Astronauts lose additional bone due to space radiation, but not muscle: Study
The findings raise intriguing questions about the relationship between bone and muscle, especially for humans on Earth dealing with age-related bone and muscle loss.
Dec 18, 2017, 14:55 PM IST
Shortage of critical fuel could threaten NASA's deep space missions, warns US govt
Missions such as Mars Curiousity rover and the Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft use radioisotope thermoelectric generators as power source.
Oct 12, 2017, 19:06 PM IST
Six-member NASA crew exit qurantined Mars-like habitat
Their experiment included everything from being forced to live in the cramped habitat of the dome to having to rely solely on packaged food - and virtually no contact with another living soul.
Sep 17, 2017, 16:27 PM IST
NASA picks 12 new astronauts, including an Indian-American, for Earth orbit and deep space missions
The 12 new astronaut candidates - seven men and five women - were chosen from more than 18,300 people who submitted applications from December 2015 to February 2016.
Jun 08, 2017, 09:32 AM IST
This NASA parachute device could return science payloads to Earth from space - Watch
After a two-month stay aboard the space station, NASA's TechEdSat-5 that launched December 9, 2016, was deployed into low-Earth orbit on March 6, 2017.
Mar 08, 2017, 10:50 AM IST
NASA gears up to explore the early solar system; announces two new robotic missions!
Lucy and Psyche, as the missions are being called, are robotic missions planned for launch in 2021 and 2023 respectively, with an aim to target mysterious, unstudied asteroids.
Jan 05, 2017, 09:24 AM IST
NASA's Orion astronauts to be provided with special food bars to keep their weight in check! - Watch video
Given the distances Orion will travel, teams also must limit Orion’s mass, since a heavier spacecraft requires more fuel and energy to propel it to its ultimate destination.
Nov 23, 2016, 20:53 PM IST
NASA's #YearInSpace mission: Eight things to know!
The space mission has been a huge help to US space agency NASA, in terms of research and findings.
Feb 24, 2016, 09:52 AM IST
