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Sep 07, 2015 03:54 PM EDT

Humanoid Robot May Teach Astronauts on the International Space Station

An adorable robot may be becoming a bit more useful on the International Space Station (ISS).

Aug 25, 2015 12:25 PM EDT

Japan Delivers Whiskey to the International Space Station...for Science

The astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) may be receiving something a bit unusual in their latest shipment of cargo. Drinks giant Suntory sent Japanese whiskey into space-for science.

Aug 20, 2015 07:40 AM EDT

NASA Raids Museum for Endeavor Space Shuttle's Spare Parts

In order to meet budget goals, NASA is turning to museums to find the parts that it needs for the International Space Station

Aug 17, 2015 08:22 PM EDT

ISS Astronaut Captures Spectacular Aurora Footage During a Sunrise

A NASA astronaut has captured some spectacular footage of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, as they appeared over Earth's horizon.

Aug 11, 2015 09:54 AM EDT

Virtual Reality Kickstarter Turns You into an Astronaut by Putting a Camera in Space

Have you ever wanted to see what Earth looks like from space? You, too, can be an astronaut--with the power of virtual reality.

Aug 10, 2015 08:34 AM EDT

Astronauts Eat Vegetables Grown on the International Space Station for the First Time Ever

NASA astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) have grown the first ever vegetables in space-and are about to eat them.

Jul 17, 2015 10:59 AM EDT

NASA Grows Plants in Space: Next Frontier for Agriculture

Imagine if we could grow plants in space. It would make long-term space travel much more viable, and could even be important to human colonies based on other worlds.

Jun 12, 2015 08:00 AM EDT

ISS Crew Lands Safely Back on Earth After 199 Days in Space

Three crew members from the International Space Station (ISS) returned safely to Earth on Thursday after a mission lasting 199 days.

Jan 14, 2015 10:35 AM EST

Weightlessness in Space Causes Astronauts' Blood to Shift

Scientists have examined these biological effects a bit more closely and have found that in space, the shift of blood and fluid from the lower to the upper body caused by weightlessness is much higher and that blood pressure is much lower than previously thought.

Dec 31, 2014 01:41 PM EST

Astronauts on the International Space Station Wish Earth a Happy New Year

The crew of the International Space Station (ISS) is preparing to ring in the new year..

Aug 08, 2014 10:52 AM EDT

Astronauts May be Sleep-Deprived During Space Flight Missions

People on Earth aren't the only ones that sometimes have trouble sleeping. Scientists have found that astronauts can suffer considerable sleep deficiency in the weeks leading up to and during space flight.

Jun 16, 2014 11:40 AM EDT

Expedition 40 Completes Week of Medical Research Aboard the International Space Station

NASA has shifted their focus of the space program and is preparing for long-duration and deep space missions. The six-person ISS Expedition 40 crew wrapped up the week after completing plentiful medical research for these types of missions.