Yeast in Space? Scientists Just Launched a Tiny Lab to See If We Can Create Food in Orbit
Microbes can brew food in space — a game-changer for astronauts.
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The International Space Station Might Be “Too Clean” for Astronauts’ Own Good
Adding more diverse microbes could boost astronaut health.
An Amateur Photographer Captured a Rare Shot of a NASA Astronaut Spacewalking from Earth
The tiny blob seen in the photo is actually a NASA astronaut breaking a major space record.
John McFall Becomes the World’s First Disabled Astronaut in Historic ESA Decision
McFall had to demonstrate that he could perform all the tasks needed for a long-duration mission — which he did ...
Do the International Space Station Windows Need Cleaning? Here’s how astronauts do it
Every now and then, space windows also have to be cleaned. When that happens, it's not an easy task.
NASA plans to retire the ISS by crashing it into the ocean
Launched in 2000, it has hosted astronauts from 19 countries. Now, NASA's thinking about its retirement.
The International Space Station was briefly knocked out of position by a Russian module
Everybody is fine and we've put it back in place.
Researchers find four strains of bacteria on the ISS — three are completely new to science
Space: the final petri dish.
Meet the three people paying $55 million for a space vacation
These are the first people to take a vacation outside of Earth.
Space station mold can survive 200 times more radiation than you or me
Researchers plan to employ them as producers of food, antibiotics, other materials for astronauts on deep space missions.
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!
The International Space Station is teeming with bacteria and fungi
Step 1: live on hairless primate. Step 2: wait for said primate to go to space. Step 3: PROFIT!
First Crew Dragon launch and docking a success for SpaceX
These are exciting times for SpaceX
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found on the ISS — they’ve been up there for at least two years
In space, no one can hear you sneeze.
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.
NASA is sending sperm to the ISS — here’s why
The first step to making spacebabies is to know if we can actually do it.
Russian cosmonauts accidentally set a new spacewalk record while repairing old radio antenna
It's the longest Russian spacewalk and the fifth-longest spacewalk in human spaceflight history.
Russia is planning to offer tourists a trip to the ISS, spacewalks included
It would cost around $100 million a pop, though.
Japanese astronaut didn’t actually grow 3½” taller after only three weeks in space [UPDATE]
The astronaut apologized for the 'fake news'.
NASA astronauts start spacewalk — with live footage
You can watch it live here.
Hewlett Packard supercomputer to be delivered to the ISS next Monday
Time to dust off that old Skyrim dvd.
This video ISS astronauts shot of the norther lights is just the thing to brighten up your day
Nature, being ridiculously cool since forever.
Morning glory seeds are hardy enough to survive in space, experiment reveals
Seeds -- the tiny bunkers of life.
Adorable NASA robocube will float and do the housekeeping aboard the ISS
More like robocute, am I right?
First artwork to be made in space is now orbiting above all our heads
"A laugh star floating in space, above all our heads, is my attempt to create a contemporary metaphor for the ...
Russian-launched Progress resupply module crashes on-route to the ISS
Nobody was hurt and no one is starving but it's never fun when this happens.
Amazing photos of Exp 49 astronauts touching down on Earth after 115 days in space
One skilled photographer shows what coming to Earth feels like.
ISS crew just planted their third lettuce crop, hope to make it a permanent farm
Lettuce have a feast, then!
NASA to install new ISS module for space taxis
Astronauts will be installing a new module on the ISS for space taxis.
British Astronaut runs London Marathon from space
British astronaut Tim Peake ran the London Marathon on a treadmill aboard the International Space Station.
Astronaut Scott Kelly returns home after a year in space
Today is homecoming day for a record-setting crew. Three Expedition 46 crew members from the International Space Station are finishing packing ...
Astronauts test new Holo-Lens Sidekick aboard the ISS
Astronaut Scott Kelly (seen in pic) and his colleagues stationed on the International Space Station now have a new Sidekick. ...
The International Space Station’s incredible flower garden is in full bloom
This bright orange zinnia was grown in the Vegetable Production System (also known as the gloriously puny "Veggie"), a deployable ...
Astronaut food: what astronauts eat in space
Many of you reading this hope to one day be able to explore outer space; the thrill of discovery, entwined ...
Kickstarter project plans to put you virtually on the ISS
SpaceVR started a Kickstarter campaign today with the goal of sending a 3D, 360-degree camera to the ISS. This camera ...
Watch: astronauts dock at the International Space Station
It took more than was expected, but the three astronauts set for the International Space Station docked with the International Space Station ...
NASA releases 4K timelapse of photos taken from the ISS – artists create epic videos
As the ISS hurtles in orbit around the Earth, an eternal freefall at 17,100 mph, its cameras, and the astronauts ...
ISS astronauts could use laser cannon to blast off hazardous space junk
Astronauts onboard the ISS may soon get a new "toy" - a space laser cannon to blast off space debris ...
NASA activates veggie growing system on the ISS
Growing vegetables in outer space - something which science fiction readers are very familiar with, but in the real world, ...
Watch a livestream from the International Space Station – 24/7
The ISS in 2007. If you've been living in a cave or just don't care about science at all, then ...
International Space Station life ‘to be extended’ until at least 2024
Good news everybody - the International Space Station won't be sunk into the ocean in 2020! In case you don't ...
Astronaut Chris Hadfield answers a few questions
Chris Hadfield is a (now retired) Candian astronaut - the first Canadian to walk into outer space; on 19 December ...
How to send your own science experiment in space for only $5000
Manu Sharma is an aerospace engineer with a great vision: he wants high-school kids and college students to have the ...
Astronauts snap pictures of Mount Etna erupting [shorties]
Chris Hadfield, quite possibly my favorite current astronaut has snapped a spectacular photo of Italy's Mount Etna volcano streaming ash ...
SpaceX spacecraft lands safely on Earth, with creepy cargo
SpaceX has gone where no private company has gone before - and safely returned. They are now officially the only ...
Record setting astronaut says floating around in space is “priceless”
Sunita Williams is an Indian-American astronaut who currently holds the record for longest space flight time among female space travelers ...
ISS bound astronaut explains scientific breakthroughs will surge in the next decade
Surprisingly many people have question the benefits of building and supporting an international space stations, especially considering the costs, which ...
SpaceX reaches International Space Station safely with precious cargo
Following what seemed to be a serious problem with one of the engines from the Falcon 9 rocket, the unmanned ...
