May 9, 2012 Image Caption: Andr Kuipers on the International Space Station completing ESAs ROALD-2 biological experiment. Continue reading
Category Archives: Space Station
New date for run to space station
A private US company has set a new date for launching a cargo ship to the International Space Station. Space Exploration Technologies Corp, better known as SpaceX, said on Friday it was now aiming for a May 19 lift-off of its Falcon rocket and Dragon capsule. Continue reading
Cancer treatment delivery: International Space Station's microgravity platform
ScienceDaily (May 5, 2012) Humanity is on the constant search for improvements in cancer treatments, and the International Space Station has provided a microgravity platform that has enabled advancements in the cancer treatment process. The oncology community has a recent history of using different microencapsulation techniques as an approach to cancer treatment. Microencapsulation is a single step process that forms tiny liquid-filled, biodegradable micro-balloons containing various drug solutions that can provide better drug delivery and new medical treatments for solid tumors and resistant infections. Continue reading
SpaceX Space Station Trial Run Reset for May 19
Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, a startup commercial launch services firm founded and run by internet entrepreneur Elon Musk, is still wrangling with NASA over the software needed to berth the privately owned Dragon capsule to the International Space Station. Continue reading
Agencies plan 'Made in Space' brand campaign
BERLIN The European Space Agency is hatching plans for a branding campaign aimed at making people more aware of the benefits of spending their hard-earned taxes on the International Space Station. Continue reading
SpaceX 'unlikely' to visit International Space Station on May 7
Although the spacecraft was set for a May 7 launch, a spokesperson now says that it’s working on software assurance with NASA, and will be forced to delay the launch. Continue reading
First private cargo run to space station now May 19
A private U.S. company has set a new date for launching a cargo ship to the International Space Station Continue reading
SpaceX's historic space station mission delayed again
The private spaceflight company SpaceX will likely postpone the planned launch of its Dragon capsule to the International Space Station next week, officials announced May 2. SpaceX was targeting the launch for Monday, May 7, but now will likely shift to a later date, possibly May 10. The unmanned Dragon spacecraft is due to lift off atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida Continue reading
1st private cargo run to space station now May 19
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SpaceX launch to space station set for May 19
SpaceX Sparks and clouds of exhaust and vapor issue forth from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Monday. By Alan Boyle SpaceX has suggested May 19 as the new date for its potentially history-making Falcon 9 rocket launch to the International Space Station, with May 22 as a backup date. The schedule shift provides more time for NASA to review changes in the California-based company’s flight software, and also avoids a potential conflict with the planned May 14 launch of three new space station crew members from Russia’s Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan Continue reading
"Made in space" coming soon to a product near you
BERLIN (Reuters) – The European Space Agency is hatching plans for a branding campaign aimed at making people more aware of the benefits of spending their hard-earned taxes on the International Space Station (ISS). Continue reading
Private Company Delays 1st Launch to Space Station to May 19
The private spaceflight company SpaceX has once again postponed the launch of its first commercial Dragon space capsule bound for the International Space Station, this time to May 19, to allow more time to complete final checks on the spacecraft's rocket. Continue reading
Astronaut builds LEGO space station on real ISS – Video
24-02-2012 14:23 — It took more than 200 astronauts from 12 countries more than a dozen years to build the International Space Station (ISS). Satoshi Furukawa, an astronaut from Japan, matched that feat in just about two hours — and he did it all while aboard the orbiting outpost itself Continue reading
Space Station’s Aurora Fly-Through | Video – Video
02-03-2012 08:59 The International Space Station has a unique view of geomagnetic storms as it flys above the green and through the purple and red lights produced by oxygen atoms in various states of excitation. The science behind the phenomenon is examined. Continue reading
European Crew Member on Space Station Discusses Life in Space with German Chancellor – Video
05-03-2012 14:13 Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 30 Flight Engineer Andre Kuipers of the European Space Agency discussed the progress of his mission with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during an in-flight call to a computer expo trade fair in Hanover, Germany, on March 5. Continue reading
Station Crew Discusses Life in Space for California Station Exhibition – Video
07-03-2012 13:18 Expedition 30 Commander Dan Burbank of NASA and Flight Engineer Don Pettit of NASA discussed life and work aboard the International Space Station with attendees at the Tech Museum in San Jose, Calif., on March 7. This discussion was one of several events connected to the “Destination Station” exhibit touring northern California. “Destination Station,” an initiative supported by NASA’s International Space Station Program, is a national awareness campaign to promote research opportunities and educate communities about activities performed on the International Space Station. Continue reading
Inside the International Space Station Episode 4 Chapter 1 – Holiday Clip – Video
15-03-2012 16:10 Expedition 30 astronauts Dan Burbank and Don Pettit discuss how they spent their Christmas vacation and enjoy talking to an Inside the ISS mystery guest. Continue reading
Stars From Space Station – Brilliant Views | Video – Video
22-03-2012 12:50 With all the wonderful observation imagery compiled by NASA’s Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth, the stars can get left behind. Alex Rivest compiled the imagery against a London PM music soundtrack Continue reading
ATV-3 Cargo Ship Docks With Space Station – Video
28-03-2012 18:43 Europe’s Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV-3) named Edoardo Amaldi docked with the International Space Station at 6:31pm EST on March 28th, 2012. Continue reading
Aurora Australis from Space Station – Video
30-03-2012 03:16 André took this video of Aurora Australis from the European Cupola module in the Space Station. The beautiful phenomenon is caused by bursts of particles from the Sun pouring down Earth’s magnetic field into the atmosphere. Continue reading