Ask Dr. Universe: Recycling water and growing plants would help make life in space more feasible for humans (and cats alike)

If we could farm in space, astronauts would have fresh, familiar foods. Those plants could recycle air and water. Plus, it feels good to be around plants. Once more people – and maybe even cats – can ...
ZME Science

Chinese Space Station Achieves First-Ever Oxygen and Rocket Fuel Production Using Artificial Photosynthesis

When humans dream of venturing farther into the cosmos, one massive logistical question looms: how do we keep everyone ...
University of South Florida

USF students compete to launch experiments aboard the International Space Station

More than 3,700 students across North America competed to design experiments for launch aboard the International Space ...
Orange County Register

The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s an unprecedented space streak: 25 years of people living off-planet without even a moment’s pause. Luigi Mangione hearing resumes on the anniversary of ...
USA Today

Why is the International Space Station leaking? What to know after Axiom mission delayed

For 25 years, the International Space Station has been stationed in low-Earth orbit, typically about 250 miles high, where it has been home to astronauts from all over the world. While the astronauts ...