Worm experiments expose hidden health risks of deep space travel

When scientists first sent microscopic worms into orbit in 2018, they hoped to answer a question that has shaped every ...
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Wormastronauts? UK to launch tiny creatures into orbit to uncover deep-space dangers

The tiny C. elegans worms, which share surprising genetic and physiological characteristics with humans, are the perfect ...
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SpaceX logs 500th reuse and delivers Sentinel 6B to orbit

SpaceX has crossed a symbolic milestone in the reusable-rocket era, flying a previously used Falcon 9 booster for the 500th ...
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The International Space Station adjusts its orbit to avoid space debris

NASA says that the International Space Station (ISS) shifted its orbit on Tuesday to avoid a piece of debris. The debris avoidance maneuver involved firing thrusters on the ISS at 2:09 p.m. CT for 5 ...