Astronauts: News

Watch: NASA astronauts celebrate Thanksgiving in space with delicious meals

In a heartwarming tradition, four astronauts currently stationed on the International Space Station (ISS) have sent a special Thanksgiving message to Earth.

Worrying: Sunita Williams has little fresh food left on ISS

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) for the past few months, along with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore.

Is Sunita Williams OK? Starliner astronauts' photos spark health concerns

NASA's astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) since June 6, after their Boeing Starliner spacecraft encountered technical issues.

29 Oct 2024

NASA

NASA reveals 9 potential landing sites for Artemis 3 mission

NASA has revealed nine possible landing sites for its next Artemis 3 mission, a major step in the planning.

29 Oct 2024

China

China's 4th manned mission to its space station launches tomorrow

China has revealed plans for its fourth manned mission to its space station, with a new three-member team ready to take over operations for the next six months.

19 Oct 2024

Space News

Lightning storms pose threat to satellites and astronauts in orbit

A recent study has found that lightning storms can actually eject high-energy "killer" electrons from Earth's radiation belt into space.

09 Oct 2024

European Space Agency

There's now a basketball court-sized 'Moon' on Earth

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the German Aerospace Center have created an ambitious project to simulate the Moon's conditions on Earth.

29 Sep 2024

China

China unveils lightweight spacesuit for its 2030 lunar landing mission

China just revealed its first-ever lunar spacesuit, marking a huge leap toward its goal of sending humans to the Moon by 2030.

Robots to operate Indian space station before astronauts arrive: ISRO

The Indian government has approved the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) proposal to launch its own space station, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, by 2035.

Sunita Williams to vote from space: How is it possible?

NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, have announced their plans to participate in upcoming US presidential election on November 5, from space.

Stranded in space, Sunita Williams shares experiences of extended stay

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, currently stationed at the International Space Station (ISS), said it's been tough dealing with their Boeing spacecraft leaving without them, and the prospect of spending several extra months in space.

Why fire during space missions is an astronaut's worst nightmare

Scientists from the Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM) at the University of Bremen, have explained why fire poses a significant risk during space missions.

18 Jul 2024

Food

Astronauts experience altered food perception in space, study finds

A pioneering study conducted by scientists from RMIT University on July 16 and published in the International Journal of Food Science and Technology has revealed that astronauts frequently perceive food tastes and smells differently in space.

12 Jul 2024

Mars

This spacesuit turns urine into drinking water. Say what now!

Scientists have developed a prototype spacesuit that can convert urine into potable water, potentially facilitating longer spacewalks for future lunar missions.

12 Jul 2024

NASA

2-month Mars trip? NASA's experimental rocket might make it possible

NASA has allocated $725,000 toward the development of a new propulsion system, the Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR), with the goal of significantly reducing travel time to Mars.

Astronaut Don Pettit set for 4th space mission this September

NASA's oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, is preparing for his fourth journey to space.

12 Jun 2024

Mars

Astronauts may suffer permanent kidney damage after traveling to Mars

A new study has revealed that astronauts embarking on missions to Mars could potentially experience permanent kidney damage.

10 Jun 2024

Space News

Renowned 'Earthrise' photographer and astronaut William Anders dies at 90

William A. Anders, the astronaut celebrated for capturing the iconic 'Earthrise' photo, has died in a plane crash at the age of 90.

29 May 2024

China

Chinese astronauts set spacewalk record during space station armor installation

Two astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission, aboard China's Tiangong Space Station, have set a new national record for spacewalking.

18 May 2024

NASA

NASA astronauts rehearsing moonwalks in Arizona desert: Here's why

NASA is currently engaged in a week-long expedition in the Arizona desert, simulating moonwalk scenarios.

06 Mar 2024

NASA

NASA seeks new astronauts for first time in 4 years

NASA is once again searching for new astronaut candidates, the first time in four years.

Gaganyaan's first test flight on October 21: Know timings, significance

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the first test flight of the Gaganyaan mission is set for Saturday (October 21) between 7:00am and 9:00am IST.

