As any good cardiologist would tell you, blood flow is key to your health. They probably won’t tell you that gravity is key to blood flow. But that’s probably because they don’t usually have to deal with patients that aren’t subject to gravity. When people are no longer subject to gravity, such as astronauts resident on the ISS, that lack of gravity can become a problem, especially when dealing with sensitive soft tissues such as the eyes. To solve that problem, a team of scientists and engineers have the University of Texas Southwestern have developed a special type of sleeping bag that might help astronauts with their blood flow issues caused by gravity, and potentially get their sight back.
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NASA and HeroX Want to Convert Waste in Space and Monitor Air-Quality Here on Earth
In the coming years, NASA will be making the long-awaited return to the Moon, where they will be joined by multiple space agencies and commercial partners. This will be followed by NASA and China sending the first crewed missions to Mars and other locations in deep space in the next decade. This presents numerous challenges, not the least of which involves providing for astronauts’ basic needs while in flight. In keeping with the tradition of “solving for space solves for Earth,” dedicated to addressing air-quality problems and Climate Change here at home.
Here's how the James Webb Space Telescope is aligning its mirrors in deep space
The James Webb Space Telescope continues to uncurl its mirrors to ultimately peer into the deep and distant universe.
These Newly-Discovered Planets are Doomed
Astronomers have spied three more exoplanets. But the discovery might not last long. Each planet is in a separate solar system, and each orbits perilously close to its star. Even worse, all of the stars are dying.
Lasting devastation from Tonga volcano eruption revealed in satellite images
Tonga's volcanic eruption has left behind damage so severe that satellites can see it from space.
Possible sign of Mars life? Curiosity rover finds 'tantalizing' Red Planet organics
NASA's Curiosity rover has found some interesting organic compounds that may be signs of ancient Mars life, but much more work is needed to vet that hypothesis.
20% of Twilight Observations Contain Satellite Passes
With the rapid expansion of commercial space, there is a growing number of satellites in orbit around our planet. Most of these are in low-Earth orbit, which is becoming increasingly crowded. This has led some to be concerned about a catastrophic rise of space debris, as well as a growing frustration by astronomers due to the number of satellite sky trails.
Our expanding universe: Age, history & other facts
The universe was born with the Big Bang as an unimaginably hot, dense point. SPACE.com offers an overview of the universe and its history, age and structure.
Best asteroid movies, ranked
Brace for impact, as we look at the best asteroid movies of all time.
What really makes a planet habitable? Our assumptions may be wrong
How common are ice-covered planets like Hoth from "Star Wars," and might they be capable of hosting life? As usual, the answer is, it depends.
Ariane 6 central core reaches Europe’s Spaceport
The central core of ESA’s new generation Ariane 6 launch vehicle has arrived in French Guiana from Europe. This enables combined tests at Europe’s Spaceport where Ariane 6 parts will come together on the launch pad for the first time.
How is metal 3D printing transforming space travel?
Metal 3D printing can produce the most intricate rocket parts, using combustion-resistant material
Ash from Tonga volcano reaches record altitude but climate cooling unlikely
The volcanic eruption that destroyed a Polynesian island on Saturday injected ash into record altitude but won't cause any disruption to Earth's climate, experts said.
A huge asteroid flies will fly safely by Earth today. Here's how to watch it live.
You can watch a nearly mile-wide asteroid make its closest Earth approach for the next 200 years today. Here's how.
Astronomers propose building a neutrino telescope — out of the Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean Neutrino Experiment would turn a massive swath of the Pacific Ocean into nature's own neutrino detector.
Chilly, damp Mars may have hosted an ancient ocean
Three billion years ago, the dusty planet we know today was a very different world.
HTC VR headsets are on sale in the UK until the end of January
Save up to £250 on some of the best VR headsets on the market right now.
ESA Director General's Annual Press Conference
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Exciting launches to the Moon and to the Red Planet, a second mission to the International Space Station for ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, the very first images provided by the James Webb Space Telescope, and a new class of European astronauts: 2022 looks very promising for European space!
Astronaut selection: stage one complete
The next stage of ESA’s astronaut selection is underway, with around 1391 applicants invited to a full day of testing at a facility in Europe.
Steady driving towards ExoMars launch
The first simulation of the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover driving off its landing platform closed out an incredible year of preparations as the mission now marches with confidence towards a September launch.
First Chinese space mission of 2022 rockets into orbit
A Chinese Long March 2D rocket lifts off with the Shiyan 13 satellite. Credit: CASC
China launched a Long March 2D rocket Monday with another classified satellite, deploying the spacecraft into a polar orbit on the first of more than 40 Chinese Long March rocket missions planned in 2022.
