A broken toilet and faulty oxygen supply ruined the night on the International Space Station
The crew was in no danger but the ISS is showing its age.
Tag: International Space Station
Small air leak identified aboard the International Space Station — astronauts are not in danger
Hopefully it will be fixed soon.
Bacteria can survive interplanetary travel between Earth and Mars
Even though they might be exposed to outer space for years, bacteria can still survive on the surface of a ...
A fungus from Chernobyl could protect astronauts from radiation
It can covert radioactive energy into chemical energy
Motors developed for space station drive self-charging prosthetic leg
The leg regenerates the battery every time it touches the ground. It's also much quieter than existing prosthethics.
Lettuce grown in space is just as nutritious as that grown on Earth
The findings suggest that astronauts can safely grow leaf vegetables in space -- or at least lettuce for now.
DNA of “opportunistic bacteria” in ISS water dispenser
Bacteria have made their way to the space station's water, but there's no reason to fear.
The International Space Station will soon have a ‘space hotel’ for the wealthy
If you want a seat, you'd best save up $50 million by 2024
Bordeaux wine launched to the International Space Station… for science
The wine is part of an experiment on aging that could improve food storage in the future.
NASA prepares to grow peppers on the International Space Station
A group of researchers at NASA is preparing for the final steps to launch the Española chile pepper into space ...
NASA wants the future of spaceflight to be commercial — including the ISS
Could this be the key to ensuring that the ISS lives long and prosper?
Rodents race around cage in NASA microgravity experiment
That looks like a lot of fun!
NASA cancels all-female spacewalk — cites lack of spacesuit in the right size
Don't be quick to blame NASA for this though!
Astronaut tweets incredible pictures of Hurricane Florence heading for the US East Coast
"Watch out, America!"
Russia: International Space Station leak might have been deliberate sabotage
Glue and duct tape saved the day...
The International Space Station just launched a harpoon-toting satellite to keep it safe from space junk
Few problems will persist after a generous application of stabbings.
All countries in the world invited to join on the China Space Station
It should be ready by the mid-2020s.
Trump Administration considers privatizing the ISS. Fortunately, that won’t likely happen
Because it would be dumb.
Trump wants to withdraw NASA’s funding for the ISS as of 2024
It's the earliest date this is possible but this could leave American astronauts stranded on the ground.
Astronauts identify microbes in space for the first time
We really do contaminate everything we touch -- and space is no exception.