Off-Duty Day for Upcoming Spacewalkers and Assistants as Cosmonauts Stay Busy

Four Expedition 74 crew members enjoyed an off-duty day on Friday relaxing ahead of a robotics repair spacewalk planned for next week. The rest of the crew focused on artificial intelligence and virtual reality studies aboard the International Space Station at the end of the week.

Crew Works Eye Exams, DNA Sequencing, and Spacesuit Jetpack Preps

Life science topped the research schedule on Thursday as the Expedition 74 crew studied how space affects vision and sequenced DNA collected from microbes. More spacewalk preparations, a virtual reality investigation, and exercise gear maintenance rounded out the day aboard the International Space Station.

Crew Works Eye Exams, DNA Sequencing, and Spacesuit Preps

Life science topped the research schedule on Thursday as the Expedition 74 crew studied how space affects vision and sequenced DNA collected from microbes. More spacewalk preparations, a virtual reality investigation, and exercise gear maintenance rounded out the day aboard the International Space Station.

Spacewalk Preps and Human Research Fill the Expedition 74 Schedule

The Expedition 74 crew members continued their spacewalk preparations on Wednesday reviewing robotics activities and configuring tools. The orbital residents also kept up their ongoing biomedical research and advanced technology studies aboard the International Space Station.

NASA Announces Spacewalkers for Robotic Arm Repair Work

Spacewalk preparations filled the schedule aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday as a pair of astronauts gear up for next week’s external robotics repair job. CubeSat maintenance and eye checks rounded out the day for the Expedition 74 crew.

Crew Starts Week with Bioengineering, Space Manufacturing, and Spacewalk Preps

Bioengineering cartilage tissues and manufacturing advanced materials kicked off the week aboard the International Space Station. The Expedition 74 crew members also ramped up preparations for a spacewalk and conducted vision tests on Monday.

Advanced Tech on Station Informing Space-Designed Health Treatments

The Expedition 74 crew explored how weightlessness affects cartilage growth and the digestive system on Thursday to protect crew health and improve patient care on Earth. The orbital residents are also gearing up for a robotics maintenance spacewalk at the end of the month on the International Space Station.

Advanced Health Research on Station Using Augmented, Virtual Reality Tools

Biomedical tests using augmented and virtual reality tools to advance space health dominated the research schedule aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday. The Expedition 74 crew is also turning its attention to a spacewalk at the end of the month following the departure of a U.S. cargo spacecraft.

SpaceX Dragon Splashes Down in Pacific, Completes Cargo Mission

At 5:11 a.m. PDT (8:11 a.m. EDT), the unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the coast of California near Oceanside, marking the return of the 34th SpaceX commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station for NASA.

Dragon Undocks to Return Science Experiments to Earth

At 12:25 p.m. EDT, the unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from the forward‑facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module after a command from SpaceX ground controllers. Flight controllers delayed the undocking slightly to power‑cycle a navigation sensor and restore full redundancy before departure.

SpaceX Dragon Prepares for Undocking and Return to Earth

The unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will undock at approximately 12:05 p.m. EDT from the forward-facing port of the station’s Harmony module and fire its thrusters to move safely away from the orbital complex.

Crew Packs Dragon for Tuesday Departure and Preps for Spacewalk

The Expedition 74 crew members packed a U.S. cargo spacecraft on Monday with sensitive science experiments and lab hardware for return to Earth. The orbital residents also configured spacewalking tools and conducted cardiac research to kick off the week aboard the International Space Station.

Botany and Biology Research Wrap Up Week as Dragon Preps for Earth Return

Space agriculture, stem cells, and cargo operations wrapped up the week aboard the International Space Station. The Expedition 74 crew also conducted blood tests and installed a new food processor as a U.S. cargo spacecraft nears the end of its mission.

Microbiology DNA and Chemistry for Health Insights Tops Research Schedule

Microbiology dominated the research schedule aboard the International Space Station on Thursday helping doctors protect health on Earth and in space. The Expedition 74 crew also tested a new spacesuit, packed a U.S. cargo spacecraft, and kept up lab maintenance throughout the orbital outpost.

