Astronauts: News
26 Mar 2025
International Space Station (ISS)Astronauts are falling sick on ISS because it's too clean
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have been suffering from a variety of health issues, from persistent rashes and strange allergies to infections from fungi, shingles, and cold sores.
26 Mar 2025
MarsMars has life-supporting molecules but its dust is lethal—Know why
A recent study has revealed that the presence of toxic dust on Mars could complicate future manned missions to the planet.
16 Mar 2025
NASASunita Williams turning 60: Here are her historic space missions
A trailblazer in space exploration, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will celebrate her 60th birthday this year.
31 Dec 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Sunita Williams to ring in New Year 16 times!
As 2024 draws to a close, astronaut Sunita Williams and her team on the International Space Station (ISS) are gearing up for a one-of-a-kind New Year celebration.
17 Dec 2024
International Space Station (ISS)'Another day, another sleigh': ISS crew all set for Christmas
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her team on the International Space Station (ISS) are all set to celebrate Christmas.
09 Dec 2024
International Space Station (ISS)How do astronauts drink in space? Sunita Williams explains
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams recently held a virtual session with students of the Sunita Williams Elementary School.
04 Dec 2024
International Space Station (ISS)Can we grow veggies in space? Sunita Williams begins experiment
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who is currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), is leading a one-of-a-kind agricultural experiment.
28 Nov 2024
International Space Station (ISS)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.
20 Nov 2024
International Space Station (ISS)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.
06 Nov 2024
International Space Station (ISS)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
NASANASA 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
ChinaChina'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 NewsLightning 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 AgencyThere'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
ChinaChina 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.
21 Sep 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)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.
14 Sep 2024
International Space Station (ISS)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.
14 Sep 2024
International Space Station (ISS)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.
20 Jul 2024
International Space Station (ISS)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
FoodAstronauts 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
MarsThis 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
NASA2-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.
26 Jun 2024
International Space Station (ISS)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
MarsAstronauts 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 NewsRenowned '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
ChinaChinese 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
NASANASA 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
NASANASA seeks new astronauts for first time in 4 years
NASA is once again searching for new astronaut candidates, the first time in four years.
16 Oct 2023
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)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
NASAWhat 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
NASASpace 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 NewsWringing 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
ResearchNASA'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
KarnalCelebrating 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
BengaluruISRO 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 NewsWatch: 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 PrintingBody 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
IndiaIndia 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
MumbaiAstronaut'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 PradeshISRO 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
TechnologyA 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
MoonISRO 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
KarnalCelebrating 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
NASAWhen 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 NewsThese 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
SpaceXSpaceX 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 NewsNASA 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.
