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ISS astronaut captures a rare phenomenon from orbit — a giant 'sprite' above a thunderstorm
U.S. astronaut Nichole "Vapor" Ayers captured a spectacular view of a phenomenon known as a "sprite" blazing to life above an ...
ISS researcher links bone loss in astronauts to stem cell changes in microgravity
Mayo Clinic physician and researcher Dr. Abba Zubair's work combines two passions—medicine and space—for the benefit of ...
ISS Astronauts Look Out Over the US—Can't Believe What They See
A picture snapped from the International Space Station (ISS) by NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers has captured a lesser-seen view ...
NASA Plans To Leave The ISS After 2030 - Here's What Will Come Next
The ISS has been operational for well over two decades, but its days are numbered. Here's what the plan for human habitation ...
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How to see China's Tiangong space station and the ISS in the predawn sky this week
From July 3 through July 8, it will be possible to sight the two largest objects currently in orbit around the Earth, passing ...
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From Earth to Jupiter the Science Behind the ISS’s Stunning Red Sprite Capture and What It Reveals
Was it a cosmic jellyfish, a fleeting light trick, or something more outlandish? When NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers took a huge red sprite arcing over a North American storm from the International ...
From ISS, Shubhanshu Shukla commends ISRO chief for crucial role in safe travel
The conversation occurred on the afternoon of July 6. During the call, Narayanan expressed his interest in Shukla's ...
ISS astronaut shares astonishing shot of a storm-generated sprite
Astronaut Nichole Ayers recently witnessed a phenomenon known as a sprite from the International Space Station.
The ISS menu is about to get a lot more interesting
The first-ever meal eaten in space comprised beef and liver paste squeezed through a tube. Next year, ISS astronauts will be ...
In a phone call with ISRO's chairman, Shubhanshu Shukla acknowledges agency's efforts in ensuring his safe travel to ISS
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla had called ISRO chairman V Narayanan on July 6, the space agency said. During the call, Narayanan ...
St. Raphael's God'iss Santos is blazing a trail in flag football. Here's how.
Flag football isn't yet an NCAA-sanctioned sport, but in February, the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics recommended it as ...
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Astrophotographer snaps 'once-in-a-lifetime' shot of solar flare photobombing the ISS
An astrophotographer has captured an extremely rare and "difficult" photo of a solar flare exploding from the sun at the ...