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ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/10/2018
Molecular Muscle: Crewmembers performed sample inserts into the Kubik incubator facility, photography documentation, and a status check of the experiment run. The Molecular Muscle investigation examines the molecular causes of muscle abnormalities during spaceflight in order to establish effective countermeasures. NanoRacks Module-9 (NSL Satellites Ltd-Oil B […]
ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/08/2018
SpaceX (SpX)-16 Mission: At 6:21 AM CT, the ISS crew used the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) to successfully capture the SpX-16 Dragon vehicle. Capture was delayed from its originally planned time of 5:00AM CT due to an issue with the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) 41 Space to Ground Link Terminal (SGLT) …
ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/06/2018
Rodent Research-8 (RR-8): Today crewmembers stowed the two Rodent Research-7 Habitats and then installed Rodent Research-8 Habitats 1 and 3 in preparation for SpX-16 arrival. The RR-8 investigation utilizes mice flown aboard the ISS, and maintained on Earth, to investigate the physiology of aging in response to microgravity and the role of aging in the …
ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/05/2018
SpaceX (SpX)-16 Launch: SpX-16 launched today from Kennedy Space Center at 12:16 PM CT. Its rendezvous with ISS and capture is planned for Saturday, December 8 at 5:00AM CT. SpX-16 Dragon is bringing over 2500 kg of pressurized and unpressurized cargo to ISS. NanoRacks External Platform Inserts (NREP): Today, the Ground Robotics Team utilized the …
ISS Daily Summary Report – 12/04/2018
SpaceX (SpX)-16 Launch Status: SpX-16 launch attempt was delayed from today’s opportunity due to a cargo issue. The next launch attempt is December 5 in order to accommodate replacement of late load cargo. Liftoff on December 5 is planned for 12:16 PM CT with rendezvous and capture planned for Saturday, December 8. Should SpX-16 still …

ESA Human Spaceflight

Worms in space to understand muscle loss December 5, 2018
Keeping fit and maintaining muscle strength is hard enough on Earth, but for astronauts in space it is even more important. As they float around the International Space Station working on experiments, their muscles and bones get less of a work-out than if they were walking and lifting objects on Earth.
Rising to the challenge: Winning idea headed to space November 23, 2018
The annual Space Exploration Masters is a competition to stimulate innovation in all aspects of space exploration. One category sees the winner get to fly their idea to the International Space Station selected by a jury of experts from ESA and sponsor Space Application Services. ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer announced this year’s winners at the Space for Ins […]
20 memorable moments from the International Space Station November 19, 2018
Exploration makes perfect November 19, 2018
Testing the technology to explore other planets starts on Earth. While robots scout uncharted terrains, moonwalkers analyse rocks and send detailed geological descriptions to mission control. Artificial intelligence gets better with human interaction and the Moon is front of mind.
App to the Moon November 15, 2018
It is magnificently quiet at the rim of the lunar crater. Nearly 400 000 km away from Earth, the silence and vastness of the unknown terrain can be overwhelming. Yet our moonwalker does not feel alone.

NASA Image of the Day

ICESat-2 Reveals Profile of Ice Sheets December 11, 2018
Less than three months into its mission, NASA’s Ice, Cloud and land Elevation Satellite-2, or ICESat-2, is already exceeding scientists’ expectations.
Viewing the Approach of SpaceX's Dragon to the Space Station December 10, 2018
International Space Station Commander Alexander Gerst viewed SpaceX’s Dragon cargo craft chasing the orbital laboratory on Dec. 8, 2018 and took a series of photos.

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