Four astronauts blast into space for special NASA mission

Four astronauts are making a 34 hour journey to the International Space Station, where they'll carry out important research ...

New crew of astronauts on their way to ISS following emergency medical evac

Following a Friday morning launch, four astronauts aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule are due to dock with ISS on Saturday ...

Why We're Going Back To The Moon, According To NASA Astronauts

The Artemis missions are NASA's fresh attempt at sending astronauts to the Moon, but have you wondered why NASA is returning ...

Astronauts in awe at 'utterly unique, fragile' Earth as they blast off to ISS

The Falcon 9 will launch the the crew into orbit, before detaching from the Dragon capsule and returning to Earth - where it will land to be re-used another day. The Dragon will then use its own ...

15 Foods Astronauts Eat Every Day When They’re in Space

Astronauts need a balanced diet to stay healthy and strong while they’re in space, and that’s no easy task. Since cooking is almost impossible in zero gravity, their food must be prepared in a way ...

Do Astronauts Get Paid Overtime In Space? You'll Never Guess How Much They Make

Astronaut pay is a lot more ordinary than the job itself. Here's how NASA salary works when missions run long, and what doesn ...
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Talking to Astronauts, and Other Ways to Get Kids Excited About STEM

Experts point to a lack of real-world exposure to STEM concepts and careers as a reason for that slide in interest. Several ...
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Impeccable Profiles of 4 astronauts going to Moon, including first woman and African American

NASA's Artemis II mission returns astronauts to the Moon with first female and African American crew members. Explore their profiles and historic adventure ahead.