Scientists used simulations to show how astronaut personalities affect stress, teamwork, and success in Mars missions.

Astronauts with diabetes may soon be able to undertake space missions safely, a study conducted during Shubhanshu Shukla's travel to the International Space Station has found.

New NASA astronaut candidate Ben Bailey thinks that his 2,000 flight hours here on Earth might come in handy during a moon ...

Former Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, author of "Final Orbit," discusses his work of fiction and the real possibility of one day living and working on a planet that isn't Earth.

Microbes essential for human health have proven resilient against the extreme forces of space travel, offering hope for ...

Astronauts reported seeing a mysterious light during a space mission, and NASA has now confirmed the real explanation behind the unusual sight.

A resilient gut microbe, Bacillus subtilis, has survived the extreme conditions of space launch and reentry - great news for ...

Very soon, astronauts on the moon will be able to update their Instagram feed in real time. NASA has awarded a contract to ...

A former NASA astronaut is preparing to blast off from his longtime Sonoma, CA, home, 25 years after he touched down in the charming abode. Rusty Schweickart, 89, from New Jersey, joined NASA in 1963, ...

Space may be the final frontier, but it’s also one of the most dangerous places for the human body. Beyond the safety of ...