Category: On The Station

Crew members aboard the International Space Station conducted research during the week of May 3 that included studies of how space affects the human immune …

How does a diet purposefully packed with nutrients affect the immune system, the gut microbiome, and nutrition of astronauts? Researchers seek answers. Source:: space station …

During the week of April 26, crew members aboard the International Space Station conducted research on self-assembling colloid structures, the role of gravity in controlling …

With new flights to the International Space Station on U.S. commercial spacecraft through NASA’s Commercial Crew program, the station is transitioning from indirect to direct …

In space, lost appetites can have serious consequences. A NASA study investigates “menu fatigue” to help better design food systems for multi-year missions. Source:: space …

Astronauts on the International Space Station recently enjoyed a fresh supply of leafy greens, thanks in large part to the efforts of Expedition 64 crew …

After six months aboard the International Space Station, Crew-1 returns home on April 28, 2021. The four crew members — NASA astronauts Mike Hopkins, Victor …

Scientific activities conducted aboard the International Space Station the week of April 19 included research on how microgravity affects muscle tissue in humans. Source:: space …

In April 2001, as the Expedition 2 crew of Yuri V. Usachev of Roscosmos and NASA astronauts James S. Voss and Susan J. Helms completed …

On Earth, we often look toward the sky longing to know what resides in the rest of the universe. Source:: space station 2       

NASA’s SpaceX 4 person Crew-2 mission is set to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon on Earth Day, …

Scientific activities conducted aboard the International Space Station the week of April 12 included testing autonomous robots, harvesting leafy green plants, and measuring radiation dose …

During the past six months, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins has embodied what it means to be an International Space Station scientist. Source:: space station 2 …

As NASA plans long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars, a key factor is figuring out how to feed crews during their weeks, months, and …

Scientific activities conducted aboard the International Space Station the week of March 29 included testing the use of capillary fluidics to water plants, demonstrating a …

NASA has named Robyn Gatens as director of the International Space Station for the agency following about seven months of her serving as acting director …

As of March 2021, 65 women have flown in space. Of these, 38 have visited the International Space Station (ISS) as long-duration expedition crewmembers, as …

The week of March 22, crew members aboard the International Space Station tested a blood cell count device, examined time perception in space, and videotaped …

During their final month aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the Expedition 1 crew of NASA astronaut William M. Shepherd and Russian cosmonauts Yuri P. …

The week of March 15, crew members aboard the International Space Station conducted scientific investigations, including studies of the melting-solidification process and changes in muscle …

On March 14, the Paraguayan Space Agency (AEP) deployed a satellite from the International Space Station to help track a tiny parasite that causes Chagas …

To ensure continuous U.S. presence aboard the International Space Station, NASA has signed a contract with a U.S. commercial company Axiom Space of Houston to …

The week of March 1, crew members aboard the International Space Station conducted a number of scientific experiments, including a demonstration of water recovery technology, …

NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins’ enthusiasm for learning to grow plants in space has proven fruitful for the agency’s Vegetable Production System (Veggie). Source:: space station …

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA scientists conduct research to help understand and manage the effects of extended stays in space. Source:: space station 2 …

The Avian Migration Aerial Surface Space project, or AMASS, takes advantage of thousands of images captured by astronauts to give people an appreciation of the …

Scientific investigations conducted aboard the International Space Station the week of Feb. 22 included examining differences in aromas of herb, changes in muscle gene expression, …

NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins harvested ‘Outredgeous’ red romaine lettuce grown in the Vegetable Production System (Veggie) aboard the International Space Station on Feb. 2, 2021. …

NASA’s newest technology demonstration is designed to improve water recycling on the International Space Station. Source:: space station 2       

On Feb. 19, 1986, the Soviet Union launched the first module of the Mir space station. Called the Mir base block or core module, this …

Scientific investigations conducted aboard the International Space Station the week of Feb. 15 included studies of flame spread in confined spaces, direct RNA sequencing from …

The week of Feb. 8, crew members aboard the International Space Station conducted a number of scientific investigations including mapping microbes on the station and …

After more than three months living and working aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the Expedition 1 crew of NASA astronaut William P. Shepherd, Yuri …

Experiments that use worms to study muscle loss, examine how astronauts sleep, and test high-powered computers in space, along with more scientific studies and supplies, …

NASA is inviting the public to take part in virtual activities and events ahead of the launch of Northrop Grumman’s 15th commercial resupply services mission …

Scientific investigations conducted aboard the International Space Station the week of Feb. 1 included testing new life-support technology, studying plant growth, and comparing flammability of …

Spacewalkers Complete Multi-Year Effort to Upgrade Space Station Batteries Source:: space station 2       

Aboard the International Space Station the week of Jan. 25, crew members performed scientific experiments that included testing technology for producing nutrients on demand and …

In late 2020, Marshall’s legacy of testing the most powerful rocket engines ever designed reached another milestone. SpaceX and NASA test engineers certified the nine …