Participants in NASA’s Aurorasaurus project captured these images during the May 2024 geomagnetic storm.
ISS Daily Summary Report – 5/15/2024
Payloads: Genes in Space Molecular Operations and Sequencing (GiSMOS): The Biomolecule Sequencer was checked out in preparation for future operations.More information on this experiment can be found here. Immunity Assay: Unused hardware was consolidated and trashed. More information on this experiment can be found here. Materials Science Laboratory (MSL SCA): Batch 3a #6 was exchanged into the …
Strong Solar Flare Erupts from Sun
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 10:38 a.m. ET on May 15, 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 …
Crew Works Human Research and Payload Prep, Orbital Upkeep Continues
Orbital upkeep was at the forefront of Wednesday’s schedule aboard the International Space Station, but the Expedition 71 crew did have some time to conduct human health research and prepare scientific payloads for future operations. NASA Flight Engineer Mike Barratt spent the morning completing tasks for the CIPHER investigation, collecting blood samples—with assistance from NASA …
Sun Releases Strong Solar Flare
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 4:37 a.m. ET on May 15, 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 …
ISS Daily Summary Report – 5/14/2024
Payloads: Cold Atom Lab (CAL): The crew performed day three of the multi-day effort to install the new Cold Atom Lab science module. Today’s activities involve installation of Module 4 into the science chamber. More information on the CAL facility can be found here. Solid Fuel Ignition and Extinction – Material Ignition and Suppression Test …
Crew Works Maintenance; NASA, Boeing Target No Earlier Than May 21 for Launch
While science often occupies the crew schedule aboard the International Space Station, upkeep of the orbiting complex is just as important to ensure the longevity of microgravity operations. On Tuesday, the Expedition 71 septet spent another full day conducting maintenance on scientific payloads and life support systems. NASA Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps kicked off the …
Strong Solar Flare Erupts from Sun
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 12:51 p.m. ET on May 14, 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 …
NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Eyes Next Launch Opportunity
NASA, Boeing, and ULA (United Launch Alliance) teams continue working remaining open tasks in preparation for the agency’s Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station. The teams now are targeting a launch date of no earlier than 4:43 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 21, to complete additional testing. On May 11, the ULA team successfully replaced …
NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Eyes Next Launch Opportunity
NASA, Boeing, and ULA (United Launch Alliance) teams continue working remaining open tasks in preparation for the agency’s Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station. The teams now are targeting a launch date of no earlier than 4:43 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 21, to complete additional testing. On May 11, the ULA team successfully replaced …