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Congrats to ! 🎊Today she has achieved a huge milestone: she now holds the record for the longest continuous stay in space by a woman. 👩🚀 Thanks for all of the science you have helped us conduct during your mission so far. 🔬
Microgravity provides a unique look at fluids like water, and we’re taking advantage of that in research! Scientists use surface tension to gain a new perspective on diseases and examine small forces that control liquids. #WorldWaterDay
With 11 people aboard the , things are BUSY! The astronauts are taking advantage of the overlap of Crew-1 and Crew-2 to directly hand over responsibilities and fit in lots of scientific experiments.
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Going with the flow 💧 In space, we get a unique look at fluids, and we’re taking advantage of that in experiments! Researchers use surface tension to study diseases in microgravity and examine small capillary forces controlling liquids.
Harvest successful!
Astronauts turned space farmers, the expedition 64 crew has now grown and harvested radishes, pak choi, mustard, kale and red romaine lettuce during their months aboard the .
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Hoping for a snowy holiday season?❄️Get your fill of snow as viewed by astronauts on the ! Crew Earth Observations like these help scientists track and better understand our changing planet.
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Today’s radish harvest is complete! ☑️
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins prepped the radishes for their journey back to Earth, where scientists will analyze them. Astronauts will soon grow a second crop of the vegetables for even more science!
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It’s harvest day once again for the Veg-03 experiment!🥬 has continued his role as expedition 64 gardener and picked some leafy greens aboard the today. go.nasa.gov/2FhE7Xn
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During ’s time aboard the , she has worked on many scientific experiments. Learn what it takes to get a green thumb in space, as she walks through how to water plants🌱in microgravity for ’s Veg-04B experiment.
Soaring 250 miles above Earth’s surface, the has a unique perspective on the planet below. The AMASS project is using that vantage point to highlight the threats faced by migratory birds. 🦩Learn more: go.nasa.gov/3b6UXcQ
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More than 4 years ago, astronaut Kate Rubins became the first person to sequence DNA in space. 🧬 This past week, she moved space science forward with another crucial milestone for microbiology aboard the .
When and launched to the , they carried along cargo in a series of lockers. Those lockers were built by students around the country as a part of .
Learn more: go.nasa.gov/30zbEZO
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From sequencing DNA in space to performing the longest single spacewalk, women have pushed the boundaries of exploration aboard the .👩🚀🧬#IWD2021
Meet some of the most recent women who’ve conducted science in microgravity: go.nasa.gov/2TsZI4B
Radishes grow fast, but maybe not this fast! Check out one month of radish growth in 10 seconds.⏱️
Radishes are used for the Plant Habitat-02 study because they're nutritious, grow quickly and are genetically similar to Arabidopsis, a plant often studied in space.
Water in space behaves, well, differently. Surface tension and capillary flow allow it to be moved in unique ways. 💧 Watch as takes advantage of the properties aboard the . #WorldWaterDay
A breakthrough for space plant research, has executed the first plant transplant in the 's Veggie facility. Despite being considered risky due to inevitable root damage, the relocated kale and pak choi is surviving and growing! go.nasa.gov/3pzZoBG
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We grew these flowers just for you! Well, and for science.💐
These Zinnias were grown as part of the Veg-01 experiment in 2016. Learn more: youtu.be/6Y1N37rciGk Happy #ValentinesDay!
Floating water droplets 💧 are more than just fun, they help show how fluids move in microgravity. These unique movements demonstrate why it's crucial to study fluid dynamics in space. 🔬🚀
Classic cappuccino, meet the space cup. ☕🤝
This demo shows the Capillary Beverage investigation which studies the process of drinking from specially designed Space Cups that use fluid dynamics to mimic the effect of gravity. go.nasa.gov/3TQ8o5h
On Earth, we often look toward the sky, longing to know what resides in the rest of the universe. Meanwhile, 250 miles above our planet, the is looking back, helping us track and better understand Earth’s climate. #ConnectedByEarth go.nasa.gov/2QGoL8q
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It’s harvest day on the !🌱
Today, the crew is harvesting radishes as a part of the Plant Habitat-02 study. The experiment tests radishes growing in different types of light and soils as part of ongoing efforts to produce food in space. go.nasa.gov/3lj3VWt
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✨ “We have a responsibility to the people that we represent up here, to carry people’s dreams into space with us.” - ✨
Thank you Christina Koch for fulfilling the dreams of scientists, by being their eyes and hands aboard the .
