NASA astronauts are returning to Earth after nine months in space. Experts have said a prolonged period in space can come ...

Now that Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are home, ending a 9-month spaceflight, questions remain about the troubled ...

During his lengthy stay, Wilmore also worked to install and test out a compact exercise machine that could one day help astronauts on missions to deep space who might be confined in spacecraft far ...

Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment—these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological ...

Some of the health risks astronauts face in deep space are well-documented and managed This photo provided by NASA shows the four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission, including NASA ...

Space changes the human body in many ways. From bone loss to bloated faces, here's how microgravity and radiation affect the ...

The exact location of the landing will depend on local weather conditions.The focus will now shift to their scientific ...

Some astronauts experience lasting impairment that may require corrective lenses. Questions remain about the effects of long-duration deep-space missions in which astronauts would experience much ...

Pakistan has started the process to select astronauts for its inaugural manned mission to China’s space station, says ...

While financial compensation is an essential factor, it is often not the primary motivator for astronauts. A profound commitment to science and exploration drives many. The allure of being at the ...

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her Crew-9 team returned safely to Earth after a nine-month mission aboard the ISS.