International Space Station
Stem Cells Grown in Space Could Revolutionize Medicine Here on Earth
Extended periods spent in microgravity can take a serious toll on the human body, leading to muscular atrophy, bone density…
A Trash Compactor is Going to the Space Station
Astronauts on the International Space Station generate their share of garbage, filling up cargo ships that then deorbit and burn…
Stranded Astronauts To Get Their Ride Home
You might remember the story of the two astronauts on board the International Space Station that went for an 8…
Space Travel Weakens the Heart, New Study Finds
It's no secret that spending extended periods in space takes a toll on the human body. For years, NASA and…
Metal Part 3D Printed in Space for the First Time
Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has had a profound impact on the way we do business. There is…
Space Stations Get Pretty Moldy. How Can We Prevent it?
Ask any property inspector, and they'll tell you one of the maxims of their profession - where there's moisture, there's…
Archaeological Methods Reveal How Astronauts Work on the International Space Station
Archaeology is the study of human prehistory, so it seems incongruous to use its methods to study how humans behave…
There Was a Strange Sound Coming From Starliner. It Was Caused by a Speaker in the Capsule
As part of the Commercial Crew Program (CCP), NASA contracted with commercial space partners to develop crew-capable spacecraft to restore…
How Can Astronauts Avoid Vision Loss from Spaceflight?
Human bodies are sacks of fluids supported by skeletons. The entire human organism has evolved over billions of years on…
SpaceX Reveals the Beefed-Up Dragon That Will De-Orbit the ISS
The International Space Station (ISS) has been continuously orbiting Earth for more than 25 years and has been visited by…