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Eyes in Space: ISS Crew’s Sci-Fi Week of Research and Unpacking

NASA — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:06:03 +0000

Science hardware, microbiology, and eye checks topped the research schedule aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, December 4. The Expedition 70 crew also...

Space Freight and Genetic Feats: ISS Crew’s Cosmic Countdown to Cargo Day

NASA — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 08:29:06 +0000

A cargo craft is in orbit today on its way to the International Space Station (ISS) following its Friday morning launch. Meanwhile, advanced space biology...

Mary Cleave, NASA’s Pioneering Astronaut and Scientist, Dies at 76

NASA — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:13:27 +0000

Mary Cleave, a pioneering NASA astronaut who embarked on two spaceflights and later became the first woman to lead NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, has passed...

ISS Astronauts Delve Into Robotics, Physics, and Space Biology While Awaiting Cargo

NASA — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 08:40:33 +0000

The Expedition 70 crew members turned their attention toward robotics and physics research on Thursday, November 30, while continuing ongoing space biology studies. The orbital...

Gravity of Aging: ISS Crew’s Innovative Research Before Resupply Mission

NASA — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:12:08 +0000

The International Space Station (ISS) hosted a series of microgravity experiments on Wednesday, November 29 investigating how the human body adapts to weightlessness and ways...

Astronaut’s Eye View: Breathtaking Mars Horizon Captured by NASA’s Odyssey Orbiter

Jet Propulsion Laboratory — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:45:24 +0000

NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter has provided new panoramic images of Mars and its moon Phobos, offering fresh insights into the Martian landscape and atmosphere. The...

Impossible To Achieve on Earth: Unlocking Secrets of Aging and Immunity in Microgravity

NASA — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:17:41 +0000

The crew of Expedition 70 continued its advanced life science work on Tuesday, November 28 while gearing up for a cargo mission swap at the...

Juggling Atom-Chilling Physics and Immunity Mysteries on the Space Station

NASA — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:37:55 +0000

Ultra-cold space physics and immunity research were the top science objectives aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, November 27. The seven-member Expedition 70...

Moonbound Majesty: Astronauts’ Inside Look at SLS, the Engine of Artemis Dreams

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 20:09:12 +0000

Artemis II astronauts, preparing for a lunar mission, examined the powerful SLS core stage, reflecting NASA’s ongoing efforts to return to and explore the Moon....

Earthrise Revealed: Unearthing the True Story Behind the “Image of the Century”

Robert Poole, University of Central Lancashire — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:46:07 +0000

Apollo 8, commanded by Frank Borman, is celebrated for its historic Moon voyage and the iconic Earthrise photograph. The mission combined scientific precision with profound...

Happy Thanksgiving From Space!

NASA — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 08:07:47 +0000

All seven members of the Expedition 70 crew spent Wednesday continuing its space biology research and maintaining the upkeep of the International Space Station (ISS)....

Preparing for the Unknown: Space Biology and Manufacturing in Long-Term Missions

NASA — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:40:19 +0000

Astronaut health, an aging study, and cargo operations kept the Expedition 70 crew busy on Tuesday, November 21. The International Space Station (ISS) residents also...

Advancing Space Biology and Dragon Skills as ISS Celebrates 25 Years in Orbit

NASA — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:22:31 +0000

Space biology and Dragon work were the top duties at the beginning of the week for the Expedition 70 crew. The International Space Station (ISS)...

The Story Behind Apollo 8’s Famous Earthrise Photo [Video]

NASA — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 08:10:21 +0000

On December 24, 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders became the first humans to witness the Earth rising above the...

Microgravity Mysteries: Bacteria, Brain Aging, and Gravity-Sensing Cells in Space

NASA — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 08:07:50 +0000

Bacteria, brain aging, and gravity-sensing cells were the main research subjects aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, November 17. The seven Expedition 70...

Veins in Space: How ISS Research Unravels Weightlessness Wonders

NASA — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:14:17 +0000

A variety of research that took place on Thursday, November 16 onboard the International Space Station (ISS) is helping NASA and its partners support crews...

ISS Expedition 70: A Fusion of Robotics, Aging Research, and Atmospheric Studies

NASA — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:22:24 +0000

The Expedition 70 team on the ISS is busy with scientific research, including aging studies, atmospheric experiments, and microgravity cell analysis, along with ISS maintenance,...

Dragon’s Arrival Spurs Robotics and Science Frenzy Aboard ISS

NASA — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:14:43 +0000

The Expedition 70 crew and robotics controllers on the ground were busy unloading a U.S. cargo craft on Tuesday, November 14. The International Space Station...

Dodging Danger, Embracing Discovery: ISS Crew Unpacks SpaceX Dragon After Debris Evasion

NASA — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:10:39 +0000

The Expedition 70 crew is unpacking the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft following its arrival early Saturday morning. Meanwhile, the orbital residents are also continuing their...

NASA Astronaut Frank Borman, Commander of Apollo 8’s Historic Moon Mission, Dies at 95

SciTechDaily.com — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 14:07:53 +0000

Colonel Frank Borman, a distinguished astronaut and aeronautical engineer, passed away on November 7, 2023, in Billings, Montana. He was 95 years old. Born on...

Expedition 70: Visionary Research and Earth Observations Precede Dragon’s Arrival

NASA — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:07:27 +0000

The Expedition 70 crew mainly focused Wednesday’s scientific research activities on the human eye and Earth observations while also continuing its life support maintenance tasks....

A Day in Microgravity: Immunity Research and 3D Printing on the ISS

NASA — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 08:14:03 +0000

Human research and space manufacturing packed the science schedule aboard the International Space Station (ISS) once again on Tuesday, November 7. The Expedition 70 crew...

Astro Lab Chronicles: Blood, Sweat, and Gears With Expedition 70

NASA — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 08:02:45 +0000

Life science and spacesuit maintenance topped the schedule at the beginning of the week for the Expedition 70 crew. The orbital residents also pursued Earth...

Vibrotactors: The Wearable Tech To Prevent Astronauts From Getting “Lost” in Space

Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 05:55:46 +0000

Losing your sense of where you are can be fatal enough for aircraft pilots: spatial disorientation is a leading cause of fatal aircraft accidents. But...