Scientists grow plants in lunar soil for first time
Scientists have successfully cultivated a plant in lunar soil in a breakthrough that could have significant implications for long-duration space missions.
Time spent in space changes the structure of astronauts’ brains
Researchers have found changes to the brains of astronauts who visited the ISS, with parts of the brain called perivascular spaces expanding.
SpaceX documentary about historic mission hits Netflix today
A new Netflix documentary focuses on the growth of Elon Musk’s SpaceX and its success in returning astronaut launches to U.S. soil after a nine-year absence.
Untangling wired headphones is tricky in space, too
Space station astronaut Matthias Maurer has demonstrated that microgravity conditions hardly help when it comes to untangling wired headphones.
NASA raises issue of dwindling astronaut numbers
As NASA looks toward expanding its crewed trips to space, the agency has voiced concerns over a possible lack of astronauts to help fulfill the missions.
Astronauts’ squashed eyeballs may be helped by a high-tech sleeping bag
Scientists believe that an eye disorder experienced by astronauts during long stays aboard the ISS may be solved by a high-tech sleeping bag.
NASA unveils new astronaut trainees who could be off to the moon
NASA has unveiled its latest successful astronaut candidates, some of whom could take part in the space agency’s Artemis moon missions.
Watch SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts answer rapid-fire questions
Watch SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts answer some fun questions before they blast off to the International Space Station this weekend.
Three astronauts land safely after China’s longest crewed space mission to date
Three Chinese astronauts have returned safely from space following a three-month stay at the new Tiangong space station which is currently under construction.
Space station crew member finds a surprising use for binder clips
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have discovered a somewhat surprising use for the humble binder clip.