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    Crew Studies Biology and Works in Dragon as Station Turns 25

    The space station is pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour during its departure and flyaround on Nov. 8, 2021.

    Space biology and Dragon work were the top duties at the beginning of the week for the Expedition 70 crew. The International Space Station also turned 25 years old today with its first module having orbited Earth since 1998. Eye scans were on the biomedical research schedule for four astronauts on Monday afternoon. Commander Andreas …

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    Space Biology Research Wraps Up Crew’s Work Week

    The sun's first rays begin illuminating Earth's atmosphere as the space station orbited 260 miles above the central United States.

    Bacteria, brain aging, and gravity-sensing cells were the main research subjects aboard the International Space Station on Friday. The seven Expedition 70 crew members also worked on computers, communications gear, and life support maintenance to wrap up the work week. NASA Flight Engineer Loral O’Hara explored how microorganisms grow in microgravity, the potential damage they …

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    Station Research Benefits Humans on Earth, Crews in Space

    Astronaut Loral O'Hara uses a portable glovebag to replace components on a biological printer that tests the printing of organ-like tissues in microgravity.

    A variety of research taking place today on the International Space Station is helping NASA and its partners support crews living and working off the Earth. The ongoing Expedition 70 investigations are informing ways to improve human health and plan future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Astronauts Loral O’Hara and Satoshi Furukawa joined …

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    Robotics Activities Continue; Crew Completes an Array of Research

    An aurora glows in Earth's atmosphere as the International Space Station soared 260 miles above Utah during orbital nighttime.

    Another busy day of science activities is underway for the Expedition 70 crew and robotics ground controllers following the arrival of SpaceX’s Dragon cargo spacecraft last weekend. The seven members aboard the International Space Station spent time on an array of research today while grounds teams remotely retrieved science hardware from Dragon. Flight Engineer Loral …

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    Dragon Kicks Off Robotics and Science Activities on Station

    Thrusters on the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft fire adjusting the vehicle's approach toward the station for a docking to the Harmony module's forward port.

    The Expedition 70 crew and robotics controllers on the ground were busy unloading a U.S. cargo craft today. The International Space Station residents are also activating new science experiments to reveal how microgravity affects humans. The astronauts and teams on the ground are working together today unpacking some of the nearly 6,500 pounds of science, …

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    Dragon Hatch Opened, Crew Unpacking Science and Supplies

    The space station soars 260 miles above the southernmost point of Alaska into an orbital nighttime.

    The Expedition 70 crew is unpacking the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft following its arrival early Saturday morning. Meanwhile, the orbital residents are also continuing their research and maintenance activities following the International Space Station’s debris avoidance maneuver last week. The hatches are open between Dragon and the orbital outpost following its arrival on Saturday. NASA …

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    Dragon Docks to Station Carrying Science and Supplies

    The station is viewed from the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft. The SpaceX Dragon Endurance crew spacecraft is pictured at docked at center top. Credit: NASA TV

    While the International Space Station was traveling more than 262 miles over central Brazil, a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft autonomously docked to station’s Harmony module at 5:07 a.m. EST, with NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara monitoring operations from the station. The Dragon launched on SpaceX’s 29th contracted commercial resupply mission for NASA at …

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    Cargo-Filled Dragon Approaching Station Live on NASA

    The SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is pictured approaching the space station above the Indian Ocean on March 16, 2023.

    A SpaceX Dragon is on track to arrive at the International Space Station today, Saturday, Nov. 11, with an expected docking of the cargo spacecraft about 5:10 a.m. EST. When it arrives at the space station, Dragon will dock to the station’s Harmony module. Watch Dragon dock live on the NASA+ streaming service via the …

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    Dragon Safely on its Way to Space Station for NASA’s SpaceX Mission

    First stage separation during NASA's SpaceX 29th commercial resupply services mission.

    SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft – carrying about 6,500 pounds of critical science, hardware, and crew supplies – is on its way to the International Space Station following a successful launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The company’s Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at 8:28 p.m. EST Thursday, Nov. 9, on …

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    Space X Dragon Separates from Second Stage

    SpaceX’s uncrewed Dragon spacecraft has separated from the company’s Falcon 9 rocket’s second stage as the spacecraft continues its journey to the International Space Station for NASA, delivering critical supplies, equipment, and material to support multiple science and research experiments that will take place aboard the orbiting laboratory. Arrival to the station is scheduled for …

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