Tag: Roscosmos
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SpaceX Crew-11 Medical Evacuation: What Time Is Jan. 14 Event?
Background: SpaceX Crew-11 and a historic medical evacuation SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission, operating in conjunction with NASA and international partners, is scheduled to perform a medical evacuation (medevac) from the International Space Station on Wednesday, January 14. The operation marks a first in spaceflight: a dedicated medical evacuation from the ISS, designed to transfer a crew…
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SpaceX Crew-11 Medical Evacuation: What Time Is the ISS Undocking on Jan 14?
What to expect from SpaceX Crew-11’s medical evacuation on Jan 14 On Wednesday afternoon, January 14, SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission is planned to conduct the first-ever medical evacuation (medevac) from the International Space Station. The astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the ISS — NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, JAXA’s Kimiya Yui, and Russian cosmonaut Oleg…
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NASA Announces Timeline for First Medical Evacuation from ISS After Serious Illness
Overview: NASA’s plan for the first ISS medical evacuation NASA has released a timetable for initiating the first medical evacuation from the International Space Station in response to a crew member developing a serious, yet undisclosed health issue. While the agency confirmed the decision to evacuate, it has not disclosed the exact nature of the…
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Crewed Russian Soyuz MS-28 Docking with the ISS: Photo of the Day, Dec. 17, 2025
Overview: A Milestone in International Spaceflight On November 27, 2025, the Russian spacecraft Soyuz MS-28 completed a historic ascent and rendezvous with the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, which launched from Earth and began its crewed flight to the orbiting laboratory on the same day, marks a continued chapter in international cooperation in space.…
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ISS at Point Nemo: 2030 Deorbit Ends an Era
Introduction: The 25-Year Milestone On November 2, the International Space Station (ISS) marked the 25th anniversary of continuous human presence in orbit. Since its first module was launched, the station has served as a shared laboratory, a symbol of international cooperation, and a testbed for life in microgravity. Yet with aging hardware, tightening budgets, and…
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Japanese Astronaut Captures Stunning Aurora Photo from the ISS Window
Stunning Views from the Kibo Window Space offers moments that dwarf everyday life, and one of the most striking recently came from the International Space Station’s Kibo module. Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui shared a pair of photographs that highlight the Milky Way arching above Earth’s horizon, with the station’s solar arrays and the exposed Kibo…
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Japanese Astronaut Captures Stunning Aurora Photo From ISS Window
Stunning aurora photographed from space During a busy week aboard the International Space Station (ISS), one image stood out for science enthusiasts and skywatchers alike. Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui captured a vivid aurora dancing above Earth, offering a rare, high-contrast view from the Kibo module’s window. Yui’s post highlighted what he called among the top…
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Russian Cosmonauts Install Semiconductor Experiment During ISS Spacewalk and Jettison Old HDTV Camera
Two Roscosmos Cosmonauts Complete First Extravehicular Activity of Expedition 73 Two Russian cosmonauts returned inside the International Space Station after a six-hour EVA that combined the installation of a cutting-edge semiconductor materials experiment with the disposal of a legacy piece of equipment. Expedition 73 commander Sergey Ryzhikov and flight engineer Alexey Zubritsky, both affiliated with…
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Russian Cosmonauts Install Semiconductor Experiment on ISS EVA
Overview of the ISS Extravehicular Activity In a notable demonstration of international space research collaboration and spacewalk precision, two Russian cosmonauts conducted an important EVA outside the International Space Station. The mission featured the installation of a semiconductor materials experiment designed to push the boundaries of microgravity manufacturing, while also removing a no-longer-needed high-definition television…
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Russian Cosmonauts Install Semiconductor Experiment in EVA
Overview of the Spacewalk Two Russian cosmonauts completed their first extravehicular activity together outside the International Space Station, successfully installing a semiconductor materials experiment and disposing of an outdated external camera. Expedition 73 commander Sergey Ryzhikov and flight engineer Alexey Zubritsky returned to the Poisk module’s airlock after a mission that stretched across more than…