astronauts
‘Find a Job at McDonald’s’: Astronauts Roast Head of Russia’s Space Agency
Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin has threatened to crash the space station and halted engine sales to the U.S. amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia Fired a Missile in Space and Forced ISS Astronauts to Take Shelter
On Monday, Russia shot down one of its own satellites in a missile exercise. The debris went straight for the International Space Station.
Astronauts Report Smoke Alarms, Burning Plastic Smell on the ISS
The concerning event on Thursday is the latest in a series of problems with Russian modules on the International Space Station.
China Launched the First Section of Its New Space Station
The 50,000-pound Tianhe module, which includes living quarters for three astronauts, blasted into space on Wednesday.
NASA’s Plan for Sick Astronauts Is to Quarantine in Space
NASA has taken extra precautions to prevent Covid-19 from reaching the space station, but it already had a plan for an off-Earth outbreak.
This Is the Best Spot for Humans to Land on Mars Yet, NASA Says
If humans want to not die on Mars, they’ll need a reliable source of water. NASA scientists think they’ve found it in a place where ice is so close to the surface that astronauts could get to it with a shovel.
There’s a Mountain on the Moon That Could Help Explain Life on Earth
A small peak in Mare Crisium contains ancient information about the early habitability of our home world.
The Best Place to Train Astronauts Exists on Earth, But Not Where You'd Think
In caves deep enough to hold entire cities, astronauts and 'cavenauts' are on a mission to prepare themselves for life on Mars.
Everything We've Learned from NASA's Study of Identical Twin Astronauts
A year-long experiment involving Mark and Scott Kelly found that long duration space trips affect genes, eyeballs, and cognitive abilities.
An Astronaut Accidentally Dialed 911 From the International Space Station
Astronauts, they’re just like us!
The Plan to Seed Life on Alien Planets
The 50th anniversary of "Earthrise" is the perfect opportunity to think about sending Earth's life to the stars.
Scientists Found Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria In Space
NASA scientists found drug-resistant strains of bacteria in the ISS toilets, but say they pose no threat to the astronauts—for now.