ISS
NASA is Going to Add a Commercial Module to the Space Station
NASA's plan to open up the International Space Station (ISS) to commercial activity is gaining ground. They have a vision…
SpaceX Crew Dragon Capsule Nails In-Flight Abort Test! Next Stop, the ISS!
SpaceX nailed the in-flight abort test of its Crew Dragon capsule this weekend, putting them one step closer to sending…
Crew Dragon Abort Test is Scheduled for Saturday Morning
On Saturday morning, Jan. 18th, 2020, SpaceX and NASA will be conducting the in-flight abort test of the Crew Dragon,…
Starliner Launches But it Can’t Reach the Station
Boeing's Starliner crew capsule launched successfully, but a mishap prevented it from docking with the ISS. The ship is undamaged…
Astronomers Map the Surface of a Pulsar
Using NICER data, two teams of researchers were able to map the surface of a pulsar for the first time…
Astronauts are Going to Attach a “Robot Hotel” to the Outside of the International Space Station
The Robotic Tool Stowage (RiTS) unit recently launched for the ISS, where it will be integrated and provide a home…
Luca Parmitano Takes the Wheel and Test Drives a Rover From Space.
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano just completed the second round of tests where he remotely-controlled a rover on Earth from the…
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…
ESA Astronaut Luca Parmitano will be Controlling a Rover From Space
The ESA has begun conducting experiments as part of their Analog project, which will allow human operators to control robotic…
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.…