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Expedition 41/42 Crew Enters the International Space Station for the First Time
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A Russian Soyuz capsule on Thursday carried three new crew members to the International Space Station, including the first Russian woman to live aboard the orbital outpost.
Elena Serova is only the fourth Russian woman to fly into space, and the first since Elena Kondakova in 1997. In contrast, NASA has flown more than 40 women astronauts. Two of them have served as commanders of the space station: Peggy Whitson in 2007-2008, and Sunita Williams in 2012.
Serova and her crewmates, NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Russia's Alexander Samokutyaev, blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 4:25 p.m. ET Thursday, which was 2:25 a.m. local time Friday. One of the Soyuz capsule's two power-producing solar arrays failed to deploy in orbit, but NASA said the crew was never in any danger.
The capsule successfully docked with the space station several minutes ahead of schedule, at 10:11 p.m. ET. "Contact and capture confirmed," Mission Control said. The solar array deployed properly after docking.
The three arriving spacefliers boost the Expedition 41 crew to its full complement of six. During their six-month tour of duty, Serova, Wilmore and Samokutyaev will help maintain the station and conduct scientific experiments.
The other three crew members are Russia's Max Suraev, NASA's Reid Wiseman and German astronaut Alexander Gerst. They've been aboard the station since May and are scheduled to head home in a different Soyuz capsule in November.
In a pre-flight NASA interview, Serova said she tried not to dwell on her place in history. "Space is what I do for work, and thats what I think about it: Its my work," she said. "But obviously for Russian women it might be a breakthrough."
The first woman in space was Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, who flew on a Vostok craft in 1963. Svetlana Savitskaya was No. 2: She became the world's first woman spacewalker in 1984 when she was part of the repair team for the Soviet Union's Salyut 7 space station.
Kondakova spent five months aboard Russia's Mir space station in 1994-1995 a stint that made her the first woman to live in space for a long-duration mission. She also flew aboard the shuttle Atlantis for a visit to Mir in 1997.
Despite all the firsts, women have not always had an easy time in the Russian space program. In 2005, for example, the director of Russia's top space medical institute said women weren't suited to lead the way to Mars because they were "fragile and delicate creatures."
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A Russian-built Soyuz capsule carrying a crew of three reached the International Space Station late Thursday (Sept. 25), despite a stuck solar array that failed to deploy just after its launch six hours earlier.
The Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft linked up with the station at 10:11 p.m. EDT (0211 GMT) as the two spacecraft sailed high over the Pacific Ocean. The Soyuz arrived at the space station with American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts including Elena Serova, the first female cosmonaut ever to visit the International Space Station.
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Russia's Soyuz vehicles are three-person spacecraft made up of a crew capsule, orbital module and service module powered by two winglike solar arrays. Initially, Russian engineers were concerned the stuck solar array would block a radiator and lead to hotter temperatures inside the Soyuz, but the capsule's crew reported all was well, NASA officials said. [See launch photos of the Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft]
The Soyuz clearly had enough power for a smooth docking, despite being at half-capacity.
"The port solar array isn't deployed but the power situation is fine. It just doesn't look good from the point of view of photographs," one of the Soyuz crew said during the docking. "We're eating and drinking, and we're in good spirits. Everything is as it should be."
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The docking occurred just hours after a flawless launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, where Serova and her crewmates NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore and cosmonaut Alexander Samokutyaev bid farewell to Earth to begin a nearly six-month space mission. Trio joined three other space travelers already aboard the station: astronaut Reid Wiseman of NASA; Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency; and Russian cosmonaut Maxim Suarev, who commands the station's Expedition 41 crew.
Wiseman said he and his Expedition 41 crewmates watched a live video feed of the launch and even captured a photo of the liftoff from space, which he posted on Twitter.
"That looked like a good ride," Wiseman radioed down to NASA's Mission Control in Houston. "We look forward to seeing them in orbit, and we'll have dinner ready waiting for them."
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RUSSIA: US space tourism firm Space Adventures is offering a spaceflight around the moon to private tourists on "proven" Russian Soyuz spacecraft - saying that the sponsors will not have to wait for long for their trip.
Space Adventures has posted a statement describing its 'Circumlunar' mission on its website.
"Using flight-proven Russian space vehicles we will fly two private citizens and one professional cosmonaut on a free return trajectory around the far side of the moon. They will come to within 100km of the moon's surface," the statement said.
The exact price of the space trip is not listed. "The price of the spaceflight depends on the vehicle you choose, the timing and the exact mission profile."
Meanwhile, Space Adventures estimates that the first mission will kick off by 2018.
Some of the main attractions on the journey will include an "illuminated far side of the moon" and "Earth rising above the surface of the moon."
