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Week Wraps with Space Biology, Spacewalk Preps, and Space Station Reboost

Science hardware maintenance filled the day for the Expedition 74 crew following the release of two cargo spacecraft in less than a week at the International Space Station. The orbital residents also continued more reviews for next week’s spacewalk, kept up their ongoing human research program, and readied another spacecraft for departure.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:37:54 +0000

Canadarm2 Releases Cygnus XL Spacecraft Ending Cargo Mission

At 7 a.m. EDT, the Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL spacecraft was released from the Canadarm2 robotic arm, which earlier detached the cargo spacecraft from the Earth‑facing port of the International Space Station’s Unity module. At the time of release, the station was flying about 260 miles over ______.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:21:04 +0000

Cygnus XL Spacecraft Departing Station Soon Live on NASA+

Live coverage of the departure of the Northrop Grumman’s uncrewed Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft from the International Space Station is underway on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the agency’s YouTube channel. The spacecraft’s release from the robotic arm is scheduled for 7 a.m. EDT.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:50:18 +0000

Cardiac Research and Spacewalk Preps Before Cygnus XL Spacecraft Departs

The Expedition 74 crew members spent Wednesday studying the cardiovascular system while preparing for a spacewalk to upgrade the orbital outpost’s power generation system. A U.S. cargo spacecraft is also packed and ready for its departure from the International Space Station on Thursday.

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:52:01 +0000

More Spacewalk Preps, Advanced Research as Cargo Craft Readies for Departure

The Expedition 74 crew continued its spacewalk preparations on Tuesday while keeping up vascular health research and artificial intelligence studies. Mission managers have also given the go for the departure of a U.S. cargo spacecraft from the International Space Station this week.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:21:11 +0000

Spacewalk Preps and Health Checks Using Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence

Spacewalk preparations are underway aboard the International Space Station as two astronauts check their spacesuits and review procedures. The Expedition 74 crew also experimented with augmented reality and artificial intelligence to conduct health checks in space. Meanwhile, a U.S. cargo spacecraft nears it departure this week.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:16:17 +0000

Canadian Robotic Arm Releases Japan’s Spacecraft for Departure

At 12 p.m. EST, JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s) HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft was released from the International Space Station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm, which earlier detached it from the Earth-facing port of the orbiting laboratory’s Harmony module.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:16:02 +0000

Japan Spacecraft Departing Station Soon on NASA+

NASA’s live coverage of the departure of JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s) uncrewed HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from the International Space Station is underway on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and the agency’s YouTube channel.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:46:32 +0000

Canadarm2 Grips Cargo Spacecraft, Spacewalk Prep and Biology Continue

A JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) cargo spacecraft is in the grasp of the Canadarm2 robotic arm following its detachment from the International Space Station’s Harmony module on Thursday. The Expedition 74 crew continued its spacewalk preparations, transferred more cargo, and conducted biology research throughout the day.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:29:23 +0000

Japanese Spacecraft Ready for Departure, Crew Studies Biology and Advanced Tech

Expedition 74 is ready to send off a Japanese cargo spacecraft on Friday after four months attached to the International Space Station. The orbital residents also spent Wednesday conducting a wide array of biology investigations to keep humans healthy on and off the Earth and tested advanced technology to benefit crew operations.

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:40:53 +0000

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