International Space Station
Cancer Seems to Have Trouble Spreading in Microgravity
A team of Australian researchers have found evidence that microgravity can disrupt the spread of cancer cells, which could lead…
Boeing and Airstream Show off Their New Astronaut Transport Vehicle: the Astrovan II
When it comes to brand recognition, Airstream's got game. Their silver, space-age looking travel trailers and touring coaches are iconic.…
Time-lapse Captured from the International Space Station
400 photos. 11 minutes. That's what it took to create this time-lapse of the Earth and stars as the International…
They’ve Got Spacesuits that Fit Now. Christina Koch and Jessica Meir Will Spacewalk on October 21st
The all-female astronaut walk is back on. Back on March 26th, 2019, NASA was forced to cancel the first all-female…
Nine Astronauts from Four Different Space Agencies are on the International Space Station Right Now
The International Space Station's usual complement of six astronauts grew by 50% recently, making things a little crowded up there.…
Mice That Spend a Month in Space Were Able to Reproduce Once They Got Back to Earth
A team of Japanese researchers have used sperm from mice that spent time aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to…
Upgraded ISS Now Has a 600 Megabit per Second Internet Connection
In the digital age, connectivity and bandwidth are important, even if you're in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). And when you're…
Astronauts Could Rely on Algae as the Perfect Life Support Partner
Researchers from Germany are testing a new hybrid life support system aboard the ISS, which uses algae to clean the…
NASA has Cleared Crew Dragon to Fly. Demo-1 Launches on March 2
NASA has announced that the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule is ready for its first demo flight. After discussions with SpaceX,…
X-rays Might be a Better Way to Communicate in Space
In the coming years, NASA plans to test x-ray technology aboard the ISS as a way of creating more robust…