Unveiled – New spacesuit for Boeing’s Starliner astronauts (Must watch)
The newly designed spacesuit is lighter and more comfortable than earlier suits astronauts wore.
Feb 02, 2017, 13:54 PM IST
Constant intracranial pressure on back of eyes in 'zero-G' causes vision deterioration in astronauts!
To study how zero-gravity conditions affect intracranial pressure, researchers from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Centre recruited volunteer patients who had had a port permanently placed in their head as part of treatment for cancer.
Jan 18, 2017, 17:22 PM IST
This is what it takes to click beautiful photographs from space station!
Have you ever wondered how the astronauts aboard the space station manage to take such stunning pictures?
Jan 10, 2017, 19:10 PM IST
Astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Peggy Whitson begins first of two power upgrade spacewalks!
Expedition 50 Commander Shane Kimbrough and Flight Engineer Peggy Whitson of NASA have begun their spacewalk outside International Space Station (ISS).
Jan 06, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
Mannequin Challenge video craze reaches International Space Station!
The six-member crew of Expedition 50, who are aboard the International Station (ISS) took the mannequin challenge to new heights.
Dec 30, 2016, 10:22 AM IST
Astronaut vision may be impaired by spinal fluid changes: Study
The problems includes flattening at the back of their eyeballs and inflamed optic nerves, which can lead to far-sightedness.
Nov 29, 2016, 00:43 AM IST
Why astronauts become visually impaired on longer space missions
Astronauts usually suffer from visual problems when they go for a longer space mission.
Nov 28, 2016, 23:02 PM IST
This is how Expedition 50 crew members celebrated 'Thanksgiving' in space! (See pics)
Even as earthlings, particularly in the US, celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family sharing wonderful blessings of life, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) also marked the special day with a special meal.
Nov 25, 2016, 09:25 AM IST
Ever wondered how astronauts use toilet in space? NASA's 'Poop Challenge' has the answer
As per a report, NASA has launched a $30,000 challenge to develop a system that collects and routes human waste away from the body for upto six days without the use of hand
Nov 24, 2016, 17:48 PM IST
US elections 2016: This is how astronauts vote from space!
Kimbrough, 45, who arrived on board the ISS in mid-October, became the latest astronaut to join in a long tradition of voting while orbiting the Earth.
Nov 09, 2016, 10:59 AM IST
Astronauts, bid adieu to back ache with Yoga!
Yoga might be another promising approach, especially for addressing spinal stiffness and reduced mobility in astronauts.
Oct 26, 2016, 19:54 PM IST
ISS astronauts plant third lettuce crop on space station!
Astronauts, who are currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), have started planting their third on-orbit crop of red romaine lettuce.
Oct 26, 2016, 11:30 AM IST
Astronauts can now track their dietary intake through iPad app! - Read
The app does not require internet access to sync with the food database - that includes foods available on the space station, including those from international partner agencies - as many of the apps available on Earth require, NASA said.
Oct 13, 2016, 19:42 PM IST
Mars-bound astronauts, beware: Deep space travel could lead to chronic dementia!
The study says that astronauts travelling to Mars on future extended missions may face chronic dementia risk from exposure to galactic cosmic rays.
Oct 10, 2016, 21:10 PM IST
Trailing the stars: ISS astronauts capture series of star trails! - See pic
It's time to thank your stars, if you're one of those few who have imagined how they would look from space, because astronauts up above have made your wish come true!
Oct 09, 2016, 22:08 PM IST
NASA astronaut Jeff Williams, crewmates return to Earth
NASA astronaut and Expedition 48 Commander Jeff Williams along with crewmates Alexey Ovchinin and Oleg Skripochka have returned to Earth safely after record-breaking mission aboard the International Space Station.
Sep 07, 2016, 08:05 AM IST
Astronauts Jeff Williams, Kate Rubins go on spacewalk for 2nd time in less than 2 weeks! - Watch Live
The spacewalk , which is sceduled to begin at at 8:05 a.m. EDT, Thursday, is the second time for the duo in less than two weeks.
Sep 01, 2016, 09:09 AM IST
DNA sequenced in space for first time by NASA astronaut Kate Rubins - Watch video
Scientists say the ability to sequence the DNA of living organisms in space opens a whole new world of scientific and medical possibilities.
Aug 30, 2016, 13:32 PM IST
SpaceX wins second NASA contract to take astronauts to ISS
Commercial crew flights from Florida's Space Coast to the International Space Station will restore America's human spaceflight launch capability and increase the time US crews can dedicate to scientific research, which is helping prepare astronauts for deep space missions, including the Journey to Mars, NASA said in a statement on Saturday.
Jul 30, 2016, 11:30 AM IST
Scientists develop space boot to avert astronauts from tripping over
This space boot comes with built-in sensors and tiny 'haptic' motors whose vibrations can help astronauts avoid the risk of tripping over obstacles.
Jul 28, 2016, 14:32 PM IST
