Astronauts are bringing computers to space—and IT troubles, too

# Astronauts Are Dealing With the Same Tech Problems You Do—Just in Space NASA's upcoming moon missions will rely on everyday computers and smartphones, but these devices are creating unexpected headaches for astronauts, including a recent glitch with Microsoft Outlook that required help from mission control. The challenge is that fixing tech problems in space is vastly harder than on Earth since there's no IT support team you can call, communication with Earth is slow, and the harsh environment of space—extreme temperatures, lack of gravity, and radiation—can damage equipment in ways that don't happen on the ground.