Exclusive: See the Starlab space station mockup astronauts will test at NASA’s Johnson Space Center

Houston-based Starlab Space recently completed a space station mockup at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Astronauts will test its design and use it for training.
Engadget

China launches emergency mission to its space station

ALXA, CHINA - NOVEMBER 25: The Long March-2F Y22 carrier rocket, carrying the Shenzhou-22 spaceship, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on November 25, 2025 in Alxa League, Inner ...
The National Interest

How Russia’s New Space Station Could Dominate the Earth

Russia intends to place a space station into polar orbit, giving it an unparalleled view over a vital strategic region. The Russo-American divorce is not only impacting international relations on ...
Space.com

'We were genuinely astonished': This moss survived 9 months outside the International Space Station and could still grow on Earth

"This study demonstrates the astonishing resilience of life that originated on Earth." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This ...
Space.com

China's rising influence in space prompts Senate to call for new US research institute in post-ISS era

As the International Space Station nears retirement, a bipartisan senatorial group proposed a National Institute for Space Research for U.S. microgravity research. A bipartisan group of senators wants ...
IFLScience

With Only 5 Years Left In Space, The International Space Station Just Hit A New Milestone

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...
Phys.org

Moss spores survive 9 months outside International Space Station

Mosses thrive in the most extreme environments on Earth, from the peaks of the Himalayas to the sands of Death Valley, the Antarctic tundra to the lava fields of active volcanoes. Inspired by moss's ...
TechCrunch

Varda says it has proven space manufacturing works — now it wants to make it boring

When Will Bruey talks about the future, the timelines are shorter than most might imagine. The Varda Space Industries CEO predicts that within 10 years, someone could stand at a landing site and watch ...
Popular Science

Moss survived 283 days in space, shocking biologists

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While it may appear humble, Earth’s moss is built darn tough. It ...
CNET

This New Way to Make Protein Could Be What Feeds Astronauts on Long Space Journeys

There are no grocery stores on Mars, and resupply from Earth is many months away. As much food as future astronauts to the red planet may pack for the trip, inevitably, they'll have to create some ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Moss Spores Survived Nine Months Outside the International Space Station. Then, They Grew Normally on Earth

The moss spores germinated after enduring space outside of the ISS. Dr. Chang-hyun Maeng and Maika Kobayashi, CC BY-SA Mosses are shockingly tough. Some live in Earth’s most extreme environments, ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The Astronomical Problem of Space Junk

Ari Daniel - Host, "There's More to That" We have launched all manner of satellite and machinery into low-Earth orbit. But what goes up must come down. Most often, these items burn up in the ...