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space1 year ago

SpaceX Starship's 6th Launch: From Toy Fruit to Trump-Musk Alliance

SpaceX's Starship conducted its sixth test flight, featuring a toy banana as the first zero-gravity indicator on the spacecraft. The banana served as a visual cue for reaching space and helped test payload approval processes with the FAA. The mission, which included testing new thermal protection materials and engine relighting in space, achieved its objectives, marking another step towards future Starship missions to the moon and Mars.

via Space.com|
#banana#space#spacex
science-and-technology1 year ago

The Journey to Becoming an Astronaut: A Podcast Exploration

The podcast explores the journey to becoming an astronaut, featuring science correspondent Hannah Devlin's experience on a zero gravity flight with the European Space Agency and an interview with Rosemary Coogan, one of ESA's newest recruits. Coogan discusses the competitive selection process, which saw her chosen from over 20,000 applicants, and her aspirations in her new role.

via The Guardian|
#astronaut#career#european-space-agency
spacetech1 year ago

"Zero-Gravity Testing: Hopping Robot Explores Asteroids in Space"

SpaceHopper, a three-legged robot developed at ETH Zurich, has been tested in a simulated zero-gravity environment during a European Space Agency parabolic flight. Designed to explore asteroids and moons, the robot's hopping movements combat low-gravity environments, allowing it to reposition and jump in a specific direction. The successful experiments demonstrate its potential for future deployment in space exploration missions.

via Space.com|
#asteroids#eth-zurich#robotics
space2 years ago

"Zero-G Haircuts: Chinese Astronauts Take Styling to New Heights on Space Station"

Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station were seen giving each other haircuts using a vacuum-based haircutting device. The device prevents loose hairs from floating around the station and causing issues with its equipment. Similar to the system used on the International Space Station, the vacuum attachment on special clippers collects the hair clippings to prevent them from floating freely.

via Interesting Engineering|
#chinese-astronauts#haircut#space
space2 years ago

Lost Tomato Found: ISS Astronauts Resolve Space Scandal After 8 Months

The missing tomato that caused a scandal on the International Space Station (ISS) has finally been found after eight months, clearing the name of the astronaut who was suspected of secretly eating it. The tomato was part of the Veg-05 experiment, studying crop growth and other factors in space. Losing objects in zero gravity is a common problem, and the tomato managed to evade detection for months before being discovered.

via IFLScience|
#astronauts#international-space-station-iss#space
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Harvard's Artificial Gravity Breakthrough Paves the Way for Deep Space Exploration"

Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of Rhode Island conducted a study on mice to simulate the effects of artificial gravity on the International Space Station (ISS). The study showed that exposure to artificial gravity through a centrifuge can mitigate the negative effects of zero gravity on bone density and muscle mass. This research could have implications for deep space exploration and the health of astronauts on long-duration missions.

via Wccftech|
#artificial-gravity#harvard-medical-school#science-and-technology
science-and-technology2 years ago

The Disturbing Effects of Spacewalks on Astronauts' Fingernails

Astronauts face various medical issues in space, including the painful condition of onycholysis, where fingernails can separate from their bed during spacewalks. Other disturbing changes to the human body in space include squished eyeballs due to increased pressure, space anemia resulting in the destruction of red blood cells, a shrinking heart due to the absence of gravity, and an increased risk of kidney stones due to bone demineralization.

via The Sun|
#astronauts#human-body#medical-issues
space-technology2 years ago

Zero Gravity Factories: The Future of Space Manufacturing

Startups and big tech companies are exploring the possibilities of manufacturing in space, taking advantage of zero-gravity conditions to produce high-quality products such as computer parts, stem cells, and pharmaceuticals. NASA has granted funding for research into stem cell and gene therapies in zero-gravity, while companies like Merck and Bristol Myers Squibb are testing the production of drugs in space. Advocates argue that space offers ideal conditions for certain industrial processes due to the lack of gravity, low temperatures, and near-perfect vacuum. The goal is to develop an off-Earth manufacturing economy, but challenges remain, as demonstrated by the recent denial of a re-entry license for a space drugs factory. However, with the decommissioning of the International Space Station in 2031 and the rise of privately owned shuttles, the opportunities for off-planet factories are expected to increase.

via The Guardian|
#off-planet-production#pharmaceuticals#space-manufacturing
gaming2 years ago

"Zero Gravity Showdown: Starfield's Epic Early-Game Gunfight"

Starfield, the upcoming game from Bethesda Game Studios, features an impressive zero-gravity gunfight early on in the game. Critics have praised the improved combat mechanics, with weighty and satisfying weapons. The Almagest space station side quest provides an excellent opportunity to test out these new weapons, with aggressive gameplay and the use of jetpacks, grenades, and shotguns. The physics system performs well in zero gravity, with ragdoll effects adding to the immersive experience. Players are encouraged to explore and replay this exciting gunfight to fully experience the game's combat systems.

via Polygon|
#bethesda-game-studios#combat#gaming
health2 years ago

The Benefits of Sleeping Like an Astronaut

Doctors are recommending the "zero gravity" sleeping position, originally designed by NASA for astronauts, to help people sleep better on Earth. The position involves elevating both the upper and lower body to create a feeling of weightlessness, which can relieve stress throughout the body and ease pressure on the heart. Zero-gravity sleep can also alleviate acid reflux, improve breathing, reduce joint pain, and improve circulation. While adjustable beds can be used to achieve this position, it can also be done with simple tricks like propping up pillows. However, it may not be suitable for those who tend to toss and turn.

via Daily Mail|
#health#health-benefits#insomnia
entertainment2 years ago

Zero-G to Host Unforgettable Zero Gravity Music Shows.

Zero-G, the zero gravity space tourism company, plans to offer private concerts aboard their specially outfitted aircraft starting in 2023. The concerts will take place during reduced gravity parabolic flights with live music, and will feature DJs, rap, and pop artists. Zero-G is currently the only commercial opportunity for individuals to experience weightlessness without actually launching into space at reasonable costs. The company plans to make the concerts as flexible as possible for the artists, allowing them to pick a time and location that suits their schedule.

via Space.com|
#concerts#entertainment#g-force-one
science-and-technology2 years ago

Breaking Barriers: Disabled Astronaut John McFall Takes on Space

John McFall, the European Space Agency's first para-astronaut with a physical disability, has taken part in a study to assess how feasible it is for someone with a physical disability to live and work in space. McFall, who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident, is investigating how his disability could affect life and work in space. He is assessing how well his prosthetic leg is operating in zero-gravity conditions and is working out what needs to be adapted for a person with a physical disability to spend time in space.

via BBC|
#european-space-agency#john-mcfall#para-astronaut