The International Space Station May Need More Microbes to Keep Astronauts Healthy
The overly sterile environment of the International Space Station is missing important microbes, a new detailed map shows. If we want to live off Earth, we may need to take more of our bacterial frien
The space station is too darn clean, research suggests
Adding more microbes to the ISS could actually benefit the astronauts who spend time there, new research suggests.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Should the International Space Station be dirtier?
The ISS’s microbial environment most closely resembles a hospital isolation room. It could be making astronauts sick.
China's space station to welcome first foreign astronaut in next few years, Xinhua says
China and Pakistan signed a cooperation agreement on the selection and training of astronauts on Friday, Xinhua reported.
Elon Musk is arguing with an astronaut and wants to retire the space station early. Here’s what to know
Elon Musk is bickering with a European astronaut on the social media platform he owns, exchanging tense posts with offensive language. He’s claiming two NASA astronauts were left on the International Space Station for “political reasons.
NASA astronaut reveals ‘the coolest thing about the space station’
Don Pettit has been at it again. Not content with dazzling earthlings with incredible photos captured from his current home aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the NASA astronaut has now taken us behind the camera to show you the coolest lens change you’ve ever seen.
First astronaut with a disability cleared for space station mission
The first-ever astronaut with a physical disability has been cleared for a mission onboard the International Space Station, the European Space Agency announced on Friday.
The International Space Station is overly sterile; making it 'dirtier' could improve astronaut health
Astronauts often experience immune dysfunction, skin rashes, and other inflammatory conditions while traveling in space. A new study suggests that these issues could be due to the excessively sterile nature of spacecraft.
Pakistani astronaut to become first foreign visitor to China's space station
China's Tiangong space station is expected to welcome its first foreign visitor — a Pakistani astronaut who will likely become the first from the Islamic republic to fly to outer space, according to a heavyweight cooperation agreement.
Why having a dirtier space station is better for austronauts’ health
A new study suggests that some austronaut health issues could be due to the "excessively sterile" nature of spacecraft. The post Why having a dirtier space station is better for austronauts’ health appeared first on Talker.
Space Station is “too clean and making it dirtier could improve astronauts’ health”
The International Space Station is too clean, and making it “dirtier” could improve astronauts’ health, claims new research. They often experience immune dysfunction, skin rashes, and other inflammatory conditions while traveling in space.
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Musk Says US Astronauts Are Stranded On Space Station For ‘Political Reasons’—As They Reject Claim
In a joint interview with President Donald Trump on Fox News, Musk falsely blamed the Biden administration for not bringing ...
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Pak, China ink agreement paving way for first Pakistani astronauts to travel to space
In a landmark development, Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission and China Manned Space Agency signed a ...
China to send Pakistani astronaut as first foreign guest to its space station
China to send Pakistani astronaut to Tiangong space station, strengthening alliance and expanding space program.
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NASA astronaut seen with his pants down on the ISS trying to perform bizarre challenge in space
People have joked that the 'real research has started' on the ISS after astronaut Don Pettit attempted to float into his ...
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Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore on their longer than expected stay in space
For NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, the long wait to return to Earth is almost over. They went to the International Space Station last June in a Boeing Starliner spacecraft. They were ...
Mom Of Stranded NASA Astronaut Says She's 'Happy For Her' And That It's A 'Fantastic Experience'
Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have been at the ISS for almost 300 days, but William's mother calls this a 'fantastic ...
Recent ISS findings address drug stability in space and astronaut balance after spaceflight
International Space Station researchers continue to share their new discoveries. Their recent findings include results in the ...
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NASA Astronauts Respond After Elon Musk Calls Former Commander Of ISS A Slur
"Hey @ElonMusk, when you finally get the nerve to climb into a rocket ship, come talk to the three of us," Captain Mark Kelly ...