Astronauts

Chris Hadfield Launched Into Space One Year Ago Today

And we have liftoff ... for a social media sensation! Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield rocketed into orbit a year ago…

11 years ago

Leaky Spacesuit Fixed For Christmas Spacewalk Blitz On Station, NASA Says

When NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins steps into space for the first time this week, he will wear a spacesuit that…

11 years ago

‘You Cannot Press Pause While You’re Flying A Jet’: Why Planes Help Astronauts Prepare For Space

In between these sweet, sweet video shots of jets in the video above, you'll find some wisdom about why it's…

11 years ago

How Much Radiation Would You Get During A Mars Mission?

While asking questions about habitability on Mars, one thing that scientists also need to consider is whether it's safe enough…

11 years ago

Why Is Balancing So Hard After Spaceflights? Astronaut Posture Could Hold Clues

OTTAWA, CANADA - Astronauts appear to hold their heads more rigidly in relation to their trunks after returning to Earth…

11 years ago

A Colorful Art Project You Can Only Do In Space

Wow! That was our reaction to seeing this picture (and others) of a light show aboard the International Space Station.…

11 years ago

This Cave Video Makes You Feel Like You’re On An Alien Planet

A few weeks ago, a bunch of astronauts went underground in Italy in the name of science and better finessing…

11 years ago

‘Drift Is The Most Dangerous Thing For NASA’

It's easy to take the International Space Station for granted. It's been planned, under construction and/or operated for decades. Humans…

11 years ago