This Is Where NASA's Artemis Astronauts Could Land on the Moon
19 Aug 2022, 20:51 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / NASA plans to bring humans back to the Moon in 2025. In order to set the stage for the next astronauts, the agency has selected 13 potential landing regions
NASA-Developed Lunar Backpack Can Create Real-Time 3D Maps at Centimeter-Level Precision
28 Apr 2022, 07:57 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / NASA is working on an advanced lunar backpack to help Artemis astronauts navigate easier the most isolated point on the Moon. Meet the KNaCK
Astronauts Prepare for Life in Space By Exploring Earth's Volcanic Hot Spots
10 Nov 2021, 14:06 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / A team of astronauts, engineers, and geologists will explore Spain's Canary Islands in preparations for future missions on Moon and Mars
Astronauts on the ISS Share Disturbing Image of Hurricane Larry, Looks Larger Than Ida
8 Sep 2021, 12:49 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Astronauts on the International Space Station are keeping an eye on hurricane activity. A recent image with hurricane Larry shows it's even larger than Ida.
Image From Space With Hurricane Henri Makes You Stare in Awe
23 Aug 2021, 10:38 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Tropical depression Henri looks just as scary from space as it does from down here. Astronauts on the International Space Station took a photo of it.
Mars Dune Alpha to Take Crews to Mars Right Here on Earth, Perfect Humans Wanted
9 Aug 2021, 15:06 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / NASA is getting ready to start the first-in-three year-long simulations of a mission to Mars right at its home at the Johnson Space Center
Astronauts on the Space Station Held Their Own Olympics, Had Some Unique Games
9 Aug 2021, 07:44 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Olympic Games are universal, so there's no reason why you can't hold them in space. Zero gravity is no excuse, as the astronauts on the ISS have proven.
Russian Module's Tug of War With the Space Station Puts Starliner Launch on Hold
30 Jul 2021, 09:09 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / On July 29th, the Russian module Nauka successfully docked to the ISS. About three hours after its arrival, it suddenly fired its thursters, tilting the ISS.
Astronauts Watch How a Chunk of Their Home Turns Into a Fireball
28 Jul 2021, 14:17 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / On Monday, July 26th, astronauts had to say goodbye to one of the oldest ISS space modules. They watched how the Pirs module burned out in the atmosphere.
The European Robotic Arm Will Soon Flex Its Muscles for Russia on the ISS
19 Jul 2021, 16:46 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The European Robotic Arm Is Ready to Flex and Help Out the Russians on the Space Station. It will be launched on July 21 from Kazakhstan.
NASA Astronauts Are Growing Chili Peppers in Space Now
15 Jul 2021, 14:43 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / NASA is planning to spice up the daily routine of astronauts aboard the ISS with a new experiment that involves green and red chili peppers.
Astronauts on the ISS Are Out on a Spacewalk and You Can Watch Them LIVE
25 Jun 2021, 14:44 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Want to see astronauts on the International Space Station LIVE at work? Watch them on a spacewalk to install a new solar array on the ISS
This Zero Gravity Space Fridge Can Upscale the Culinary Experience of Astronauts
30 May 2021, 08:35 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Engineers have come up with a zero gravity fridge design that could make the life of astronauts in space much easier and tastier.
Bad Space Weather Could Keep Astronauts Grounded Between 2026 and 2030
23 May 2021, 13:55 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Space missions scheduled between 2026 and 2030 could be seriously put to risk by extreme space weather driven by huge eruptions of plasma from the Sun.
SpaceX Crew-1 Astronauts Will Return Home on May 1, and You Can Watch It LIVE
28 Apr 2021, 13:11 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / NASA will LIVE broadcast the return to Earth of the astronauts from the SpaceX Crew-1 mission. The return will take place on Saturday, 1 May.
NASA Now Planning Every Second of Artemis III Astronauts’ Time on the Moon
13 Dec 2020, 10:55 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Dedicated team of scientists focusing on defining "compelling and achievable science objectives for all aspects of the Artemis III mission,”
Astronauts to Flee Crew Dragon on Slidewire Baskets and Mine Resistant Vehicles
8 Apr 2020, 14:44 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / An emergency egress exercise took place at the beginning of the month on the Launch Complex 39A ahead of the planned Crew Dragon launch
Are We Ready to Be Martians Yet?
28 Oct 2019, 13:03 UTC · By: Andrei Nedelea / Talks of putting people on Mars have become increasingly frequent in recent years, yet we're not really that close to actually achieving it
All-Female Spacewalk Cancelled Because Female Astronaut Grew Taller in Space
28 Mar 2019, 14:05 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The International Space Station has a total of six spacesuit torsos, two of which are spares that need at least 12 hours to get ready
NASA Wants Astronaut Faces on Cereal Boxes
5 Sep 2018, 12:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / NASA administrator considering allowing astronauts to pursue suitable commercial endorsements just like basketball players.