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NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is conducting normal science operations for the first time following a technical issue that arose in November 2023.

USOS Extravehicular Activity (EVA) #90: Today’s Radio Frequency Group (RFG) Retrieval 2.5 EVA was scrubbed. The Expedition 71 EVA series will now consist of two EVAs. The RFG Retrieval 2.5 EVA is now planned for June 24th and a second EVA is being targeted for July 2nd. Details for the July 2nd EVA are still …

The spacewalk today, June 13, at the International Space Station did not proceed as scheduled due to a spacesuit discomfort issue. NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matt Dominick completed taking off their spacesuits about an hour before the crew was anticipated to exit the Quest airlock. NASA will continue to provide additional information on the …

The spacewalk today, June 13, with NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matt Dominick at the International Space Station will not be proceeding as scheduled. The crew has just begun taking off their suits, at approximately 6:25 am CDT, about an hour before the crew was anticipated to exit the Quest airlock. We are standing …

NASA’s coverage is underway on NASA+, NASA Television, YouTube, the NASA app, and the agency’s website as two astronauts will conduct a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. EDT and last about six and a half hours. NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matt Dominick will …

Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT): Today, the CFT crew completed various science and maintenance activities in support of the ISS. The crew performed a Node 2 Stowage Audit, an Expedite the Processing of Experiments to Space Station (ExPRESS) Logistics Carrier 1 (ELC-1) Shell Swap, a Waste and Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Urine Receptacle (UR) and …

The Expedition 71 crew is in final preparations for a science and maintenance spacewalk set to begin Thursday morning. The two astronauts on NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test spent their day aboard the International Space Station performing genetic sequencing and orbital plumbing. NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matthew Dominick are in their final day …

Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT): Today, the CFT crew completed a handover with experienced crewmembers, familiarizing them with life and work on board the ISS. The CFT crew also assisted the ISS crew by preparing for tomorrow’s Genes in Space Molecular Operations and Sequencing (GiSMOS) experiment with a procedure review and On-board Training (OBT). …

Spacewalk preparations and genetic research were the prime responsibilities for the orbital residents aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The Expedition 71 crew also worked on futuristic piloting studies and more eye and ear checks. NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matthew Dominick have been given the “go” by mission managers to begin a …