Astronaut's 'White Nights' on ISS: Shukla's Surreal Experience Challenges Perception of Time and Poses Engineering Hurdles

Astronaut's 'White Nights' on ISS: Shukla's Surreal Experience Challenges Perception of Time and Poses Engineering Hurdles

 06:04 17/09/2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first on the ISS, experienced 'white nights' during the Axiom-4 mission, where the sun never fully set. This phenomenon, caused by the station's beta angle, challenged the crew's sense of time and routine. Besides the awe, persistent sunlight posed operational hurdles, affecting cooling and solar array stress.
NASA locked them away for a year to test Mars simulation survival—what they did with a PS4 will stun you

NASA locked them away for a year to test Mars simulation survival—what they did with a PS4 will stun you

 13:06 20/08/2025

In a groundbreaking experiment, NASA's CHAPEA mission simulated Martian life for over a year, confining four volunteers to a habitat. Beyond survival and adaptation, the crew discovered an unexpected benefit in PS4 gaming. Video games helped maintain cognitive sharpness, reduce stress, and improve problem-solving skills.

 16:07 18/07/2025

Science News: As India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla embarks on his historic journey to the International Space Station, it's worth understanding the orbital la.
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