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.
Tag: International Space Station
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.
ISS bacteria is almost the same as in your home, and that’s a good thing
Microbes seem at home in the space lab.
Astronaut shows what fidget spinners can do in outer space
NASA just wins, can everyone stop with the fidget spinner videos now?
China’s first space station is about to come crashing down on Earth, and we don’t really know where
No reason to worry, just an 8-ton space station crashing down on Earth.
You can now take a virtual walk on the International Space Station. Here’s how
It's the best place to get lost -- and trust me, you will.
ISS astronauts will bake the first crumb-free, space bread in 2018
One small step for bread, one giant leap for mankind.
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Scientists warn healthcare systems could be overwhelmed by COVID-19 pandemic
A new report from the Lancet finds a decrease in rates of death in COVID-19 cases but warns that even...
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