NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway smiles for a portrait inside the International Space Station’s cupola

iss074e0325621 (Feb. 25, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jack Hathaway smiles for a portrait inside the International Space Station’s cupola while photographing a sample chamber for the Rhodium Biomanufacturing 03 biotechnology experiment. The investigation uses living systems such as microorganisms and cell cultures to produce materials and biomolecules on a commercial scale. Results may support the production of food, pharmaceuticals, and other materials during long‑duration spaceflight.