Humans in Space

Commercial Crew
Astronauts
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
ISS Research
Jeanette J. Epps
Johnson Space Center
Matthew Dominick
Michael R. Barratt
After spending 235 days in space, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts will discuss their science mission aboard the International Space Station during a post-flight news conference at 3:15 p.m. EST Friday, Nov. 8, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Posted November 1, 2024
Science & Research
Ames Research Center
Biological & Physical Sciences
Humans in Space
People of NASA
Malcolm O’Malley and his mom sat nervously in the doctor’s office awaiting the results of his bloodwork. This was no ordinary check-up. In fact, this appointment was more urgent and important than the SATs the seventeen-year-old, college hopeful had spent months preparing for and was now missing in order to understand his symptoms.  But when […]
Posted October 31, 2024
For Educators
For Kids and Students
Humans in Space
ISS Research
STEM Engagement at NASA
How it started versus how it’s going for astronaut Nick Hague with ISS Ham Radio on the space station. Since November 2000, crew members like Hague have used ham radio to communicate with people on Earth through this educational program, also known as Amateur Radio on the International Space Station or ARISS. So far, there […]
Posted October 30, 2024
Johnson Space Center
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
ISS Research
Missions
NASA Centers & Facilities
Science & Research
Better Monitoring of the Air Astronauts Breathe Ten weeks of operations showed that a second version of the Spacecraft Atmosphere Monitor is sensitive enough to determine variations in the composition of cabin air inside the International Space Station.
Posted October 29, 2024
Commercial Crew
Expedition 72
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
Johnson Space Center
Kennedy Space Center
In preparation for the arrival of NASA’s SpaceX 31st commercial resupply services mission, four crew members aboard the International Space Station will relocate the agency’s SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft to a different docking port Sunday, Nov. 3. Live coverage begins at 6:15 a.m. EST on NASA+ and will end shortly after docking.
Posted October 29, 2024
Gateway Space Station
Artemis
Earth's Moon
Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate
Gateway Program
Humans in Space
Johnson Space Center
Science & Research
Gateway is set to advance science in deep space, bringing groundbreaking research opportunities to lunar orbit.
Posted October 29, 2024
Artemis
Artemis 3
Earth's Moon
Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate
Human Landing System Program
Humans in Space
Space Launch System (SLS)
As NASA prepares for the first crewed Moon landing in more than five decades, the agency has identified an updated set of nine potential landing regions near the lunar South Pole for its Artemis III mission. These areas will be further investigated through scientific and engineering study. NASA will continue to survey potential areas for […]
Posted October 28, 2024
Commercial Crew
Humans in Space
International Space Station (ISS)
ISS Research
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission successfully splashed down at 3:29 a.m. EDT Friday, off Pensacola, Florida, concluding a nearly eight-month science mission and the agency’s eighth commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station.
Posted October 25, 2024
General
Commercial Space
Humans in Space
Low Earth Orbit Economy
NASA researchers developed a Quiet Space Fan to reduce the noise inside crewed spacecraft, sharing the results with industry for potential use on future commercial space stations. Controlling noise inside spacecraft helps humans talk to each other, hear alarms clearer, get restful sleep, and minimizes the risk of hearing loss.
Posted October 23, 2024
Artemis
Humans in Space
I Am Artemis
Marshall Space Flight Center
Space Launch System (SLS)
While precision, perseverance, and engineering are necessary skills in building a Moon rocket, Casey Wolfe knows that one of the most important aspects for the job is teamwork. “Engineering is vital, but to get this type of work done, you need to take care of the human element,” said Wolfe, the assistant branch chief of […]
Posted October 22, 2024
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