Space Bugs and Bioprinted Hearts: Science-Packed Week on the ISS
The Expedition 70 crew wrapped up the work week with microbiology, bioprinting, and ultrasound scans aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Cardiac research and fluid…
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Pioneering Space Botany and Biology: Shaping Health on Earth and Beyond
Space botany, human research, and bioprinting were the dominant science topics aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, December 7. The Expedition 70 septet…
Space Age Silver Jubilee: ISS Celebrates 25 Years of High-Flying Research Adventures
Marking 25 years since its inception, the ISS crew reflects on its achievements and continues vital research in health, aging, and the effects of microgravity….
A Space Milestone: NASA Marks 25 Years of the International Space Station
NASA marks the 25th anniversary of the ISS with a live event on December 6. The ISS, operational since 1998, has been key to space…
Zero Gravity Genius: ISS Marks 25 Years With Cutting-Edge Health Research
Research to promote health and advance manufacturing were the top science activities aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, December 5. The Expedition 70…
Eyes in Space: ISS Crew’s Sci-Fi Week of Research and Unpacking
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”
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!
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
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
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)…