Scientists reveal the weird way astronauts could stay fit on the moon
Astronauts could exercise during lunar missions by running around the walls of a cylinder, like a motorbike around a "Wall of Death."
How NASA astronauts are visiting Lunar Gateway station before it exists
The astronauts were both commanders of missions to the ISS, so they have crucial insight into what a space station needs.
"Major problem" discovered for astronauts making long trips
Astronauts were found to experience more headaches during their time in space than they did before or after their time in orbit.
Astronaut captures lightning strike as you've never seen before—from space
Social-media users marveled at the incredible view from space, with one saying that they would have been "scared" by it.
Incredible moon video maps exact Apollo landing sites
The NASA map reveals the locations of each of the manned Apollo landings, all of which can be seen clustered near the moon's equator.
First-ever moondust-grown chickpeas game changer for astronauts
"Food sustainability is one of the most significant barriers to long-term space travel," the researchers wrote in the paper.
Joining the 245-mile-high club would be "quite a challenge" warns scientist
"No one has had sex in space, or at least admitted having sex in space," reproduction scientist Adam Watkins told Newsweek.
Apollo 8 crew's Christmas Eve Bible reading that nearly 1 billion heard
The three astronauts were to broadcast a message while orbiting the moon. What would they say?
Is Josh Dobbs an astronaut? Everything to know about the NFL "Passtronaut"
Even if Joshua Dobbs hasn't been to outer space, he's still a bit more than your average quarterback. Let's check it out.
Space travel could increase risk of unfortunate symptom in male astronauts
A new study found that changes in blood vessels can occur from even low doses of galactic cosmic radiation, causing erectile dysfunction.
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Space station photos reveal Earth's "bloody" lakes
Red algae and other microorganisms are so abundant in some lakes that they color the water vibrantly, making it visible from space.
NASA unexpectedly loses contact with ISS
Astronauts on the ISS lost contact with Mission Control in Houston for 20 minutes after the power outage, after which they re-established communications.
Astronauts' immunity genes 'deactivate' when they go into space
There is increasing evidence that space travel might weaken the immune system of astronauts.
What happens to your body if you get lost in space?
Outside of a spacesuit, the human body is exposed to extreme temperatures, zero pressure and a vacuum that sucks the air out of your lungs.
Mysterious bright blue blobs in Earth's atmosphere photographed from space
The picture was taken from the ISS as it passed over Southeast Asia, shows one blue light over the Gulf of Thailand, and the other near the South China Sea.
Woman gave "Russian astronaut" $30,000 so he could pay Earth landing fees
Romance scams are a form of fraud where someone emotionally manipulates the victim into sending them money.
NASA to Send Yeast to Space, Paving Way for Long-Term Presence on Moon
The experiment has Earth-bound and space-bound purposes, including possibly leading to groundbreaking cancer treatment and humans stepping foot on Mars.
NASA Astronaut Explains Why U.S.-Russia Tensions Won't Derail Joint Mission
A U.S. astronaut on the verge of his first mission called his upcoming journey with two Russian cosmonauts "incredibly important."
Expect More Space Junk From Elon Musk and Other Space Travelers: Expert
Incidents of space debris landing on Earth have reportedly increased due to space tourism and increased exploration from international government agencies.
NASA Warns Pressure Test This Weekend Will Sound Like Explosive Boom
The loud noise will be as a result of the eventual bursting of a pressurized lunar habitat module.
Female Astronauts Better at Leading Mars Missions: Study
While both male and female commanders were focused on task completion, the study found that women more frequently encouraged their team with positive messages.
Lettuce Grown in Space Might Resist Astronauts' Bone Loss
A transgenic lettuce may address bone loss not only for space travelers but also patients on Earth.
NASA Head Says Russian Space Agency Leader 'Spouts Off' But Still a Partner
"But at the end of the day, he's worked with us," affirmed Bill Nelson in a new interview.
Record-Setting U.S. Astronaut Expected to Ride Russian Capsule to Earth
Mark Vande Hei's plan to return in the Soyuz capsule with two Russian astronauts remains unchanged despite increased tension between the two countries.
Fact Check: Did an Astronaut Smuggle a Gorilla Suit Into Space?
A video clip of NASA astronaut Scott Kelly chasing a fellow ISS crew member as part of birthday shenanigans has gone viral this week.
One of 2022's Biggest Asteroids to Make Close Pass to Earth in January
The space rock, bigger than two Empire State buildings stacked together, will not come so close to our planet again for decades.
SpaceX Completes 100th Landing, Carries Christmas Gifts, Food to Astronauts
"I won't get in front of Santa Claus and tell you what's going to be sent up," said Joel Montalbano, NASA's space station program manager.
Study Reveals Why Astronauts Age Faster in Space
Weightlessness makes DNA replication more prone to errors, so astronauts experience the symptoms of aging earlier than normal.
Scientists Are Puzzled by Planet 9, the Potential Missing Planet
A source of speculation since the 19th Century, a new study may reignite the debate about a planet that could be lurking at the edge of our Solar System.
Astronomers Find Scorching Hot Planet Where A Year Lasts 8 Hours
One of the lightest exoplanets ever discovered, GJ 367b has a surface temperature of over 2,700 degrees Fahrenheit, and orbits a red dwarf star.