Astronaut : Science World Report

Sep 21, 2015 06:49 AM EDT

'The Martian' Screened for Astronauts on the International Space Station

It'll still be two weeks before we can see Ridley Scott's The Martian here on Earth. But astronauts are getting some special treatment.

Sep 08, 2015 12:06 PM EDT

International Space Station Crosses the Face of the Sun in Stunning Solar Transit

The moon isn't the only thing that can eclipse the sun. In this case, the International Space Station (ISS) had its turn. NASA has released a new composite image that shows the ISS passing in front of our nearest star.

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 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 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 21, 2015 12:53 PM EDT

Kickstarter May Save Neil Armstrong's Spacesuit: New Campaign Launches to Preserve History

Even the Smithsonian Institution is turning to Kickstarter. The U.S. National Air and Space Museum has decided to use crowdfunding to help save the spacesuit that Neil Armstrong wore on the moon.

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.

Jul 09, 2015 05:40 PM EDT

The Black Bear May Hold The Key To Future Astronaut Therapy

Decreased physical activity in mammals can lead to significant bone loss and increased fracture risk over time. Yet this is not quite the case for the black bear (Ursus americanus), who is physically inactive for up to six months annually but somehow manages to keep a strong, healthy skeletal struct...

Jun 12, 2015 08:00 AM EDT