Tag: Roscosmos
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Alcohol, danger, and solidarity: How Mir cosmonauts drank after a near-disaster in space
Introduction: a crisis in orbit On June 25, 1997, the Russian space station Mir faced a life-threatening crisis when an uncrewed Progress M-34 cargo vessel collided with the station during a docking attempt. The impact ruptured the Spektr module’s pressure hull, causing a rapid loss of air and forcing the crew to seal off the…
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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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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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Russia’s ‘Noah’s Ark’ in Space: Bion-M 2 Mission Insights
Introduction to the Bion-M 2 Mission The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, has embarked on a groundbreaking journey with its latest satellite, Bion-M 2. Launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on August 20, this mission signifies a major step in understanding how living organisms endure the harsh conditions of space. The 30-day experiment aims to study the…