NASA Astronaut Captures Stunning Aurora from Space, Sparks Debate on Authenticity
NASA astronaut Donald Pettit shared a mesmerizing aurora video from space, sparking online debate, with some questioning its authenticity and others admiring its beauty.
‘Smooth, Shiny’ Spheres ‘Came Right At’ NASA Astronaut Flying Over Texas
You might think that the most likely place for a NASA astronaut to see an unidentified flying object would be while or ...
Letters to the Editor: So, why do we have an International Space Station anyway?
Two U.S. astronauts have been stuck on the International Space Station for months. A reader wonders what purpose that ...
NASA Astronauts Unlock Secrets of Life in Space Before Big Spacewalks
Most of the Expedition 72 crew enjoyed a day off on Tuesday, while two NASA astronauts focused on cutting-edge human research ...
See An ‘Intensely Green’ Aurora Flyover From The Space Station
NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared jaw-dropping footage of an undulating green aurora as seen during a flyover from the International Space Station.
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Chilling and Uneasy: The Untethered Spacewalk That Redefined Exploration
In 1984, astronaut Bruce McCandless II made history—and defied human instinct—by stepping into the vast void of space ...
4 Space Projects You May Not Have Realized Kawasaki Is Involved In
Kawasaki might be better known for its dirt bikes, but it actually has a hand in some of the most sophisticated aeronautical ...
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘When The Stars Gossip’ On Netflix, A Korean Romantic Comedy That Takes Place In Space
Our Take: Written by Seo Sook-hyang, When The Stars Gossip takes a fairly standard Korean romantic dramedy and puts it in a ...
Former NASA Astronaut Puzzled by Metallic Orbs He Encountered While Flying
Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao had a baffling — and seemingly terrifying — encounter when he was flying his private ...
With 16 sunrises a day, when does it become 2025 on the space station?
The space station sees 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets every 24 hours. So how will the crew there know when it's 2025?
What is the Kessler Syndrome? How space junk has become an orbital threat
All of this adds up to the likelihood, the ESA warns, that a theoretical scenario known as the Kessler Syndrome could become ...
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How did NASA astronauts get Christmas decorations in space? Social media wants answers
The sight of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore celebrating Christmas aboard the International Space Station (ISS) with Santa hats, Christmas tree and festive decorations sparked a flurry ...