Payloads: Advanced Resistive Exercise Device Kinematics (ARED-K): Isometric Mid-Thigh Pulls (IMTP) were performed on ARED. The ARED-K investigation assesses the current exercise programs to allow for the improvement of exercise prescriptions by conducting a biomechanical analysis of exercise on the ARED onboard the ISS. Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR): Troubleshooting steps were performed on the lower …
April’s solar eclipse has stolen the headlines for many months now, and rightfully so with millions of Americans in the path of totality. But did you know there is also a lunar eclipse before the solar eclipse? As the full moon rises during the late evening of March 24 into the early morning hours of …
One crew and one cargo spacecraft on two different continents are counting down to launch as the seven orbital residents aboard the International Space Station spent Wednesday exploring how space affects the immune system, carrying out robotics activities, and connecting with students on Earth. Three crew members are gearing up to launch from the Baikonur …
Payloads: Boeing Environment Responding Antimicrobial Coatings (AC-2): The crew performed the routine periodic touching of two experiment placards deployed in various locations throughout the ISS. They also took photos of the placards. AC-2 tests an antimicrobial coating on several different materials that represent high-touch surfaces. Some microbes change characteristics in microgravity, which could create new …
Equipment installs, health investigations, and training occupied the schedule aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday as the seven orbital residents near the arrival of three crew members and a cargo delivery. NASA’s SpaceX 30th commercial resupply mission to the station is scheduled for launch at 4:55 p.m. EDT Thursday, March 21 from Space Launch …
This week is shaping up to be busy for the International Space Station as the Expedition 70 septet will see the arrival of three new crew members and the delivery of new science later this week. Aboard the orbital complex, the four NASA residents had a light-duty day ahead of upcoming mission events, while the …
New research and technology demonstrations for NASA are set to launch aboard the agency’s SpaceX 30th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for 4:55 p.m. EDT Thursday, March 21, lifting off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Live launch coverage will air …
NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative is sending a group of four small satellites, called CubeSats, to the International Space Station as ELaNa 51 (Educational Launch of Nanosatellites). These small payloads have been developed by NASA and universities and will be deployed from low Earth orbit. Once circling Earth, the satellites will help demonstrate and mature technologies …
Payloads: BioFabrication Facility (BFF): The crew reviewed the procedure, gained access to the BFF experiment chamber, and attempted to unclog two smart pump systems. Unfortunately, the unclog attempt was not successful. New Bioink syringes will arrive on SpX-30 which will allow the operations to continue. Using 3D biological printers to produce usable human organs has …
The seven International Space Station residents are moving into an off-duty weekend following a busy week of crew departures, health investigations, and spacesuit operations. The Expedition 70 crew spent Friday wrapping up procedures that began earlier in the week and completing some SpaceX Dragon training. Yesterday, first-time station resident Jeanette Epps processed blood samples for …
