These Look Like Ordinary X-Rays. They’re Not

What makes these scans historic isn't visible in the images, but it could change the future of space medicine.
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Medical X-rays taken in space for the first time

The breakthrough aboard a commercial spaceflight marks not only a "new era" for astronaut health, but also for ...

First Human X-Rays in Space Bring Healthcare a Step Closer on Future Moon and Mars Missions

Astronauts captured the first human X-rays in space during SpaceX's Fram2 mission, showing portable imaging could help ...

First diagnostic X-rays in space mark new era for astronaut health

A team of crew members aboard a commercial spaceflight acquired the first diagnostic X-rays during an orbital flight. Results ...

See the first x-rays of humans taken in space

Last year, astronauts in orbit took diagnostic x-rays of their own bodies for the very first time—and now, we get to see the results. On March 31, 2025, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Fram2 ...

Astronauts take first X-rays in space

Astronauts require extensive training in order to operate the equipment, and the technique relies on soundwave ...

First Human X-Rays Captured In Space Mark Major Breakthrough For Astronaut Health

Following their return, three independent radiologists evaluated the in-flight images against identical scans taken before ...