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Find out about all the mission events and crew activities that occurred during the Expedition 47 mission aboard the International Space Station.

Three Space Station Crew Members Return to Earth, Land Safely in Kazakhstan
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Three crew members from the International Space Station returned to Earth at 5:15 a.m. EDT (3:15 p.m. Kazakhstan time) Saturday after wrapping up 186 days in space and several NASA research studies in human health. Expedition 47 Commander Tim Kopra…

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NASA Glenn Successfully Ignites Largest Fire Experiment in Space
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Engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio and Orbital ATK in Dulles, Virginia successfully conducted the first remote Spacecraft Fire Experiment, or Saffire I, carried inside an Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo vehicle that departed the International Space Station…

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NASA TV to Air Return of NASA Astronaut, Two Crewmates from Space Station
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Three International Space Station crew members are scheduled to depart the orbiting outpost Saturday, June 18. NASA Television will provide coverage of their preparations for departure and return to Earth, beginning at 9:15 a.m. EDT Friday, June 17. Expedition 47…

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NASA TV to Broadcast U.S. Cargo Ship Departure from Space Station
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After delivering almost 7,500 pounds of cargo to support dozens of science experiments from around the world, the Orbital ATK Cygnus cargo spacecraft is set to leave the International Space Station Tuesday, June 14. NASA Television will provide live coverage…

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NASA’s NICER Mission Arrives at Kennedy Space Center
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An upcoming NASA astrophysics mission will uncover the physics governing the ultra-dense interiors of neutron stars. Using the same platform, the mission will demonstrate trailblazing space navigation technology. The multipurpose Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) mission arrived at NASA’s…

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NASA Astronauts, Scientists Bring Wonder of Space Station to Bay Area
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NASA astronauts, engineers and scientists will visit the San Francisco Bay Area from June 7-10 to share the accomplishments, promise and opportunities for research aboard the International Space Station. Veteran astronauts Michael Barratt and Stephen Bowen will share their stories…

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NASA Showcases Cygnus Spacecraft at Wallops Ahead of Space Station Mission
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Media are invited to view and photograph Orbital ATK’s Cygnus spacecraft, packed with cargo for the International Space Station, at 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 7 at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia. Media also will have an…

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NASA to Televise Expansion Operations for Bigelow Expandable Activity Module
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NASA and Bigelow Aerospace will make a second attempt at 9 a.m. EDT Saturday, May 28, to expand the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM), currently attached to the International Space Station. NASA Television coverage will begin at 8:45 a.m. During…

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NASA Updates Time for Today’s Media Briefing on Status of Bigelow Expandable Activity Module
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NASA has rescheduled today’s media teleconference, originally scheduled for noon EDT, to 2 p.m. for a discussion on the status of the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) installed on the International Space Station. The teleconference will stream live on the…

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Mark Zuckerberg to Connect with Space Station Astronauts via Facebook Live
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Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder and chief executive officer, will speak with three astronauts currently living and working aboard the International Space Station at 12:55 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 1. The Earth-to-space call will be seen live on NASA’s Facebook page.…

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NASA to Brief Media on Status of Bigelow Expandable Activity Module
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NASA will host a media teleconference at noon EDT Friday, May 27 to provide an update on the expansion operations for the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) installed on the International Space Station. The teleconference will stream live on the…

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Antares Test Scheduled for NET May 31
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NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility will provide launch range support for an Orbital ATK Antares 230 rocket first stage test scheduled for May 31 at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport’s Pad-0A. The window for the engine test, or hot fire, is 5…

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NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins Available for Interviews Before Space Station Launch
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NASA astronaut Kate Rubins will be available for live satellite interviews from Moscow on Wednesday, June 1, before her launch to the International Space Station. She will answer questions about her upcoming mission aboard the world’s only orbiting laboratory from…

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Next SpaceX Commercial Cargo Launch Targeted for Mid-July, NASA Opens Media Accreditation
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Media accreditation now is open for the next SpaceX commercial cargo resupply services mission to the International Space Station, targeted for launch no earlier than approximately 1:32 a.m. EDT Saturday, July 16. An uncrewed SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, carrying crew supplies…

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NASA Televises, Hosts Events for Deployment of First Expandable Habitat on International Space Station
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The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) will be deployed to its full size Thursday, May 26, and begin its two-year technology demonstration attached to the International Space Station. NASA Television will provide coverage of the expansion beginning at 5:30 a.m.…

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