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ISS astronaut becomes the first to ride on a robotic arm during epic spacewalk
A newly installed robotic arm on the International Space Station has been ridden for the first time by a Russian cosmonaut during a spacewalk.

Chinese astronauts achieve world's first by growing human blood cells in space
Astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station, China's space station, have said they've successfully grown human stem cells in space.

Here's why the next moon-walking astronauts won't be wearing a black spacesuit
A partner of NASA has revealed the new spacesuit to be worn by NASA astronauts returning to the surface of the Moon as part of the Artemis 3 mission.

Spacesuit prototype revealed for NASA astronauts landing on the Moon
Axiom Space has revealed the prototype spacesuit that NASA astronauts could wear when they return to the moon, a part of the Artemis 3 mission.

Astronaut snaps stunning image of two bizarre blobs of blue light
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has snapped a phenomenal image of a lightning storm and gorgeous moonlight.

SpaceX Crew-4 makes safe return to Earth after a six month mission
SpaceX has successfully transported yet another crew of astronauts from the International Space Station back down to Earth for a safe landing.

Woman scammed $30,000 by person who said he was stuck in space
A 65-year-old woman has been scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars by an individual who claimed he was stranded on the International Space Station.

NASA agrees to pay Elon Musk's SpaceX $1.4 billion for space transport
NASA has locked in another contract with Elon Musk's SpaceX for five more astronaut transportation missions to the International Space Station.

NASA prepares its most powerful rocket for coming launch to the Moon
NASA has moved its 322-foot-tall rocket into position for its coming Artemis 1 mission, which will be a journey around the Moon and back to Earth.

Scientists want to use lunar soil to give exploring astronauts oxygen
A group of researchers believes that they can provide exploring astronauts oxygen through lunar soil found all over the moon.

This NASA astronaut openly discussed Ukraine with Russian cosmonauts
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returned to Earth recently aboard a Soyuz spacecraft, where he and cosmonauts could discuss Ukraine.

Man photographs ISS from Earth's surface, captures astronauts in space
A German astrophotographer has taken an HD photo of the ISS from the surface of Earth, showing two astronauts on a spacewalk.

French astronaut comments on US and Russian cooperation aboard ISS
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has commented on the current working environment aboard the station.

NASA astronaut shatters record for longest American spaceflight
55-year-old retired Army colonel and now NASA astronaut breaks the record for the longest spaceflight after launching in 2021.

NASA astronaut takes aim at head of Russia's space agency
A NASA astronaut has joined other NASA astronauts in taking aim at the head of Russia's space agency over his recent comments.

ISS astronaut uses robotic arm to catch incoming an spacecraft
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station used a robotic arm to capture a cargo ship and then dock it with the ISS.

ISS astronaut captures incredible image of Earth's closest neighbor
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has snapped an incredible image of Earth's closest neighbor, the moon.

ISS astronauts watch in awe as 'powerful explosions' shake a volcano
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have watched in awe as an active volcano erupts, spewing lava and smoke.

Space 'rewired' the brains of cosmonauts, new study finds
Researchers have identified how space influences neuroplasticity changes in cosmonauts' brains, altering gray and white matter.

Here's why NASA makes its ISS astronauts scan their eyes and veins
NASA researchers on Earth require astronauts that travel and stay for periods of time on the ISS to scan their eyes regularly.

Hibernation could be 'game-changing' for getting to Mars, says ESA
The European Space Agency (ESA) has found hibernation could reduce the size of a spacecraft for a return trip to Mars by a third.

Astronaut says how the first gorilla suit smuggled onto the ISS died
The astronaut who smuggled a gorilla suit onto the International Space Station says his first attempt didn't quite work out.

NASA report says they may need more astronauts for upcoming missions
A new report suggests NASA may have to start looking for more astronauts to accommodate the upcoming Artemis mission and more.

Space gorilla caught on film chasing astronauts around the ISS
A filmmaker has shared a clip of what appears to be a gorilla chasing around an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.

NASA releases jaw-dropping ISS photo of a crescent moon above Earth
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has captured a phenomenal image of a crescent moon hovering above Earth.

