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Fincke Reveals Medical Event Behind ISS’s First-Ever Evacuation
science1 day ago

Fincke Reveals Medical Event Behind ISS’s First-Ever Evacuation

NASA’s January emergency on the International Space Station led to its first-ever medical evacuation; astronaut Mike Fincke later disclosed he experienced a medical event that required immediate care, while the other Crew-11 members were evacuated to a California hospital. NASA says Fincke chose to self-identify for privacy and to curb speculation, but the exact cause remains private, leaving details of the incident and its implications largely unclear.

via Futurism|
#crew-11#medical-evacuation#mike-fincke
ISS-evolved phages gain edge against Earth bacteria
science1 month ago

ISS-evolved phages gain edge against Earth bacteria

Researchers comparing E. coli infected with the T7 phage aboard the International Space Station to Earth controls found microgravity altered infection dynamics and drove space-exposed bacteria and phages to accumulate distinct mutations. The ISS-evolved phages developed changes in receptor-binding proteins that improved their ability to infect bacteria, and when tested back on Earth they showed increased activity against common urinary tract infection–causing E. coli strains, suggesting space conditions could inform future phage therapies despite practical costs.

via Yahoo|
#bacteria#microgravity#phage-therapy
Shenzhou-21 Crew Deepens On-Orbit Science with Xiaohang Robot
space1 month ago

Shenzhou-21 Crew Deepens On-Orbit Science with Xiaohang Robot

China’s Shenzhou-21 crew—Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang—nearly 80 days in orbit as they advance diverse experiments aboard the Chinese space station, including interactive tests with the intelligent robot Xiaohang (touch, autonomous flight) and data collection to optimize its motion. In space medicine, they use a Raman spectrometer to analyze urine metabolites and collect saliva to study space-associated microbial changes; they also gather samples for a project on the origin of the genetic code and chirality in space. In microgravity physics, they continue electrochemical optical tests on lithium‑ion batteries for space use. Maintenance tasks included replacing a sampling cover in the combustion science cabinet, disassembling/reassembling modules, and swapping samples in the fluid physics cabinet. A system-wide pressure emergency drill strengthened crew-ground coordination, and regular medical checks and exercise were conducted.

via news.cgtn.com|
#microgravity#robotics#shenzhou-21
NASA Reveals Spectacular Photos of Rare Space Station Event
science2 months ago

NASA Reveals Spectacular Photos of Rare Space Station Event

NASA and international researchers are using the International Space Station to capture unprecedented images and data on upper-atmospheric electrical discharges like red sprites, blue jets, and ELVES, which occur above thunderstorms and can impact communication and climate. Instruments like ESA's ASIM, the Light-1 CubeSat, and ultra-high-speed cameras are advancing understanding of these phenomena, their effects on the ionosphere, and their potential risks to aviation and space operations.

via Indian Defence Review|
#atmospheric-phenomena#lightning#nasa
Russia Plans to Recycle Its Old ISS Module for a New Space Station
space2 months ago

Russia Plans to Recycle Its Old ISS Module for a New Space Station

Russia plans to recycle its aging half of the ISS to form the core of a new space station called ROS, after the current ISS is decommissioned post-2030. The decision follows economic setbacks and geopolitical issues, with concerns about the structural integrity and biological hazards of the Russian modules. The new station aims to maintain collaboration with India and continue orbiting in a similar path as the ISS.

via Jalopnik|
#deorbit#iss#ros
China Implements Defensive Measures and Achieves Milestones in Space Program
science2 months ago

China Implements Defensive Measures and Achieves Milestones in Space Program

China's Tiangong space station has installed new debris protection panels after a close call with space debris stranded astronauts for nine days. The astronauts performed an eight-hour spacewalk to install the panels and inspect the station, following an emergency rescue mission that delivered a new return vehicle. This incident highlights the growing threat of space debris, which poses risks to manned missions and satellites worldwide, prompting advancements in protective materials and measures.

via Futurism|
#china#debris-protection#science
Chinese astronauts' return delayed due to debris impact concerns
world3 months ago

Chinese astronauts' return delayed due to debris impact concerns

Three Chinese astronauts' return to Earth has been delayed due to concerns that their spaceship, Shenzhou-20, may have been hit by debris, prompting an ongoing impact assessment. The astronauts had been scheduled to return after a six-month mission but remain in space while safety checks are conducted. This incident comes amid China's recent space achievements, including launching the new Shenzhou-21 spacecraft and expanding its space station Tiangong, raising concerns in the US about China's growing space capabilities.

via CNN|
#astronauts#chinese-space-program#shenzhou-20