NASA twins study shows how astronauts’ bodies change in space
Astronaut Scott Kelly spent a year in space, while his identical twin brother stayed on Earth. NASA researchers then compared the two. Continue reading
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Herpes in space: How research on astronauts’ ailments can help people back on Earth
Space travel has a negative effect on the human body, including reactivating dormant viruses like herpes. Continue reading
Trump’s Space Force is more about satellites than soldiers
Donald Trump’s proposed Space Force will be barred from fighting physical battles under international law, but that won’t stop it from waging cyber warfare in orbit. Continue reading
Canadian engineers apply software fix to Canadarm 2 replacement hand
Canadian Space Agency robotics specialists determined that the anomaly could be corrected using new software, which was developed by Canadian engineers. Continue reading
ISS astronauts will celebrate the new year 16 times as they circle Earth every 90 mins
That is, 16 sunsets and sunrises 250 miles (402.3 kilometres) above the Earth, according to a post published by NASA. Continue reading
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Pope Francis phones space station, asks astronauts big questions about the universe
Pope Francis posed several questions about humanity’s place in the universe to six astronauts hailing from the U.S., Italy and Russia. Continue reading
A wet but festive Canada 150 celebration on Parliament Hill
Canada 150 celebrations are taking place across the country throughout the day – and even off the shores of Newfoundland and Labrador. Continue reading
Astronauts to make emergency space walk outside International Space Station
A pair of astronauts will make an emergency trip outside the International Space Station as early as Tuesday to repair a failed computer. Continue reading
Final candidates unveiled as Canada searches for 2 new astronauts
The Canadian Space Agency has whittled its pool of potential astronauts down once again as it inches closer to the final two candidates. Continue reading
Retired Canadian astronauts weigh in on gruelling recruitment process
The fourth recruitment process is currently underway as Canada looks to double its astronaut corps this summer with the addition of two new members. Continue reading