Male astronauts could struggle to perform in the BEDROOM after coming back to Earth: Spaceflight increases men’s risk of erectile dysfunction, study finds

Male astronauts could struggle to perform in the BEDROOM after coming back to Earth: Spaceflight increases men’s risk of erectile dysfunction, study finds

Space travel throws up a slew of problems regarding sex, including what would happen to a baby if it was conceived in space.  But even if they remain sexually abstinent during a stint away from Earth, male astronauts may encounter trouble in the bedroom after they return home. In experiments on rats, researchers in the … Read more

One giant slip for womankind! Nasa astronauts on a rare all-female space walk drop their toolbox (and experts say it’s visible from Earth)

One giant slip for womankind! Nasa astronauts on a rare all-female space walk drop their toolbox (and experts say it’s visible from Earth)

 The satchel-sized bag was dropped as they carried out external maintenance   It is now orbiting Earth several minutes ahead of the ISS, at around 17,000mph By Nick Constable Published: 00:09 GMT, 12 November 2023 | Updated: 02:31 GMT, 12 November 2023 Forget meteors and the Northern Lights. For sky-watchers, the real spectacle is a toolbox … Read more

US astronaut, Frank Rubio, breaks the record for the longest continuous space flight by an American, having spent 371 days in orbit – as he jokes he’s excited for some SILENCE following a year in the constant hum of the ISS

US astronaut, Frank Rubio, breaks the record for the longest continuous space flight by an American, having spent 371 days in orbit – as he jokes he’s excited for some SILENCE following a year in the constant hum of the ISS

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has safely returned to Earth after breaking the record for the longest continuous mission in space ever completed by an American. After spending 371 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and orbiting the Earth 5,936 times, Rubio safely arrived in Kazakhstan alongside his two Russian crewmates Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri … Read more

What’s the longest amount of time someone has been in space? How Frank Rubio’s 371-day stint pales in comparison to the record-holder, who spent 437 continuous days in orbit

What’s the longest amount of time someone has been in space? How Frank Rubio’s 371-day stint pales in comparison to the record-holder, who spent 437 continuous days in orbit

This week, NASA astronaut Frank Rubio set an American record for the longest continuous space flight, clocking in a staggering 371 days in orbit. While Rubio had only planned to spend six moths aboard the International Space Station (ISS) he became trapped alongside his two Russian crewmates after their ship was struck by a piece … Read more

Revealed: The 20 modern wonders of the world, according to Brits – so do YOU agree with the list?

Revealed: The 20 modern wonders of the world, according to Brits – so do YOU agree with the list?

From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Colossus of Rhodes, many of us grew up learning about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Now, a survey has revealed the 20 modern marvels that have left a lasting impression on Britons. Several stunning buildings are included on the list, including Dubai‘s Burj Khalifa, Barcelona’s … Read more

SpaceX successfully launches two Saudis and others into space to dock with space station

SpaceX successfully launched a multi-million dollar flight to the International Space Station on Sunday evening with two Saudis on board – the nation’s first astronauts in decades.  The ticket-holding crew were led by a retired NASA astronaut now working Elon Musk’s company amid a new billionaire galactic space chase.  Also on board was US businessman John Shoffner, … Read more

Girl, 8, makes contact with NASA’s International Space Station using dad’s ham radio

A young girl, eight, had her dreams come true when her father’s ham radio connected to the International Space Station, allowing her to have a 45-second conversation with SpaceX Crew-4 commander Kjell Lingren who answered the call saying, ‘Welcome to the International Space Station.’ Isabella Payne, from Kent, England, introduces herself and her age and … Read more

First ‘space tourists’ to visit ISS are heading home after bad weather delayed return journey

Three wealthy investors spent 18 days in space, including two weeks on the International Space Station. They are:  López-Alegría (left) will serve as the commander of the mission and Connor (right) as pilot Larry Connor, 72, was the Ax-1 mission pilot for the trip. Connor was born in 1950 in Albany, New York, and graduated from … Read more

Wannabe astronauts can stay in a Polish nuclear bunker repurposed to mimic the ISS and the Moon

Looking for something cosmic for your next holiday? Then try a simulated space mission inside a former nuclear bunker near the Polish city of Pila that has been repurposed to mimic the International Space Station – and the surface of the Moon. The ex-military airport installation, once used to store SU-22 fighter-bombers, has been transformed into … Read more

Lift-off! Three space travellers launch on a Soyuz for the ISS

A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts have blasted off for the International Space Station (ISS) on board a Soyuz MS-18 rocket. The trio, who are part of the latest crew heading to the orbiting lab, launched from Earth at 08:42 BST from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. NASA’s Mark Vande Hel, Soyuz Commander Oleg … Read more