Being in space may take its toll on astronauts’ health Shutterstock Extended bouts in space could raise men’s risk of erectile dysfunction due to the effects of microgravity and cosmic radiation, according to experiments in rats. The coming decades may see the return of crewed missions beyond Earth orbit. The US, for example, hopes to have astronauts walking on the moon again … [Read more...]
Frank Borman on Rocket Speed
Frank Borman describes how the Saturn V rocket was able to break free of the Earth's atmosphere and carry the Apollo 8 astronauts all the way to the moon. Explore more at https://wehackthemoon.com/ hack the moon,nasa,astronauts,apollo 8,moon missions,moon,saturn v,rockets … [Read more...]
Bette Rogge interviews astronauts Walter Schirra, James Lovell and Frank Borman
Bette Rogge Morse interviews three former NASA astronauts about their experiences on the show “Getting Together with Bette Rogge.” Interviewees are Walter Schirra Jr., one of the original seven astronauts chosen for Project Mercury; James Lovell Jr., commander of the Apollo 13 mission; and Frank Borman II, commander of Apollo 8, the first mission to fly around the moon. Air … [Read more...]
WATCH LIVE: SpaceX’s Starship rocket sent into orbit in historic first launch
Billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX set to launch its Starship rocket to orbit for the first time, clearing the way for a test flight crucial to the company's goals in space. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: … [Read more...]