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    Robotics and Space Biology Fill Research Schedule on Station

    JAXA astronaut Satoshi Furukawa works on carbon dioxide removal hardware inside the Destiny laboratory module.

    The Expedition 70 crew focused its research on robotics, artificial organs, and eye checks aboard the International Space Station today. The orbital septet also worked on a variety of life support and science maintenance tasks throughout Wednesday. NASA Flight Engineer Loral O’Hara began Tuesday configuring an experiment that will explore how CubeSats fitted with a …

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    Crew Keeps Up Pace With Space Biology, Life Support Duties

    (From left) Astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara wear Bio-Monitor headbands packed with sensors that monitor crew health.

    Space biology and life support maintenance were the main focus for the Expedition 70 crew on Tuesday. The orbital residents aboard the International Space Station also studied future piloting techniques and fluid physics rounding out the research schedule. NASA astronauts Loral O’Hara and Jasmin Moghbeli joined Commander Andreas Mogensen from ESA (European Space Agency) for …

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    Advanced Biomedical and Tech Research Starts Week for Crew

    (From left) NASA astronauts Loral O'Hara and Jasmine Moghbeli talk to NASA and ESPN for an Instagram Live event.

    The work week kicked off with drug therapy research and DNA analysis aboard the International Space Station to promote health on Earth and in space. The seven Expedition 70 crew members also had time for advanced technology studies including robotics, fiber optics, and future piloting techniques. NASA Flight Engineer Loral O’Hara explored ways to optimize …

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    Crew Wraps Up Station Upkeep, Conducts Fiber Optics and Antimicrobial Investigations on Friday

    An aurora and an atmospheric glow crown Earth's horizon beneath a starry sky in tis photograph from the International Space Station as it orbited 262 miles above the Canadian province of Quebec.

    A week of science and station upkeep continued on Friday aboard the International Space Station. Ahead of their off-duty weekend, the seven Expedition 70 crew members completed an array of tasks to wrap up maintenance activities and resume microgravity research investigations. On Tuesday, NASA Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli kicked off a multi-day-long study investigating the …

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    Spacesuit Loop Scrubs and Routine Station Maintenance for Crew on Thursday

    NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli configures spacewalking tools inside the International Space Station's Quest airlock.

    Another day of station upkeep is underway aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The Expedition 70 crew spent most of the day on spacesuit and station maintenance, auditing equipment, and wrapping up experiments started earlier this week. In the morning, NASA Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli was joined by ESA (European Space Agency) Commander Andreas …

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    STEMonstrations, Station Upkeep, and Hearing Assessments Top Wednesday’s Schedule

    The sun's first rays begin illuminating Earth's atmosphere in this photograph from the International Space Station as it orbited 262 miles above the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.

    A STEMonstration, station upkeep, and routine hearing assessments kept the Expedition 70 crew busy on Wednesday. The seven orbital residents split up duties aboard the International Space Station as they continue their microgravity research missions into the new year. NASA Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli began her day recording a STEMonstration for teachers and students grades …

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    Crew Members Kick-Start New Year with Ongoing Science and Maintenance

    Four Expedition 70 crew members share new year's remarks. From left, Commander Andreas Mogensen of ESA, Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli of NASA, Flight Engineer Satoshi Furukawa of JAXA, and Flight Engineer Loral O'Hara of NASA. Credits: NASA

    The seven-member Expedition 70 crew is back to work after Monday saw an off-duty day for the International Space Station residents. A variety of activities took place in orbit on Tuesday, while some members conducted cleaning activities and others picked back up on scientific research to kick-start the new year. Flight Engineer Loral O’Hara of …

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