spacewalks

Ditching diapers: Scientists develop new device that lets astronauts drink their pee during spacewalks

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Ditching diapers: Scientists develop new device that lets astronauts drink their pee during spacewalks

Scientists have developed an innovative solution to address the challenges astronauts face when nature calls during spacewalks outside the International Space Station (ISS). The current method involves wearing a disposable diaper inside the spacesuit, known as a maximum absorbency garment (MAG), which can lead to physical discomfort, skin irritation, and infection during lengthy spacewalks that … Read more

Astronauts to stay on ISS for weeks longer amid probe into Boeing Starliner’s thruster issue

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Astronauts to stay on ISS for weeks longer amid probe into Boeing Starliner’s thruster issue

Two NASA astronauts will stay longer at the International Space Station as engineers troubleshoot problems on Boeing’s new space capsule that cropped up on the trip there. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration on Friday did not set a return date until testing on the ground was complete and said the astronauts were safe. “We’re not … Read more

30 years ago, astronauts completed the Hubble telescope’s first repair. Here’s how

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30 years ago, astronauts completed the Hubble telescope’s first repair. Here’s how

Thirty years ago, an 11-day space shuttle mission involving seven veteran astronauts performed the first servicing mission to correct the Hubble Space Telescope’s blurred vision. The unprecedented flight involved five spacewalks and would not have been possible without the assistance of the shuttle’s robotic Canadarm. The multi-billion dollar Hubble Space Telescope was a crown jewel … Read more