When astronauts blast off into space, they can't exactly find a bathroom around the corner. We're breaking down the surprisingly sophisticated (and sometimes hilarious) systems NASA has engineered to solve one of space exploration's most pressing problems.
After 10 days orbiting Earth on the historic Artemis II mission, astronaut Christina Koch returned home to the sweetest welcome imaginable. Her joyful reunion with her beloved dog melted hearts everywhere and reminded us why our pets truly are family.
With over 915 hours spent orbiting Earth across four shuttle missions, retired NASA astronaut Linda Godwin has left an indelible mark on human spaceflight. Her groundbreaking career—including two historic spacewalks—offers inspiring lessons about perseverance, science, and reaching for the impossible.
Forget what you think you know about space travel—NASA's Artemis astronauts are dealing with the same mundane challenges as the rest of us, from broken toilets to crashed emails. A peek inside the Orion spacecraft reveals that even on humanity's most ambitious missions, the human experience remains refreshingly relatable.
After more than 50 years, humanity is finally returning to the Moon—and four remarkable astronauts are leading the charge. Meet the international team selected for Artemis 2, the mission that will reignite our species' lunar exploration.
After pushing the boundaries of human space exploration, NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station earned themselves a lighter schedule. Following the completion of a crucial spacewalk that marked a vital phase in the ISS expansion, the crew took a step back to recover and debrief—a reminder that even in space, rest is essential.
Two brave NASA astronauts ventured into the vacuum of space for over seven hours to perform critical upgrades on the International Space Station. Their daring mission showcases the incredible skill and courage required to maintain humanity's outpost in orbit.