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Japan’s Cargo Spacecraft Nears Departure as Crew Works Spacewalk Preps, Science
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/03/03/japans-cargo-spacecraft-nears-departure-as-crew-works-spacewalk-preps-science/
Published: March 3, 2026 18:27
Mission managers have given the go for a Japanese cargo spacecraft to depart the International Space Station at the end of the week. Meanwhile, the Expedition 74 crew is reviewing upcoming spacewalk procedures, packing a second cargo spacecraft for its…
Spacewalk and Japanese Cargo Craft Departure Preps Kick Off Week
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/03/02/spacewalk-and-japanese-cargo-craft-departure-preps-kick-off-week/
Published: March 2, 2026 17:31
The Expedition 74 crew kicked off the work week readying a spacesuit and studying procedures for an upcoming spacewalk later this month. The International Space Station residents are also packing a Japanese cargo craft and preparing it for departure from…
Dragon Returns to Earth, More Cargo Preps, Advanced Research Underway
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/02/27/dragon-returns-to-earth-more-cargo-preps-advanced-research-underway/
Published: February 27, 2026 18:15
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft has returned to Earth filled with several thousand pounds of science experiments and lab hardware for retrieval and analysis completing a six-month stay at the International Space Station. The Expedition 74 crew now turns its…
Dragon Splashes Down and Returns Science, Cargo
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/02/27/dragon-splashes-down-and-returns-science-cargo/
Published: February 27, 2026 15:22
At 11:44 p.m. PST, the unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the coast of California, marking the return of the company’s 33rd Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space Station for NASA.
Science-Packed Dragon Departs Station, Heads for Splashdown
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/02/26/science-packed-dragon-departs-station-heads-for-splashdown/
Published: February 26, 2026 17:12
At 12:05 p.m. EST, the unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from the forward-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module following a command from ground controllers at SpaceX.
Cargo-Filled Dragon Departs Station Soon on NASA+
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/02/26/cargo-filled-dragon-departs-station-soon-on-nasa/
Published: February 26, 2026 16:47
The unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will undock at 12:05 p.m. EST from the forward-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module and fire its thrusters to move safely away from the orbiting complex. NASA will not stream splashdown but…
Human Research, Advanced Tech Keep Crew Busy Before Dragon Departs
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/02/25/human-research-advanced-tech-keep-crew-busy-before-dragon-departs/
Published: February 25, 2026 15:40
Human research, advanced robotics, and experimental workout gear filled the schedule for the Expedition 74 crew aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday. The orbital residents also continued packing a SpaceX Dragon with science experiments and…
Crew Packs Dragon for Thursday Departure, Keeps Up Human Research
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/02/24/crew-packs-dragon-for-thursday-departure-keeps-up-human-research/
Published: February 24, 2026 17:15
The Expedition 74 crew will finalize the packing of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as it nears its departure later this week. Science operations were still underway aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday as the orbital residents explored how living…
Expedition 74 Relaxes on Monday Following Busy Weekend
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/02/23/expedition-74-relaxes-on-monday-following-busy-weekend/
Published: February 23, 2026 20:08
Expedition 74 was off duty on Monday following a weekend of crew handover activities, cargo packing, and microbiology research. A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will also depart the International Space Station for return to Earth later this week.
Cardiac, Respiratory, and Exercise Research Wrap Week Aboard Station
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/02/20/cardiac-respiratory-and-exercise-research-wrap-week-aboard-station/
Published: February 20, 2026 20:03
The Expedition 74 crew wrapped up the week with cardiac and respiratory studies and conducting space exercise research to keep astronauts healthy off the Earth. The International Space Station residents also packed a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft before…
Thursday Packed With Human Research as Station’s Orbit is Boosted
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/02/19/thursday-packed-with-human-research-as-stations-orbit-is-boosted/
Published: February 19, 2026 18:36
Relaxation, exercise, and biomedical studies were the key research objectives for the Expedition 74 crew on Thursday as NASA and its partners investigate ways to keep astronauts healthy on long-term missions. The International Space Station is also…
New Expedition 74 Foursome Kicks off Science, Gets Used to Space
https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/02/18/new-expedition-74-foursome-kicks-off-science-gets-used-to-space/
Published: February 18, 2026 19:27
Vein scans and pharmaceutical research topped the science schedule aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday. The Expedition 74 crew rounded out the day with Dragon cargo transfers, lab familiarization activities, and life support maintenance…