The ExHAM-Astrobiology Japan-2 experiment is a window into the limits of life. Led by Dr. Hajime Yano from JAXA, this research used the...

Can life survive in the vacuum of space? What do micrometeoroids and space dust tell us about the universe? These big questions were at...

How do plants behave in space? Can we genetically engineer them to survive the harsh environment of orbit? These are the kinds of...

Imagine if the International Space Station (ISS) could make decisions on its own, manage tasks without direct instructions, and react to...

Radiation in space is a major challenge for electronics, materials, and especially robotics. The experiment "Synthetic Muscle: Resistance...

Bones are constantly being rebuilt by specialized cells called osteoblasts. In space, this process is disrupted, leading to bone loss...

Muscles don’t just work in isolation—they coordinate with one another, creating complex movements through a concept known as muscle...

After spending months floating in space, what happens when astronauts return to Earth's gravity? Their bodies go through a readjustment...

How do plants survive and thrive in the harsh environment of space? That’s exactly what the experiment "Nitrogen Fixation of Leguminous...

What happens when students become space scientists? The Nanoracks Module 9 Planted: Swiss Chard experiment is a glowing example of...

Swiatowid, meaning “World-seer” in Polish, marks Poland’s bold step into the satellite industry. Developed by SatRevolution S.A., this...

Can a small satellite launched by university students make a big impact in space? SwampSat II, a CubeSat developed by the University of...

Life on the International Space Station (ISS) is a delicate balance. Astronauts live in a sealed environment, relying on technology to...

Imagine a spark of fire that spreads on its own, creating something new as it moves. That’s the essence of Self-Propagating...

SVS-5, the fifth experiment in the SVS series, took place during Expeditions 19 and 20 and marked a major shift towards autonomy in...

SVS-4 brought the series to a new level of sophistication in its pursuit of understanding self-propagating high-temperature synthesis in...

With two successful missions behind them, the SVS team launched the third iteration of their high-temperature synthesis experiments...

Following the pioneering results of SVS-1, the SVS-2 experiment marked the second phase of space-based material synthesis research aboard...

The International Space Station (ISS) is more than a floating science lab—it's a crucible for transforming the way materials are made....

Building on the success of the original Smartphone Video Guidance Sensor (SVGS), NASA and Florida Institute of Technology returned with...