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It Was His Day Off. Then the Area Station Went for a Spin.

The International Space Station, over 900,000 pounds in mass and the size of a soccer field, is not designed to do backflips like an Olympic gymnast.But when a newly connected Russian compartment suddenly fired its engines on Thursday, NASA…

Russia’s New Addition to the Area Station: When to Watch

Earlier this year, Russian space officials discussed the withdrawal from the International Space Station in 2025. However, that didn't stop them from sending a new addition to their segment of the outpost. It's called the Nauka module, and…