Expedition 74 Works Scientific Installs, Suit Prep Ahead of Canadarm2 Repair Spacewalk

Scientific hardware installations and biomedical monitoring topped the research schedule aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday. The Expedition 74 crew members also adjusted a spacesuit to prepare for a spacewalk and explored space physics to round out their day.

Crew Works Microbiology, Advanced Tech and Congratulates New Artemis III Crew

Microbiology and human research were the main scientific focus aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday to protect health on and off the Earth. The Expedition 74 crew members also worked on advanced research hardware and sent down a congratulatory message to the Artemis III crew, who were named during an announcement from the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Crew Begins Week with More Cartilage Printing and Plant Harvesting

Expedition 74 began the week bioprinting human cartilage tissue and harvesting alfalfa plants aboard the International Space Station to advance health and promote self-sustainable space crews. The orbital residents also retrieved materials exposed to the external space environment and conducted their own ultrasound vein scans to continuously learn how living in space affects physics and biology.

NASA Provides Update on Space Station Leak

The Zvezda service module’s transfer tunnel, known as the PrK, on the International Space Station has experienced cracks since 2019 that have resulted in small atmosphere leaks and prompted ongoing monitoring and repair efforts by Roscosmos. NASA and Roscosmos have worked together to identify the root cause while Roscosmos has been applying leak mitigation measures, including temporary and permanent sealants.

Bioprinting Cartilage, Producing Stem Cells Fill Thursday’s Research Schedule

3D bioprinting and stem cell research were the main research topics aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. The Expedition 74 crew members also photographed growing plants and lab windows for inspection while continuing to pack a U.S. cargo spacecraft.

Human Research, Biotechnology for Advanced Health Fill Station Research Schedule

Wednesday’s science schedule aboard the International Space Station encompassed human research, microbial analysis, and 3D bioprinting to advance health on and off the Earth. The Expedition 74 crew members also worked on spacesuit maintenance and cargo spacecraft duties throughout the day rounding out their shift.

Bacteria, Cartilage, and Metal Tops Tuesday’s Research Aboard Station

Microbiology,  biotechnology, and physics were the dominant research themes aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday as the Expedition 74 crew explored how microgravity affects bacteria, cartilage growth, and metallic structure. Scientific hardware maintenance rounded out the schedule for the orbital residents to ensure continuous experimental operations.

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Stem Cell Research for Cancer, Spacesuit Work Kick Off June

The Expedition 74 crew kicked off June with a busy schedule of microgravity research harvesting stem cells, installing physics hardware, and watering plants aboard the International Space Station. Spacesuit work and life support maintenance rounded out the day for the orbital residents.

United Launch Alliance Precisely Delivers Seventh Amazon Leo Mission, Advancing Constellation Toward Commercial Service

ULA has launched the majority of Amazon Leo satellites on orbit

Blood-Clotting Research, Spacewalk Cleanup Wrap Up Week on Space Station

The Expedition 74 crew members primarily focused their science work on blood-clotting and immune function in microgravity to advance human health on Friday. Meanwhile, spacesuit maintenance continues aboard the International Space Station following a spacewalk on Wednesday.

Physics, Eye Checks, and Workout Maintenance Fill Day After Spacewalk

Space physics, eye checks, and workout gear maintenance filled Thursday’s schedule for the Expedition 74 crew members aboard the International Space Station on Thursday. Three cosmonauts are also cleaning up and relaxing following a spacewalk on Wednesday.

Spacewalkers Back Inside Station After Science Hardware Work

Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev concluded their spacewalk outside the International Space Station at 4:24 p.m. EDT after five-and-a-half hours.

Cosmonauts Begin Spacewalk for Scientific Hardware Work

Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev exited the International Space Station at 10:18 a.m. EDT, beginning a spacewalk to remove two completed science experiments from the Poisk and Nauka modules and to install a new solar radiation-measuring device on the Zvezda service module.

Cosmonauts Prep for Spacewalk for Science Work Today on NASA+

Live coverage is underway as two Roscosmos cosmonauts prepare for a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:15 a.m. EDT and last roughly five hours.

