Work on the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) radar antenna reflector is done, and NASA expects to transport the reflector to India before the end of the year. The current eclipse season is underway now through February 2025. During the eclipse season, the periods of alternating sunlight and shadows due to the position of the …
Crew Studies Exercise, Veins, and Plants Before Quartet’s Farewell
Space biology topped the research schedule aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday as the Expedition 72 crew explored how weightlessness affects exercising, veins, and plants. Meanwhile, four SpaceX Crew-8 members continue targeting Sunday, Oct. 13, for their departure, weather pending. Scientists are studying how to work out effectively in microgravity to prevent space-caused accelerated …
Strong Solar Flare Erupts from Sun
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 11:47 a.m. ET on Oct. 9, 2024. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can impact radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to …
Sun Releases Strong Solar Flare
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 9:56 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can impact radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks …
Relaxation, Science, and Maintenance as Crew Departure Preps Continue
The seven NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station relaxed and took a break on Tuesday before the SpaceX Crew-8 mission leaves. Meanwhile, the four Roscosmos cosmonauts stayed busy focusing on their complement of research and lab maintenance. Expedition 72 Flight Engineers Matthew Dominick, Mike Barratt, and Jeanette Epps of NASA and Alexander Grebenkin from …
Sun Releases Strong Solar Flare
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 4:59 p.m. ET on October 7, 2024. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can impact radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to …
Strong Solar Flare Erupts from Sun
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 3:13 p.m. ET on October 7, 2024. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can impact radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to …
Biology, Physics Research Fill Schedule as Crew Awaits Departure
Space biology and physics were the main focus of research operations for the Expedition 72 crew aboard the International Space Station on Monday. Meanwhile, four Commercial Crew members are waiting for their final departure date before returning to Earth. NASA Flight Engineer Nick Hague worked in the Columbus laboratory module swapping filters inside the BioLab’s …
NASA, SpaceX Secure Europa Clipper Ahead of Hurricane
NASA and SpaceX are standing down from the Thursday, Oct. 10, launch attempt of the agency’s Europa Clipper mission due to anticipated hurricane conditions in the area. Hurricane Milton is expected to move from the Gulf of Mexico this week moving east to the Space Coast. High winds and heavy rain are expected in the …
NASA’s Europa Clipper Spacecraft Transported to Hangar
On Friday, Oct. 4, workers transported NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft to the SpaceX hangar at Launch Complex 39A on the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in preparation for launch. Earlier in the week, technicians completed the encapsulation of the spacecraft inside a payload fairing at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility on NASA Kennedy. The …