A new study has revealed one of the long-term effects of living in space. According to the authors of the study, they detected microbial changes within astronauts who have lived aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for a long period of time.
The photos will be integrated into a mosaic image of the Earth, printed out and flown aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.
The pre-flight quarantine two weeks prior to launch is routine for all missions to the space station.
As NASA and SpaceX get ready for the latter’s first commercial crewed flight to the International Space Station (ISS), the U.S. Space Force is also making its own set of preparations. The military branch is currently prepping its special unit that’s responsible for rescuing NASA’s astronauts during emergencies.
SpaceX has released a free online simulator that provides space enthusiasts with the opportunity to fly a spaceship. Specifically, the simulator shows what it’s like to dock SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule at the International Space Station (ISS).
The image was captured using a digital camera while the ISS was passing over South America.
Russian space agency Roscosmos confirmed that one of its officials recently passed away.
The study also focused on whether the use of combined oral contraceptive pill for menstrual cycle control during spaceflight would affect their blood clot risk.
NASA and SpaceX have revealed that the company’s first crewed commercial flight to the International Space Station (ISS) has been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
NASA, SpaceX target historic spaceflight despite pandemic
Russian cargo capsule docks with ISS
Fears of COVID-19 reaching space and the International Space Station (ISS) have emerged after a Russian launch official reportedly tested positive for the diseases. According to reports, the official was spotted standing near other Russian officers, cosmonauts and astronauts before the recent launch to the ISS.
A UFO expert claimed that an alien vessel appeared on NASA’s live camera footage from the International Space Station (ISS). The expert then accused the space agency of trying to conceal the UFO.
For the first time, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were able to photograph SpaceX’s train of Starlink satellites in space. The satellites appeared as a minor stream of solar winds bombarded Earth.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled a prototype glove that could be used be used by astronauts on future space missions. Aside from offering protection against the vacuum of space, the gloves can also be used to remotely control rovers and other equipment using hand gestures.
The growing number of COVID-19 cases in Russia has halted the manufacturing of the country’s flagship rocket known as Soyuz. Aside from industrial production, the head of Russia’s space agency also warned that the ongoing pandemic has also affected launch activities.
NASA and SpaceX recently conducted an exercise together to test how fast they could evacuate personnel during an emergency situation. The egress exercise was carried out in preparation for SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Demo 2 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
According to NASA, 'the worm' has not retired but was actually just resting for the next chapter of space exploration.
NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (NASA) has added two crew members to SpaceX’s first official human spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS). The upcoming mission will be carried out through the company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft.
NASA has released an update regarding the first human launch of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS).
The astronauts are banned from leaving Star City and have been quarantined earlier than the usual.
A medical expert from NASA explained how the agency tackles disease outbreaks that occur in space.