NASA-backed research suggests plants could produce medicines for astronauts on long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars. A study used a tobacco relative and a harmless plant virus to create therapeutic proteins, aiming to reduce reliance on Earth-launched medical supplies and enhance self-sufficiency in deep space.
Astronauts on long Mars missions face medicine expiration. A UC San Diego study proposes growing pharmaceuticals mid-flight, cultivating cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) on plants in simulated microgravity. This method could provide fresh medicine, addressing issues like blood clots and routine ailments experienced on the ISS.
NASA's astronaut selection process is exceptionally rigorous, employing psychological tests, team simulations, and deliberate challenges to assess candidates' adaptability, communication, and resilience under pressure, ultimately selecting 10 from over 12,000 applicants in 2021.
Artificial Intelligence is currently undergoing testing on the International Space Station (ISS) to assist cosmonauts with daily reports and optimize work processes, as stated by Sergey Krikalev, Deputy CEO of Roscosmos State Space Corporation.
Isro successfully completed the first ground test of a solid motor for the Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE), designed to support the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. The test validated the motor's performance for lofting the Gaganyaan crew module for parachute tests.
Russia's Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) is creating a ground-based analog complex, a 'lunar test site,' to train astronauts for Moon surface operations, including extravehicular activities and dust removal.
NASA ordered astronauts on the ISS to take emergency refuge in a Crew Dragon due to persistent cracks in the PrK module, a Russian segment. Russia's proposed repair methods worried NASA, leading to a standoff resolved by Russia agreeing to decommission the module, removing the risk of depressurization.
SpaceX's IPO has propelled its valuation past $2 trillion, making founder Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. Musk stated the company's ambition is to make space travel accessible to everyone, enabling journeys to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the selection of an all-male crew for the upcoming Artemis III mission, citing astronaut expertise and availability. The decision sparked online criticism, with some pointing out the irony of an all-male crew for a mission named after a Greek goddess.
German astronauts Alexander Gerst and Matthias Maurer are confident they will reach the Moon on future Artemis missions, despite not being selected for Artemis 3. ESA Director Josef Aschbacher confirmed discussions with NASA for upcoming lunar missions.
German astronauts Alexander Gerst and Matthias Maurer are confident they will reach the moon on future Artemis missions, despite not being selected for Artemis 3. They view the exclusion as positive for Europe's space program.
NASA astronauts on the ISS took shelter in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after an air leak was detected in the Zvezda service module; Russian cosmonauts performed repairs, and the crew has resumed normal operations.
NASA astronauts on ISS took shelter in a SpaceX Crew Dragon for about an hour on Friday as a precaution during a Russian service module leak repair, which was paused for further assessment.
Astronauts on the ISS took shelter in a SpaceX Crew Dragon for 2 hours due to an air leak in Russia's Zvezda module, before returning after the leak rate was deemed manageable.
Five ISS crew members took shelter in the SpaceX Dragon 'Freedom' due to a worsening air leak in the Russian segment's transfer tunnel, prompting potential evacuation preparations.
Hong Kong's Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau has requested a 'space-to-earth' dialogue with Shenzhou-23 astronauts for Hong Kong students, and an exchange visit to Hong Kong after their mission. The requests received positive responses.
Hong Kong plans to host astronauts from China's Shenzhou-23 mission, including the city's first astronaut Lai Ka-ying, as early as the first half of 2024. The government also announces a new space manufacturing research centre focusing on 3D printing and AI.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on the launch pad, China's launches increase space junk, and various space tech developments.
China launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong space station for a crew rotation and to continue long-duration experiments. The mission highlights China's space program and its international cooperation efforts.
China launched Shenzhou 23 with three astronauts, including Lai Ka-ying from Hong Kong, to its Tiangong space station. One astronaut will stay for a year to study long-duration spaceflight effects.
Three Chinese astronauts have arrived at the Tiangong space station. One crew member will remain for over a year, a step towards China's lunar landing ambitions. The mission also involves testing technologies for future Moon missions.
Shenzhou 23 astronauts successfully entered China's space station after docking, marking the 8th 'space rendezvous' in Chinese space history. This mission includes the first astronaut from Hong Kong to enter the Tiangong space station.
China's Shenzhou-23 mission launched Sunday with three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. A crew member will spend a year in orbit for the first time, a key step in China's lunar ambitions by 2030.
Hong Kong celebrated the launch of the Shenzhou-23 mission, featuring the city's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying. The crew, including Lai, Zhu Yangzhu, and Zhang Zhiyuan, departed from Jiuquan, Gansu province, heading to the Gobi Desert launch site. Lai, a police superintendent and mother of three, is the fourth Chinese woman in space and the first female payload specialist.
