Humans in Space

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, back on Earth after breaking the record for the longest single spaceflight in history by an American, will participate in a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT Friday, Oct. 13, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. The news conference will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app, and […]

Posted October 4, 2023

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Frank Rubio

Humans in Space

International Space Station (ISS)

Frank Rubio Returns to Earth

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio landed in Kazakhstan on Sept. 27, 2023, after spending 371 days in space aboard the International Space Station. Rubio’s mission is the longest single spaceflight by a U.S. astronaut in history. While on the space station, Rubio completed 5,963 orbits of the Earth. See the highlights of his year in space. […]

Posted October 3, 2023

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International Space Station (ISS)

Missions

NASA Sets Coverage of Spacewalks, News Conference for Station Upgrades

Two upcoming spacewalks outside the International Space Station to conduct science research and station maintenance will feature NASA astronauts, both first-time spacewalkers. NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara will participate in spacewalks on Thursday, Oct. 12, and Friday, Oct.

Posted October 3, 2023

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Commercial Space

Low-Earth Orbit Economy

NASA Seeks Feedback on Requirements for New Commercial Space Stations

NASA is asking American companies to provide input on the agency’s requirements for end-to-end services as part of the Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Development Program.

Posted October 2, 2023

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Commercial Resupply

Commercial Space

International Space Station (ISS)

NASA Invites Media to Upcoming SpaceX Resupply Launch to Space Station

Media accreditation is open through Oct. 18, 2023, for SpaceX’s 29th commercial resupply mission for NASA to the International Space Station.

Posted September 29, 2023

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Human Research Program

NASA Funds Eight Studies to Protect Astronaut Health on Long Missions

NASA is funding eight new studies aimed at better understanding how the human body reacts to spaceflight. These studies will be done on Earth without the need for samples and data from astronauts.

Posted September 29, 2023

ISS Research

Humans in Space

International Space Station (ISS)

Science in Space: Week of Sept. 29, 2023 – Fire Safety in Space

Crew members aboard the International Space Station conducted a variety of scientific investigations during the week ending Sept. 29, 2023, including FLARE. This JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) investigation explores the flammability of materials in microgravity.

Posted September 29, 2023

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Artemis

Artemis 2

Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle

Orion Program

Life Encapsulated: Inside NASA’s Orion for Artemis II Moon Mission

On NASA’s upcoming Artemis II mission, four astronauts will fly inside the Orion spacecraft and venture around the Moon, becoming the first to lay their eyes on our celestial neighbor at a relatively close distance in more than 50 years. Orion will be home for NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and […]

Posted September 29, 2023