The space adventure will begin with the launch aboard a Soyuz spacecraft. The travelers will then disembark at the International Space Station where they will spend 10 days.
A second rocket will then launch a Lunar Module, which would consist of a lunar living module and a propulsion module.
The Soyuz spacecraft will rendezvous with the Lunar Module in low-Earth orbit. The other part of the journey will take six days, according to the company.
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Image Caption: ESA and NASAs Solar Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) captured this image of a coronal mass ejection bursting off the leftside of the image at 9:25 p.m. EDT on March 12, 2013. This sun itself is obscured in this image, called a coronagraph, in order to better see the dimmer structures around it. Credit: ESA/NASA/SOHO
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Two main types of explosions occur on the sun: solar flares and coronal mass ejections. Unlike the energy and x-rays produced in a solar flare which can reach Earth at the speed of light in eight minutes coronal mass ejections are giant clouds of solar material that take one to three days to reach Earth. Once at Earth, these ejections, also called CMEs, can impact satellites in space or interfere with radio communications. During CME Week from Sept. 22 to 26, 2014, we explore different aspects of these giant eruptions that surge out from the star we live with.
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Those who study Earths weather have a luxury of data points to study. From thousands of weather stations measuring temperature and rainfall to satellites tracking storm fronts up in space, meteorologists can watch detailed maps of the weather as it sweeps across land or sea.
Compared to this, the study of space weather including CMEs is a much younger science, with far fewer observatories available. However, our resources have grown dramatically in the last decade: NASA currently flies 18 missions to study the suns effects at Earth and on the entire solar system, a field known as heliophysics, and additionally launches numerous short-flight rockets for observations of solar impacts in and above Earths atmosphere. Coupled with improved computer modeling, keeping an eye on and getting a better understanding of CMEs has taken a giant leap forward in the 21st century.
Over the past ten years, we have had a major breakthrough in understanding space weather, said Antti Pulkkinen a space weather scientist at NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. We can now track the basic properties of CMEs. When our solar observatories see a CME, we can tell what direction its going in and how fast its traveling.
Improved observations combined with improved models has led to hybrid descriptions of a CME, relying partially on computer simulations and partially on actual observations. NASA houses a collection of space weather models available for public access at the Community Coordinated Modeling Center at Goddard. Together with observations they can provide a holistic picture of any given CME.
For example, NASAs Solar and Terrestrial Relations Observatory, or STEREO, might see a CME erupt on the sun. When that imagery is combined with observations from the European Space Agency and NASAs Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, or SOHO, scientists can create a 3-dimensional picture of the giant cloud. Scientists then input this data into a model and then track how the CME unfolded and spread through space until it passed by NASA observatories closer to Earth. These observatories can directly measure the magnetic fields and speed of the CME as it passes by, as well as see how it affected Earths own magnetic fields the magnetosphere.
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The new six-member Expedition 41 crew, comprising American, Russian and European astronauts and cosmonauts gathers in the Zvezda service module on the International Space Station for a welcoming ceremony, Sept. 26, 2014. NASA TV
Looking like a wounded bird with only one of its two solar wings deployed, a Russian Soyuz spacecraft glided to an otherwise picture-perfect docking with the International Space Station late Thursday, boosting the lab's crew back to six with the addition of a veteran cosmonaut, a NASA shuttle flier and the first female cosmonaut to win a station berth.
With commander Alexander Samokutyaev at the controls, flanked on the left by board engineer Elena Serova and on the right by Barry "Butch" Wilmore, the Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft engaged the docking mechanism on the station's upper Poisk module at 10:11 p.m. EDT (GMT-4) as the two spacecraft sailed 260 miles above the Pacific Ocean approaching the coast of Ecuador.
"Contact and capture confirmed," someone said over a translated Russian audio loop. "Congratulations."
The linkup came six hours -- four orbits -- after a sky-lighting launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The eight-minute 45-second climb to space went smoothly, but only one of the Soyuz's two solar panels unfolded after the ship reached orbit.
The Soyuz TMA-14M rocket is launched with Expedition 41 Soyuz Commander Alexander Samokutyaev of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) Flight Engineer Elena Serova of Roscosmos, and Flight Engineer Barry "Butch" Wilmore of NASA, Sept. 26, 2014, at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
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A little more than a half hour after docking, perhaps helped along by the slight jarring of impact or the extreme temperature swings spacecraft experience in orbit -- or both -- the stuck left-side solar array suddenly popped free, easing any concerns about the ship's return to Earth next March.
"It's fully deployed, and it's as beautiful as they come," Samokutyaev reported in a translated call to Russian flight controllers.