4 reasons why we can't build a base on the Moon
A senior lecturer in physics has outlined several reasons why humans aren't able to build a space station on the moon (yet).

New hi-tech sleeping bag to stop astronauts' eyeballs from squashing
Researchers will be able to save astronauts' eyeballs from getting squashed while in zero gravity with this new sleeping bag.

NASA-funded institute wants to help protect astronauts in spaceflight
NASA, Caltech, and MIT are collaborating to procure and cultivate proposals to help protect astronauts in spaceflight and beyond.

'Cannibal' Sun blast hit Earth, ISS astronauts snap jaw-dropping image
The Sun unleashed a 'cannibal' blast that recently impacted Earth, and the astronauts aboard the ISS managed to snap a picture.

NASA astronaut explains how he thought he was going to drown in space
Former NASA astronaut Garret Reisman has explained how he thought he was going to be the first astronaut to drown in space.

NASA's next-gen spacesuits will prepare humanity for its giant leap
NASA will be partnering with industry for revolutionary next-generation spacesuits that will prepare humanity for its next leap.

NASA astronauts aboard the ISS capture a 'breathtaking' image of Earth
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has captured a 'breathtaking' image of one of the many beauties of Earth.

ISS astronauts take image of a strange, 'very rare' glow above Europe
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have taken an image of a strange and 'very rare' glow of light above Europe.

Astronaut warns of 'serious issue' with ISS, lifespan may be cut
A former NASA astronaut has warned a House committee that there is a 'serious issue' with the International Space Station.

Watch SpaceX's Inspiration4 launch here, launch to happen in 30 mins
SpaceX will take four civilians to space as a part of its Inspiration4 mission that is very close to launch. Launch in -1 hour.

Netflix will stream SpaceX's game-changing launch happening this week
Netflix will be streaming SpaceX's upcoming Inspiration4 launch that is scheduled for later this week. Check it out here.

Astronauts may use their own blood to build concrete buildings on Mars
A new study has detailed that astronauts that land on Mars could use their own blood to create concrete for building construction.

NASA's 2024 moon landing is impossible, but Elon Musk has a solution
NASA's Inspector General has said that NASA's upcoming Moon landing isn't going to happen on time, but Elon Musk has a solution.

New angle of NASA astronaut climbing down ladder to the moon released
A new angle of Apollo 12 astronaut Pete Conrad climbing down the ladder to become the third person on the moon has been released.

Buzz Aldrin's visor 'unwrapped', new angle of moon landing unveiled
The famous image of Buzz Aldrin on the moon has contained a secret that has now been unwrapped, showing a brand new perspective.

FAA rule change stops Jeff Bezos and crew from getting astronaut wings
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has changed its rules on giving out astronaut wings, stopping Jeff Bezos and crew.

NASA astronauts complete rollout of massive ISS solar panel array
NASA astronauts were tasked with rolling out a new solar array and equipping it to the International Space Station power supply.

Apollo 11 astronaut dies at age 90, this is what 'haunts' him
A decorated astronaut that was a part of the Apollo 11 moon-landing mission in 1969 has sadly passed away at the age of 90.

Here's the video of SpaceX astronauts arriving on ISS making history
The astronauts aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft have safely made it to the International Space Station.

Here's why SpaceX delayed its first astronaut launch to the ISS
SpaceX has delayed its fist astronaut launch to the International Space Station, and here's why.

NASA seeks astronaut applicants, and here's what you need to qualify
Ever wanted to become an astroanut? Now's your chance as NASA is accepting applications all of March.

First time seeing Earth from the ISS was 'Meh', says NASA astronaut
A former NASA astroanut has explained his first day aboard the International Space Station.

NASA astronaut explains how humans can be 'cooked' going to Mars
Senior SpaceX Advisor and former ISS astronaut explains how humans can protect themselves on the way to Mars.

Record-breaking US astronaut safely returned back down to Earth
An astronaut that broke the women's record of 289 days in space has returned to Earth.

Deepfakes: MIT brings to life a Nixon speech which never happened
MIT has embraced the new capabilities of deepfakes and even produced a clip to show the power of deepfakes in communication and information delivery.