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    Advanced Tech, Biology Research in Between Spacewalks

    This Wednesday, three small satellites will be deployed from the International Space Station. Here, a set of three CubeSats are ejected from the Japanese Small Satellite Orbital Deployer attached to a robotic arm outside the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory module on June 17, 2019. Image Credit: NASA

    The Expedition 61 crew is starting the workweek in between spacewalks and running a variety advanced space investigations. A set of small satellites is also being readied for deployment outside the International Space Station by midweek. NASA Flight Engineer Andrew Morgan and ESA (European Space Agency) Commander Luca Parmitano are gearing up for another spacewalk …

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    Spacewalkers Complete First Excursion to Repair Cosmic Particle Detector

    Luca Parmitano of ESA attached to the Canadarm

    Expedition 61 Commander Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA Flight Engineer Andrew Morgan concluded their spacewalk at 1:18 p.m. EST. During the six hour and 39 minute spacewalk, the two astronauts successfully positioned materials, removed a debris cover on the AMS, and installed handrails in preparation for the subsequent spacewalks. The duo also …

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    Veteran Spacewalkers Begin Complex Work to Repair Cosmic Particle Detector

    NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan and ESA Commander Luca Parmitano

    Two astronauts switched their spacesuits to battery power this morning at 6:39 a.m. EST aboard the International Space Station to begin a spacewalk planned to last about six-and-a-half hours. Expedition 61 Commander Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA Flight Engineer Andrew Morgan will venture outside the International Space Station for the first in …

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    NASA TV Broadcasts Particle Detector Spacewalk Repairs on Friday

    ESA (European Space Agency) Commander Luca Parmitano and NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan.

    Expedition 61 Commander Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA Flight Engineer Andrew Morgan will begin a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station at about 7 a.m. EST Friday, Nov. 15. NASA Television coverage of the spacewalk will begin at 5:30 a.m. Watch the spacewalk on NASA TV and on the agency’s website. …

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    Final Spacewalk Preps During Biology, Physics Studies

    The six-member Expedition 61 crew

    The Expedition 61 crew is about to kick off a series of complex spacewalks on Friday to repair the International Space Station’s cosmic particle detector. They will have one more spacewalk review today while continuing advanced biology research. Spacewalkers Luca Parmitano and Andrew Morgan readied the Quest airlock, their U.S. spacesuits and tools for Friday’s …

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    Space Gardening Aboard Station Ahead of Spacewalks

    NASA astronaut Jessica Meir dines on fresh Mizuna mustard greens

    The Expedition 61 crewmembers started taking turns “weighing in” Wednesday before a slew of space gardening and life science activities. The orbital residents are also nearing the start of a series of spacewalks to repair the International Space Station’s cosmic particle detector. Isaac Newton’s Second Law of Motion allows for the calculation of mass in …

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    Crew Preps for Friday Spacewalk During Continuous Science

    Astronauts (from left) Luca Parmitano, Christina Koch and Andrew Morgan

    The International Space Station’s cosmic particle detector, in operation since 2011, will get its first repair job during a series of spacewalks set to start this Friday. The Expedition 61 crew is gearing up for the spacewalk while ensuring ongoing advanced space research. Commander Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) will lead at least …

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    Crew Focuses on Cosmic Repair Spacewalks, Practices Medical Emergency

    Expedition 61 crewmates Christina Koch, Luca Parmitano and Alexander Skvortsov practice emergency response skills aboard the space station. Image Credit: NASA

    The Expedition 61 crew is focusing on a complex series of spacewalks set to start soon to repair a cosmic particle detector. The orbital residents also conducted an emergency drill aboard the International Space Station today. Astronauts Luca Parmitano and Andrew Morgan are familiarizing themselves with new spacewalking gear delivered aboard the Cygnus space freighter. …

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    Expedition 61 Crew Servicing Spacesuits and Science Hardware Today

    Astronaut Christina Koch works on orbital plumbing tasks

    The Expedition 61 crew serviced a variety of science and life support hardware today aboard the International Space Station. U.S. spacesuits are also being readied for a series upcoming cosmic repair spacewalks. NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan and Commander Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) will enter the vacuum of space on Nov. 15 to …

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    Blood Pressure, DNA Studies as Astronauts Prep for Complex Spacewalk Repairs

    Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir

    The Expedition 61 crew explored how microgravity is affecting a variety of biological processes in humans and microbes today. Two astronauts are also gearing up for tentatively planned spacewalks to repair a cosmic particle detector. Aging on Earth and living in space impacts an individual’s blood pressure with some astronauts experiencing stiffened arteries after returning …

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