Latest International Space Station News
Latest ISS and spaceflight news will appear here from the NASA Spacestation feed.
Space Physics, Cardiac Research Kickoff Last Week in January
Space physics and cardiac research kicked off the week aboard the International Space Station for the three-person Expedition 74 crew. The orbital residents explored storing cryogenic fluids in space and how their cardiovascular system is adapting to weightlessness.
Crew Studies Cardiac Research, Artificial Intelligence as Dragon Boosts Station’s Orbit
Cardiac research and artificial intelligence were the main science topics for the Expedition 74 crew on Friday. The International Space Station also received an orbital boost when the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft fired its engines at the end of the week.
Biomedical Science and Hardware Top Thursday’s Schedule
The Expedition 74 trio aboard the International Space Station checked out ultrasound gear, inspected advanced sample processing hardware, and tested muscle-stimulating electrodes on Thursday.
Sound and Hearing Studies, Earth Observations Fill Science Schedule
Sound and hearing studies as well as Earth observations kept the Expedition 74 trio busy on Wednesday. The International Space Station residents also worked on cargo transfers, downloaded radiation data, and kept up lab maintenance.
Expedition 74 Spends Tuesday on Microbiology, Lab Maintenance
Microbiology research to protect astronaut health and spacecraft hardware topped the science schedule aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. Earth observations and life support maintenance rounded out the day for the Expedition 74 trio.