Astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary arrived at the ISS, marking the station's expanded international crew.

On June 26, 2025, the International Space Station welcomed its first astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary on a privately funded trip. This milestone marks an expansion of international presence on the space station. Meanwhile, the United Nations celebrated its 80th anniversary amid various global challenges, including vaccination setbacks and missile attacks on Tel Aviv. Additionally, an 18th-century wooden boat was discovered near Dubrovnik, Croatia, by chance.