Swollen eyeballs, baby-like skin, and the overview effect: how astronauts feel when they return to earthExtended exposure to microgravity leads to significant physical and mental challenges upon return to Earth.
Eye Problems Cloud NASA's Vision of MarsNASA aims to send a crewed mission to Mars, but astronauts face serious risks to eyesight from spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome.
How much radiation Starliner astronauts may have been exposed to while waiting to come homeNASA astronauts face increased radiation risks due to an unplanned extended stay on the ISS.Extended exposure in space raises concerns about cancer and other health issues.
9 ways living in space changes the human bodyShort and long-duration space missions profoundly alter the human body, affecting muscles and cardiovascular systems.
Astronaut hospitalized after returning from 235-day space missionOne astronaut hospitalized for medical observation after splashdown; three crew members cleared to return home.
What Being in Space Does to Your BrainLong-duration space flight affects the body significantly, but cognitive abilities are largely maintained, allowing astronauts to adapt effectively.
Swollen eyeballs, baby-like skin, and the overview effect: how astronauts feel when they return to earthExtended exposure to microgravity leads to significant physical and mental challenges upon return to Earth.
Eye Problems Cloud NASA's Vision of MarsNASA aims to send a crewed mission to Mars, but astronauts face serious risks to eyesight from spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome.
How much radiation Starliner astronauts may have been exposed to while waiting to come homeNASA astronauts face increased radiation risks due to an unplanned extended stay on the ISS.Extended exposure in space raises concerns about cancer and other health issues.
9 ways living in space changes the human bodyShort and long-duration space missions profoundly alter the human body, affecting muscles and cardiovascular systems.
Astronaut hospitalized after returning from 235-day space missionOne astronaut hospitalized for medical observation after splashdown; three crew members cleared to return home.
What Being in Space Does to Your BrainLong-duration space flight affects the body significantly, but cognitive abilities are largely maintained, allowing astronauts to adapt effectively.
Space station's lack of dirt may damage astronauts' health, says studyExcessive cleanliness on the ISS may harm astronauts' health due to lack of beneficial microbes.
What nine months in space does to the human bodyTime in space can disrupt bodily functions, leading to muscle weakness, changes in heart function, and weakened bones.
Un-pee-lievable new tech could allow astronauts to drink own urine on spacewalks instead of using diapersA breakthrough technology can convert astronauts' urine into drinkable water in space, eliminating the need for diapers during spacewalks.
Radiation for dummies: the female mannequins testing space-travel safetyThe Artemis I mission utilized female phantoms to study space radiation impacts on women's health, essential for future missions.
For ISS Astronauts, Digestive Issues Are Surprisingly Common - And A Very Big ProblemResearchers are studying gut permeability in astronauts to prepare for future space missions with improved health measures.
Space station's lack of dirt may damage astronauts' health, says studyExcessive cleanliness on the ISS may harm astronauts' health due to lack of beneficial microbes.
What nine months in space does to the human bodyTime in space can disrupt bodily functions, leading to muscle weakness, changes in heart function, and weakened bones.
Un-pee-lievable new tech could allow astronauts to drink own urine on spacewalks instead of using diapersA breakthrough technology can convert astronauts' urine into drinkable water in space, eliminating the need for diapers during spacewalks.
Radiation for dummies: the female mannequins testing space-travel safetyThe Artemis I mission utilized female phantoms to study space radiation impacts on women's health, essential for future missions.
For ISS Astronauts, Digestive Issues Are Surprisingly Common - And A Very Big ProblemResearchers are studying gut permeability in astronauts to prepare for future space missions with improved health measures.
Scientists Propose Building "Wall of Death" on the MoonA 'lunar Wall of Death' could help astronauts stay fit on the Moon, using weak gravitational forces for exercise.
Missions to Mars could cause permanent kidney damage for astronautsMissions to Mars could result in kidney damage for astronauts due to prolonged exposure to galactic radiation, leading to potential kidney stones and dialysis.