Astronauts of the future may be radically different from the rest of us in physiology and psychology. So, to what extent ...

Time in space affects the body, but research has found that it can also quite literally affect the mind, prompting questions ...

NASA has selected Axiom Space for its fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, scheduled for 2027.

Just a week after their unprecedented return to Earth following a medical issue onboard the International Space Station, the ...

Here's how the first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years builds on Artemis 1.

Sophie Adenot embodies the vanguard of the new generation of French astronauts, advancing female representation in a field long dominated by men. This engineer by training and seasoned test pilot is ...

As we prepare for missions beyond Earth orbit, one crucial challenge remains: keeping astronauts healthy in microgravity.

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years, completing 3 ISS missions. She spent more than 600 days in space ...

NASA astronaut Suni Williams has retired after a legendary 27-year career that included 608 days in space, nine spacewalks, and two stints commanding the International Space Station.