astronauts
Remastered photos show the golden era of American crewed spaceflight in dazzling new light
Andy Saunders' latest book, Gemini and Mercury Remastered, restores archive NASA imagery with modern technology
How astronauts keep clean and wash in space
Elon Musk plans to put humans on Mars But could humans really survive the journey?
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?
Comet C/2024 G3 | Astronomer captures comet from the Space Station
Eggnog is out! Here's how astronauts really spend Christmas in space
Buzz Aldrin on spacewalking, landing on the Moon and the future of spaceflight. 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.
Astronaut Don Pettit's best images
"Totally awesome to see a comet from orbit". Astronauts photograph Comet C/2023 A3 from the Space Station
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?
UK astronauts selected as ESA unveils 17 new astronaut candidates
The European Space Agency has announced its new class of astronaut candidates.
Meet the UK's newest astronaut. Rosemary Coogan on astronaut training and humanity's return to the Moon
Interview with Rosemary Coogen, the UK's newest ESA astronaut.
Who was Sally Ride? How the NASA astronaut became the first American woman in space
Astronaut Sally Ride shattered the glass ceiling when she launched on board Space Shuttle mission STS-7.
NASA says "no emergency" on the Space Station as livestream accidentally broadcasts emergency drill
One small step for man... What did Neil Armstrong really say when he stepped onto the Moon?
A grammatical debate has plagued one of the most famous lines in history, ever since it was first spoken.
A 'wall of death' on the Moon could help future astronauts prevent muscle and bone deterioration
Could the classic circus stunt be the answer to helping lunar settlers exercise?
To boldly go... How astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American in space and oldest person to walk on the Moon
The story of Alan Shepard, the first American in space.
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.
A history of music in space
A look at the music that humanity has sent into space.
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.