Humans in Space

NASA History
Bruce McCandless
Humans in Space
Robert L. Gibson
STS-41B
As astronaut Bruce McCandless II flew the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) out of the space shuttle Challenger’s payload bay for the first time on February 7, 1984, many in the agency were fearful about the use of a self-propelled and untethered backpack in space.  (Previous spacewalkers remained connected to the vehicle with tethers.
Posted February 3, 2024
Humans in Space
Astronauts
In-flight Education Downlinks
International Space Station (ISS)
ISS Research
Jasmin Moghbeli
Johnson Space Center
Learning Resources
Loral O'Hara
NASA Headquarters
Students from California and Massachusetts will have separate opportunities next week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The two Earth-to-space calls will air live Monday, Feb. 5, and Friday, Feb. 9, on NASA+ and agency’s website. Learn how to stream NASA TV through a variety of platforms including social media.
Posted February 2, 2024
International Space Station (ISS)
Commercial Crew
Commercial Space
Humans in Space
ISS Research
Low-Earth Orbit Economy
Editor’s Note: As of late Feb. 5, 2024, NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are standing down from the Tuesday, Feb. 6, undocking opportunity for the Axiom Mission 3 due to unfavorable weather conditions. The next weather review is planned for 12 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Follow NASA’s International Space Station blog for the […]
Posted February 2, 2024
ISS Research
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
Johnson Space Center
Long-term space exploration exposes humans to radiation that can damage deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA, which carries the genetic information for our development and functioning. Conditions in space also affect the way the body repairs such damage, potentially compounding the risk.
Posted February 1, 2024
Humans in Space
Commercial Crew
Commercial Space
International Space Station (ISS)
ISS Research
Missions
As part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission, four crew members are preparing to launch to the International Space Station and conduct a wide-ranging set of operational and research activities for the benefit of all.
Posted January 31, 2024
Advanced Space Suits
Artemis
Humans in Space
Johnson Space Center
Spacesuits
xEVA & Human Surface Mobility
As part of NASA’s Artemis campaign, the agency is working to land astronauts on the lunar surface during Artemis III, laying the groundwork for a long-term human presence at the Moon for the benefit of all. When the Artemis astronauts take their first steps near the South Pole of the Moon, they will be wearing a […]
Posted January 29, 2024
Artemis
Humans in Space
I Am Artemis
Marshall Space Flight Center
Michoud Assembly Facility
Space Launch System (SLS)
Whether he’s advising student robotic competitions or managing production of a powerful, new Moon rocket stage, Erick Holsonback meets technical challenges with enthusiasm.
Posted January 23, 2024
Humans in Space
Commercial Crew
Commercial Space
International Space Station (ISS)
ISS Research
As part of NASA’s efforts to enable more access to space, four private astronauts are in orbit following the successful launch of the third all private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Axiom Space astronauts lifted off at 4:49 p.m. EST on Thursday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. […]
Posted January 19, 2024
International Space Station (ISS)
Commercial Crew
Commercial Space
Commercial Space Programs
Humans in Space
ISS Research
NASA will host a pair of news conferences Thursday, Jan. 25, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to highlight upcoming crew rotation missions to the International Space Station. A mission overview news conference will begin at 1 p.m. EST and cover NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission to the microgravity laboratory and Expeditions 70/71. A […]
Posted January 17, 2024
ISS Research
Commercial Resupply
Commercial Space
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply
Tests of a 3D metal printer, semiconductor manufacturing, and thermal protection systems for reentry to Earth’s atmosphere are among the scientific investigation that NASA and international partners are launching to the International Space Station on Northrop Grumman’s 20th commercial resupply services mission.
Posted January 16, 2024
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