Tag: International Space Station
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Japanese Astronaut Captures Stunning Aurora from the ISS Window
Stunning aurora sighting from the Kibo window Earlier this week aboard the International Space Station, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui treated followers to a spectacular photograph sequence that showcased green and red auroras dancing above Earth’s horizon. Yui, an Expedition 73 flight engineer with JAXA, described the images as among the top views captured from the…
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Artemis II: Hansen Talks to Students Before Moon Mission
Artemis II: A Canadian Astronaut’s Look at Risk, Purpose, and the Moon As the countdown to Artemis II continues, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen spoke candidly about fear, purpose, and the promise of deep-space exploration. In a question-and-answer session at the Canadian Space Agency headquarters in Longueuil, Quebec, Hansen—who hails from London, Ontario—addressed a group of…
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Mir Cognac Incident: Alcohol Aboard During Space Crisis
Background: Mir’s Long-Duration Mission Under Pressure The Russian space station Mir, a symbol of Soviet and post-Soviet space prowess, operated in a harsh environment where routine docking maneuvers and complex systems were weighed against the limits of human endurance. On June 25, 1997, Mir faced a crisis that underscored just how fragile long-duration missions could…
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Five Space Stations That Changed Space Exploration Forever
Introduction: A timeline of orbital landmarks From the dawn of human spaceflight to the era of international cooperation in orbit, space stations have served as living laboratories, proving humanity can live, work, and conduct science far from Earth. The following five stations mark turning points in how we explore space, test new technology, and push…
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5 Space Stations That Changed the Course of Human Space Exploration
Introduction: Marking the turning points of orbital science Since the dawn of spaceflight, humans have pushed beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The evolution from isolated missions to sustained living in orbit has been shaped by pioneering space stations. Here are five orbiting laboratories whose innovation, resilience, and collaboration redirected the course of human space exploration. Salyut 1…
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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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Transitioning from the International Space Station: The Future of Space Exploration
The End of an Era: The International Space Station Since the arrival of the first crew in 2000, the International Space Station (ISS) has been a landmark achievement in human space exploration. Over the past two decades, it has hosted more than 4,000 experiments, serving as a microgravity laboratory for over 5,000 researchers from around…
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Astronauts Capture Stunning Views of Total Lunar Eclipse from ISS
Stunning Celestial Event: A Total Lunar Eclipse This past weekend, the Earth witnessed a magnificent total lunar eclipse, which unfolded between September 7 and September 8. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were able to capture remarkable photographs that showcased this awe-inspiring celestial event from a unique perspective. The combination of the lunar eclipse…
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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…