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NASA astronaut Anne McClain and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Takuya Onishi are seen performing an experiment on the space station. Takuya is in the foreground on the right side of the image, and Anne is in the background on the left side of the image. Takuya is performing a blood draw on his right arm, and Anne is placing a vial of blood in a small tray with other vials.

Keeping Tabs on Astronaut Health

iss073e0078566 (May 23, 2025) --- NASA astronaut Anne McClain and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Takuya Onishi work together to draw blood samples. Routine blood draws are conducted before, during, and after spaceflight to track astronaut health. This data helps address the changes crew experience in a space environment and allows scientists to ensure their safety and health on future missions.

Image Credit: NASA
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TakenMay 23, 2025
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