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Astronauts returning from spacewalks say space leaves a smell on their suits; NASA crews have compared it with metal, gunpowder, and ozoneAfter returning from spacewalks, astronauts frequently describe an odd aroma, reminiscent of burnt gunpowder or charred meat. This mysterio...- In 1984, Challenger captured the failing SolarMax satellite; astronauts spent nearly seven hours repairing it before sending the observatory back to workIn 1984, a groundbreaking space mission adeptly salvaged the nearly inoperative SolarMax satellite. Astronauts successfully captured and re...
- In 1984, a 33-year-old NASA astronaut stepped outside challenger. She became the first American woman to walk in spaceKathryn Sullivan etched her name in history in 1984 when she became the first American woman to walk in space during her pivotal Challenger...
- In 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts tore a rover fender on the Moon; they rebuilt it with four spare maps, duct tape, and clamps, and the fix lasted through 9.1 km of drivingDuring Apollo seventeen, Commander Eugene Cernan broke the rover's rear fender extension. Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt rep...
- In 1965, an astronaut secretly smuggled corned-beef sandwich into space, creating a '$30 million' problem for NASAIn 1965, astronaut John Young secretly carried an unauthorized corned-beef sandwich aboard NASA’s Gemini 3 mission. The sandwich created pr...
- In 1969, Apollo 12 began broadcasting from the Moon, but Alan Bean accidentally aimed its camera at the Sun and killed the live TV feedDuring the Apollo 12 mission, astronaut Alan Bean mistakenly aimed the color television camera at the sun, leading to overheating and the l...
- Why NASA's latest moon discovery creates a major dilemma for Artemis astronautsMicrobes from Earth can survive on the Moon's surface for days. New research shows shadowed lunar craters offer protective microclimates fo...
- Boulder used a two-day gathering of scientists and engineers to tackle the challenge of reaching Titan; the result transformed the roadmap for human exploration beyond Mars, revealing that time and technology are the real barriersScientists and engineers explored the feasibility of human missions to Titan. Titan offers a dense atmosphere and abundant local chemistry ...
- Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon embarks on maiden 6.5-hour ISS spacewalkIndian-origin astronaut Anil Menon embarks on his first spacewalk today. He will join Jessica Meir to strengthen the orbiting laboratory's ...
- From cleaning a space toilet to leading Mars exploration studies: Meet Claire Parfitt, who was rejected by NASA at 14Claire Parfitt's journey began with cleaning a space toilet replica. She later worked with important space artifacts and exhibits. Meeting ...
- NASA: Will it cancel some of space programs due to spacesuit problems? Why did water leak during spacewalk outside ISS?NASA faces a spacesuit crisis as astronaut Tracy Dyson experienced a leak during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. Colli...
- Why did NASA cancel its $100 million contract for making spacesuits? Know in detailsThe spacesuits astronauts use are called Extravehicular Activity, or EVA, suits. These were designed more than 40 years ago.
- Prada to design NASA spacesuits for Artemis III mission; Will luxury customers be allowed to wear them?The Artemis III mission is significant for several reasons, it will be the first time humans set foot on the Moon since the Apollo 17 missi...
- NASA, Axiom Space gear up for Artemis III moon mission, unveil new spacesuit. Details hereThe spacesuit for the Artemis III mission, which marks the program's first lunar landing to return humans to the moon, was unveiled by NASA...
- Catwalk to spacewalk, unisex is the flavourThe spacesuit designed for US astronauts’ next Moon mission is totally on trend.
- Size matters: NASA's historic all-women spacewalk scrapped due to lack of fitting spacesuits214 spacewalks have taken place since 1998, all of which had at least one male astronaut.
- NASA's new spacesuit to come with built-in toiletWashington, Feb 21 (IANS) Astronauts on NASA's next-generation human spacecraft, Orion, may have the option of avoiding a visit to the toil...
- NASA may face space suit crunch: ReportWashington, April 28 (IANS) NASA appears to be ill prepared to have a new space suit ready for future deep-space missions, media reported c...
- NASA's Space Poop Challenge winners bag $30,000Team Space Poop Unification of Doctors (SPUDs) won the second prize of $10,000 for their Air-powered Spacesuit Waste Disposal System.
- Gen-next spacesuits make spacewalks safer for ISS astronautsThe unique new spacesuits for Russian cosmonauts on ISS use materials that substantially extend the useful life of spacesuits.
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