What exactly happens to the body in space and what are the risks? In space, astronauts are exposed to varied and increased ...

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore begin their 45-day rehabilitation program to readjust to Earth's gravity. During this ...

Recreating microgravity conditions on Earth isn't easy, but it can be done if you fly an aircraft in a particular way ...

NASA astronauts are returning to Earth after nine months in space. Experts have said a prolonged period in space can come ...

NASA's stuck astronauts are heading home now that a replacement crew has arrived at the International Space Station.

Origami cranes are also an international symbol for peace, hope and healing. In 2011, when a powerful earthquake hit Japan, ...

The unique characteristics of the microgravity environment afforded by research in space lay the foundation for the next generation of research and innovation. Dr. Kristy Lidie, CDMRP’s deputy ...

Astronauts, including Sunita Williams, prefer to keep their hair down in space due to the microgravity environment which eliminates the need for hair restraints. This convenience allows for easier ...

"Space is by far the most extreme environment that humans have ever ... And that is not happening in the microgravity on board the ISS. Muscle strength takes on a different meaning when everything ...

Space travel exposes people to quite a different environment, posing a range of ... Prolonged exposure to microgravity conditions also affects vestibular function - the inner ear's ability to ...

Liu said the design was primarily created to adapt to the microgravity environment of space, according to the report. Space mining robots are confronted with geological exploration and mineral ...