Astronauts may one day drink water from ancient moon volcanoes
New research suggests that volcanoes may have left another lasting impact on the lunar surface: sheets of ice that dot the moon’s poles.
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Joseph Shavit
Apr 2, 2022
Perseverance records the first ever sounds from Mars
NASA's Perseverance mission has put an end to the deafening silence by recording the first ever Martian sounds.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 23, 2022
Lettuce could protect astronauts’ bones on Mars trip
Astronauts might one day grow and eat genetically modified plants to ward off disease associated with long spaceflights.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 20, 2022
What happens to the brains of astronauts during long-term space missions?
As human exploration of space reaches new horizons, understanding the effects of spaceflight on human brains is crucial.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2021
People with disabilities have been locked out of spaceflight, but that is changing
As the airplane tilted steeply upward, Mona Minkara, who is legally blind, experienced gravity like never before. It's a bizarre feeling.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 21, 2021
Tom Cruise gets sneak preview from SpaceX's 1st private crew
Representatives for SpaceX's first privately chartered flight reveled that the actor took part in a call with the four space tourists.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 18, 2021
Grandfather builds a replica Space X Dragon module for aspiring astronaut grandson
After building an amazing replica of a Space X module for his grandson, Southampton's 'Grandpa Patrick' has been hailed a 'genius'.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 31, 2021
Astronaut gets special ice cream delivery for 50th birthday
A space station astronaut is celebrating her 50th birthday with the coolest present ever—a supply ship bearing ice cream and other treats.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 19, 2021
NASA celebrates 100th birthday of 1st American to orbit the Earth
The US space agency on Saturday celebrated the 100th birthday of astronaut John Glenn who changed the history of spaceflight
Joseph Shavit
Jun 24, 2021
European Space Agency looks to recruit disabled astronauts, wants more women in space
The ESA says it is “blown away” by the record 22,000 astronaut applicants including women and 200 people with disabilities.
Joseph Shavit
May 29, 2021
First European female astronaut to command International Space Station
The European Space Agency has confirmed that the Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti will be the first European woman to command
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