What Happens When Astronauts Get Stuck in Space? Lessons from Recent ISS Mission

What Happens When Astronauts Get Stuck in Space? Lessons from Recent ISS Mission

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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are facing an extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to unresolved issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Initially, their mission was set for eight days, but problems with the spacecraft’s thrusters have delayed their return indefinitely. The Starliner, which experienced leaks…

Space Travel Messes With the Human Brain, Reveals New NASA-Funded Study

Space Travel Messes With the Human Brain, Reveals New NASA-Funded Study

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Space can be an unfriendly place for the human body, with microgravity conditions and other factors tampering with our physiology, from head to toe — head, of course, being a primary concern. A new NASA-funded study provides a deeper understanding of the issue. Researchers said on Thursday that astronauts who…