As we prepare for missions beyond Earth orbit, one crucial challenge remains: keeping astronauts healthy in microgravity.

ESA exercise machine called European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device (E4D) helps astronauts stay healthy during space ...

Twenty-eight Chinese astronauts have just completed a highly demanding cave-training mission designed to replicate the ...

CHONGQING, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- China's first astronaut cave-training mission has been completed in its southwestern Chongqing Municipality, with 28 astronauts having taken part.

HELSINKI — China’s astronaut corps has completed a near month-long underground cave training, conducted in part to prepare for future crewed lunar landing missions. A team of 28 astronauts ...

ESA reserve astronaut John McFall, floating on a parabolic aircraft flight, has been medically certified for long-duration space station missions. Credit: ESA/Novespace WASHINGTON — In a first, a ...

Spinning in circles might be a fun childhood game for most, but for astronauts, it is a crucial, life-saving exercise that thoroughly prepares them for the disorienting challenges and extreme physical ...

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

“Astronauts have to undergo intensive periods of training and may participate in spaceflights that last for months. During this time, their body will be subject to a great deal of stress and good ...