The stunning views of Earth #NewAstronauts will experience aren’t just beautiful, they’re useful for #science! go.nasa.gov/2qwagpR
Over the past few months, and have worked on many science experiments aboard the . #LaunchAmerica
Get a behind-the-scenes look at one Doug conducted, using fruit punch and foam to help us understand fluids in space: go.nasa.gov/33gkHQz
Astronauts have taken more than a million pictures of our planet, helping us monitor how it is changing. By stitching together their photos, we can get a unique look at Earth. #EarthDayatHome #EarthDay nasa.gov/earthday
Happy pepper picking day aboard the !🌶️Today gets the honor of harvesting the station’s first crop of chile peppers as a part of the Plant Habitat-04 study, one of the most challenging station plant experiments to date. go.nasa.gov/3Blfg04
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Researchers now know that 93% of 's genes returned to normal after his #YearInSpace. However, the remaining 7% point to possible longer term changes in genes related to various systems. Read more go.nasa.gov/2FDHzdE 🚀👨🚀🔬
As a new era of combustion studies begins with the installation of the SoFIE facility, enjoy the beauty of a few of the more than 1,500 microgravity flames that have been studied aboard station.
Experience high-res #science in the first #8K ultra high definition video from , featuring . Watch and download: nasa.gov/8k-science 🚀🔬🌟🎥 #UHD
The #Dragon delivered more than two tons of #science and supplies to , and is getting ready to return valuable research samples back to Earth. read more: go.nasa.gov/2mdPU0x
Microgravity flames could hold keys to developing more efficient and less polluting engines. The s-Flame experiment conducted over the past few weeks aboard the takes advantage of microgravity to gain a better understanding of combustion. nasa.gov/mission_pages/
2020 has been packed with science aboard Earth’s orbiting laboratory. Look back at what it was like to conduct research aboard the in low-Earth orbit this year. go.nasa.gov/3mwj2wh
Astronaut: a profession where you can be a scientist in the morning and an electrician in the evening. #AstroKate
In microgravity, protein molecules form more orderly, high-quality crystals, giving scientists a clearer picture into understanding their function so they can develop more effective treatments for diseases. Read more: go.nasa.gov/2NHBm4I
Tune in today starting at 10am ET for the first day of the ISS Research and Development Conference to hear from , , and more talk research in microgravity. #ISSRDC issconference.org
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ICYMI: A tool aboard the is helping scientists better understand how black holes evolve, and how they affect the galaxies in which they reside. Findings were released as the cover story on this week. nature.com/nature/volumes
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How could space-grown cells improve testing methods for cancer treatment drugs? Watch share how research she’s been conducting on is looking for new ways to fight cancer. go.nasa.gov/2BwUlh3
Astronaut Frank Rubio has hit 300 days on !
Since on station Rubio has stepped out into space on multiple spacewalks, deployed CubeSats, tended to orbital tomatoes, conducted combustion experiments, and so much more.
Congratulations, Dr. Rubio!
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Through the cupola of the , astronauts look back at Earth, take photos that help study our planet and monitor vehicle arrivals. Now you can check out the view from this one-of-a-kind window with our Instagram filter! Try it out: instagram.com/a/r/?effect_id #EarthDay
It’s #NationalDNADay! Today we celebrate the double helix by exploring the as an orbiting molecular laboratory! See how far we’ve come (and where we’re going!) since #AstroKate first sequenced DNA aboard the orbiting lab: go.nasa.gov/2HWaMmp
It's harvest day!🥬For the past few weeks, the crew has been tending to Extra Dwarf pak choi, mustard, kale and red romaine lettuce as a part of the Veg-03 experiment. Today the astronauts will pick and sample some of their freshly grown space veggies.
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Happy #WorldEmojiDay from your orbiting laboratory, the ! (1/3)
For the first time, unknown microbes have been identified on , without needing to be sent back to Earth for sequencing. Watch how scientists overcame #HurricaneHarvey to complete this experiment, and what it means for space exploration. go.nasa.gov/2kKEwHY
From the creation of drug treatments to studies of the Earth helping us better understand our changing planet, the has provided benefits to humanity for more than two decades. Check out the ISS Benefits for Humanity publication out today! nasa.gov/stationbenefits
A few days after arriving at the , and began conducting microgravity research.
