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What happens to the brain of an astronaut in weightlessness, scientists have found
(ORDO NEWS) — A recent article published by scientists from the University of Antwerp and the University of Liege in the journal Frontiers in Physiology sheds light on how the brain determines where it is and where it is going. The University of Antwerp is leading this BRAIN-DTI science project through the European Space Agency (ESA). The researchers took magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data from 14 astronauts’ brains before and…
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Stunningly beautiful photo in which the astronaut sees the northern lights
(ORDO NEWS) — The Sun has been in an absolutely wild rotation of late, and one of the results of its continued activity is a spectacular aurora. The last days of February were marked by streaks of green light undulating across the high latitude sky. But those of us on the planet’s surface weren’t the only ones enjoying this amazing light show. Hundreds of kilometers above our planet, the astronauts…
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An astronaut photographed bizarre blue drops in the Earth’s atmosphere
(ORDO NEWS) — While on the International Space Station (ISS), an astronaut took an unusual photo of the Earth, which shows two bizarre blue spots of light. The dazzling couple look strange and even mystical. What is it? Surprisingly, the astronaut was able to capture two unrelated natural phenomena that just happened to happen at the same time. The picture was taken in 2021 by an unnamed Expedition 66 crew…
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American astronaut spoke about an unusual feeling in space
(ORDO NEWS) — In an interview with Kingsport, the Tennessee Times-News, astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore described the spiritual experience he had while outside the International Space Station (ISS) on his third flight in 2014. Wilmore was with another astronaut outside the space station when he came across a reflective, unused radiator. “I turned around and saw myself from head to toe in this mirror,” says the astronaut. “For the first…
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British astronaut spoke about UFOs
(ORDO NEWS) — Colonel Tim Peak, who previously worked aboard the space station, spoke about UFOs during a recent television interview. Pike, who is no stranger to living and working in space, had a lot to say about unidentified aerial phenomena during a recent broadcast of the British daytime TV show Good Morning Britain. “I think it’s interesting that the US government made it public, there was a report that…
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Man who was a military astronaut and the sixth man on the moon suggested extraterrestrial interference
(ORDO NEWS) — Only 12 people had the honor to see what the Earth looks like from the surface of the Moon. However, only one of them stated that aliens prevented a nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States in order to protect humanity from self-destruction. Edgar Mitchell is best remembered for entering a code consisting of 80 lines during the lunar descent of the Apollo 14…
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New study reveals effects of long-term spaceflight on astronauts’ brains
(ORDO NEWS) — Long-duration spaceflight alters fluid-filled spaces along veins and arteries in the brain, according to a new study from the University of Oregon Health and Science and scientists around the country. “These results are important for future space exploration,” said study author Juan Piantino, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics (neurology) at OHSU School of Medicine. “It also makes you think about some of the basic fundamental questions of…
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What will happen to an astronaut if he dies in space
(ORDO NEWS) — Astronauts often face serious dangers or even death. But what happens if an astronaut dies in space? There are several different approaches that the crew can take in the event of the death of a member. One of the most obvious solutions is to send the astronaut’s body back to Earth. However, this is only possible on the ISS, which is securely connected to the planet. On…
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Astronaut returns to ship after spacewalk with water in his helmet
(ORDO NEWS) — European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer’s first spacewalk was eventful. According to NASA, Maurer had a problem with the camera and flashlight on his helmet at the beginning of the exit, which according to NASA did not pose any threat to his safety. Chari helped Maurer, and once his helmet was in order, the duo continued to work on the spacewalk. This “walk” ended after six hours…
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An American astronaut will fly on a Russian spacecraft to Earth
(ORDO NEWS) — US astronaut Mark Vande Hey has spent almost a year in space but is facing what may be his toughest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries. NASA insists Vande Hei’s plans to return home at the end of the month remain unchanged, even as Russia‘s special operation in Ukraine has led to launch cancellations, contract…
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NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins to set new record for Black women in space
(ORDO NEWS) — NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins is preparing to make history as the first Black woman to embark on an extended mission in space. This April, Watkins will launch to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule that will lift off as part of the company’s Crew-4 mission. Watkins, who is a part of NASA’s Artemis program — an effort to return humans to the moon…
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Astronaut from ISS captures stunning moonrise
(ORDO NEWS) — An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) took a stunning picture of the moon during sunset using a digital camera. At this point, the ISS was passing over the Pacific Ocean, east of New Zealand. “The colors that go from orange to dark blue (between the dark surface of the Earth and the blackness of space) are the layers of the atmosphere,” according to a press…
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FAA: No More Commercial Astronaut Titles
(ORDO NEWS) — Warning Future Space Travelers: After this year, the FAA will no longer award wings to commercial astronauts. The FAA said Friday it is “clipping the wings” of astronauts because too many people are now going into space and it is completely out of tune with traditional astronaut awards. The news came the day before Blue Origin’s scheduled departure from West Texas with former NFL player and television…