Expedition 29 News Releases
Space Station Trio Lands Safely in Kazakhstan
Nov. 21, 2011 – Three Station crew members safely returned to Earth on Monday, wrapping up nearly six months in space.
Astronaut, Food Scientist To Discuss Thanksgiving In Space
Nov. 18, 2011 – Please pass the irradiated smoked turkey, thermostable yams and freeze-dried green beans.
NASA Sharing Underwater Training Facility With Petroleum Industry
Nov. 15, 2011 – Astronauts and oil field workers will share a training facility at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston thanks to a new agreement that takes advantage of excess capacity at the agency’s underwater training pool.
NASA Kicks Off Application Process For New Astronauts
Nov. 14, 2011 – NASA Kicks Off Application Process For New Astronauts
New Space Station Crew Members Launch from Kazakhstan
Nov. 13, 2011 – NASA astronaut Dan Burbank and Russian cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Anatoly Ivanishin launched to the International Space Station at 11:14 p.m. EST Sunday.
NASA Space Station Crewmen Available For In-Flight Interviews
Nov. 09, 2011 – Two NASA astronauts soon will be aboard the International Space Station and available for regularly scheduled interview opportunities with accredited news media.
Philadelphia Eagles To Honor NASA Astronaut Chris Ferguson During Monday Night Football Nov. 7
Oct. 31, 2011 – NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson will return to his hometown on Nov. 7 to serve as the Philadelphia Eagles’ Honorary Captain during the NFL’s “Monday Night Football” game.
NASA Seeks Hosts for Space Station Interactive Education Events
Oct. 28, 2011 – NASA is seeking proposals from educators who are looking for a unique way to inspire the next generation of explorers.
NASA Television to Air Space Station Cargo Ship Arrival
Oct. 26, 2011 – NASA Television will provide live launch coverage of a Russian Progress cargo spacecraft on Sunday, Oct. 30.
NASA Hosts Special Event With Expedition 27 Astronaut Ron Garan
Oct. 21, 2011 – After living aboard the International Space Station for more than five months, NASA astronaut Ron Garan will relive his spaceflight experience for the public, friends and co-workers at 6:30 p.m. CDT on Oct. 28 at Space Center Houston.
NASA Sets Media Opportunities for Undersea Mission (Update)
Oct. 19, 2011 – Journalists will have the opportunity to cover the 15th NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations, or NEEMO, from up close or afar.
NASA Television to Air Next Space Station Crew Rotation
Oct. 19, 2011 – NASA Television will broadcast the launch of three new International Space Station residents and the return of three crew members in November.
Alabama Students To Chat With Space Station Commander
Oct. 18, 2011 – Students gathered at Carver High School in Birmingham, Ala., will speak with Expedition 29 Commander Mike Fossum aboard the International Space Station at 10:30 a.m. EDT on Friday, Oct. 21.Plant Experiments Take Root On Space Station To Inspire Students
Sept. 21, 2011 – A unique science project designed to sow the excitement of scientific discovery in students is sprouting this week aboard the International Space Station.