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An experienced Russian cosmonaut, a NASA shuttle veteran and the first female cosmonaut to be assigned to the International Space Station blasted off Thursday aboard a Soyuz ferry craft, kicking off a six-hour flight to the orbiting lab complex. One of two solar arrays failed to initially deploy, but officials said the spacecraft had more than enough power for the planned four-orbit rendezvous.
With Soyuz TMA-14M commander Alexander Samokutyaev at the controls, flanked on the left by board engineer Elena Serova and on the right by Barry "Butch" Wilmore, the Soyuz rocket thundered to life at 4:25 p.m. EDT (GMT-4; 2:25 a.m. Friday local time), lighting up the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan as it climbed away.
Launching directly into the plane of the space station's orbit, the iconic Russian rocket soared away through a cloudy, deep overnight sky, putting on a dramatic show for family members, spaceport workers and agency managers as it accelerated toward space through low clouds.
The ascent went smoothly and all three crew members appeared relaxed in live video downlinked from the Soyuz. Eight minutes and 45 seconds after liftoff, the Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft separated from the rocket's upper stage into an orbit with a low point of 118 miles and a high point of around 143 miles, trailing the space station by about 2,311 miles.
But only one of the spacecraft's two solar panels initially deployed as planned.
"There's a problem with the port array," said a NASA official at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. "It's no mission impact as long as they stay on a four-orbit rendezvous. They have plenty of battery power for rendezvous and docking."
He said engineers were optimistic the panel would "shake" free at some point with rendezvous rocket firings and with orbital temperature swings.
"It looked like a good ride, we got to see about the first 30 seconds then we lost the Soyuz behind the Dragon (cargo ship)," astronaut Reid Wiseman radioed from the space station. "So we were happy to be watching NASA TV and see these guys safely in orbit. We'll have dinner waiting for them."
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Jeters illustrious career will end Sunday when the Yankees close out their 2014 season against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. While theres been some chatter as to whether Jeter will play this weekend in Boston, the Red Sox still are preparing a proper send-off for the longtime Yankees captain.
Red Sox president and CEO Larry Lucchino said Thursday on WEEIs Dennis and Callahan that the club will honor Jeter with a one-day ceremony Sunday. Lucchino didnt reveal any exact details of the ceremony, but it sounds like the occasion will be marked with an appropriate not over the top celebration of the shortstops legendary career.
I would describe it as low-key, Lucchino said. Its more respect and admiration for him as a ballplayer. I dont think youll see too many talking heads. But there will be plenty of gestures of respect for him.
In terms of tangible gifts for him, were not giving him a red convertible or something like that. What he cares most about these days is his Turn 2 Foundation. And we intend to make a sizable contribution to that and to give a little piece of Fenway Park to take with him.
Jeter, who played his final game at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, was a huge part of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry. Its fitting that hell make one more stop in Boston before hanging up the spikes.
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It didnt take long for him to realize the star power of New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.
When he walks into a room, theres a presence about him that you get a feel for and a sense of right away, Farrell said Thursday, one day before Jeter arrives in Boston for the final series of his storied career. Its certainly not a standoff type of presence, but he makes peoples heads turn when he walks into a room.
Thats what you felt when he walked into a clubhouse of All-Stars (in 2008). He stood out even among that group. I think thats just the way hes carried himself and the way hes gone about a career of just ultimate professionalism.
Jeter will hang up the spikes Sunday after a 20-year career with the Yankees in which he won five World Series titles, earned 14 All-Star selections and racked up more than 3,400 hits. Perhaps most importantly, however, Jeter will leave behind an unprecedented legacy centered on respect, class and passion. Even those in opposing dugouts cant help but marvel at Jeters resume.
I think anytime you see a player of that caliber one whos played 20 years in one uniform he checks off so many boxes that are a rarity, Farrell said. And thats the number of World Series wins or championships, the number of years in the same uniform. Hes in very select company as we know.
There will never be another Jeter. In fact, there might never be another player like Jeter given the direction professional sports are trending. But as teams search for potential franchise cornerstones, many evaluations likely will lead back to No. 2 and the feats he accomplished under the bright lights of New York.
I think youre always looking for leaders on your own team to set an example, whether its in the clubhouse or on the field the way they play the game, Farrell said. From across the field of not being with him day in and day out, he exemplifies it.
We look internally at our own guys, and you look at Dustin (Pedroia) and David (Ortiz) in some light what they mean to the Red Sox. Those types of players are invaluable and you hope you can have as many as possible. Even though theyre unique in their own way, you can never have enough players of that ilk.
MLB is losing a legend in Jeter. But the precedent he set as a leader and a role model will go down in sports history.
