NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Loral O’Hara utilizes a portable glovebag to change elements on a biological printer, the BioFabrication Facility (BFF), that is checking the printing of organ-like tissues in microgravity. Credit: NASA
Bacteria, brain aging, and gravity-sensing cells were the primary research study topics aboard the < period class ="glossaryLink" aria-describedby ="tt" data-cmtooltip ="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>International Space Station</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The International Space Station (ISS) is a large spacecraft in orbit around the Earth that serves as a research laboratory and spaceport for international collaboration in space exploration. It was launched in 1998 and has been continuously occupied by rotating crews of astronauts and cosmonauts from around the world since 2000. The ISS is a joint project of five space agencies: NASA (USA), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (Europe), and CSA (Canada). It orbits the Earth at an altitude of approximately 400 kilometers (250 miles), and provides a unique platform for scientific research, technological development, and human space exploration.</div>" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" >InternationalSpaceStation( ISS) onFriday,November17The 7Expedition70 team members likewise dealt with computer systems, interactions equipment, and life assistance upkeep to conclude the work week.
< period class ="glossaryLink" aria-describedby ="tt" data-cmtooltip ="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>NASA</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Established in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the United States Federal Government that succeeded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). It is responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. Its vision is "To discover and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity." Its core values are "safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and inclusion." NASA conducts research, develops technology and launches missions to explore and study Earth, the solar system, and the universe beyond. It also works to advance the state of knowledge in a wide range of scientific fields, including Earth and space science, planetary science, astrophysics, and heliophysics, and it collaborates with private companies and international partners to achieve its goals.</div>" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" > NASAFlightEngineerLoral O’Hara checked out how microbes grow in microgravity, the possible damage they trigger to spacecraft, and methods to decontaminate the hazardous germs.She inoculated microorganism samples inside theLifeScienceGlovebox that will be compared to uninoculated samples.The NASA-sponsoredBacteriaAdhesion andCorrosion research study happens in the Kibo lab module and intends to keep area teams and human beings on Earth healthy.(********** )
ESA(EuropeanSpaceAgency )astronaut andExpedition70CommanderAndreas Mogensen prepares yourself for theChristmas season and presents for an enjoyable picture using aSantaClaus hat.Credit: NASA
CommanderAndreasMogensen from ESA(< period class ="glossaryLink" aria-describedby ="tt" data-cmtooltip ="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>European Space Agency</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the exploration and study of space. ESA was established in 1975 and has 22 member states, with its headquarters located in Paris, France. ESA is responsible for the development and coordination of Europe's space activities, including the design, construction, and launch of spacecraft and satellites for scientific research and Earth observation. Some of ESA's flagship missions have included the Rosetta mission to study a comet, the Gaia mission to create a 3D map of the Milky Way, and the ExoMars mission to search for evidence of past or present life on Mars.</div>" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" >EuropeanSpaceAgency) seen cell samples under a microscopic lense for theCerebral Ageing experiment.The research study takes a look at brain cell-like samples to comprehend sped up aging signs seen in clients onEarth and observed in astronauts on long-lasting area objectives.
AstronautSatoshiFurukawa from< period class ="glossaryLink" aria-describedby ="tt" data-cmtooltip ="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>JAXA</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Formed in 2003, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) was born through the merger of three institutions, namely the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), the National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan (NAL) and the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA). JAXA performs various activities related to aerospace, from basic research in the aerospace field to development and utilization and is responsible for research, technology development, and launch of satellites into orbit, and is involved in advanced missions such as asteroid exploration and possible human exploration of the Moon.</div>" data-gt-translate-attributes= "(** )” > JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) ready various cell samples for observation inside the Confocal Microscope then liquidated the Cell Gravisensing biologyInvestigation Earlier in the day, he switched hard disk drives on a notebook computer and after that helped O’Hara in continuing to unload the < period class ="glossaryLink" aria-describedby ="tt" data-cmtooltip ="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>SpaceX</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Commonly known as SpaceX, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is a private American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company that was founded by Elon Musk in 2002. Headquartered in Hawthorne, California, the company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX's ultimate goal is to reduce space transportation costs and enable the colonization of Mars.</div>" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" >Space XDragon freight spacecraft.
The sun’s very first rays start lighting up Earth’s environment in this photo from theInternationalSpaceStation as it orbited260 miles above the mainUnitedStatesAt far left, the city lights ofChicago, Illinois, are laid out byLakeMichiganAt far right, the city lights of theDallas/ForthWorth city shine through the clouds.Credit: NASA
NASAFlightEngineerJasminMoghbeli invested her day in theHarmony module setting up a range of NASA and < period class ="glossaryLink" aria-describedby ="tt" data-cmtooltip ="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>Roscosmos</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Roscosmos, also known as the Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities, is the Russian government agency responsible for space activities, including the development and operation of spacecraft, launch vehicles, and space stations. It was formed in 2015 through the merger of the Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) and the United Rocket and Space Corporation. Roscosmos is responsible for Russia's space program and works closely with other international space agencies on joint projects, such as the International Space Station. The agency is also involved in a wide range of space-related activities, including scientific research, earth observation, telecommunications, and manned spaceflight.</div>" data-gt-translate-attributes="[{"attribute":"data-cmtooltip", "format":"html"}]" >Roscosmos hardware. She very first adjusted an ultrasonic assessment gadget that utilizes high-frequency acoustic waves to evaluate products, Afterward, Moghbeli examined space-to-ground, VHF, and inter-module interaction systems.
Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko investigated 3D printing methods to discover how to make tools and materials in area and lower reliance on freight objectives fromEarth Cosmonaut Nikolai Chub invested his day on life assistance and electronic devices upkeep. Cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov set up Soyuz team ship and Progress resupply ship laptop then continued his photographic analysis of the station’s Roscosmos modules.
