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Suit up with Science Reporter Loren Grush as she experiences first-hand how astronauts really train to go to space. From preparing for spacewalks in virtual reality to flying around in zero-G, get ready for an experience that’s out of this world.

OneWeb, SpaceX satellites dodged a potential collision in orbitOneWeb, SpaceX satellites dodged a potential collision in orbit
NASA’s Mars copter survives brisk night alone in key pre-flight testNASA’s Mars copter survives brisk night alone in key pre-flight test
SpaceX is adding a glass dome on Crew Dragon for 360 views of spaceSpaceX is adding a glass dome on Crew Dragon for 360 views of space
SpaceX’s latest Starship landing attempt ends in destructionSpaceX’s latest Starship landing attempt ends in destruction
Virgin Galactic unveils new SpaceShip IIIVirgin Galactic unveils new SpaceShip III
NASA’s Perseverance rover scoots around on Mars for the first timeNASA’s Perseverance rover scoots around on Mars for the first time
With ‘Starbase’ and a new Starlink factory, Musk deepens foray into TexasWith ‘Starbase’ and a new Starlink factory, Musk deepens foray into Texas
Rocket Lab unveils bigger rocket and plans to go public via SPACRocket Lab unveils bigger rocket and plans to go public via SPAC
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin delays New Glenn debut to late 2022Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin delays New Glenn debut to late 2022
Sun probe surprises NASA with incredible photo of VenusSun probe surprises NASA with incredible photo of Venus
There’s a hidden message in the parachute of NASA’s Mars roverThere’s a hidden message in the parachute of NASA’s Mars rover
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon performing ‘beautifully’ on ISS as NASA eyes a backup rideSpaceX’s Crew Dragon performing ‘beautifully’ on ISS as NASA eyes a backup ride
China becomes latest country to reach Mars with Tianwen-1 probeChina becomes latest country to reach Mars with Tianwen-1 probe
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is accepting $99 Starlink deposits amid ‘deep chasm’ of red inkElon Musk’s SpaceX is accepting $99 Starlink deposits amid ‘deep chasm’ of red ink
The UAE reaches Mars for the first time with its Hope probeThe UAE reaches Mars for the first time with its Hope probe
Three countries are due to reach Mars in the next two weeksThree countries are due to reach Mars in the next two weeks
Another SpaceX Starship nails clean test flight, but explodes on landingAnother SpaceX Starship nails clean test flight, but explodes on landing
Small launch startup Astra to go public at $2.1 billion valuationSmall launch startup Astra to go public at $2.1 billion valuation
How do astronauts exercise in space?
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To live in microgravity, astronauts need to stay fit

Loren Grush
Walking through space in NASA’s Virtual Reality Lab
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To train for space, you have to simulate it here on Earth

Loren Grush
How to handle a medical emergency on a deep space mission
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Simulating a life-threatening episode en route to Mars

Loren Grush
How NASA is learning to grow plants in space and on other worlds
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The trick: try to use less soil

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To train for Mars, head to Hawaii
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Living on the Red Planet here on Earth

Loren Grush
Space Craft is back with season 2Space Craft is back with season 2
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What it feels like to float in zero gravity
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A taste of space

Loren Grush
These next-generation space suits could allow astronauts to explore Mars
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There’s no one-size-fits-all for a suit

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Our new video series Space Craft launches next weekOur new video series Space Craft launches next week
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