“Hey, you’re going to space. It’s going to be hard to sit on a hard chair.” Dominick and fellow NASA astronauts Michael Barratt and Jeanette Epps fielded questions Friday while their ...
Astronauts are exposed to both acute radiation (short, but intense exposure like during space walks) and prolonged radiation (like during extended stays on the International Space Station).
How can artificial intelligence (AI) help astronauts on long-term space missions? This is what a recent study presented at the 2024 International Astronautical Congress in Milan, Italy ...
Christmas in space? NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore surely didn't think they'd still be on the International Space Station for Christmas when they left Earth in June.
From DIY Christmas trees to harmonica concerts, astronauts have been creative in keeping traditions alive while in orbit. Ahead of the biggest year celebrations, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and ...