Astronauts on Extended Journeys May Encounter Space Headaches, Demonstrating Microgravity's Impact on the Human Brain

Medicine & Technology Mar 14, 2024

Research reveals space headaches as a significant challenge for astronauts, particularly those without prior headache issues, impacting their experiences on the ISS. Read the article to learn more.

NASA Wants Nikon to Supply Astronauts With Bespoke Camera for Moonwalks

Mar 07, 2024

NASA will work with Japanese camera maker, Nikon, to equip them with cameras for their astronauts' moonwalks. Continue reading to learn more.

4 Astronauts on ISS Send Holiday Wishes in Festive Christmas Video [Watch]

Dec 26, 2023

Four astronauts from the International Space Station shared a Christmas message in this festive video. Check out the article and watch the video.

Astronauts More Susceptible to Infection While in Space [Study]

Jun 22, 2023

Astronauts easily get infected when in space because their immunity genes are deactivated. Continue reading to learn more.

China's Shenzhou-14 Astronauts Return to Earth With Cultivated Rice Crops From the Orbit [WATCH]

Dec 09, 2022

Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth after completing a six-month mission on China's space station and cultivated rice and other plants in microgravity. Know more about their analysis here, read now!

Mission Veggie System: ISS Astronauts Preps for Tomato Farm in Space

Dec 05, 2022

Growing plants aboard the International Space Station (ISS), among other things, has long been a NASA objective. Plant the facts, read here to learn more!

Space Operation: NASA, JAXA Astronauts Analyze Efficacy of Skin and Bone Healing in Space

Nov 30, 2022

The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship has arrived, and the Expedition 68 crew has begun unloading thousands of pounds of goods. Inside Dragon are new botany, biology, and physics experiments, as well as additional gear to supplement the International Space Station's power generating system. Read on to know more about this news!

Astronaut in the Ocean: Study Reveals the Effects of Controlled and Isolated States on Space Crews

Oct 18, 2022

A new study suggests that there are several effects on the astronauts' whole well-being that are impacted due to long dwelling in isolated and controlled settings. Know more about this study here, read now!

Barbie in Space: Doll Version of Italian Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti Created, Inspiring Young Girls to Consider a Career in STEM

Oct 03, 2021

Cristoforetti's Barbie doll version is now jetting off on a zero-gravity flight, with the objective of inspiring young female individuals to consider a STEM career.

September 11 Attacks Remembered: NASA Astronauts Pay Tribute to Victims, Sending Memorial Videos and Photos to Earth

Sep 11, 2021

Astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Frank Culbertson joined the nation in remembering the victims of the 9/11 attacks, those who died, their families, the survivors, and the first responders.

NASA Astronauts To Install High-Speed Satellite Link for Enhanced Transmission of Data Between Land and the Station

Jan 20, 2021

NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station are currently planning a spacewalk to install a high-speed satellite link that will help enhance their connections with Europe.

There’s No ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ Direction in Space, Research Reveals How Our Brains Should Deal With It

Jan 15, 2021

Researchers recently showed that the interpretation of an individual of gravity's direction could be changed by how their brains respond to visual information.

Uniphi Launches "The Virtual Astronaut" for Charity

Sep 10, 2020

The Uniphi Space Agency, founders of the National Astronaut Day back in 2017, has launched "The Virtual Astronaut" - a live series featuring astronauts.

Space Agencies Cannot Resist Venus’ Pull

Jul 20, 2019

Venus was once covered with water it was likened to the Garden of Eden, but the hellish planet that it is today reveals how scientists can find another habitable planet in a world of distant stars.

Astronauts Anticipating Interior Designed Room in Spacecrafts in the Name of Health

Apr 23, 2019

Scientists are lobbying the idea that spacecraft designers should look into improving the interior design of the astronauts' home away from home.