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...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
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...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.43 AM IST
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...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
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...
13 Sep, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
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...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
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 ...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
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...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
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...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
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...
10 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
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...
17 Feb, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
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...
23 Sep, 2025, 11.26 PM IST
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.
22 Sep, 2025, 11.55 PM IST
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...
26 Nov, 2024, 08.10 PM IST
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...
05 Nov, 2024, 04.48 PM IST
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...
03 Apr, 2024, 02.42 PM IST
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...
07 Dec, 2021, 08.40 PM IST
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.
15 Dec, 2015, 02.51 PM IST