The four members of SpaceX Crew-6 launched to space aboard the Dragon Endeavour spacecraft on March 2, 2023. The quartet docked to the station one day later joining the crew as Expedition 68/69 flight engineers.

See imagery from over 260 spacewalks that have taken place at the space station for maintenance and assembly since 1999.

See astronauts conducting advanced research that can only be done in space due to the lack of gravity. The microgravity environment provides unique insights helping doctors prevent and treat Earth-bound conditions, as well as protect astronaut health during long-term space missions.

Expedition crew members and external station cameras take pictures of the Earth at all hours of the day capturing our planet’s beauty and nature’s devastation. From glittering cities at night, desert oases, active volcanoes, to storms churning above the oceans, the orbital residents have an awe-inspiring view of the many colors and textures of our home planet.