Microbes are everywhere—even in space. On Earth, we can clean and sterilize environments to keep bacterial colonies under control, but...

One of the most overlooked but vital aspects of life in space is air quality. With no open windows and a closed-loop environment, the...

The human body reacts in fascinating and sometimes concerning ways when it leaves Earth’s gravitational pull. One of the most important...

The oceans are vast, and keeping track of ships is a global challenge. The Vessel ID System, operated from the International Space...

Long-duration spaceflight takes a toll on the human body, and one of the most concerning risks is spinal deterioration. The Quantitative...

The history of spaceflight is not just about technology—it's a story of human ambition, culture, and international cooperation. The...

Controlling the movement of a massive laboratory like the International Space Station is no small feat. That’s why the experiment titled...

In the microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS), growing fresh food isn't just a luxury—it’s a mission-critical...

Growing food in space sounds exciting—but it comes with a big responsibility: maintaining a safe and clean environment. That’s where this...

Plants and microbes have long shared a cooperative relationship on Earth. Some bacteria help plants absorb nutrients, resist diseases,...

The “Pick-and-eat Salad-crop” experiment has now spanned multiple ISS expeditions, evolving with each cycle. During Expeditions 67, 68,...

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are learning that growing fresh vegetables in space isn’t just possible—it’s...

Imagine being hundreds of kilometers above Earth, floating in the microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS), and...

Following the success of earlier Veggie hardware tests, NASA launched a new series of plant growth experiments aboard the International...

Imagine being an astronaut on a mission to Mars—millions of miles from Earth, with no grocery store in sight. What will you eat? That’s...

Have you ever spun around in a circle and then tried to walk straight? Your dizzy sense of movement is due to your inner ear and brain...

When you’re living in a sealed environment hundreds of kilometers above Earth, the air you breathe is more than just a luxury—it’s a...

Have you ever wondered how astronauts manage to stand upright and maintain balance after spending months floating in microgravity? The...

Space is a harsh environment, especially for the human cardiovascular system. The experiment “Cardiac and Vessel Structure and Function...

The aging process doesn’t stop when astronauts leave Earth. In fact, it might even speed up. The “Vascular Aging” experiment, directed by...