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The article celebrates 25 years of the International Space Station, highlighting its history, construction, scientific achievements, crew, and challenges, emphasizing international cooperation and technological advancements in space exploration.
New research explores the use of menstrual cups for astronauts, offering a sustainable and lightweight alternative to traditional menstrual management methods during long space missions, with successful tests conducted in space-like conditions and plans for further space testing.
The article celebrates 25 years of continuous habitation on the International Space Station, highlighting its role in scientific research, international cooperation, and the unique insights gained through space archaeology, which studies the social and cultural aspects of life in space using photographic and behavioral analysis. It emphasizes the station's significance as a human habitat and its potential to inform future space missions and societal issues on Earth.
Despite the U.S. government shutdown, the Expedition 73 crew aboard the ISS continued their scientific research and maintenance activities, including experiments on microgravity and space debris capture, while capturing Earth views and maintaining station systems.
NASA announced its new astronaut class during a ceremony at Johnson Space Center, with members of Expedition 73 aboard the ISS observing and supporting the event. The crew conducted various scientific experiments, maintained station systems, and engaged in international space collaboration, highlighting ongoing advancements and activities in space exploration.
NASA plans to deorbit the International Space Station in 2030 after 25 years of continuous human presence, but will continue space research in low-Earth orbit through developing commercial space stations, with China’s Tiangong station taking over as the longest inhabited station in the meantime.
The Expedition 73 crew aboard the ISS received a large cargo delivery from Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL, which included science equipment and care packages with treats like Reese's and gummy bears, while also conducting various scientific experiments and station maintenance activities.
The Expedition 73 crew on the ISS conducted various experiments including bio-nutrient production with purple kefir, engaged in educational outreach via ham radio, and performed scientific studies on eyesight, bone density, and plant growth, while also managing station logistics and preparing for upcoming cargo arrivals.
Expedition 73 crew aboard the ISS conducted various scientific studies, participated in educational Q&A with students, and tested new reboost technology using a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, marking a significant milestone in space station maintenance and research activities.
SpaceX launched its 33rd cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station, carrying supplies, research equipment, and a new thruster kit to help maintain the station's orbit. The mission included scientific experiments, hardware, and food for the crew, and featured a successful rocket landing. The cargo will support ongoing research and station maintenance, marking 25 years of continuous human presence aboard the ISS.
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke marked his 400th day in space aboard the ISS, becoming the ninth American to surpass this milestone, while the Expedition 73 crew conducted various scientific studies and station maintenance activities, including medical research, space environment observations, and equipment servicing.
SpaceX's Dragon capsule returned from the ISS carrying 6,700 pounds of advanced technology, including space durability materials, innovative robots for satellite servicing, enhanced imaging systems, and educational materials to inspire future scientists, highlighting significant advancements in space exploration and technology.
Researchers have found that water in comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, also known as the 'Devil Comet,' has an isotopic signature nearly identical to Earth's water, providing strong evidence that comets may have delivered water to Earth and contributed to its habitability.
NASA and SpaceX are launching the 33rd resupply mission to the International Space Station, carrying supplies, scientific experiments, and technology demonstrations, including a reboost capability for the station, with launch scheduled for August 24 and docking on August 25, 2023.
Astronaut Jonny Kim on the ISS made space kimchi fried rice, while the Expedition 73 crew conducted various scientific experiments, maintained station systems, and engaged in outreach activities, as they prepare to return to Earth.