astronauts
UK astronaut Rosemary Coogan graduates astronaut training, and could soon be bound for the ISS
Why you age slower in space, and why travelling close to the speed of light lets you leap forward in time
Astronauts age slower in space compared to people on Earth. In fact, if you could travel fast enough through space you could time travel.
Antiseptic, garbage, body odour, BBQ - what astronauts say the International Space Station smells like
Unsurprisingly, it’s tricky to keep a continuously occupied space station smelling sweet.
Fancy a lunar stroll? This is how long it would take to walk around the Moon
It may not be long before space tourism is here. Assuming lunar walking tours become popular, how long would it take to walk around the Moon?
A history of music in space
A look at the music that humanity has sent into space.
Could humans really survive a journey to Mars?
The journey to put human feet on Mars is going to be a long one, so what might be the effects on the human body and mind as astronauts travel to the Red Planet?
An astronaut takes off their helmet in space. How long do they survive?
What happens if an astronaut takes off their helmet in space? How long would they survive and what would happen to their body?
How far away does an astronaut need to be to see the whole of planet Earth?
ISS images show zoomed-in detail; Apollo images show a distant blue disc. How far do you have to be in space to see Earth in one go?
What will replace the International Space Station?
Approaching a quarter century in orbit, the International Space Station is nearer its end than its beginning. What comes next?
How to live like an astronaut - Mike Massimino's guide to success and happiness
The former NASA astronaut reveals how his experiences in space taught him vital life lessons we all can learn from.
Cosmic catwalk! A brief history of spacesuit design
Spacesuit design is moving into the realms of fashion.
Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space
On 12 September 1992, Jemison became the first Black woman to fly in space.
Sally Ride, NASA astronaut and first American woman in space
Astronaut Sally Ride shattered the glass ceiling when she launched on board Space Shuttle mission STS-7.
How astronauts survive the extreme conditions in space
Preparing the human body for the cold and radiation of space is no easy task. What did we learn from the Apollo era?
Podcast | Lance Bass
We speak with Lance Bass - former member of boyband N'Sync - about his experience training as a cosmonaut and his new podcast The Last Soviet.
Astronauts' toilet waste could be used as fuel, say scientists
Ammonia present in waste water on the ISS could be used to power spaceflight. Could the technique be used for missions to Mars?
UK astronauts selected as ESA unveils 17 new astronaut candidates
The European Space Agency has announced its new class of astronaut candidates.
Radio Astronomy Podcast | Interview with astronaut Nora Al Matrooshi
Listen to the latest episode of the Radio Astronomy podcast.
European Space Agency calls for new astronaut applicants
Have you ever dreamed of being an astronaut? The European Space Agency is looking for the next generation of crew for long-duration and complex space missions.
Interview | NASA astronaut Jeff Williams
NASA astronaut Jeff Williams looks back on the construction of the International Space Station and how it changed spaceflight forever.
Interview | ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti
Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti reveals what it's like living on the International Space Station and her thoughts on getting humans to Mars.
Growing up with astronauts: the story of Carol Jenzano
Author Michael G. Neece tells the story of Carol Jenzano, whose youth was spent frequently in the company of the most famous astronauts who ever lived.
Astronauts return home to planet Earth in lockdown
Coronavirus lockdown has been difficult for all of us to get used to. Imagine returning in the midst of the pandemic after months in space.
Buzz Aldrin at 90: an interview with the Apollo 11 astronaut
We speak to Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin about his life, the legacy of the moonlandings and humanity's future in space.