There’s a reason why astronauts need extensive training before they’re trusted to head into space, and the star of this video ...

but what kinds of changes can the NASA pair expect to their bodies — and could they face any long-term repercussions? Nine months is certainly not the longest an astronaut has been in space ...

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have finally ended their unexpected nine-month stay in space, but their health journey on Earth is far from over. They may face a variety of health ...

Starliner astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are expected to return to Earth on Thursday evening after nine unexpected months on the International Space Station. Though the astronauts may ...

Former astronauts have found that it can take up ... But bone and muscle loss aren't the only health challenges they will have to face. Living in the harsh environment on the International ...

Astronauts often say they feel like they have a head cold and develop an issue that some at NASA call “puffy face syndrome,” “bird legs” or “chicken legs.” The problems typically clear ...

"It's tough learning to live with gravity again," Wilmore said.John Dewitt, a biochemist, explained the challenges astronauts face after long durations in space."Our bodies were really built to ...

Higher radiation. No ER access. These are just a few of the challenges that humans face in outer space. Emily and Regina talk to a NASA astronaut (and astronaut scientist) about the impact of ...

Astronaut Ed White floats in space during ... For instance, you cannot scratch your nose or move hair out of your face. “There’s a lot of downside in terms of what we naturally do as humans ...