Human Spaceflight

Astronauts can get motion sick while splashing back down to Earth – virtual reality headsets could help them stay sharp

By Torin Clark, Taylor Lonner Published 8 November 25

The conflict between the brain's expectation of Earth's gravity and the reality of no gravity causes space motion sickness.

Space debris may have hit a Chinese spacecraft, delaying return of Shenzhou 20 astronauts

By Josh Dinner Published 5 November 25

The astronauts of China's three-person Shenzhou 20 mission will wait a little longer before returning to Earth, after a suspected debris impact on their spacecraft.

Watch Chinese astronauts enjoy '1st ever space BBQ' from Tiangong's brand-new oven (video)

By Josh Dinner Published 4 November 25

China's Shenzhou 20 and 21 astronauts enjoyed freshly cooked BBQ aboard the Tiangong space station recently, thanks to a new microgravity oven.

Astronaut from Pakistan will be 1st international visitor to China's Tiangong space station

By Andrew Jones Published 3 November 25

A Pakistani astronaut will fly to China's Tiangong space station for a short visit, marking the start of international participation in China's human spaceflight program.

China reveals crew for Shenzhou 21 mission to Tiangong Space Station, including nation's youngest astronaut (video)

By Andrew Jones Published 30 October 25

China unveiled the crew set to launch on the Shenzhou 21 mission to the Tiangong Space Station on Oct. 31, including the youngest member of its astronaut corps.

SpaceX settles $15 million trespassing lawsuit with Cards Against Humanity

By Jeff Spry Published 27 October 25

Elon Musk's rocket company is clearing out its "gravel, tractors and space junk" from a once-pristine plot of South Texas land.

Vast gearing up to launch its Haven-1 private space station in 2026

By Andrew Jones Published 16 October 25

Vast's Haven-1 is poised to become the first privately built space station, marking a turning point in the post-International Space Station era.

Space travel takes its toll on astronauts and their loved ones. Here's how

By Jessica Rendall Published 10 October 25

World Space Week 2025 casts a lens on life in space — here, we take a look at how astronauts traveling beyond Earth can affect their families.

Chinese astronauts add debris shielding to Tiangong space station during 6-hour spacewalk (video)

By Mike Wall Published 29 September 25

Two Chinese astronauts installed more debris shielding on the Tiangong space station during a six-hour spacewalk on Friday (Sept. 26). It was the fourth EVA of the Shenzhou 20 mission.

AIs in Space: From partners in pioneering to the children of humanity (op-ed)

By Rick Tumlinson Published 25 September 25

Rather than the fearsome enemies of movies like "The Terminator," as we move into the universe, AIs can be our partners, our children, and perhaps even us.