Space Flight

Have A Heart! This Organ Plays Shape-Shifter In Space, Leading To Mars Mission Questions

Could a long mission to Mars increase your risk of heart problems back on Earth? That's something that scientists are…

11 years ago

Event Alert: Watch Space Station Hatch Opening Live Tonight

Update, 8:33 p.m. EDT: The Soyuz spacecraft arrived safely at station at 7:53 p.m. EDT (11:53 a.m. UTC) and coverage of…

11 years ago

Astronauts ‘In Good Shape’ As They Face Space Station Docking Delay

Despite a problem that held up last night's International Space Station docking, the Expedition 39/40 crew is doing well as…

11 years ago

UPDATE 2: Crew’s Space Station Docking Delayed Two Days Due To Glitch

Update, 10:13 p.m. EDT: Tonight's docking with the International Space Station will not happen because one of the engine firings scheduled…

11 years ago

Seen From Space! Crew’s Rocket Launch Spotted By NASA Astronaut In Orbit

Seriously, how cool is this picture? The International Space Station crew caught an incredible view of their three future crewmates…

11 years ago

NASA Opens Doors For Asteroid Capture Ideas, Offering $6M For Possible Future Missions

Got some ideas about how to snag an asteroid? NASA has just announced $6 million in opportunities for its asteroid…

11 years ago

A Terrifying Virtual View Of Floating Away From The Space Station

You wanna talk about fear? This view would likely be many people's worst nightmare -- being in a spacesuit, untethered,…

11 years ago

NASA ‘Game-Changing’ Space Propellant Tank To Stay Grounded For Now

A lighter and stronger "game-changing" tank that could have flown in space in a few years will be tested on…

11 years ago

You’re In A Spacesuit, Blind. This Astronaut Survived It And Explains What He Did Next

"There is no problem so bad that you can't make it worse." So with that old astronaut principle in mind,…

11 years ago