Here's to the Brave Laika, Who Became the First Doggonaut 60 Years Ago Today
On November 3, 1957, a street dog named Laika became the first Earthling to orbit our planet.
NASA Astronaut Explains How to Drink Space Coffee: 'Suck the Balls'
In space, it is crucial for even the most basic of human tasks to be carried out with a high degree of skill and for…
We Chatted With the World's Coolest Astronaut About Inspiring Kids and Sending Dogs to Space
Leland Melvin is a unicorn of a human being. He’s been drafted to the NFL, flown in the final frontier (twice), and…
Watch NASA's Glorious 200th ISS Space Walk Live
Two hundred tangos in space and counting: today, NASA astronauts Peggy Whitson and Jack Fischer are performing the…
Astronaut Peggy Whitson Just Smashed Another Record [UPDATED]
Last month, astronaut Peggy Whitson performed her eighth spacewalk outside the ISS, setting the record for most…
Astronaut Peggy Whitson Just Shattered a Spacewalking Record
Astronaut Peggy Whitson is no stranger to breaking barriers: In addition to becoming the first woman commander of the…
Eugene Cernan, the Last Human on the Moon, Has Passed Away
Former astronaut Gene Cernan has died at the age of 82. He holds the distinction of being the most recent man to walk…
Can You Spot the Astronaut in this Picture?
Let’s play a quick game of hide-n-seek. In this photo, NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren is seen working outside the…
Head to Space as NASA's Newest Astronaut
Now hiring: astronauts. Must be willing to travel.
SpaceX Wants Future Astronauts To Look "Badass" in Space With New Sexy Suits
Spacesuits of the future are going to do much more than just keep us alive–they’re going to make us look damn good.…
Astronaut Scott Kelly's Instagram Kicks the Crap Out of Yours
The chances that any of us will travel to space are about one in a billion. That’s why astronaut Scott Kelly has been…
Astronaut Celebrates Towel Day By Showing Many Uses Of Towels On The ISS
Yesterday was Towel Day, a day for celebrating the works of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy author Douglas Adams.…
Why This Astronaut Thinks NASA Can Save Humanity From Extinction
Astronaut Daniel T. Barry thinks NASA's mission to Mars is humanity's most important endeavor yet, for reasons…
What Happens When An Astronaut Falls In Love Right Before Hibernation?
In the short film Hibernation, Joseph is about to embark on a remarkable journey — entering hibernation so that he…
Astronaut Chris Hadfield explains why humans should be optimistic
It feels like everything is going to hell, especially as a seemingly dreadful year comes to an end and winter keeps…
Why do so many people choose to be insensitive happy ignorants?
Wandering through the bitfields, I just came across this 1995 photograph of Michael Gernhardt floating 200-miles over…
What Happened to the Flags on the Moon?
On July 10, 1969, Apollo 11 touched down on the moon. At 10:56 pm eastern standard time, Neil Armstrong accomplished…
Giraffe-Handler, HVAC Repairman, Astronaut
The astronauts of Expedition 40 are continuing to have way too much fun. My highlights this week are Reid Wiseman…
Alan Shepard: Astronaut, Pilot, Golfer
While astronauts are by definition cool, Alan Shepard holds a special place in my heart for his unique style. He was…
Astronaut-History 2048
It looks like we've got another astronomy-themed version of the addictive 2048, this time for astronaut-history of who…