
Expedition 18
The Expedition 18 crew studied medicines and vitamins as a way to offset the effects living in space, as well as returning to Earth's gravity. The crewmates also explored fire suppression techniques on spacecraft, a continuous air contamination monitor for a safe breathing environment, and new solar cell technologies that can withstand the harsh environment of space.
Mission Type
meet the crew
Launch
Landing
Crew Members
Michael Fincke, Commander
Yury Lonchakov, Flight Engineer
Gregory Chamitoff, Flight Engineer
Sandra Magnus, Flight Engineer
Koichi Wakata, Flight Engineer
Crew and Cargo Missions
4/8/09 – Expedition 18 Land
4/7/09 – Expedition 18 Undock
3/25/09 – STS-119 Undock
2/17/09 – STS-119 Dock
2/13/09 – ISS Progress 32 Dock
2/10/09 – ISS Progress 32 Launch
2/5/09 – ISS Progress 31 Undock
11/30/08 – ISS Progress 31 Dock
11/28/08 – STS-126 undock
11/16/08 – STS-126 Dock
11/14/08 – ISS Progress 30 Undock
Spacewalks
Date: March 23, 2009
Duration: 6 hours, 27 minutes
Spacewalks: Joseph Acaba, Richard Arnold
Date: March 21, 2009
Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Spacewalks: Steve Swanson, Joseph Acaba
Date: March 19, 2009
Duration: 6 hours, 7 minutes
Spacewalks: Steve Swanson, Richard Arnold
Date: March 10, 2009
Duration: 4 hours, 49 minutes
Spacewalks: Yury Lonchakov, Mike Fincke
Date: Dec. 23, 2008
Duration: 5 hours, 38 minutes
Spacewalks: Yury Lonchakov, Mike Fincke
Date: Nov. 24, 2008
Duration: 6 hours, 7 minutes
Spacewalks: Stephen Bowen, Shane Kimbrough
Date: Nov. 22, 2008
Duration: 6 hours, 57 minutes
Spacewalks: Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, Stephen Bowen
Date: Nov. 20, 2008
Duration: 6 hours, 45 minutes
Spacewalks: Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, Shane Kimbrough
Date: Nov. 18, 2008
Duration: 6 hours, 52 minutes
Spacewalks: Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, Stephen Bowen
Expedition 18 Resources
International Space Station News

NASA Orbiter Snaps Stunning Views of Mars Horizon

NASA Releases Its First International Space Station Tour in Spanish

Inspiring Students with Ham Radio, Other Educational Programs

Astronaut Nicole Mann Prepares for Spacewalk