Astronauts Suffer Permanent Bone Loss Due to Lack of Gravity in Space, Sparks Concern for Long Missions

SPACE 07.01.2022 04:18 AM

New research suggests that long-duration spaceflight could damage the bones of astronauts even more than previously thought even a year after returning to Earth. Read the article to know more.

Has Extraterrestrial Life Finally Got into Contact? Astronaut Spots Stowaways Outside Cargo Spacecraft Resupplying the International Space Station

06.08.2022 08:11 AM

An astronaut tweeted a photo of a resupply spacecraft boarding the ISS but also noticed lights that seemed to be two pairs of eyes observing them. Check out the article to know what really happened.

Astronauts Acquire Mental, Emotional Health Problems During Space Missions Due to Lack of Gravity

06.05.2022 05:45 AM

Studies reveal that astronauts experience uncontrollable changes in their minds and emotion. Read more about the impacts of space missions on the mental health of our astronauts.

NASA Announces Partnership With Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace to Design Spacesuits for Lunar Landing and Mars Missions

06.02.2022 04:22 AM

NASA has teamed up with Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace to develop new and improved spacesuits for astronauts for lunar landing and other space missions. Continue reading to learn more.

NASA, Boeing, All Set for the May 19 Launch of Its Orbital Flight Test-2 to the ISS

05.14.2022 22:52 PM

NASA and Boeing are set to launch the Orbital Flight Test-2 to the ISS. Read on and learn more about the uncrewed flight from NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

Long-Term Space Missions Warps Astronauts’ Brain, Is This a Major Risk for Future Space Travelers?

05.08.2022 01:26 AM

Researchers saw little but distinct changes in the brain of astronauts who were deployed to long-term space missions. Learn more about the phenomenon and how it impacts the health of astronauts.

Microgravity in Space Has Profound Effect on the Brains of First-Time Astronauts, MRI Scans Show

05.06.2022 08:24 AM

The changes found in the brains of first-time astronauts show that the body adjusts while they are in a microgravity environment in space. Read on to know the details.

Four Astronauts Launched to the ISS in Less Than 16 Hours, SpaceX’s Fastest Dragon Flight Ever

05.01.2022 02:12 AM

SpaceX launched four Crew-4 astronauts from NASA and ESA to the ISS in less than 16 hours. Learn more about the company’s fastest dragon flight for NASA ever.

Hologram Doctors in ISS Use Telemedicine in Space Thru Hololens Kinetic Camera

04.17.2022 09:13 AM

3D telemedicine was developed for astronauts to stay healthy. Learn more about ‘holoportation’ and the use of Hololens kinetic camera for this technology.

Astrophotographer Captures A Snapshot of Last Week's Spacewalk From Earth [LOOK]

03.30.2022 07:54 AM

Take a look at these photos captured from the ground in Germany featuring the astronauts who did a spacewalk last week at the International Space Station.

Astronauts Could Someday Grow Lettuce in Space to Prevent Possible Bone Loss Due to Mars Mission

03.22.2022 11:00 AM

As NASA prepares for its Mars mission in 2030, scientists said astronauts can grow lettuce in space to help prevent bone loss. Find out how this is possible.

Astronauts' Brains Rewired During Long-Term Space Missions to Adapt to Extreme Cosmic Environment

02.18.2022 22:40 PM

A new study suggests that brains of astronauts "rewire" to adapt on the space environment during long-term missions.

Is the ISS Retiring? NASA Details Plans for Using Privately Developed Space Stations in the Future

02.14.2022 09:41 AM

NASA announced earlier this month that missions in the International Space Station will continue until 2030, but plans to retire to use private space stations after that.

Controlling Robots From Space

02.02.2022 10:27 AM

Research from the European Space Agency has shown for the first time that it is possible for an operator in orbit to feel the weight of rocks on the ground collected by a robot in a simulated geological exploration mission.

Hibernating Squirrels Can Teach Astronauts Metabolic Treat to Prevent Muscle Loss

01.28.2022 12:38 PM

Arctic ground squirrels have a unique metabolic trick that they can remain slumber for months without showing signs of muscle loss and can live even with only breathing once per minute, which can teach astronauts a thing or two.

NASA To Pay $1 Million For Those Who Could Feed Future Astronauts With Nutritious Meal For Their Long-Term Missions

01.24.2022 01:06 AM

Under Phase 2 of the Deep Space Food Challenge, NASA is looking for new food systems for future long-term missions.

New NASA Rocket Fixed; SLS Designed to Take Astronauts to the Moon

01.17.2022 10:04 AM

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration recently announced it has already fixed the problem with its new rocket set for launch in March 2022.

Travel in Space Impacts Human Health As It Can Destroy Red Blood Cells Quicker Than on Earth

01.15.2022 19:22 PM

A Canadian study recently showed that 50 percent more blood cells are destroyed when traveling in space and this continues for however long the mission takes.

NASA Chili Pepper Project Breaks World Record Twice! A Feat for Feeding Astronauts With Crop Grown in Space

12.06.2021 09:14 AM

NASA's Chili pepper project recently achieved a new milestone it broke a world record for feeding the most astronauts with a crop cultivated in space.

Sun a 'Surprising Source' of Unexplained Water on Earth: What is Solar Wind Theory?

11.30.2021 20:16 PM

New research recently showed that solar winds that interact with grains of dust carried on asteroids may have contributed to filling the oceans on Earth with water.

How Do Astronauts Sleep, Shower, Live in International Space Station (ISS)? [Explainer]

11.30.2021 00:21 AM

Have you ever wondered what it's like to live on the International Space Station as an astronaut? This is how they go about it!