Tag: Expedition 73
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Like a Mermaid in Space: ISS Astronauts Capture Two Comets Dancing Above the Northern Lights
Two Comets, One Dazzling Aurora: A Stunning Space Photograph In a moment that sounds almost mythic, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured not one, but two comets crossing paths with a spectacular aurora show over Earth. The imagery, which features the icy tails of Lemmon (C/2025 A6) and SWAN (C/2025 R2) gliding through…
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NASA astronaut shows how to weigh yourself in space | On the ISS this week Nov. 17-21, 2025
Introduction: A Week in Microgravity During the week of November 17–21, 2025, the International Space Station buzzed with activity as the Expedition 73 crew carried out routine science, maintenance, and a practical demonstration that captures the imagination of space enthusiasts worldwide: weighing yourself in space. With gravity in a jointed orbit around Earth and mass…
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NASA Astronaut Demonstrates How to Weigh Yourself in Space on the ISS
How do you weigh yourself without gravity? On Earth, weighing yourself is a routine act powered by gravity. In space, the absence of a strong gravitational pull means traditional scales don’t work the same way. This week aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronauts shed light on how crew members measure mass and track bodily…
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NASA Astronaut Demonstrates How to Weigh Yourself in Space on the ISS Week of Nov. 17–21, 2025
How do you weigh yourself in space? Weighing yourself in space sounds like a paradox. In microgravity, objects don’t pull toward the Earth the same way they do on the surface. Yet the International Space Station (ISS) and its crew still need to understand mass and how it affects everything from exercise routines to docking…
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Expedition 73 Update: Astronauts Weather U.S. Shutdown on ISS
Overview: A Busy Week on the International Space Station As the United States entered a government shutdown, life aboard the International Space Station carried on with routine efficiency. The Expedition 73 crew continued critical science, station maintenance, and preparation for future research while Earth below grappled with budgetary uncertainty. The seven-person team—commanded by Sergey Ryzhikov…
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ISS Expedition 73 Keeps Research and Maintenance Rolling Amid U.S. Shutdown
Expedition 73 presses on: research and maintenance continue aboard the International Space Station Even as a U.S. government shutdown began on Earth, the crew of Expedition 73 kept up a demanding schedule of science, maintenance, and orbital operations aboard the International Space Station. The seven-person team—an international mix spanning NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, and other partners—maintains…
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Astronauts Work Through U.S. Shutdown Aboard the ISS
Expedition 73 Keeps Science on Track Despite Shutdown Even as a U.S. government shutdown unfolded on Earth, the crew of the International Space Station pressed ahead with science and maintenance tasks. The Expedition 73 team, comprised of seven crew members from multiple space agencies, demonstrated how orbital operations continue under challenging terrestrial conditions. As of…
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Exploring Offworld Biology: Zena Cardman’s Liver Tissue Research
In the realm of space exploration, scientific research takes on a profound significance, especially when delving into offworld biology. NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, serving as a Flight Engineer for Expedition 73, is at the forefront of this cutting-edge research. Recently, she has been preparing liver tissue experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS), specifically within…
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Offworld Biology: Astronaut Zena Cardman Prepares Liver Tissue Research in Space
In the vast expanse of space, where the Earth’s atmosphere fades into a sea of stars, NASA astronaut Zena Cardman is making significant strides in offworld biology. As a vital part of the crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for Expedition 73, Cardman is focused on groundbreaking liver tissue research aimed at enhancing our…