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NASA astronaut applications: $164,395 salary as selected candidates prepare for Moon base and Mars missions; check direct link, eligibility and deadlineNASA astronaut applications: NASA has opened applications for its next astronaut class, with selected candidates potentially getting the op...
World Space Week 2026: Theme, history, how to celebrate and a special Pokémon twist- here's everything you need to knowWorld Space Week will occur from October 4 to October 10, 2026, themed 'Rocket Revolution'. This theme highlights advancements in rocket te...
Could astronauts on the Moon manufacture their own tools? NASA tests lunar dust material that could reduce supplies from EarthNASA researchers are developing a composite material that combines lunar regolith with a biodegradable plastic called poly(3-hydroxybutyrat...
In 2020, NASA put seeds from 11 crops aboard an experimental spaceplane; after months in orbit, scientists brought them back to test whether they could still growIn 2020, NASA put seeds from 11 crops aboard an experimental spaceplane; after months in orbit, scientists brought them back to test whethe...
In 2017, a fully automated facility for plant bioscience research was launched to the International Space Station: What NASA studied in space?In 2017, a fully automated facility for plant bioscience research was launched to the International Space Station. The Advanced Plant Habit...
In 2014, ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst wore SpaceTex shirts on the ISS for six months; their fabric data helped inform clothes for future Mars crewsInnovative space experiments have focused on how fabrics can effectively manage astronaut sweat and heat during missions. These studies rev...
In 1970, NASA’s Apollo 13 Mission nearly turned deadly. One woman’s invention saved lives. Her son became a Hollywood starHollywood star Jack Black’s late mother Judith Love Cohen was a heavyweight in her own right. An aerospace engineer, her invention played a...
AI is going to help find the Moon’s most valuable resource: How NASA and IBM are using AI to search for water iceNew artificial intelligence models are helping scientists find vital lunar water. This technology analyzes vast lunar data for future explo...
IBM, NASA launch AI model to help map ice, craters on MoonThe NASA-IBM Lunar Foundation Model is a publicly available AI tool designed to study the Moon. It was trained on more than 30 layers of ...
In 1994, the space shuttle Discovery held a Wake Shield disk behind it while still attached to its robot arm; the facility produced 5 good semiconductor filmsIn 1994, the space shuttle Discovery transported the Wake Shield Facility, designed to establish an ultra-clean vacuum environment. This gr...
In 2015, astronauts brewed espresso in orbit and drank it from a 3D-printed cup; surface tension pulled the coffee toward their lips without gravityAstronauts can now drink coffee normally in space thanks to a special 3D-printed cup. This innovative design utilizes capillary flow to mov...
NASA seeks volunteers for year-long Moon and Mars simulation mission: Check eligibility and other detailsNASA is recruiting volunteers for a year-long simulated deep-space mission. Participants will live and work in a special habitat at Johnson...
What it’s really like to become a NASA astronaut: 10 surprising facts few people knowNASA astronaut requirements 2026: Becoming a NASA astronaut is a challenging journey. Applicants need specific degrees and experience. Trai...
Is NASA's new astronauts class ready for the future moon and mars missions?NASA has introduced ten new astronaut candidates for its Artemis program, potentially sending them to the moon and Mars. Chosen from thousa...
Historic decision by NASA! For the first time, there are more women than men among newest astronautsNASA's newest astronauts are part of the 24th astronaut class for NASA since the original Mercury Seven made their debut in 1959.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore stuck in space for over 6 months: How are they keeping themselves healthy?Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, NASA astronauts, are stuck in space for over six months and will come back only next year. But what is N...
How Sunita Williams will participate in the 2024 US Elections from space: NASA’s unique solution explainedAmerican astronauts, including Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, will vote in the U.S. elections from space. NASA has a secure absentee vo...
NASA is looking for astronauts after 4 years. Are you ready? Check qualifications and selection processNASA is seeking astronauts for the first time in four years, aiming for diversity in candidates. From thousands of applicants, only a selec...
Indian-origin USAF doctor Anil Menon among 10 chosen by NASA for as astronauts future missionsBorn and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Menon helped launch the Elon Musk-run SpaceX's first humans to space during the 'Demo-2' mission...
NASA hiring astronauts for future space missionsNASA is now accepting applications for next class of astronauts who may some day fly to the ISS or even land on Mars.