Image: Snow-washed Greece
Rare snowfall over Greece may be the new normal.
Environment
Feb 14, 2022
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News tagged with astronauts
Video: Space repairs in 360 degrees
Scientist, engineer, test subject and tradesperson—astronauts in orbit wear many different hats. In this 360° timelapse, ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer works to repair a faulty valve behind EXPRESS-Rack 3.
Space Exploration
Feb 7, 2022
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SpaceX, NASA looking into sluggish chutes on last 2 flights
SpaceX and NASA are investigating a parachute issue that occurred on the last two capsule flights.
Space Exploration
Feb 5, 2022
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In simulated mission, astronauts obtained direct haptic feedback from robots they control on the ground
Astronauts in orbit could soon be using robots to explore lunar or planetary surfaces without having to expose themselves to the dangers of the extraterrestrial environment. A paper by Kjetil Wormnes and his colleagues based ...
Astronomy
Feb 1, 2022
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Image: Orbital resupply vehicle departs ISS
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station farewelled over 2000 kg of scientific experiments and hardware on Sunday 23 January as a cargo Dragon spacecraft began its return to Earth.
Space Exploration
Jan 27, 2022
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Europe narrows hunt for next astronauts, eyes crewed flights
The European Space Agency has narrowed the candidate list for its next generation of astronauts, including dozens who have a physical disability.
Space Exploration
Jan 18, 2022
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Being in space destroys more red blood cells
A world-first study has revealed how space travel can cause lower red blood cell counts, known as space anemia. Analysis of 14 astronauts showed their bodies destroyed 54 percent more red blood cells in space than they normally ...
Space Exploration
Jan 14, 2022
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New Year's science in space for a healthier life
Another year passes, and our muscles, bones, eyes and ears deteriorate as we age—even more so in space. Reactions in ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer's body after barely two months on the International Space Station are giving ...
Space Exploration
Jan 6, 2022
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Hubble passes 1-billion-second mark
On Jan. 1, 2022, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope officially passed the one-billion second mark.
Astronomy
Jan 6, 2022
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Chinese astronauts give science lesson from space station
Chinese astronauts on Thursday beamed back a science lesson from the country's under-construction space station.
Space Exploration
Dec 9, 2021
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