Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches world’s first all-civilian astronaut mission
The company’s spacecraft would be commanded by Jared Isaacman, the founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, who is also a trained pilot. The mission, known as Inspiration4, seeks to raise support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. One is going to be a yet-to-be named health-care worker at the hospital.
Feb 02, 2021, 07:59 AM IST
Spaceflight may harm muscles of astronauts: Study
The inactivity of astronauts during spaceflights presents a significant risk to their muscles, according to a study which simulated the impact of low gravity environments such as the Moon or Mars on body.
Apr 18, 2018, 14:53 PM IST
Russia planning manned spaceflight to Moon
Russia is actively implementing a lunar program through 2030, aiming to send astronauts to the moon, President Vladimir Putin has said Thursday, Russia`s Cosmonautics Day.
Apr 13, 2018, 16:02 PM IST
Astronauts' brains can change shape during spaceflight, claims study
The study, believed to be the first to examine structural changes that take place in astronauts' brains during spaceflight.
Feb 01, 2017, 13:13 PM IST
Space Shuttle Challenger disaster 30th anniversary: NASA remembers its heroes – Watch emotional videos
On the 30th anniversary of the Shuttle Challenger disaster, NASA is paying tribute to its fallen heroes.
Jan 28, 2016, 17:44 PM IST
What happens when you go to space!
Below are a few things that happens when astronauts go to the International Space Station.
Nov 23, 2015, 16:53 PM IST
