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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Health Deteriorates Amid Extended ISS Mission, New Photo Raises Concern
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, stranded on the ISS since early June due to Boeing’s Starliner malfunction, has sparked health concerns after a recent photo showed visible weight loss. Dr Vinay Gupta, a Seattle-based pulmonologist, highlighted signs of potential caloric deficit and physiological stress caused by prolonged time in space. Williams...
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Boeing's Troubled Starliner Leaves Space Station Without Its Astronauts
Boeing's beleaguered Starliner left the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, bound for Earth without the astronauts who rode up on the spaceship after NASA deemed the risk too great.
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What Is Space Aneamia That Astronaut Sunita Williams Might Be At Risk Of
Space anaemia is a condition where astronauts experience a reduction in red blood cells while in space due to microgravity.
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Leukaemia: 5 Myths & 5 Facts About Blood Cancer
Here are some myths and facts surrounding leukaemia.
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"It Was Awesome": NASA Astronauts Replace Faulty Antenna During Spacewalk
Two NASA astronauts completed a 6-1/2 hour spacewalk on Thursday to replace a faulty antenna on the International Space Station, a mission NASA said carried slightly higher risk posed by orbital debris left from a Russian missile test weeks ago.
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2 Astronauts Set For Spacewalk To Replace Faulty Space Station Antenna
Two NASA astronauts ventured out on a spacewalk on Thursday to replace a faulty antenna on the International Space Station, facing what NASA called a minimally heightened risk posed by orbital debris left from a Russian missile test weeks ago.
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Russian Anti-Satellite Weapons Test "Dangerous, Irresponsible": US
An anti-satellite weapons test by Russia against one of its own targets has generated debris that is a risk to astronauts on the International Space Station and other activities in outer space, the US State Department said on Monday.
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Space Debris Risk Caused By Mission Shakti Overhyped, Says Rakesh Sharma
India's successful test of an anti-satellite missile (ASAT) last month, when it shot down a satellite in space, was met with mixed reactions internationally.
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India's Test Created 400 Pieces Of Debris, Risk To Space Station: NASA
The head of National Aeronautics and Space Administration todaybranded India's destruction of one of its satellites a "terrible thing" that had created 400 pieces of orbital debris and led to new dangers for astronauts aboard International Space Station
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Soyuz Heads To ISS On First Manned Mission Since October Failure
Russia's space agency Roscosmos has said the first manned Soyuz flight to the International Space Station since a failed launch in October was proceeding according to plan.
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Deep Space Travel May Damage Astronauts' Gut Functions: Study
The animal-based study also raises concern about high risk of tumour development in stomach and colon.
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Mars Trip May Up Leukaemia Risk In Astronauts: Study
Radiation encountered in deep space travel may increase the risk of leukaemia in humans, say scientists who are studying how a three-year space flight to Mars may affect astronauts.
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Trip To Mars Could Cause Dementia In Astronauts: Study
Astronauts travelling to Mars might be at risk of long-term brain damage and even dementia due to galactic cosmic ray exposure, said a new study.
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Apollo Astronauts at Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Deaths: Study
Members of the successful Apollo space programme are experiencing higher rates of cardiovascular problems thought to be caused by their exposure to deep space radiation, according to a new study.
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Space Boot To Prevent Astronauts From Tripping Over
Scientists have developed a new space boot with built-in sensors and tiny "haptic" motors whose vibrations can help astronauts avoid the risk of tripping over obstacles.
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NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Health Deteriorates Amid Extended ISS Mission, New Photo Raises Concern
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, stranded on the ISS since early June due to Boeing’s Starliner malfunction, has sparked health concerns after a recent photo showed visible weight loss. Dr Vinay Gupta, a Seattle-based pulmonologist, highlighted signs of potential caloric deficit and physiological stress caused by prolonged time in space. Williams...
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Boeing's Troubled Starliner Leaves Space Station Without Its Astronauts
Boeing's beleaguered Starliner left the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, bound for Earth without the astronauts who rode up on the spaceship after NASA deemed the risk too great.
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What Is Space Aneamia That Astronaut Sunita Williams Might Be At Risk Of
Space anaemia is a condition where astronauts experience a reduction in red blood cells while in space due to microgravity.
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Leukaemia: 5 Myths & 5 Facts About Blood Cancer
Here are some myths and facts surrounding leukaemia.
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"It Was Awesome": NASA Astronauts Replace Faulty Antenna During Spacewalk
Two NASA astronauts completed a 6-1/2 hour spacewalk on Thursday to replace a faulty antenna on the International Space Station, a mission NASA said carried slightly higher risk posed by orbital debris left from a Russian missile test weeks ago.
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2 Astronauts Set For Spacewalk To Replace Faulty Space Station Antenna
Two NASA astronauts ventured out on a spacewalk on Thursday to replace a faulty antenna on the International Space Station, facing what NASA called a minimally heightened risk posed by orbital debris left from a Russian missile test weeks ago.
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Russian Anti-Satellite Weapons Test "Dangerous, Irresponsible": US
An anti-satellite weapons test by Russia against one of its own targets has generated debris that is a risk to astronauts on the International Space Station and other activities in outer space, the US State Department said on Monday.
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Space Debris Risk Caused By Mission Shakti Overhyped, Says Rakesh Sharma
India's successful test of an anti-satellite missile (ASAT) last month, when it shot down a satellite in space, was met with mixed reactions internationally.
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India's Test Created 400 Pieces Of Debris, Risk To Space Station: NASA
The head of National Aeronautics and Space Administration todaybranded India's destruction of one of its satellites a "terrible thing" that had created 400 pieces of orbital debris and led to new dangers for astronauts aboard International Space Station
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Soyuz Heads To ISS On First Manned Mission Since October Failure
Russia's space agency Roscosmos has said the first manned Soyuz flight to the International Space Station since a failed launch in October was proceeding according to plan.
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Deep Space Travel May Damage Astronauts' Gut Functions: Study
The animal-based study also raises concern about high risk of tumour development in stomach and colon.
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Mars Trip May Up Leukaemia Risk In Astronauts: Study
Radiation encountered in deep space travel may increase the risk of leukaemia in humans, say scientists who are studying how a three-year space flight to Mars may affect astronauts.
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Trip To Mars Could Cause Dementia In Astronauts: Study
Astronauts travelling to Mars might be at risk of long-term brain damage and even dementia due to galactic cosmic ray exposure, said a new study.
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Apollo Astronauts at Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Deaths: Study
Members of the successful Apollo space programme are experiencing higher rates of cardiovascular problems thought to be caused by their exposure to deep space radiation, according to a new study.
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Space Boot To Prevent Astronauts From Tripping Over
Scientists have developed a new space boot with built-in sensors and tiny "haptic" motors whose vibrations can help astronauts avoid the risk of tripping over obstacles.
