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Friday is Full of Advancing Dragon Cargo Stowage, Advanced Research, and Maintenance of Orbital Systems
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/16/friday-is-full-of-advancing-dragon-cargo-stowage-advanced-research-and-maintenance-of-orbital-systems/
Published: May 16, 2025 18:10
This Friday the Expedition 73 crew aboard the International Space Station continued work with Dragon cargo, advanced space experiments, and maintenance of orbital systems.
Ongoing ISS Operations: Training, Research, Outreach, and Station Maintenance
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/15/ongoing-iss-operations-training-research-outreach-and-station-maintenance/
Published: May 15, 2025 16:38
Thursday operations aboard the International Space Station saw the Expedition 73 crew focused on a range of mission-critical tasks, from training and cargo handling to microgravity research, educational outreach on the HAM Radio, and maintenance of orbital…
Wednesday Boasted Health Scans in Space and More Dragon Cargo Stowage and Advanced Science Experiments for the Expedition 73 Crew
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/14/wednesday-boasted-health-scans-in-space-and-more-dragon-cargo-stowage-and-advanced-science-experiments-for-the-expedition-73-crew/
Published: May 14, 2025 19:44
Three NASA Flight Engineers Nichole Ayers, Anne McClain, Jonny Kim and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and station commander Takuya Onishi spent considerable time on Wednesday working on cargo stowage inside SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft…
NASA, Partners Adjust Summer 2025 Space Station Flight Planning
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/commercialcrew/2025/05/14/nasa-partners-adjust-summer-2025-space-station-flight-planning/
Published: May 14, 2025 18:27
After reviewing the International Space Station flight schedule, NASA and its partners are shifting launch opportunities for several upcoming missions. The schedule adjustments provide more time to finalize mission plans, spacecraft readiness, and…
Biotech, Fire Safety Research and Station Maintenance topped Tuesday’s Schedule for the Expedition 73 Crew
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/13/biotech-fire-safety-research-and-station-maintenance-topped-tuesdays-schedule-for-the-expedition-73-crew/
Published: May 13, 2025 17:21
Biotechnology research exploring DNA-inspired nanomaterials and researching how fire reacts in microgravity to expand on station fire safety topped the science schedule for the Expedition 73 crew aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The crew…
Crew Kicks off the Week with Cargo Stowage, Health Research, and Maintenance and Agricultural Work
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/12/crew-kicks-off-the-week-with-cargo-stowage-health-research-and-maintenance-and-agricultural-work/
Published: May 12, 2025 20:51
This week begins with a focus on cargo stowage inside SpaceX’s Dragon cargo spacecraft and health research aboard the International Space Station. The Expedition 73 crew members also scheduled in time for maintenance and agricultural work.
Crew Works Tech Demos and Maintenance on Friday
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/09/crew-works-tech-demos-and-maintenance-on-friday/
Published: May 9, 2025 15:20
Friday’s schedule aboard the International Space Station included maintenance and tech demonstration set up for the Expedition 73 crew.
Biotech and Health Research Top Thursday’s Workday, Crew Completes Training
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/08/biotech-and-health-research-top-thursdays-workday-crew-completes-training/
Published: May 8, 2025 16:17
Biotechnology work and health research was the main focus on Thursday aboard the International Space Station. Five Expedition 73 crew members also scheduled some time for training and additional experiment cleanup duties.
Crew Expands on Health Research, Botany and Pharmaceutical Work
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/07/crew-expands-on-health-research-botany-and-pharmaceutical-work/
Published: May 7, 2025 19:58
A full day of experiment preparations and health research topped Wednesday’s Expedition 73 schedule aboard the International Space Station. The crew expanded on agricultural and pharmaceutical work that began earlier in the week and continued to study how…
Crew Spends Tuesday Focused on Health Research
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/06/crew-spends-tuesday-focused-on-health-research/
Published: May 6, 2025 16:53
A full suite of human health research kept the Expedition 73 crew busy Tuesday aboard the International Space Station.
Crew Kicks off Week with Agriculture and Tech Work, Wraps Spacewalk Cleanup
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/05/crew-kicks-off-week-with-agriculture-and-tech-work-wraps-spacewalk-cleanup/
Published: May 5, 2025 16:30
The Expedition 73 crew members are kicking off a busy week aboard the International Space Station. Technology development, space botany, and clean up following last Thursday’s spacewalk topped Monday’s schedule.
Crew Cleans Up After Spacewalk, Studies Biology, Earth Science, and More
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/02/crew-cleans-up-after-spacewalk-studies-biology-earth-science-and-more/
Published: May 2, 2025 19:33
The Expedition 73 crew members are cleaning up after a spacewalk on Thursday to upgrade power systems on the International Space Station. The lab residents also continued research and maintenance activities aboard the orbital outpost.
NASA Astronauts McClain and Ayers Reenter Station and Complete Spacewalk
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/01/nasa-astronauts-mcclain-and-ayers-reenter-station-and-complete-spacewalk/
Published: May 1, 2025 18:58
NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers concluded their spacewalk at 2:49 p.m. EDT. The total time was 5 hours and 44 minutes. It was the third spacewalk for McClain and the first for Ayers, and the 275th spacewalk in support of space station…
NASA Astronauts Begin Spacewalk to Prep Station for Future Solar Array
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/01/nasa-astronauts-begin-spacewalk-to-prep-station-for-future-solar-array/
Published: May 1, 2025 13:18
NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers began a spacewalk at approximately 9:05 a.m. EDT to install a mounting bracket to prepare for the future installation of an additional set of International Space Station Rollout Solar Arrays. The astronauts…
NASA Astronauts McClain and Ayers Exit Station Soon for Spacewalk
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/05/01/nasa-astronauts-mcclain-and-ayers-exit-station-soon-for-spacewalk/
Published: May 1, 2025 10:35
NASA’s live coverage is underway on NASA+ as two astronauts prepare to conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:15 a.m. EDT and last about six and a half hours.
Station Maneuvers to Avoid Orbital Debris
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/04/30/station-maneuvers-to-avoid-orbital-debris/
Published: April 30, 2025 22:48
At 6:10 p.m. EDT today, the Progress 91 spacecraft thrusters fired for 3 minutes, 33 seconds to raise the orbit of the International Space Station to provide an extra distance margin from a piece of orbital debris originating from a Chinese Long March…
Astronauts Ready for Thursday Spacewalk as Biology, Earth Science Continues
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2025/04/30/astronauts-ready-for-thursday-spacewalk-as-biology-earth-science-continues/
Published: April 30, 2025 15:23
Two NASA astronauts spent Wednesday finalizing preparations for a spacewalk to upgrade the International Space Station’s power generation capabilities and relocate a communications antenna. Expedition 73 Flight Engineers Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers…