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New drug could prevent bone loss on lengthy space missions, study in space-faring mice suggests
A new drug reduced bone loss in mice on the International Space Station, without causing any negative side effects.
Spherical 'minibrains' to be grown on the International Space Station
An upcoming resupply mission to the International Space Station will include stem cells destined to be grown into tiny, 3D models of the human brain.
15 of the weirdest things we have launched into space
From a dummy-driven Tesla, to a giant disco ball, to U.S. presidents' hair, here are some of the weirdest things humans have put into space.
'Unreal' auroras cover Earth in stunning photo taken by NASA astronaut
NASA astronaut Josh Cassada photographed a gorgeous green aurora from space, capturing the impacts of a solar storm that swept over our planet.
10 stunning shots of Earth from space in 2022
A number of amazing shots of Earth were captured from space in 2022. Here are some of our favorites.
Uncontrollable coolant leak on Russian ISS capsule puts future missions in jeopardy
Three astronauts are scheduled to fly home on the capsule in March 2023. Now that may no longer be possible.
Bizarre blue blobs hover in Earth's atmosphere in stunning astronaut photo. But what are they?
An astronaut onboard the ISS recently captured a peculiar image of Earth with two unrelated blue blobs of light shining in the planet's atmosphere.
Peer into Hurricane Ian’s 'eye' in this photo that an astronaut snapped from space
An International Space Station astronaut photographed Hurricane Ian as the powerful storm battered Florida. NASA, SpaceX and others have postponed launches from the Space Coast.