Last week, along with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, the crew has worked on the Electrolysis Measurement experiment and a study of flames. go.nasa.gov/3h0t9HW
The Crew Earth Observations team () georeferenced imagery of Kilauea taken by astronauts & provided it to the as a contribution to awareness on eruptive activity & to augment other sources of remotely-sensed data. More: go.nasa.gov/2IU4S8j
Almost 20 years of human habitation aboard the and a growing body of research conducted there are contributing important insights into how to meet the needs for future lunar explorers.🌔
Here’s what station research is teaching us: go.nasa.gov/2U0EuOS
There's a lot of science to unpack from the recently arrived Dragon capsule. Check out some of the experiments the astronauts have been unloading this past week here: go.nasa.gov/2L9ioX7
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Flying around station moving cargo. Tons of new supplies and science with the arrival of @SpaceX-18. Thank you @AFSpace, 45th Space Wing and all of Team Patrick-Cape for all you do to support the @Space_Station mission!
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The mounted NICER telescope is observing our universe, helping scientists learn more about black holes! Researchers recently even used NICER data to calculate the spin and mass of a black hole first spotted in 2018. #BlackHoleWeek go.nasa.gov/2FYFihq
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A little #love note for #ValentinesDay from , via Earth observation of Lago Strobel in Argentina. flic.kr/p/S4qBGG
On #WorldCancerDay, we take a look back at 's description of the experiment that cultured endothelial cells (ECs) in a space environment to improve testing methods for cancer treatment on Earth. Read more: issnationallab.org/blog/endotheli 🔬🚀
Only 36 hours after arriving on the , was working on #science! In her short time on station she has already participated in experiments studying crystal and plant growth in microgravity.
“We’ve had a lot of #science going on on this orbiting laboratory for some time, and our science capabilities continue to increase.” - #SpaceStation20th 🚀🔬
Space salad is upping its game! Read what new mixed greens on mean for science, exploration: go.nasa.gov/2xsPpTV
Radish harvest 2 complete aboard the ! Astronauts will need to grow their own food to supplement diets on long-duration missions to other planets. We’re learning how light conditions and variations in soil affect plant growth in space.
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Over the past 20 years, more than 3,000 experiments have been conducted on the . These studies have led to numerous discoveries and milestones in science and space.
In honor of the #SpaceStation20th, check out 20 of those breakthroughs: go.nasa.gov/3kxGMQk
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What’s cooler than robots? Robots in space! 🤖
and are using the as a platform to advance robotics, leading to growing interest and activity from the commercial sector. go.nasa.gov/3QyZiqJ
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Today, became the first person to sequence RNA in space aboard the ! "There is so much to be gained from that real-time snapshot of gene expression.” -Dr. Sarah Wallace go.nasa.gov/2tNntKu
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Living in space changes your body. Astronauts aboard the worked on an experiment last week that monitors nutrition to provide info for keeping crews healthy on trips to the Moon and Mars.
Learn about this and other recent research here: go.nasa.gov/2LDxcwo
🌏A better picture of our planet
🔥The spread of fire
🦴Keeping bones strong
⚛️Atoms in cold temperatures
These are just a few of the topics the research launching to the aboard a Dragon capsule in December will study.
Learn more: go.nasa.gov/2qZGYBd
🦴Bone loss
🔥Fire growth
🦠Viruses that target bacteria without harming human cells
🔬Mini scanning electron microscopes
These are just some of the topics being studied or tested through research launching to the on Feb 9. Learn more: go.nasa.gov/36DM9G3
2017 was busy for the 17th year of science aboard . Here’s a look back at just some of the research that was conducted aboard your orbiting laboratory. go.nasa.gov/2EGPGGH
New tool heading to could unlock secrets of neutron stars, aid in pulsar-based deep space navigation. go.nasa.gov/2r4aZvw
Double coldbags packed up by the crew aboard the carry many of the science samples back to Earth. Earlier this week, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins and got some of the coldbags ready for return.
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#DYK we monitor #meteors from the ? The Meteor investigation makes the first space-based observations of the chemical composition of meteors
entering Earth’s atmosphere. Read more: go.nasa.gov/2OUKhkk #Perseids
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. and worked last week to switch out furnaces in the Materials Science Laboratory (MSL) aboard the . This facility supports studies in many areas of research, including the measurement of material properties and semiconductor crystal growth.
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Meet astronaut Kate Rubins and her crewmates during today's news conference. 2 p.m. EST ustream.tv/NASAHDTV
On April 17, wraps up her research-filled stay aboard the . Before she comes home, take a look back at Meir’s 205 days in space, contributing to hundreds of experiments aboard the station. go.nasa.gov/3cflPVO
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins has said that her personal science hero is director, Dr. Francis Collins. Today, she'll get to discuss genomic sequencing and virology experiments with him from the .
