Astronaut pay is a lot more ordinary than the job itself. Here's how NASA salary works when missions run long, and what doesn't change at all.

Astronauts need a balanced diet to stay healthy and strong while they’re in space, and that’s no easy task. Since cooking is almost impossible in zero gravity, their food must be prepared in a way that’s easy to store,

Experts point to a lack of real-world exposure to STEM concepts and careers as a reason for that slide in interest. Several factors can get in the way of such exposure: a lack of funding and resources, inadequate support from administrators, and curricula that doesn’t make room for “extras,” to name a few.

The Artemis missions are NASA's fresh attempt at sending astronauts to the Moon, but have you wondered why NASA is returning to lunar missions?

NASA's Artemis II mission returns astronauts to the Moon with first female and African American crew members. Explore their profiles and historic adventure ahead.