prep or exercise routines. Those posts give a real sense of what it’s like to live in microgravity.

If you’re curious about future missions, keep an eye on SpaceX Starship test flights and NASA’s Orion program. Both are slated for launches later this year and will carry new astronaut crews. The headlines often talk about “first commercial astronauts,” which means private citizens might join a mission within the next few years.

Finally, if you want deeper insight, sign up for our newsletter. We send bite‑size summaries of each launch, key astronaut bios, and links to live streams. No fluff, just the facts that matter to space fans like you.