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    Apr 19

    250 miles above Earth orbits a cutting-edge laboratory: the . For more than 20 years we’ve sent humans here to conduct research that benefits us back on Earth, and help us explore farther into space. And there’s a lot more science to come.

    The International Space Station: A Laboratory in Space
    We're doing science at 17,500 miles per hour! The space station is a state-of-the-art microgravity lab that is unlocking discoveries not possible on Earth, and helping us push farther into deep space.
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    20 hours ago

    To wrap up , we're recognizing the Hispanic astronauts who have flown to the and contributed to its assembly, operations, and research. English: :

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  3. 20 hours ago

    The crew conducted scientific investigations this past week that studied cool flames, the aging effects of spaceflight, and how microgravity impacts time perception. Learn more:

    Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) inspects network connections, swaps cables, and replaces components inside the U.S. Destiny laboratory module. Credits: NASA
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    21 hours ago

    We talk a lot about , but on this week’s "Houston We Have a Podcast," we explore research with our international partner . 👂Listen here:

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  5. Retweeted
    Oct 15

    This week Russian space explorers are preparing for a return to Earth, the crew is preparing for a Russian cargo ship to relocate and another to arrive, and CubeSats developed by students were shot into space.

    Arrivals and Departures: 10/15/2021
    Russian space explorers are preparing for a return to Earth, the crew is preparing for a Russian cargo ship to relocate and another to arrive, and CubeSats developed by students were shot into space.
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  6. Retweeted
    Oct 14

    A Russian trio preps for return to Earth this weekend as the Exp 65 crew works science, cargo, and maintenance today.

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  7. Oct 14

    . has been hanging out with the Astrobees throughout her mission! These cube-shaped bots have been used for numerous experiments during her time aboard station testing out software for autonomous spacecraft, and supporting outreach programs.

    NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur observes the Astrobee robotic free-flyer inside the Kibo laboratory module. Part of the SoundSee Mission science experiment, the toaster-sized robotic assistant demonstrated its ability to “listen” to station components to help detect anomalies in spacecraft systems that may need servicing.
    NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur sets up an Astrobee robotic free-flyer inside the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory module. The Astrobee was testing autonomous microgravity motion planning and control for on-orbit assembly and coordinated motion.
    NASA astronaut Megan McArthur poses with the Astrobee robotic free-flyers in support of the Kibo Robot Programming Challenge (Robo-Pro Challenge). The Kibo-RPC, allows students to create programs to control Astrobee, a free-flying robot aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
    NASA astronaut Megan McArthur poses with the Astrobee robotic free-flyers in support of the Astrobatics experiment.
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  8. Retweeted
    Oct 13

    This 📷 taken from the shows Lake Pueyrredón & Lake Posadas in the Patagonia region of southern Argentina. Notice the snow-covered foothills of the Andes Mountains, wind streaks on the lake, the shadow of a cloud and more!

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  9. Oct 13

    The is a testing and training grounds for going deeper into space. NASA astronaut Kayla Barron and her fellow rookie astronauts on are excited to use their time on station to prepare for future exploration missions.

    How the Space Station is Prepping us for Artemis
    Crew-3 discusses how their space station mission is preparing us for the Moon.
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  10. Oct 12

    Get your Spanish language update on what happened aboard the during this past week in the latest Espacio a Tierra:

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    Hay muchos cambios a bordo del laboratorio en órbita, con una ceremonia de cambio de mando, la llegada de nuevos compañeros de tripulación y otros que se preparan para partir.
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  11. Retweeted
    Oct 12

    Welcome to space! 🛰️ from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and the University of Massachusetts Lowell deployed from the into low-Earth orbit today.

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  12. Retweeted
    Oct 12

    It was a nice surprise to smell greenery and see abundant Hatch Chiles when I opened Plant Habitat-04. Happy National Farmer’s Day & thanks for the work of growing the food that brings us much joy and health!

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  13. Retweeted
    Oct 12

    Science is in full bloom on the 🌱🌷 Reflect on a stellar September of in this update from the orbital outpost ✨

    Two gloved hands tending to plants in the Advanced Plant Habitat facility on the International Space Station.
    International Space Station over Earth seen from Soyuz-MS18.
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  14. Retweeted
    Oct 11

    Pepper countdown! We’re just a few weeks away from harvesting and eating our first peppers🌶 in space! Our cooking options are limited, but do you think we should taste them straight from the plant, or warm them up first in our 180F oven? Learn more:

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  15. Oct 10

    We’re keeping our eyes on Earth, helping monitor the climate of our planetary home.👀🌎 Mounted on the outside of the , OCO-3 provides crucial climatic data and preserves continuity of previously collected atmospheric records.

    Houston We have a podcast episode 216: Breath of the Earth Image of the space station over Earth
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  16. Retweeted
    Oct 8

    The vantage point of the provides a unique perspective to watch the Earth breathe by measuring carbon dioxide. It’s all about Earth science on this week’s "Houston We Have a Podcast." 🔊 |

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  17. Oct 8

    This week the crew deployed satellites into orbit and conducted experiments analyzing the movement of liquid and mechanisms of aging. Learn more:

    NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei works on the Ring Sheared Drop Investigation that uses microgravity to study proteins associated with diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Credits: NASA
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  18. Oct 8

    . is looking forward to working on the ECLSS technology demonstrations which could inform life support systems on future exploration missions.

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  19. Oct 8

    Hundreds of experiments await Crew-3! , yesterday the astronauts previewed the science they’ll work on when they reach the .

    What science will Crew-3 be working on?
    NASA astronaut Thomas Marshburn discusses the science that Crew-3 will work on aboard the space station.
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  20. Oct 8

    Now's your chance to manufacture in microgravity. NASA is offering funding to US businesses seeking to develop and demonstrate the manufacturing of high-value products aboard the for use on the Earth. Learn more:

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  21. Retweeted
    Oct 8

    There is a lot of change onboard the orbiting laboratory, with a change of command ceremony, new crewmates arriving, and others preparing to leave.

    Lights, Camera, Liftoff!: 10/08/2021
    There is a lot of change onboard the orbiting laboratory, with a change of command ceremony, new crewmates arriving, and others preparing to leave.
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