Space Stations
The Inquisitive Astronaut
Don Pettit turns his curiosity—and his camera—loose on board the International Space Station.
May 23, 2012 |
By The Editors
Certified Safe
Planning to operate a taxi service for NASA astronauts? Here’s what’s required.
November 16, 2011 |
By Andrew Chaikin
On the Orbiting of Species
NASA animal research practices have come a long way since the days of Able and Baker.
October 2011 |
By Mark Betancourt
One Small Step for Boeing
The next pilots to fly a U.S. spacecraft may work for a private company.
August 05, 2011 |
By Paul Hoversten
The Next 10 Americans in Space
The shuttle has retired, but the astronauts haven’t.
July 26, 2011 |
By Tony Reichhardt
Hairstyles of the Astronauts
Weightlessness does wonders for your 'do. Vote on your favorite zero-g look.
May 19, 2011 |
By Rebecca Maksel and Tony Reichhardt
Assembly (Nearly) Complete
NASA's space station manager looks back with satisfaction at one of history's greatest construction projects.
May 2011 |
By Paul Hoversten
How Things Work: Soyuz-Station Docking
In orbit, it’s all about connections.
March 2011 |
By Michael Klesius
Three Million Miles in Ten Days
Floating off to sleep, Earthgazing, making sure the capsule doesn't depressurize: all standard on a space vacation.
October 22, 2010 |
By Gregory Olsen
Two-Timer
Where do you take your next vacation after you’ve been to space? If you’re billionaire Charles Simonyi, you go back.
February 19, 2009 |
By Irene Klotz
Weightless Workouts
A new fitness machine on the space station brings astronaut exercise into the 21st century
December 31, 2008 |
By airspacemag.com
Company Expected
Three more people will soon move into the International Space Station—and they’ll be drinking, um….
October 30, 2008 |
By Michael Klesius
Mission to Mir
At the start of a new partnership, U.S. and Russian space travelers learn that every long journey begins with a single step.
October 2008 |
By Tom Harpole
Cities at Night: An Astronaut’s View
Urban nightscapes are among the most beautiful sights in orbit.
September 16, 2008 |
By Don Pettit
