After confirming a high degree of safety for both the Shuttle and its crew, NASA has given the green light for a fifth Servicing Mission to the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The rescue mission will be aimed at upgrading and increasing Hubble's life expectancy in the hope that the observatory continues uncovering some of the most fascinating ...

Hibernation is an ideal condition for astronauts traveling for years through space. At the University of Pavia in Italy, a research team is conducting hibernation experiments on behalf of the European Space Agency. Scientists are looking to the animal kingdom to track down the mechanism that allows animals to hibernate. Updated information ...

An ESA documentary on the Hubble Space Telescope. Stunning visuals!