Our ability to explore the cosmos by direct contact has been limited to a small number of lunar and interplanetary missions. However, the NASA Starlight program points a path forward […]
Astronauts and Explorers
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Microscopic Superheroes to Help Protect Astronaut Health in Space
It’s a classic superhero tale: Inconspicuous, underestimated, our hero is revealed to have powers beyond imagination! The hottest and coldest environments on Earth, decades without water, the powerful radiation of […]
Posted inAstronauts and Explorers, Plant Biology, Press Release, Space Agriculture, Space Stations
Astronauts Harvest First Radish Crop on International Space Station
On Nov. 30, 2020, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins harvested radish plants growing in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) aboard the International Space Station. She meticulously collected and wrapped in foil […]
Posted inAstronauts and Explorers, Mars, Press Release
Scientists Tackle Major Challenges To Sending Astronauts To Search For Life On Mars
An international team of researchers, which includes scientists from McMaster’s School of Geography & Earth Sciences, NASA, and others, is tackling one of the biggest problems of space travel to […]
Posted inAstronauts and Explorers, Planetary Protection & Biosafety, Press Release
Space Station Microbes Should Be Monitored To Avoid Threat To Astronaut Health
Strains of the bacterium Enterobacter, similar to newly found opportunistic infectious organisms seen in a few hospital settings, have been identified on the International Space Station (ISS). The strains found […]
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Astrobiologist Dale Andersen Antarctic Status Report 7 November 2018: Repairing Heavy Damage
“We are still recovering from the damaging winds that trashed the camp, but as soon as things calm down we will get busy and pull it all back together.” “The […]
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Astrobiologist Dale Andersen Antarctic Status Report 6 November 2018: Wind Damage
“Our winds have continued unabated likely hitting 40-50 m/s at times.” “We did lose four of our tents yesterday despite our best efforts to save them – the winds were […]
Posted inAstronauts and Explorers, Press Release, Radiation
Deep Space Travel May Significantly Damage GI Function In Astronauts
Simulations with animal models meant to mirror galactic cosmic radiation exposure to astronauts are raising red flags for investigators at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) about the health of astronauts […]
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Astrobiologist Dale Andersen Antarctic Status Report 28 November 2017: Last Week at Lake Untersee
This message was received via Iridium on 28 November 28, 2017 8:13:28 AM EST “We are in our last week of work here at Untersee before heading back to Novo […]
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Keith Cowing’s Devon Island Journal 20 July 2003: Arctic Memorials and Starship Yearnings
Today I went out on an unusual traverse on Devon Island. Leading the way was Haughton–Mars Project (HMP) Principal Investigator Pascal Lee. Following him was “Qimmiq”, our polar bear guide […]