Watch the pair of amazing time-lapses of the Aurora Borealis from the International Space Station captured by NASA astronaut Don Pettit. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: NASA/Don Pettit | edited by Steve Spaleta Music: Aurora by...

On May 27, 2009, three astronauts launched to the International Space Station to complete the crew of Expedition 20. Expedition 20 was the first six-person crew to live and work at the space station for a long-duration stay. Russian...

On May 23, 2017, NASA astronauts Peggy Whitson and Jack Fischer took an urgent and unplanned spacewalk to replace a broken data relay box outside of the International Space Station. The problematic device, known as a...

NASA astronaut Suni Williams works outside the International Space Station. Credit: NASA | edited by Space.com's Steve Spaleta

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick enjoys a fresh delivery of orange and other fruit on the International Space Station during Expedition 71.<b<br/>r/>

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These images show how quickly Earth’s environment can change, from shrinking lakes like the Aral Sea to melting glaciers and wildfires in Yellowstone. Human actions like farming, building dams, and digging for oil are also changing...

NASA has a three-phase plan to send humans to Mars by 2040, including building new spacecraft, testing deep-space missions, and learning how to live on the Red Planet. Alongside efforts by private companies like SpaceX, NASA is working...

Satellite images show how fast the Earth is changing due to things like melting glaciers, wildfires, dams, and growing cities. These changes can affect people’s lives, such as forcing them to move or losing access to water and land....

NASA engineers are designing next-generation spacesuits to support daily exploration tasks on the Moon and Mars, focusing on mobility, dust control, and innovative suit-port systems to reduce contamination risks. Training programs such...

Though the Space Shuttle era has ended, NASA's Orion spacecraft represents the next leap in human space exploration, designed for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Supported by the powerful Space Launch System and innovations like...

The Space Shuttle era marked a new chapter in international collaboration, beginning with Atlantis docking at the Russian MIR station and culminating in the construction of the International Space Station—a joint effort by 15 nations...

Humanity has always been driven by a desire to explore—from sailing the Earth’s seas to launching spacecraft into the cosmos. Through decades of innovation, the Space Shuttle became a symbol of that pursuit, enabling construction of the...

As humanity prepares for its first crewed mission to Mars, innovations like the Olympus inflatable habitat and deep-space transport systems are being developed to sustain astronauts through years-long journeys in isolation. With limited...

Make a model whipple shield and test its ability to absorb debris impacts in this space science project

Bose Einstein condensate is considered the fifth state of matter - its obtained when gas particles are cooled to almost absolute zero temperature. To generate the Bose-Einstein condensate, the first step is to obtain a cloud of gas; a...

What is a satellite, why are they important, and how have satellites changed our understanding of the Solar System? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Any object orbiting a planet is called a satellite. Moons are examples of natural...

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Delve into the captivating history of the Space Race, a pivotal era marked by intense competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. From the launch of Sputnik to the monumental Apollo 11 mission, discover the political...

Explore the emerging world of space tourism where once only millionaires could venture into orbit, but soon, more accessible options may open up. Discover the experiences of the few who have visited the International Space Station and...

This video continues the space journey, covering letters F to L. It delves into fixed stars, galaxies, the Hubble Telescope, the International Space Station, Jupiter, the Kuiper Belt, and light years.



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Bose Einstein condensate is considered the fifth state of matter - it’s obtained when gas particles are cooled to almost absolute zero temperature. To generate the Bose-Einstein condensate, the first step is to obtain a cloud of gas; a...

Researchers from the California Institute of Technology studied bacteria retrieved from the ISS space toilet and exercise platform.

NASA plans to launch a storage space for robotic tools called the Robotic Tool Stowage, or RiTS, to the International Space Station. <br/>