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science9 days ago•1 min saved

NASA Announces Upcoming ISS Spacewalks Focused on Solar Array Upgrades in January 2026

NASA will conduct two spacewalks outside the International Space Station on Jan. 8 and Jan. 15, with live coverage available on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and YouTube. The first spacewalk involves preparing the station for new solar arrays, while the second will focus on replacing a camera, installing a navigational aid, and relocating a fluid system jumper. These are the first spacewalks of 2026 and support station maintenance and upgrades.

via NASA (.gov)|

#international-space-station #nasa #nasa-astronauts

space3 months ago•2 min saved

Engineers Reboost ISS Following Early Dragon Abort

NASA and SpaceX successfully reboost the International Space Station using Dragon's Draco thrusters after an initial abort, ensuring continued station operations and upcoming crew swaps, while highlighting the station's aging infrastructure and planned deorbit in 2030.

via theregister.com|

#iss-reboost #nasa #russian-segment

science7 months ago•3 min saved

NASA Investigates Mysterious Air Leak on the ISS

NASA and Roscosmos have delayed the Axiom-4 launch to the ISS due to a persistent air leak in the aging Zvezda module, highlighting ongoing concerns about the station's structural integrity and the challenges of maintaining it after over two decades in orbit.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#air-leak #iss #nasa

science7 months ago•6 min saved

Astronauts Monitor Massive Dust Clouds Over North America (June 2-6, 2025)

Astronauts aboard the ISS observed Canadian wildfire smoke affecting North America, conducted various scientific experiments including health monitoring and fire behavior studies, maintained station systems, and prepared for the arrival of a new crew on a SpaceX mission led by Peggy Whitson.

via Space|

#international-space-station #microgravity-research #science