In 2009, two physician-astronauts struggled to read in orbit; their investigation exposed how spaceflight changes the eye

During a 2009 mission, astronauts Michael Barratt and Robert Thirsk reported experiencing vision changes, a pivotal finding ...

In 2015, astronauts brewed espresso in orbit and drank it from a 3D-printed cup; surface tension pulled the coffee toward their lips without gravity

Astronauts can now drink coffee normally in space thanks to a special 3D-printed cup. This innovative design utilizes ...

In 1992, Endeavour rescued stranded Intelsat VI; three astronauts captured it by hand, and a new booster sent the satellite to geosynchronous orbit

In 1992, NASA unleashed the Endeavour shuttle on an ambitious mission to salvage a damaged satellite. The crew faced daunting ...
New Scientist

Self-help software to soothe stressed astronauts

When astronauts in orbit stress out, they call Earth to chat with a NASA psychiatrist. But transmitting messages to Mars and beyond would take 20 minutes or so, requiring new approaches to mental ...
New York Post

NASA reveals astronauts heading out on ‘complex’ next mission — and two have ties to California

Two astronauts with California ties are bound for the moon in 2028, after NASA unveiled the crew that will undertake a key mission in its effort to return humans to lunar orbit. On Tuesday, the space ...
AOL

Astronaut on ISS receives 'space cake' to mark 300 days in orbit

Astronauts on the International Space Station are usually immersed in groundbreaking science experiments or witnessing breathtaking cosmic sights – not showcasing their skills in the culinary arts.