As we prepare for missions beyond Earth orbit, one crucial challenge remains: keeping astronauts healthy in microgravity. Without daily exercise, their muscles, bones and cardiovascular systems weaken ...

1. A brief history of NASA astronaut selection -- 2. Applying to become an astronaut -- 3. Selection -- 4. Astronaut probationary training -- 5. Technical assignments -- 6. Types of mission -- 7.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An accomplished U.S. Navy pilot from Oldham County has been selected to train as part of NASA’s next class of astronauts. Erin Overcash, 34, of Goshen, was one of ten people chosen ...

Living in the constant free fall of outer space can do a number on your body, from muscle atrophy to psychological malaise, it's tough up there.

In May 2010, the National Research Council (NRC) was asked by NASA to address several questions related to the Astronaut Corps. The NRC’s Committee on Human Spaceflight Crew Operations was tasked to ...

A rendering of what Blue Abyss’ astronaut training facility in Brook Park may look like when built in 2026. Credit: Blue Abyss Brook Park’s foray into commercial astronaut training is heating up. NASA ...

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 ...

There are many difficult things about sending humans to space, from dealing with health effects on the human body to the risks of launch and landing to keeping astronauts well-fed and supplied.