Rafi Letzter
at 08:30 AM Nov 8 2014
Space // 

One of the great benefits of high speed Internet is that astronauts are more connected to home then ever. In addition to all the valuable science they do up in space, we get the benefit of their presence online and on sites like Twitter, where they can amass huge followings.

Lindsay Handmer
at 08:43 AM Sep 12 2014
Space // 

Astronauts on the International Space Station have already made some stunning timelapses, but the latest from Alexander Gerst is particularly good. In fact, it's probably enough of a reason to upgrade to a 4K monitor all by itself.

Lindsay Handmer
at 10:59 AM Aug 21 2014
Space // 

With its re-supply mission to the International Space Station complete, the Cygnus Orbital-2 spacecraft Janice Voss burns up as it re-enters Earth's atmosphere. Fortunately for us German Astronaut Alexander Gerst managed to snap this amazing picture of the resulting fireball.

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