A SpaceX mission to send a spacecraft for the return of two astronauts who went to the International Space Station (ISS) on a Boeing Starliner has been launched on Saturday (Sep 28) from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

SpaceX launches mission Crew-9 to bring stranded Starliner astronauts home

A few years ago, biomedical scientist Jonathan Tsui flew to Florida with unique baggage. He toted compact chambers—smaller than a cell phone—containing 48 bits of human heart tissue. Tsui brought the samples to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, where in March 2020 they were loaded onto a SpaceX craft and sent to the International Space Station for a month. The goal? To study the effects of low gravity conditions on the human heart in preparation for long-term space travel.

The Curious Case Of The Prematurely Aging Space Heart

NASA astronauts will soon be able to livestream their movements from the Moon during future Artemis missions and this will be made possible because of laser technology.

NASA astronauts to start livestream from Moon. Here's how it will work

NASA has announced a delay in the launch of SpaceX's Crew-9 mission, which was to carry four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The same vehicle could also serve as a backup for Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore after they got stuck in space due to issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.

NASA delays SpaceX Crew-9 mission as rumours about Boeing Starliner's safety emerge

The International Space Station had a visitor on Tuesday. Northrop Grumman's Cygnus Cargo spacecraft successfully docked at the International space station.

NASA resupply mission docks at International Space Station

NASA has been planning to set up a lighthouse on the lunar surface which will guide the astronauts and robots who will soon be exploring the Moon. NASA scientists have tested a technology which is expected to work as a 'lighthouse' on the Moon and provide them with real-time data of astronauts and robotic explorers.

NASA to set up lighthouse on Moon. Here's how it will help astronauts and robots

The scientists, in a new study, tried to understand if meteor showers can pose a threat to spacecraft, satellites or astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS).

Are satellites and astronauts in space in danger due to Perseid meteor shower? Here's the truth

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore find themselves in an indefinite stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) after a 10-day mission turned into a prolonged ordeal. Watch in for more details!

Butch Wilmore & Sunita Williams stranded in space, NASA says 'no date set for astronauts'

Researchers have newly found an underground cave system on the moon, that could be established as the lunar base for the astronauts visiting the moon during future missions. Watch in for more details!

Scientists find underground caves on moon

India and the US are working on a joint mission, where an Indian Astronaut will join a US-led crew and fly to the International Space Station later this year. This mission would serve as a precursor to the Indian Human Spaceflight mission Gaganyaan, which India wants to execute by 2026.

Indian astronauts to train at NASA from August

An Indian startup is planning to script history by launching a 'space habitat' by 2027 in collaboration with Elon Musk's SpaceX. As the name suggests, these ‘expandable space habitats’ will serve as living quarters for space tourists, astronauts and researchers.

House for astronauts? Indian startup discusses launch of 'space habitat' by 2027 with SpaceX

Astronauts aboard Boeing's Starliner are facing a delay in their return due to technical issues. The capsule's first crewed mission might need an extension, and SpaceX's crew dragon could be a backup option. Take a look at our next report...Watch in for more details!

Gravitas | NASA weighs options for safe return of astronauts

A dangerous situation similar to that of the Hollywood film "Gravity" unfolded in space. Pieces of space debris in the vicinity of the International space station posed a threat. All 9 astronauts on-board had to take shelter, bracing for possible impact. Here's how it all unfolded.

Gravitas | Defunct Russian satellite generated space debris, threatening astronauts, space station

A defunct Russian satellite has broken up into more than 100 pieces of debris in orbit, forcing astronauts on the International Space Station to take shelter for about an hour and adding to the mass of space junk already in orbit, U.S. space agencies said.

Russian satellite breaks up in space, astronauts take over

A space scare occurred when a defunct Russian satellite broke up into more than 100 pieces of debris within its orbit which led to the astronauts taking shelter on the International Space Station for about an hour, stated the US space agencies.

Astronauts hide in space station after defunct Russian satellite breaks into more than 100 pieces

From when will Boeing Starliner fly, to when will Boeing Starliner return... It's been a not-so-encouraging maiden space mission for the American giant's space venture. Having gone to the space station with a plan to stay for eight days, Starliner has spent more than 20days at the orbiting lab. There's still no clarity on when astronauts Wilmore and Williams would return. In case Starliner proves technically unworthy for a return trip, what are the alternatives?

Gravitas: Boeing Starliner remains unreliable, how will astronauts return?

In a new study, the researchers have observed that astronauts can suffer from permanent kidney damage if they go on missions to Mars. A review of the health impacts of space travel on the 24 astronauts who had travelled to the moon has found that many of them suffered changes to their kidneys as a result.

A trip to Mars might cost astronauts their kidneys, study on space flights reveals

NASA's Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams along with the eight other crew members has landed in a new trouble on board the International Space Station (ISS).

'Spacebug' found lurking on ISS. Here's how it endangers Sunita Williams and crew

As NASA prepares for a new cosmic journey to the moon which will be launched for the first time in more than 50 years, a new theory emerged that the astronauts might be facing the threat of sandblasts.

Astronauts beware! Sandblasts on the moon may shred you to pieces

China plans to land astronauts on the moon before 2030 and add a fourth module to its space station. China and the US are eyeing the same landing sites in the lunar south pole. Watch in for more details!

China aims to land astronauts on the moon by 2030

China plans to put a person on the moon before 2030

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has finalised 48 backup points across the globe where the crew members of Gaganyaan can land in case things don't go as planned.

ISRO finalises 48 backup sites for safe landing of Gaganyaan astronauts: Report

After reaching the moon, India is now naming for the stars. ISRO revealed the names of 4 astronauts who have been selected to be a part of India’s first manned mission to space. Scheduled for 2025, if the mission succeeds India will become the fourth country to send humans to space after USSR, US and China. This week on India Story, Vikram Chandra speaks to former ISRO Chief Madhavan Nair.

Gaganyaan: ISRO names 4 astronauts who will be part of India’s first manned space mission

Gaganyaan: ISRO names 4 astronauts chosen to fly on India's first manned space voyage

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