In 2021, NASA sent 11 types of crop seeds outside the space station for 8 months; after their return, scientists tested whether they could still growThe 2021 NASA seed experiment ultimately demonstrates why some of the most important space discoveries can begin with objects that appear r...
19 Sep, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Scientists who tested eggshells as cement substitute found an unexpected result: Adding 10% processed eggshell powder made mortar stronger, but increasing it further had opposite effectResearchers have found a potential use for discarded eggshells by processing them into powder and using it as a partial replacement for cem...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Mushrooms sent to space return to Earth & end up in pasta: Australian researchers send lion’s mane, turkey’s tail and cordyceps to the ISS, then watch what happens when they returnMushrooms sent to space return to Earth & end up in pasta: Australian scientists sent fungal mycelium to the International Space Station as...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
NASA launched an empty spacecraft away from the ISS and set materials inside on fire; scientists used the experiment to study how flames spread in spaceNASA conducted experiments to study fire behavior in microgravity. Uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft were used after departing the International S...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
In 2022, Mattel sent two Barbie dolls to the ISS for Mission DreamStar, and their filmed trip became part of a STEM video seriesIn 2022, two Barbie dolls took a stellar trip to the International Space Station as part of the exciting Mission DreamStar. These dolls, be...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
In 2014, NASA astronauts used an ordinary tape measure during six-month ISS missions; the Body Measures data later entered requirements for NASA's xEMU spacesuitIn 2014, astronauts aboard the International Space Station conducted body measurements to study the impact of microgravity on human physiol...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
In 2025, DLR tested continuous spirulina growth on the ISS for future closed-loop life support; Limnospira indica produced oxygen and edible biomass in microgravityIn a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have successfully cultivated spirulina aboard the International Space Station, paving the way fo...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
In 1997, Japanese researchers flew silkworm eggs on STS-84 to study spaceflight effects; developmental abnormalities were more frequent in the flight samplesSilkworm eggs revealed developmental abnormalities in early space experiments. Later, the Rad Silk investigation examined cosmic radiation'...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
In 2019, Nickelodeon sent green slime to the ISS for eight demonstrations; the tests offered insights into liquid containment and hydroponic plant watering researchAstronauts on the International Space Station engaged in a fascinating experiment with Nickelodeon's iconic green slime. This unexpected pr...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
25 years ago, a NASA astronaut witnessed the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks from space and captured a haunting photograph of smoke rising over New York CityAn astronaut witnessed the 9/11 attacks from space, capturing a haunting image of smoke over New York City. Frank Culbertson, aboard the IS...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
In 2004, ESA grew rocket seeds on the ISS with André Kuipers; after four days, dark-grown seedlings were taller and yellow, while lit ones stayed smaller and greenA 2004 space project involving astronaut Andre Kuipers and schoolchildren explored plant growth factors. Thousands of students participated...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Two golden silk orb weavers lived on the ISS for two months; most space-built webs became nearly symmetric, but under light the spiders used brightness as a new sense of upA fascinating study involving spiders in the International Space Station concluded that in microgravity, these creatures built webs that ex...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
In 2015, fruit flies were sent to International Space Station to study how microgravity and the space environment affect the innate immune systemIn 2015, fruit flies were sent to International Space Station to study how microgravity and the space environment affect the innate immune ...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
In 2015, Japan exposed bacteria outside the ISS for 3 years; some clumps survived, while thicker ones were estimated to last longerJapanese researchers launched the resilient bacteria Deinococcus into orbit aboard the International Space Station. Remarkably, these micro...
05 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
In 2000, a crew for the first time headed for the International Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket for four months to prepare ISS facility for researchIn 2000, a crew for the first time headed for the International Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket for four months to prepare ISS ...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.51 AM IST
In 2023, NASA grew tomatoes for 100 days aboard the space station; ground plants produced more than 100, while the space crop yielded 12 and was not eatenNASA's tomato experiment on the International Space Station faced major hurdles in microgravity, where watering issues resulted in uneven m...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
In 2001, NASA sent the science behind toothpaste and salad dressing into space; the research later helped produce three P&G patentsSince 2001, NASA has explored the behavior of colloids aboard the International Space Station, where the lack of gravity permits intricate ...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST