Scientists at Scripps Research unveil the effects of microgravity on brain cells. Microgravity is known…
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Astronauts are highly trained professionals who travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere to conduct missions in space. Their work involves everything from piloting spacecraft and performing scientific experiments to assembling structures in orbit and exploring other celestial bodies. Astronauts are at the forefront of human space exploration, helping to advance our understanding of space, technology, and the effects of microgravity on the human body. This page highlights the latest news about astronaut missions, training, discoveries aboard space stations, and the expanding role of humans in the new era of space travel.
Expedition 72 crew members aboard the International Space Station (ISS) wrapped up their week with…
On Wednesday, the International Space Station (ISS) crew prioritized installing new exercise equipment, enhancing spacecraft…
The launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 to the International Space Station has been deferred to…
The Expedition 72 crew advanced its life science research and prepared for upcoming spacewalks on…
The AstroRad vest, developed by StemRad and Lockheed Martin, protects astronauts from solar radiation, combining…
On Thursday, the Expedition 72 crew conducted important scientific work aboard the International Space Station…
Researchers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) focused on three major areas of advanced research…
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, loaded with scientific research and equipment, will remain at the International…
ISS Crew Prepares for Dragon Spacecraft Return On Wednesday, the International Space Station (ISS) crew…
The Expedition 72 crew is busy preparing completed science experiments for their return to Earth…
Using NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter data, scientists have identified evidence of extensive caves beneath the…
Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 72 crew members Suni Williams, Nick Hague, Butch…
Astronauts have marked Thanksgiving in orbit since 1973, from Skylab to the International Space Station,…
Researchers discovered that astronauts’ processing speed, working memory, and attention slowed down, but a few…
A new study highlights how confined environments like space can intensify food aromas, affecting astronauts’…
The ISS crew is busy with science and maintenance, studying space’s effects on health while…
Wednesday’s research aboard the International Space Station (ISS) focused on DNA-like nanomaterials, ultrasound scans, and…