Robotics, Science Underway as Cosmonauts Prep for Wednesday Spacewalk

Robotics controllers wrapped up a weekend of swapping scientific hardware packed inside the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft’s trunk for installation on the International Space Station. Meanwhile, the Expedition 74 crew is continuing its biotechnology and botany research while getting ready for a spacewalk scheduled for Wednesday, May 27.

Cancer Treatment, Cartilage Repair, and Spacesuit Checks Wrap Up Week

Experiments exploring cancer treatments and cartilage repair topped the Expedition 74 crew’s research schedule on Friday. Two cosmonauts are also gearing up for a spacewalk in less than a week.

Crew Conducting Advanced Health Research and More Spacewalk Preps

Four Expedition 74 astronauts had a light duty day with an array of advanced research still scheduled for Thursday. The three cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station focused on ongoing spacewalk preparations and robotics training.

Cancer, Blood Research Tops Science Schedule as Spacewalk Preps Continue

The Expedition 74 crew continued exploring ways to advance cancer treatments and prevent excessive bleeding aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday. The orbital residents are also unpacking a U.S. cargo spacecraft while preparing spacesuits for an upcoming spacewalk.

Astronauts Work Cancer, Cartilage Treatments, Cosmonauts Prep for Spacewalk

The Expedition 74 crew explored advanced treatments for cancer and cartilage injuries on Tuesday using the weightless environment to gain new biomedical insights. The orbital residents also continued gearing up for a spacewalk planned at the end of the month outside the International Space Station.

Crew Unloads Dragon and Begins New Space Experiments

New science experiments are getting underway aboard the International Space Station after a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft delivered about 6,500 pounds of cargo on Sunday, May 17. The Expedition 74 crew spent Monday unloading the new supplies, kicking off new research, and gearing up for a spacewalk.

SpaceX Dragon Docks to Station Filled with New Science Experiments

At 6:37 a.m. EDT, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the forward port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module, carrying nearly 6,500 pounds of food, supplies, and equipment for the Expedition 74 crew. This is the 34th SpaceX commercial resupply services mission to the space station for NASA.

SpaceX Dragon Approaching Station Packed with Science and Supplies

At approximately 9:50 a.m. EDT, Dragon will dock autonomously to the forward port of the space station’s Harmony module.

SpaceX Dragon Lifts Off to Resupply Expedition 74 Crew

At 6:05 p.m. EDT, nearly 6,500 pounds of scientific investigations and cargo launched to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft for the company’s 34th commercial resupply services mission for NASA.

Dragon Counts Down to Launch to Resupply Space Station

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to lift off at 6:05 p.m. EDT aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Dragon Nears Launch as Crew Works Biomedical Science and Spacewalk Preps

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with a cargo-packed Dragon spacecraft atop, stands ready to launch to the International Space Station at 6:05 p.m. EDT today, weather permitting, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Dragon Targets Friday Launch as Crew Keeps Up Science and Spacewalk Preps

SpaceX CRS-34, the next mission to resupply the International Space Station, is now targeting its launch for no earlier than 6:05 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 15. Meanwhile, the seven-member crew aboard the orbital outpost stayed focused on microgravity research and lab maintenance throughout Thursday.

NASA, SpaceX Target May 15 for Resupply Mission Launch

NASA and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier than 6:05 p.m. EDT Friday, May 15, for the company’s 34th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station.

SpaceX Dragon Counts Down to Launch and Resupply Station

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to lift off at 6:50 p.m. EDT aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Crew Preps for Dragon Arrival and Keeps Up Research, Maintenance

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon cargo spacecraft atop stands ready to launch to the International Space Station at 6:50 p.m. EDT today, weather permitting, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

NASA, SpaceX Target May 13 for Resupply Mission Launch

NASA and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier than 6:50 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 13, for the company’s 34th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station.

NASA, SpaceX Target May 13 for Resupply Mission Launch

NASA and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier than 6:50 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 13, for the company’s 34th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station.

NASA, SpaceX Target May 13 for Resupply Mission Launch

NASA and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier than 6:50 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 13, for the company’s 34th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station.

Station Hums With Advanced Research as Dragon Nears Launch

SpaceX CRS-34, the next cargo mission to resupply the International Space Station, is counting down to its launch at 7:16 p.m. EDT today, weather pending, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.