Medicine & TechnologySome species of fungi found inside the Chernobyl nuclear power plant have been found to thrive in the radioactive environment, paving the way for a natural radiation shield for humans on the ISS and beyond.
NASA - The second astronaut sent to spend almost a year in space for science has left for the International Space Station on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Her return trip was scheduled in February of 2020.
After two days of space travel, the SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully arrives at the ISS. The 11th cargo mission of the Dragon will deliver supplies and science experiments to NASA astronauts in the space station.
Recent news says that SpaceX appears to be ready for the June 1 ISS cargo delivery mission for NASA after the successful static test fire of CRS-11 Falcon 9 last Sunday.
Two NASA astronauts were sent into space for an emergency repair at the ISS. Station Commander Peggy Whitson and Jack Fischer, needed to repair a space computer that lost its connection.
President Donald Trump calls on International Space Station Commander Peggy Whitson. Part of his talk is to encourage women to pursue careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.