University of Chicago study suggests space missions don't affect astronauts' heart health

Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.

• Aug 16

NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission

NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.

• Jun 9

Astronaut Jim Lovell honored at Breakthrough Prize Ceremony

The 12th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony, also known as the Oscars of Science, was held this weekend — and during the ceremony, the directors of the film “Apollo 13” honored legendary NASA astronaut Jim Lovell.

• Apr 20

An astronaut's sweet reunion with her dog

The astronauts from the Artemis II mission are home and getting back to their regular lives. Astronaut Christina Koch captured a sweet reunion with her dog, Sadie.

• Apr 13

Artemis II crew on path back to Earth after historic trip around the moon

The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.

• Apr 7

Artemis II crew breaks Apollo 13 distance record, begins moon flyby

Artemis II astronauts made history Monday as they passed the Apollo 13 distance record of 248,655 miles from Earth, which was set in 1970. Now they are doing their lunar flyby.

• Apr 6

Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission

NASA launched four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.

• Apr 1

Starliner astronauts return to Earth after 286 days in space

Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams joined Crew 9 commander Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov for their long-awaited return to Earth.

• Mar 18, 2025

How do astronauts vote from space?

During a talk with students at Tennessee Tech University, astronaut Butch Wilmore was asking how he cast his ballot.

• Nov 6, 2024

When and how to see September's Harvest Moon

The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.

• Sep 17, 2024

William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash

William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.

• Jun 8, 2024

NASA introduces next astronauts to fly to the moon

Three NASA veterans, including one of the world's most experienced female spacewalkers, and a Canadian rookie astronaut will fly around the moon next year.

• Apr 3, 2023