Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment -- these are just a few of the challenges space ...

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 ...

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

"We're studying these issues now to ensure that future astronauts are prepared for the physical and cognitive challenges that await them in deep space," Seidler said.

"It's time we all realize that we are crew members on this spaceship called Earth and start to think about our role and ...

From the longest space missions to the furthest journeys, these space accomplishments and world records have paved the path ...

NASA and other space agencies have also crafted programmes to make sure astronauts don’t become ... and they are screened for deep-vein thrombosis and blood-flow anomalies one and two months ...

As US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams prepare to return home after nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), some of the health risks they've faced are well-documented ...