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). …
Crew Works Genetics, Maintenance and is GO for Spacewalk
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 …
After Solar Storms, ICESat-2 Expected to Resume Operations in Mid-June
After going into a safe hold on May 10 due to impacts from the strongest solar storm to hit Earth in two decades, the lidar instrument on NASA’s ICESat-2 satellite is scheduled to resume collecting data around June 17. The storm did not cause any detectable damage to the satellite or its instrument. Between …
NASA, Boeing Progress on Testing Starliner with Crew at Space Station
Orbiting Earth as part of the nine-person crew of the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams continue testing Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft as part of its first flight with astronauts. The testing is part of the data collection on the Starliner system for certification by NASA for regular crewed mission to the …
NASA, Boeing Progress on Testing Starliner with Crew at Space Station
Orbiting Earth as part of the nine-person crew of the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams continue testing Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft as part of its first flight with astronauts. The testing is part of the data collection on the Starliner system for certification by NASA for regular crewed mission to the …
ISS Daily Summary Report – 6/10/2024
Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT): Over the weekend, the CFT crew performed various Starliner vehicle tests and assessments, as well as emergency preparation. The crew performed a Safe Haven Test, a CFT Habitability Assessment, CFT Crew Suit and Seat Adjustments, Emergency Hardware Familiarization, and an Emergency Roles and Responsibilities Review. Cygnus NG-20 ISS Reboost: …
Spacewalk Nears as Starliner Crew Begins Extended Stay
The Expedition 71 crew is getting ready for a spacewalk this week while two Commercial Crew astronauts will spend a few extra days aboard the International Space Station. The orbital residents also continued their advanced space research and conducted eye and ear exams on Monday. On Friday, June 7, Expedition crew members completed installation of …
Strong Flare Erupts from Sun
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 7:08 a.m. ET on Monday, June 10. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an image of the event. Solar flares are powerful bursts of energy. Flares and solar eruptions can impact radio communications, electric power grids, navigation signals, and pose risks to …
NASA Kennedy Teams Test Upgraded Environmental Control System for Artemis II
Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program successfully tested the upgraded environmental control system on mobile launcher 1 while it’s at Launch Pad 39B at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida in preparation for Artemis II. This system provides air supply, thermal control, and pressurization to SLS (Space Launch System) and the Orion …