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  • Expedition 74 Ready for Thursday Spacewalk and Continuing Research

    NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 Commander Mike Fincke poses inside the International Space Station’s Quest airlock next to a spacesuit. The helmet is secured with a protective cover designed to prevent scratches and contamination when the suit is not in use, ensuring the visor remains clear for spacewalks.

    Expedition 74 is making final preparations for the first spacewalk of 2026 that will see two NASA astronauts exit the International Space Station for power upgrade work on Thursday. Science also continued aboard the orbital outpost with Wednesday’s research focusing on physics, microbiology, artificial intelligence, and Earth observations.

  • Expedition 74 Gears Up for First Spacewalk of 2026

    At center, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 Flight Engineer Kimiya Yui assists NASA astronauts Zena Cardman (left) and Mike Fincke (right), the station’s flight engineer and commander respectively, during spacesuit checks inside the International Space Station’s Quest airlock.

    The Expedition 74 crew is gearing up for the first spacewalk of 2026 this week that will see two astronauts prepare the International Space Station for a new set of roll-out solar arrays. The orbital residents also had time on Monday to conduct microgravity research, pack a U.S. cargo craft, and maintain communications and life support systems.

  • NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-12 Assignments for Space Station Mission

    Image shows a blue background featuring pictures of four astronauts that comprise of NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission. From left to right, NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.

    As part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission, four crew members from three space agencies will launch no earlier than Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, to the International Space Station for a long-duration science expedition. NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway will serve as spacecraft commander and pilot, respectively, and will be accompanied by ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie […]

  • Brain Research, Heart Health Wrap Up Work Week Aboard Station

    The ten International Space Station crew members representing both Expedition 73 and 74 pose for a portrait in the Kibo laboratory module after Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Ryzhikov (front right) handed over command of the orbital outpost to NASA astronaut Mike Fincke (front center). Directly behind the duo (from left) are NASA astronaut Chris Williams, Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergei Mikaev, NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, and NASA astronaut Jonny Kim. In the back are, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui and Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Platonov and Alexey Zubritsky.

    The Expedition 74 crew explored how living in space affects the brain and blood circulation on Friday to ensure crews stay healthy and ensure long-term mission  success. The International Space Station residents also focused on spacewalking tools and science hardware maintenance wrapping up the week.

  • Expedition 74 Advancing Space Health and AI Research on Station

    NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke shows off the Voyager Flytrap technology demonstration that he installed inside the NanoRacks Bishop airlock. Flytrap will test an inflatable capture bag designed to capture and secure orbital debris or sample containers returning from the Moon and Mars. The technology may also support future space mining techniques on small asteroids. The demonstration will evaluate the bag’s ability to deploy, inflate, and capture space objects while maintaining an airtight seal in microgravity.

    The Expedition 74 crew’s research schedule was filled with biomedical duties and artificial intelligence on Thursday to promote crew health and spark innovation on and off the Earth. Spacesuit tailoring and advanced science hardware maintenance rounded out the day for the seven residents aboard the International Space Station.

  • Stem Cells, Robotics, and Spacesuits Top Station Crew Day

    NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman inspects a spacesuit helmet during maintenance activities inside the International Space Station's Quest airlock.

    Stem cell research, a student robotics challenge, and spacesuit maintenance dominated the schedule aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The Expedition 74 crew also rounded out its shift with Earth observations and cargo transfers throughout the day.