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Long spaceflights could be bad for our eyes
A neuro-ocular syndrome causing blurry vision in astronauts spells bad news for longterm space travelers.
How researchers in a simulated moon habitat survived extreme isolation
Two researchers braved loneliness, harsh elements, and each other in a tiny Arctic capsule.
After 355 days in space, an American astronaut rides home on a Russian capsule
In his last mission to space, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei makes a safe return to Earth on Russia's Soyuz spacecraft.
What an extraterrestrial archaeological dig could tell us about space culture
Instead of dirt, these researchers dug through thousands of photos to capture astronaut culture on the International Space Station.
Sorry, you can’t eat these popular foods on the International Space Station
Fizzy drinks, salt and pepper, and alcohol are some of the culinary items that don't make the safety cut for space travel.
Why space lettuce could be the pharmacy astronauts need
Plant-made medicines may one day help astronauts maintain dense bones.
What happens if you get diarrhea in space?
Astronauts (both real and fictional) have to deal with a whole range of poop problems.
Astronauts are losing 3 million red blood cells every second in space
A new study suggests that astronauts may experience space anemia much longer than previously thought.
The US return to the moon gets a schedule change—again
A 2024 human landing was 'not grounded in technical feasibility,' NASA administrator says.
The story of the first bite of pizza in space, from the hungry astronaut himself
'Don't look for it listed on any official NASA launch manifests!'