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Derek Jeter, whose final game at Yankee Stadium ended perfectly, plans to serve as the New York Yankees designated hitter at some point this weekend against the Boston Red Sox. Jeters decision to play rather than end his career with Thursdays walk-off heroics was centered on his respect for the Red Sox organization and its fans, according to the longtime Yankees shortstop. Its clear the admiration goes both ways.
I think its perfect, Red Sox slugger David Ortiz said before Fridays game of Jeter ending his career in Boston. This rivalry is a rivalry that, what can I tell you? The fans are involved in it, but its not like the fans personally hated him. It was like, This is my team, that is yours. But everybody has much respect for Jeter. Everybody knows hes the face of baseball. Everybody would love to watch him play.
Jeter, who broke into the majors in 1995, has spent his entire 20-year career in pinstripes, carving out a huge role in the storied Red Sox-Yankees rivalry. The future Hall of Famer earned five World Series rings, including four in his first five full seasons, and will hang up the cleats as one of the most respected players in Major League Baseball history.
He did whatever it took. Thats why he has so many World Series rings, said Ortiz, who has captured three titles with Boston since joining the club before the 2003 season. Youre talking about a player thats hard to find and you dont see many Derek Jeters out there.
There might never be another Jeter, and its largely because his contributions and his legacy extend well beyond the diamond. While his championship success, 14 All-Star selections and five Gold Glove Awards are impressive, his character and integrity are the real separators in todays world of professional sports.
Hes a professional a guy that has had a heck of a career, Ortiz said. Very special guy that through the years, he taught all of us how to do the right thing. Were going to miss him.
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia shares many qualities with Jeter. Hes passionate, hard-working and considered by most to be one of baseballs good guys. But even Pedroia cant help but marvel at Jeters career.
He competes. In big markets, there are things everybody gets caught up in. He cares about winning. Thats most important, Pedroia recently told WEEI.coms Rob Bradford. He puts the team in front of himself and tries to win games. It doesnt matter what numbers say or what anything says. Hes there for his teammates and trying to win games. Thats what I admire the most.
Red Sox manager John Farrell was on the American League All-Star Game coaching staff in 2008, one year after Boston defeated the Colorado Rockies for the franchises second World Series title in four years. Farrell, who was Bostons pitching coach under manager Terry Francona at the time, spent several days among some of baseballs brightest stars. One player stood out.
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Not all water in the solar system today could have formed in our solar system
The Sun did not wipe out all of the water contained in the interstellar cloud from which it formed, scientists say. Credit:ASA/European Space Agency
As much as half of the water in Earths oceans could be older than the Sun, a study has found.
By reconstructing conditions in the disk of gas and dust in which the Solar System formed, scientists have concluded that the Earth and other planets must have inherited much of their water from the cloud of gas from which the Sun was born 4.6 billion years ago, instead of forming later. The authors say that such interstellar water would also be included in the formation of most other stellar systems, and perhaps of other Earth-like planets.
The dense interstellar clouds of gas and dust where stars form contain abundant water, in the form of ice. When a star first lights up, it heats up the cloud around it and floods it with radiation, vaporizing the ice and breaking up some of the water molecules into oxygen and hydrogen.
Until now, researchers were unsure how much of the 'old' water would be spared in this process. If most of the original water molecules were broken up, water would have had to reform in the early Solar System. But the conditions that made this possible could be specific to the Solar System, in which case many stellar systems could be left dry, says Ilsedore Cleeves, an astrochemist at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, who led the new study.
But if some of the water could survive the star-forming process, and if the Solar Systems case is typical, it means that water is available as a universal ingredient during planet formation, she says.
To find out, Cleeves and her colleagues modelled the conditions soon after the Sun lit up. They calculated the amount of radiation that would have hit the Solar System, both from the young star and from outer space, and how far that radiation would have travelled through the cloud.
Those conditions determine how new water molecules form from hydrogen and oxygen, and in particular the odds that the molecules include deuterium, an isotope of hydrogen whose nucleus contains a neutron, in addition to the usual single proton. The model predicted an abundance of deuterium-containing water, also known as heavy water, that was lower than that in the Solar Systems water today.
But the interstellar clouds where Sun-like stars are currently forming and thus, presumably, the material from which the Sun formed have a higher proportion of heavy water compared to the current Solar System. This is because these clouds are subject to the continuous bombardment of cosmic rays, which tend to favour the inclusion of deuterium. Therefore, the authors concluded, the young Suns radiation was insufficient to account for the amount of heavy water seen in the Solar System today, and some must have existed before. They estimate that somewhere between 30% and 50% of the water in Earths oceans must be older than the Sun.
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