medical

Researchers Are Building a Simulated Moon/Mars Research Station Deep Underground

In the early days of spaceflight, just getting a satellite into Earth's orbit was an accomplishment. In our era, landing…

1 year ago

How Would We Do Surgery in Space?

Any mission to Mars requires deeper planning than missions to the ISS or the Moon. Based purely on the length…

4 years ago

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…

5 years ago

Engineering Students Develop a Super “Space Stethoscope”

Even though astronauts receive some general medical training in preparation for a stay aboard the ISS, most of them still…

11 years ago