A new question intrigued the space enthusiasts. Do Astronauts age slower in space? If it is true, how is it possible?

Do astronauts age slower when in space?

PM Modi has announced the names of the 4 astronauts selected for the highly-anticipated Gaganyaan mission which is India's first manned space mission. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas | The 4 astronauts selected for India's Gaganyaan mission

The weightlessness of the International Space Station (ISS) might not be the ideal environment for cultivating healthy greens or salads for astronauts. Fascinating research from the University of Delaware has thrown some light as to what may be wrong and why space-grown salads are prone to get contaminated with bacteria.

Space salads: Research shows why greens for astronauts get infected under microgravity

Astronauts say that they have smelled unusual scents in space. However, that's not surprising due to the difference between the chemistry of Earth and space. Technically, one cannot smell anything in space as it is an airless vacuum.

Astronauts reveal what space smells like, and it’s stinkier than you’d expect

After Chandrayaan-3's success, ISRO is determined to send two unmanned flights in 2024. The Gaganyaan mission targetted for 2025 aims to send astronauts to space and the mission will carry a crew of two or three astronauts.

India plans two Gaganyaan unmanned flights in 2024 | ISRO Chief S Somanath speaks to WION

Forty years after Indian Air Force Pilot and Astronaut Rakesh Sharma flew to space and stayed there for a week (as part of the Soviet Interkosmos programme), Indian astronauts are to commence training for a trip to the International Space Station (ISS), as part of a US-led mission.

Exclusive: Indian astronauts to soon train at NASA's Johnson Space Center

Adding to the list of symptoms of “space sickness”, scientists have now claimed that male astronauts returning from outer space missions might have to deal with erectile dysfunction problems.

Space missions can increase risk of erectile dysfunction in male astronauts, says study

In a step forward for the Artemis II mission, the Orion crew and service modules that are to be used were joined on October 19 at the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the space agency said.

Artemis II Orion crew, service modules joined together as NASA's moon mission set to launch next year

Scientists from Mahidol University in Thailand are conducting groundbreaking research into the potential of watermeal, the world's smallest flowering plant, as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts.

Earth's tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space

In what is the first-ever official glimpse of the Indian astronaut candidates, the Indian Air Force shared a clip that showed them in intense workout mode. They are featured in the video clip that was released by the Indian Air Force, as part of the 91st Indian Air Force Day celebrations.

Watch: Indian Air Force shares 'first-look' of India's ISRO Gaganyaan Astronauts

The Dragon spacecraft, a joint venture between NASA and SpaceX, has launched, transporting four men to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew of the Crew-7 mission, which also comprises the Russian Konstantin Borisov, Satoshi Furukawa, and Andreas Mogensen of Denmark, is led by American Jasmin Moghbeli.

NASA, SpaceX launch sends four astronauts from four countries to ISS

A successful launch to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 3:27 a.m. EDT on Saturday, August 26, put a crew of four from four different nations in orbit.

NASA sends four astronauts to international space station

The endeavour of sending human beings into the vast expanse of space is an unparalleled feat, fraught with challenges and dangers. Over the span of just over six decades, space exploration has claimed the lives of 20 individuals.

Beyond the stars: What is NASA's protocol for astronauts who die in space?

Chinese officials unveiled new information about their manned lunar mission plan on Wednesday, as China take steps to emerge as the second nation to put citizens on the moon.

China unveils plans to land astronauts on the moon by 2030

In a first, a ChatGPT-style interface is being developed by the engineers working in NASA which can ultimately make spacecraft talk to their astronauts and help mission controllers hold conversations with artificial intelligence-powered robots, which are exploring moons and distant planets, according to an exclusive report published by The Guardian.

NASA working towards making spacecrafts talk to astronauts: Report

Space exploration recently got a significant breakthrough after the astronauts in the International Space Station were able to generate clean water successfully by distilling urine and capturing moisture.

Can you drink it? Astronauts use their own urine, sweat to make clean water in space

Extended space adventures are damaging astronauts' brains, according to experts. Astronauts who spend a lot of time in space should give their brains three years to recuperate from the alterations brought on by their missions.

Prolonged space missions are damaging astronauts' brains, claims study

A photo of SpaceX's lift button was shared by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Twitter which symbolised ‘Space Elevator’, a thing of fiction which has fascinated humans for years.

Space Elevator | Musk’s SpaceX lift has button to take astronauts from Earth to space?

Europe on the moon! The lunar aspiration could soon become a reality, courtesy of the Americans, Europe is planning on playing a key role in NASA's Orion spacecraft program. This will give European astronauts a chance to walk on the moon for the first time in years.

Europe shoots the moon! US join hands with Europe for Space mission

The word space debris can commonly be interpreted as man-made objects in space that are no longer serving a useful purpose. This could include large and small defunct satellites, spent upper stages of rockets, etc.

100mn+ millimetre-sized space debris a serious threat to astronauts, says NASA Chief Scientist

Walter Cunningham, the last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in NASA's Apollo programme has died at the age of 90.

Last surviving Apollo 7 astronaut Walter Cunningham passes away at 90

Astronauts who spend over six months in space can lose a decades' worth of bone mass. Recovery could take significant time. A study claims that astronauts may not recover even after a year back on earth. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: How space travel can make your bones weak

The study examined bone loss in astronauts, its effects, and their recovery after returning to Earth.

Astronauts lose bone while in space, new study reveals

Boeing’s Starliner space capsule landed in the New Mexico desert Wednesday, completing a six-day mission in which it finally reached the International Space Station and that could lead to flights with astronauts.

Boeing Starliner capsule returns to Earth from ISS

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