02 Aug 2023

NASA

What happens if astronaut dies in space? Know NASA's protocols

NASA's protocols for handling astronaut deaths are designed to be dignified.

09 Jun 2023

NASA

Space trips mess with human brains: Study

A new study, backed by NASA, shows that long space travel takes a toll on astronauts' brains.

23 Jun 2022

Space News

Wringing wet cloth in space: Astronaut demonstrates water's fascinating property

A video showing astronaut Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency, wringing a wet cloth in space has become popular on the internet.

09 Aug 2019

Research

NASA's first fruit grown in space to 'spice-up' astronauts' menu

In a major leap for science, researchers at NASA are planning on sending a version of chile peppers in space to be grown and harvested at the International Space Station.

01 Feb 2019

Karnal

Celebrating Kalpana Chawla, 16 years after her death

Seven astronauts were killed today 16 years ago, after their space shuttle disintegrated on entering the Earth's atmosphere, 16 minutes away from landing. Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian-origin to space-travel, was one of them.

11 Jan 2019

Bengaluru

ISRO to send astronauts, including women, to space by 2021

On Friday, ISRO chief K Sivan said that the space agency had set a target of sending Indian astronauts, including women, to space by December 2021, as part of its ambitious human spaceflight project, the Gaganyaan mission.

25 Dec 2018

Space News

Watch: Astronaut struggles to walk after spending 197-days in space

Haven't we all dreamed of life in space and don't we love enacting floating astronauts taking extremely big leaps?

12 Dec 2018

3D Printing

Body parts could be 3D printed to heal injured astronauts

Humankind is spending more and more time in space, and these long-drawn space missions are only slated to get longer, with mega missions coming up.

20 Aug 2018

India

India to get its own astronauts' training facility, soon

Five days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced about India's space mission, ISRO has confirmed that an astronauts' training facility will soon come up in Bengaluru.

14 Aug 2018

Mumbai

Astronaut's superfood will now be created by Mumbai's TB-hospital

Even as Mumbai battles tuberculosis, with over 50,000 new cases reported in 3 years, the Sewri tuberculosis hospital is mulling cultivating spirulina in its premises.

05 Jul 2018

Andhra Pradesh

ISRO successfully carries out flight test for Crew Escape System

Indian Space Research Organization today successfully carried out a flight-test for a newly-designed Crew Escape System.

27 Feb 2018

Technology

A Spacesuit that helps to keep astronauts happy

Scientists are developing 'happy space suits' that can monitor symptoms of depression in astronauts, and provide real time feedback to improve the atmosphere of the spacecraft as well as boost the occupants' mood.

26 Feb 2018

Moon

ISRO to build lunar habitats for astronauts on moon

With the potential to become India's biggest science program, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has started working on a project that aims at building igloos or "lunar habitats" on the moon.

01 Feb 2018

Karnal

Celebrating Kalpana Chawla, 15 years after her death

Seven astronauts were killed today 15 years ago, after their space shuttle disintegrated on entering the Earth's atmosphere, 16 minutes away from landing. Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian-origin to space-travel, was one of them.

19 Jan 2018

NASA

When NASA engineers thought women astronauts needed makeup in space

When women joined NASA astronaut corps in 1978, male engineers designed them a thoughtful gift: a makeup kit. They figured females couldn't do without it, even in space.

31 Dec 2017

Space News

These astronauts will celebrate New Year 16 times in space!

Six astronauts will get to celebrate the New Year's Day 16 times aboard the International Space Station (ISS), at 402.3km above Earth, encircling our planet every 90 minutes, according to NASA.

15 Aug 2017

SpaceX

SpaceX sends icecream to astronauts, humanity is doing it right

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which was launched on Monday, had a very unlikely cargo. Along with 6,400 pounds of cargo, live mice and science experiments, one sweet treat for the six International Space Station astronauts is also there.

12 Jul 2017

Space News

'Astronauts in Mars may face fungal infection risk'

A recent study by NASA has discovered a "surprising" setback to the colonization of Mars.

28 Apr 2017

Space News

NASA spacesuits are outdated and pose severe risk, says report

NASA is spending nearly $200 million on new spacesuits but by the time they arrive it might be too late.