Astronaut

Space Toxic Martian dust could threaten astronaut health on future Mars missions

Martian dust could cause lung damage, thyroid disease, and cancer. Scientists urge prevention before humans land on the Red Planet.

Space Lunar-based manufacturing: Building humanity’s future on the Moon

Space NASA explores using fungi to construct homes on the Moon and Mars

Discoveries Scientists design the ‘perfect’ meal to feed long-term space travelers

Discoveries How does reduced gravity affect astronauts’ muscles and nerve responses?

Discoveries Floating in space might be fun, but it can be bone-crushing

Discoveries Smart earbud will measure how astronauts sleep

Discoveries Astronauts may one day drink water from ancient moon volcanoes

Discoveries This is what happens to the human brain over time in space

Innovations 3D-printed bone for emergency medicine in space

Global Good Lettuce could protect astronauts’ bones on Mars trip

Discoveries NASA ‘hero’ Sally Ride honored with sculpture

Discoveries What happens to the brains of astronauts during long-term space missions?

Discoveries Astronauts in orbit could soon be controlling robots from space

Global Good A world-first study has revealed how space travel affects red blood cells

Discoveries Snoopy in the sky with Artemis

Global Good People with disabilities have been locked out of spaceflight, but that is changing