Astronauts
Astronaut Drops a Mirror During a Spacewalk. Now There’s Another Piece of Space Junk
Oops. Dropping a mirror on Earth is only minor cause for concern, perhaps about the potential of some upcoming bad…
Hilarious Supercut of Astronauts Falling on the Moon
The Apollo astronauts walked on the Moon, yes. But they also hopped, bounded, and shuffled. And sometimes they fell, spectacularly.…
NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir Took a Space Selfie, Capturing her Reflection in the Space Station
If there's an award for "Selfie of the Year" NASA astronaut Jessica Meir just won it. (more…)
If Astronauts Hibernated on Long Journeys, They’d Need Smaller Spacecraft
There's a disturbing lack of hibernation in our space-faring plans. In movies and books, astronauts pop in and out of…
This is the Machine Astronauts Trained on to Land on the Moon
The Moon landings were a huge undertaking. In order to prepare, NASA had to think of every detail, right down…
Boeing and Airstream Show off Their New Astronaut Transport Vehicle: the Astrovan II
When it comes to brand recognition, Airstream's got game. Their silver, space-age looking travel trailers and touring coaches are iconic.…
NASA’s New Lunar Spacesuit is Going to be a Lot More Comfortable for Astronauts
NASA is developing new spacesuits for their Artemis program. The new suits will give the astronauts greater mobility, will be…
They’ve Got Spacesuits that Fit Now. Christina Koch and Jessica Meir Will Spacewalk on October 21st
The all-female astronaut walk is back on. Back on March 26th, 2019, NASA was forced to cancel the first all-female…
Nine Astronauts from Four Different Space Agencies are on the International Space Station Right Now
The International Space Station's usual complement of six astronauts grew by 50% recently, making things a little crowded up there.…
Astronauts Explore Caves on Earth, Learning the Skills They’ll Need for the Moon and Mars
We're accustomed to astronauts pulling off their missions without a hitch. They head up to the International Space Station for…