Expedition 71
Expedition 71 began on April 5, 2024 and ends in September 2024. This crew will explore neuro-degenerative diseases and therapies, space botany, space-caused fluid shifts, and algae-based life support systems.
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Expedition 71 began on April 5, 2024 and ends in September 2024. This crew will explore neuro-degenerative diseases and therapies,…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV6Ywe9ec30 Watch a video detailing research flying onboard the agency's Space 30th commercial resupply services mission, leading to new technologies,…
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The ninth flight of the Dragon spacecraft with people as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program launched March 3, 2024,…
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Expedition 70 researched heart health, cancer treatments, space manufacturing techniques, and more during their long-duration stay in Earth orbit.
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Expedition 7 explored space-caused changes to cells, chromosomes, and the immune system, observed natural events on Earth, and studied space…
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Expedition 1, the station's first long-term crew, explored a range of topics including how space affects biology and physics, and…
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Expedition 10 tested ultrasound technology, investigated space-caused muscle structure changes, researched cell biology, and photographed Earth landmarks.
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Expedition 11 operated an ultrasound device, studied space-caused chromosomal changes, lessened the risk of space fires, and set up EarthKAM…
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Expedition 12 studied space-caused bone and muscle loss, explored fluids that respond to magnetic fields, and aided the development of…
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Expedition 13 studied radiation exposure on the brain, explored how space affects the immune system, and recorded the vibrations the…
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Expedition 14 explored astronaut behavior, tested crew hand-eye coordination, demonstrated free-flying internal satellites, and studied microbe genetics.
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Expedition 15 evaluated cosmic radiation exposure, explored space nutrition, and tested a handheld biological and chemical contamination detector.
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Expedition 16 researched brain blood supply, studied space ergonomics, and explored materials strength. Europe's ATV cargo craft launched for the…
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Expedition 17 researched how space affects behavior, tested biological and chemical contamination detectors, and photographed polar phenomena on Earth.