CBEF-L (Cell Biology Experiment Facility-L): The crew performed a check on the Fungicide Disinfection status of the CBEF facility in preparation for Space Moss. CBEF-L is a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) new subrack facility, which is an upgraded facility of the original Cell Biology Experiment Facility (CBEF) currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS). …
The (Historic) Journey To Polarstern
Standing just a few meters from the sea ice, one can see just how dynamic, variable, and beautiful the ice cover can be.
ISS Daily Summary Report – 3/05/2020
BioFabrication Facility (BFF): The crew removed the test Cartridge from the BFF facility. The BFF is dedicated to manufacturing human organs and tissues in space, primarily for use by patients on Earth. Besides printing tissue, the BFF also can help maintain the health of deep space exploration crews by producing food and personalized pharmaceuticals on …
How the Coronavirus Is (and Is Not) Affecting the Environment
As people have changed their everyday behaviors to contain or avoid the coronavirus, there have been subtle effects on the environment.
Dragon “Go” for Friday Launch; Crew Studies Biology and Physics
NASA and SpaceX mission managers have given the “go” for Friday’s launch of the Dragon cargo ship at 11:50 p.m. EST. The Expedition 62 crewmembers continue to get ready for Dragon’s arrival at the International Space Station on Monday. Dragon will lift off atop the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket loaded with fresh supplies to replenish …
3D Bioprinter, Bone Research Continues Ahead of Dragon Launch
The Expedition 62 crew is continuing its human research activities midweek aboard the International Space Station. The SpaceX Dragon resupply mission is also due to launch Friday with over 5,600 pounds of science, supplies and hardware. A 3D bioprinter that manufactures human tissue in space is being tested this week aboard the orbiting lab. NASA …
ISS Daily Summary Report – 3/04/2020
BioFabrication Facility (BFF): The crew placed a test cassette (without cells) into the BFF for a test print. Cleaning Syringes were swapped out after the print and photos were taken. The BFF is dedicated to manufacturing human organs and tissues in space, primarily for use by patients on Earth. Besides printing tissue, the BFF also …
Help Earth Observatory Choose Our All-Time Best Image
Since its launch on the web in April 1999, NASA Earth Observatory has published more than 15,500 image-driven stories about our planet. In celebration of our 20th anniversary -- as well as the 50th anniversary of Earth Day -- we want you to help us choose our all-time best image.
ISS Daily Summary Report – 3/03/2020
NRCSD (NanoRacks External CubeSat Deployer): The crew performed the removal of NRCD-17 CubeSat deployer from the JEM airlock. The NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer is a stackable, modular, ground loaded launch case. Each NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer accommodates up to eight launch cases are stacked for each JEM Airlock opening. The NanoRacks CubeSat Deployer meets the growing demand …