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space-exploration8 months ago•4 min saved

October 31, 2000: The Last Day Humanity Shared the Earth

October 31, 2000, marked the last day when all humans were on Earth together, as it was the launch date of the first crew to the International Space Station, symbolizing a new era of international cooperation in space. Since then, the ISS has hosted thousands of experiments and fostered global collaboration, but it is expected to be decommissioned by 2030, with China’s Tiangong space station taking a leading role in human space presence. Challenges like space debris threaten future exploration, but advancements in technology and new commercial and geopolitical efforts are shaping the future of human space exploration.

via Glass Almanac|

#china-tiangong #human-spaceflight #international-space-station

science-and-space8 months ago•4 min saved

Global Space Leaders to Discuss Mars Settlement at ISDC 2025

The ISDC 2025 conference in Florida will gather global space leaders to discuss innovations, missions, and strategies for space exploration and settlement, with topics including Mars, lunar bases, planetary defense, and international collaboration, featuring notable speakers like Pascal Lee and Gretchen Green.

via Space|

#isdc-2025 #mars-exploration #science-and-space

science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Unresolved Air Leak on ISS Sparks Concerns of Catastrophic Failure

The International Space Station (ISS) is experiencing significant air leaks, losing over 3 pounds of air per day, which has heightened tensions between NASA and Roscosmos. The leaks, originating from the PrK transfer tunnel between the Zvezda module and a Russian docking port, have been ongoing since 2019 and worsened this year. While Roscosmos attributes the leaks to micro-vibrations, NASA suspects more severe mechanical stresses. The disagreement extends to the potential risks, with NASA expressing concerns about structural integrity and possible catastrophic failure, while Roscosmos maintains that operations remain safe.

via Jalopnik|

#air-leak #iss #nasa

science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

NASA Faces Critical Challenges with Space Station Leak and Aging Spacesuits

The International Space Station is facing a critical air leak in the Russian-controlled Zvezda module, escalating tensions between NASA and Roscosmos. The leak, worsening since 2019, poses a significant threat to the station's structural integrity. NASA attributes the issue to material stress and environmental exposure, while Roscosmos blames vibrations and aging infrastructure. Astronauts are operating under strict safety protocols, and NASA is preparing for potential evacuations. The crisis highlights growing strains in international cooperation as the ISS approaches its operational end, with uncertainties about future space collaborations.

via The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel|

#international-space-station #nasa #roscosmos

space-exploration2 years ago•4 min saved

UAE to Construct Airlock for Lunar Gateway, Joining NASA's Artemis Mission

The United Arab Emirates has partnered with NASA to build part of the lunar Gateway space station and send a UAE astronaut on a future Artemis mission, marking a historic moment in space collaboration. The UAE's space program, which includes successful Mars and lunar missions, will provide the Crew and Science Airlock module for the Gateway, allowing for crew and science to move from the station's pressurized environment into space. This partnership advances international cooperation in space and paves the way for deep-space exploration, with the UAE joining the U.S., European Space Agency, Japan, and Canada as partners on Artemis projects.

via Orlando Sentinel|

#artemis-mission #lunar-gateway #nasa

space2 years ago•3 min saved

India and US Collaborate to Send Indian Astronaut to International Space Station in 2024

India and the US will collaborate to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) by the end of 2024, marking a significant milestone in India's space ambitions. The collaboration between NASA and ISRO was announced by US senator Bill Nelson, who stated that the two space agencies have formed a joint working group on human spaceflight collaboration. They will also work together on the Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar (Nisar) satellite, which will help analyze terrestrial, atmospheric, and weather anomalies. This collaboration is part of the expanding cooperation between India and the US in the field of space technology.

via Mint|

#indian-space-research-organisation-isro #international-space-station-iss #nasa-isro-synthetic-aperture-radar-nisar