spaceflight : Science World Report

May 11, 2017 05:40 AM EDT

Space Travel Can Lower Astronauts’ Fitness Level, Decrease Heart And Blood Vessel Function

Space flight can decrease the physical fitness level of astronauts, a study has found out.

Jan 31, 2017 03:29 AM EST

NASA Twin Astronaut Study Reveals Genetic Changes In Twin Astronaut Brothers Scott Kelly And Mark Kelly

The study provides novel information on what space travel can do to the human body.

Dec 06, 2016 02:24 AM EST

Virgin Galactic’s Second Spaceplane, SpaceshipTwo, Aces First Glide Test

SpaceshipTwo, Virgin Galactic's rocket plane, successfully completed its first powered glide test over the Mojave Desert.

Dec 03, 2016 03:40 AM EST

December Is A Busy Month For Rocket Launches: Here Are What To Expect

This month is not just for buying Christmas presents and spending time with family and friends. It is also a busy month for space exploration and rocket launches.

Nov 29, 2016 02:55 AM EST

Scientists Finally Find Reason Why Astronauts Might Go Blind In Space

Astronauts might suffer some visual impairments as they return from lengthy missions in space. Could this cause them to go blind in space?

Oct 31, 2016 05:00 AM EDT

Soyuz Space Capsule Lands Safely, Home After 115 Days

Space Station crew home after a mission of 115-days

Aug 11, 2016 06:37 AM EDT

China Spaceflight Breakthrough: Hypersonic Spaceplane To Take-Off, Land Like Usual Aircarft; Ordinary People In Mars By 2030 Possible?

China announced that they are working on hypersonic spaceplane, which they refer to as the next spaceflight breakthrough.

Oct 28, 2015 07:56 AM EDT

Mission to Mars: Wall-less Hall Thruster May be the Future of Deep Space Travel

Hall thrusters are advanced electric rocket engines that are used for altitude control of geosynchronous communication satellites.. Now, researchers are taking a closer look at these engines for deep space missions.

Oct 20, 2015 10:59 AM EDT

New, Innovative SkinSuit May Help Astronauts on Long-Term Spaceflight to Mars

Astronauts are testing out an innovative "skin suit" that's designed to reduce the debilitating physical effects of spaceflight. Called the SkinSuit, the new full body suit could help astronauts during long spaceflight missions.

Oct 14, 2015 09:48 AM EDT

How Astronaut Brains are Affected by Space Travel: Mission to Mars

What happens to your brain in space? This is particularly important to figure out as NASA and other agencies gear up for a manned mission to Mars. Now, an investigation on the International Space Station (ISS) is looking at how the brain changes in space.

Aug 20, 2015 07:40 AM EDT