Have you ever wondered how many people are actually living in space at this moment?
Right now, in April 2026, exactly 10 humans are living on space stations high above Earth. Seven of them are on the International Space Station (ISS), and three are on China’s Tiangong space station.
These astronauts and taikonauts are not just visiting — they are living and working there for months at a time. In this easy-to-read article, you’ll learn the latest numbers, what daily life is like up there, and some really cool interesting facts.
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