“The second supermoon of 2019 happened Feb. 19. The third of 2019 will happen March 19. But what’s a supermoon? We asked NASA astronomer Mitzi Adams what’s really going on here. Here’s her answer!”
Ask an Astronomer: What’s a Supermoon?
ISS Daily Summary Report – 2/15/2019
Astrobee: Today the crew participated in a final crew conference, followed by the Docking Station installation in the JEM. When the satellites arrive on orbit (starting with the NG-11 vehicle), Astrobee will consist of self-contained, free flying robots and a docking station for use inside the ISS. The robots are designed to help scientists and …
Time Perception Studies, Free-Flying Robotics on Station Schedule
The Expedition 58 crew is helping scientists today understand how astronauts perceive time and orient themselves when living in space. The orbital residents are also working on CubeSat and free-flying robotics hardware aboard the International Space Station. Astronauts Anne McClain and David Saint-Jacques wore virtual reality gear for the Time Perception experiment sponsored by the …
ISS Daily Summary Report – 2/14/2019
Marrow: Today the crew collected breath, ambient air, and blood samples in support of the Marrow investigation. Marrow looks at the effect of microgravity on bone marrow. It is believed that microgravity, like long-duration bed rest on Earth, has a negative effect on the bone marrow and the blood cells that are produced in the …
From Earth with Love
Heart-shaped features show up across the planet, from the desert in Dubai to a glacier in Greenland.
Research into How Space Impacts Humans and Physics Continues
The three residents onboard the International Space Station today worked with a diverse array of science hardware. The trio continues to explore what living in space is doing to their bodies and helped scientists promote healthier humans in space and on Earth. Astronauts have reported increased head and eye pressure during long-duration space missions. The …
ISS Daily Summary Report – 2/13/2019
ISS HAM Pass: The crew participated in the contact with College Park School, Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada. The students ranged from grade 1 to 8 and the questions involved astronaut experiences during launch, interactions with families, working on the ISS, etc. ISS Ham Radio provides opportunities to engage and educate students, teachers, parents and other members …
Crew Studies Human Body and Checks Cooling Systems
Wednesday saw the Expedition 58 crew explore the inner workings of the human body in space and maintain cooling systems aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Anne McClain spent all day setting up cooling gear inside the U.S. Destiny lab module and Japan’s Kibo lab module. She drained and refilled water pumps inside the …
Beyond the Galapagos with Darwin
The Galapagos was just one part of a much longer journey for Charles Darwin and the Beagle.
ISS Daily Summary Report – 2/12/2019
Human Research Facility (HRF) Urine Setup: The crew set up hardware in preparation for repository activities later this week. Repository is a storage bank that is used to maintain biological specimens over extended periods of time and under well-controlled conditions. It supports scientific discovery that contributes to our fundamental knowledge in the area of human …