Tag: ISS
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Astronauts complete second EVA to prepare ISS for future crew vehicles
International Space Station (ISS) crewmembers have conducted the second of three EVAs on Thursday, as they upgrade the station, perform routine maintenance, and prepare the station for the arrival of future commercial crew vehicles. The second EVA got underway at 6:29 AM Central and concluded seven hours later. Trio of US EVAs: The trio of…
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CRS-10 Dragon completes homecoming to conclude successful ISS mission
The latest SpaceX Dragon spacecraft concluded her mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Unberthing of the CRS-10 Dragon from the orbital outpost on Sunday began the critical End Of Mission (EOM) milestones, which was marked with a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. CRS-10: The CRS-10 Dragon was launched by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 carrier…
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Dextre praised for aiding ISS battery upgrade
Dextre, Canada’s adventurous robot on the International Space Station (ISS), has – along with his team – been recognized by the Johnson Space Center (JSC) for the work conducted during the crucial task of upgrading the batteries on the orbital outpost. Dextre’s role helped vastly reduce the workload on his human colleagues. Dextre: With an…
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SpaceX science – Dragon delivers experiments for busy science period
SpaceX’s CRS-10 resupply mission has enjoyed a smooth period following its somewhat eventful berthing to the Station last month. In the two weeks since the cargo craft arrived at the orbital outpost, the Expedition 50 crew has unloaded all experiments and cargo from the internal and external compartments of Dragon and is now busy reloading…
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Commercial rotation plans firming up as US Segment crew to increase early
With Dragon now returned to flight and safely berthed to the ISS, time is ticking closer to the start of commercial crew transportation services to the station. In line with this, NASA’s plans for future crew rotations are solidifying, as opportunities have emerged to increase NASA’s crew count earlier than planned. Commercial crew schedule: The…
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Progress MS-05 docks with ISS following Soyuz-U swansong
The Russian Federal Space Agency, Roscosmos, launched the Progress MS-05/66P resupply mission on Wednesday morning aboard the final Soyuz-U rocket in history. Liftoff from pad 1/5 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome began a mission that concluded with an orbital rendezvous and docking with the Station on Friday. Progress MS-04 investigation wrap up: Following confirmation of the…
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CRS-10 Dragon completes rendezvous and berthing with Station
After lifting off from historic LC-39A at the Kennedy Space Center, FL, on Sunday morning, SpaceX’s Dragon capsule for the SpX-10/CRS-10 mission has successfully completed rendezvous and berthing operations on Thursday, following an abort on Wednesday. The mission is delivering thousands of pounds of supplies, hardware, food, and experiments to the ISS. Launch and quick-look…
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HTV-6 completes death plunge swansong
Japan’s HTV-6 cargo vehicle has completed its destructive re-entry on Monday, February 6, following its departure the International Space Station (ISS) over a week ago. The spacecraft performed without issue as it delivered vital supplies both for the crew and the Station itself during its mission, with its final role involving a cargo of ISS…
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ISS set for first commercial airlock for external payloads and cubesats
The International Space Station (ISS) is set to gain another addition in 2019, with the announcement of a milestone being achieved with the goal of launching a commercial airlock for installation on the Tranquility module. The airlock – in association with NanoRacks and Boeing – will be used for deploying external payloads and cubesats. New Airlock:…
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Fiery farewell for Progress as ISS prepares for new arrivals
The International Space Station (ISS) crew are busy preparing for new Visiting Vehicles, as one departed this week. The Russian Progress MS-03/64P resupply provided a stunning farewell as it conducted a destructive re-entry, while the Station prepares to welcome SpaceX Dragons in the near and long term. ISS: Progress MS-03 arrived in July of last…