Watch live at noon EDT: nasa.gov/live
Today’s spacewalk helps expand science capabilities on the through work on 's Bartolomeo facility. Potential applications of this new facility include Earth observation, robotics, material science and astrophysics research. Learn more: go.nasa.gov/32tYonl
65 women have flown in space, including cosmonauts, astronauts, payload specialists, and space flight participants. 👩🚀
For #WomensHistoryMonth, check out some highlights from their scientific work aboard the
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Monitoring Earth from the helps us understand how our planet changes over time, including our oceans, seas, and rivers. 🌊 #WorldOceansDay
Check out some of the other ways the space station is helping to keep an eye on Earth: go.nasa.gov/40yfMUW
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The first crew conducted approximately 50 science and technology investigations during Expedition 1, which kicked off in 2000.
Since then station has drastically expanded research while contributing to economic development. go.nasa.gov/3zxZAJ2
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Research will soon be headed to space inside a Dragon capsule! That science includes Earth imaging, fire, barely and bone and muscle loss research.
go.nasa.gov/2qZGYBd
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We may be a bit biased, but the coolest street view is 250 miles above Earth! Check out the inside of the where all of the microgravity science happens.
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What happened to 's body after his #YearinSpace on , and how did it compare with his twin, @ShuttleCDRKelly, while he was back on Earth? Ten teams of researchers recently expanded on their preliminary results. Read more: go.nasa.gov/2FDHzdE
Astronauts are scheduled to step out of the tomorrow to install a new solar array. The addition of the new solar array sets is expected to boost station power by about 30% for station research and operations.
Watch coverage at nasa.gov/live at 7:45am ET.
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Today's scheduled launch will carry #science to that will study severe thunderstorms from space, glowing cells, new plant growth systems, bone studies and more. Watch a recap of the science briefing to learn more. 🔬🚀🌩️🌱💉💉
So long and thanks for all the #science, ! Your work on will have an impact on space exploration and benefits back on Earth for generations to come. All the best in your retirement! go.nasa.gov/2HR23jV 👩🚀🔬🚀
The white boxes hanging off the side of the are powerful science instruments providing valuable data on Earth’s climate. Learn more about this suite of remote Earth observation tools: go.nasa.gov/39BQMou
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While a full-sized tree might not conveniently fit inside the , there is room for some seedlings! These white spruce seedlings were grown during expedition 23 to understand the influence of gravity on plant physiology, growth and the genetics of wood formation.
The has officially hit the 1 million mark!
The second payload to begin operating aboard the , more than 1 million students in 12,841 schools around the world have helped take pictures of Earth as a part of the EarthKAM program. go.nasa.gov/2nC6Qwr
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The #science aboard #Dragon will help us learn about atmospheric carbon’s relationship with climate, will use ground-breaking tissue chip technology to study how microgravity affects humans, and will study how DNA is affected by radiation. Read: go.nasa.gov/2GjYsME
Stunning view of the Turkmenistan coast. Crew Earth observation pics are more than just beautiful, they're #science! go.nasa.gov/2mt1liH
How does a plant know which way is down when there is no “down”? What determines the direction in which the plant’s roots should grow in space? Read what we've learned & are studying on & how it could contribute to future space exploration: go.nasa.gov/2npUKaP
We’re putting new life support technologies to the test! The Four Bed CO2 Scrubber installed this week aboard the demonstrates a carbon dioxide removal system with mechanical upgrades and an improved, longer-lasting absorbent. go.nasa.gov/39bZs40
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Honey, I shrunk the ... microscope?! FLUMIAS is a new miniaturized fluorescence microscope from that makes it possible to observe changes in living cells in microgravity. Read more: go.nasa.gov/2uhUbDi 🔬🚀
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Crew-1 may be returning to Earth soon, but they’re getting in some more science experiments before coming back! has fit in some last studies using the autonomous Astrobee robots. nasa.gov/astrobee
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Extended stay for BEAM expands opportunity for research, stowage aboard , while stimulating growth of the space economy. Read more: go.nasa.gov/2iP9EZR
It’s time to talk science! ⚛️
On Wednesday will hold a media telecon to connect reporters with researchers sending their #science to the on ’s next commercial resupply launch.
Sign up here: go.nasa.gov/2qgdAGU
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For over 20 years, the ’s unique vantage point has enabled us to monitor our planet, improve lives, and safeguard our future through research and observation. 🌎🌏🌍 #EarthDay go.nasa.gov/40yfMUW
For the past few weeks, the astronauts have been conducting research delivered on the SpaceX CRS-22 Dragon capsule. They’ve now packed time sensitive samples and experiments back into Dragon for return to Earth. go.nasa.gov/2TrS1kX
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#Cygnus has now joined the to deliver scientific investigations that will study communication & navigation, microbiology, animal biology, plant biology & more.🔬 go.nasa.gov/2iZsmxo
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