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    Eye Checks for Crew as Station Boosts Orbit

    Astronaut Scott Kelly

    Medical science and training took a significant portion of the Expedition 43 crew’s schedule Thursday. The newest three crew members are getting used to their new home on orbit. Finally, the International Space Station boosted its orbit. Several crew members participated in eye checks for the Ocular Health study as scientists study how microgravity affects …

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    SpaceX Targets April 13 Dragon Launch

    The SpaceX Dragon

    SpaceX is targeting Monday, April 13 to launch the next commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station. Launch of the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft is targeted for approximately 4:33 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. NASA Television coverage will begin at 3:30 p.m. A Monday launch …

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