SpaceX will launch four NASA astronauts and one astronaut from Japan’s JAXA space agency on its first operational crewed mission to the International Space Station. The launch is tentatively scheduled for later this >>
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Space lettuce is just like Earth lettuce, NASA says
Lettuce grown in space proves to be just as nutritious as lettuce grown on Earth, researchers find. Future crewed missions to deep space could grow vegetables en route or at their destination. A >>
The International Space Station may get a new lease on life
The International Space Station has been around for long enough that it’s easy to forget that it has a finite lifespan. The massive orbiting laboratory has been flying for over two decades now >>
The eye of Hurricane Dorian looks absolutely insane from space
Hurricane Dorian continues to batter the East Coast of the United States with high winds and plenty of rain, and as the storm creeps slowly north it’s prompted widespread evacuations across several counties. >>
NASA astronaut snaps gorgeous photo of aurora from the International Space Station
Being chosen to be part of a crew aboard the International Space Station is an incredible honor, and while heading to the orbiting laboratory means you have a busy few months ahead of >>
NASA wants to commercialize the International Space Station, and make heaps of cash doing it
NASA has big plans for its immediate future, including missions to Mars and of course the Moon 2024 effort that was completely unaccounted for in the most recent federal budget. When it comes >>
Christmas dinner is on its way to the International Space Station
Astronauts who are lucky enough to score a gig aboard the International Space Station make a lot of sacrifices in the name of science. They’re away from their families and friends for months >>
After nearly 200 days, three ISS crew members land safely back on Earth
A trio of scientists who spent nearly 200 days in space have now landed safely back on Earth after departing the International Space Station. NASA’s Drew Feustel and Ricky Arnold, along with Russian >>
