Tag: astronauts

Nasa’s Artemis mission: return to the moon, and onward to Mars

Life April 1, 2026 at 13:00

Mission to orbit the Moon In just a few days Nasa is planning to launch the Artemis II mission, sending four astronauts on their way...

What it takes to be one of the moon-bound Artemis astronauts

International February 3, 2026 at 15:22

A lonely Moon base and extreme isolation When the Artemis mission lands on the Moon in years to come, its crew will have to grapple...

Artemis II mission moves closer as rocket arrives at launch pad

International January 18, 2026 at 11:40

Rocket moved to launch pad Nasa's mega rocket has been moved to the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as the final preparations get underway...

Stranded astronauts heading back to Earth after 9 months in space

International March 18, 2025 at 13:25

After an epic nine months in space, Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finallyon their way home. Their stay on the International Space...

How does space travel affect astronaut health?

Health February 25, 2025 at 15:34

The human body was not built for spaceflight, with its microgravity conditions, exposure to high-energy radiation and other issues. As a result, trekking beyond the Earth's confines...

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