Here is the latest episode in NASA’s Space to Ground weekly report on activities related to the International Space Station:
** SpaceX launches 1st all-private Axiom crew to space station, nails landing – VideoFromSpace
Axiom Space AX-1 crew Michael López-Alegría (commander), Larry Connor (pilot), Mark Pathy (mission specialist) & Eytan Stibbe (mission specialist) launched to the International Space Station atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 on April 8, 2022.
** Ax-1 Mission | In-Flight Update with the Crew – SpaceX
Join us for the first live, on-orbit update from the Ax-1 crew. Axiom Space’s Ax-1 mission is the first all-private human spaceflight mission to the International Space Station. The Ax-1 crew will participate in educational outreach and conduct innovative research experiments while on the orbiting laboratory.
** Expedition 67 -Axiom Mission 1 Docks to the Space Station – April 9, 2022 – NASA Video
Axiom Mission 1 astronauts Michael Lopez Algeria, Larry Connor, Mark Pathy, and Eytan Stibbe docked to the zenith port of the Harmony module of the International Space Station April 9 following a launch April 8 on the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The four crew members will conduct an eight-day mission living and working aboard the microgravity laboratory before undocking to return to Earth on April xx. This is the first spaceflight for Axiom Space and the first all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
** Axiom Ax-1 Crew welcomed by International Space Station Expedition 67 Crew – Axiom Space
Join ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer and @NASA astronaut Kayla Barron as they discuss electron microscopes, antimicrobial spoons and other materials science topics aboard the International Space Station. Matthias starts by explaining an experiment, which saw crew members eat meals with special spoons made of stainless steel and copper. These spoons are part of an investigation into the antimicrobial properties of laser-structured surfaces.
Principal investigators Ralf Möller of the Institute of Space Medicine, @DLR, Cologne and Frank Mücklich from the Institute for Functional Materials, @Universität des Saarlandes have been jointly investigating the antimicrobial effect of laser-structured surfaces for use during space travel since 2017. Though the antimicrobial effect of some metals has been known for a while, modern laser surface structuring is thought to result in up to 80% less bacterial adhesion and could significantly reduce the transmission of harmful germs both in space and here on Earth.
Following this discussion, the astronauts consider potential applications of a scanning electron microscope that is currently in the technology demonstration phase. This could be used to investigate small parts and biological samples aboard the Station. Matthias and Kayla flew to the Station together in November 2021 as mission specialists for Crew-3. They are expected to return to Earth with NASA colleagues Raja Chari and Thomas Marshburn in April 2022 after approximately six months of science and operations in orbit. Follow Matthias: https://bit.ly/ESACosmicKiss
Currently, live views from the ISS are streaming from an external camera mounted on the ISS module called Node 2. Node 2 is located on the forward part of the ISS. The camera is looking forward at an angle so that the International Docking Adapter 2 (IDA2) is visible. If the Node 2 camera is not available due to operational considerations for a longer period of time, a continuous loop of recorded HDEV imagery will be displayed. The loop will have “Previously Recorded” on the image to distinguish it from the live stream from the Node 2 camera. After HDEV stopped sending any data on July 18, 2019, it was declared, on August 22, 2019, to have reached its end of life. Thank You to all who shared in experiencing and using the HDEV views of Earth from the ISS to make HDEV so much more than a Technology Demonstration Payload!
1. Tuesday, Apr. 5, 2022; 7 pm PST (9 pm CST, 10 pm EST): John Jossy and Thomas Marotta will discuss space settlement, the gravity RX, and more.
2. Hotel Mars – Wednesday, Apr.6, 2022; 1:00 pm PST (3:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm EST): TBD – Check the Upcoming Show Menu at www.thespaceshow.com for updates on scheduling.
3. Friday, Apr.8, 2022; 9:30-11 am PST (11:30 am-1 pm CST, 12:30-2 pm EST): TBD – Check the Upcoming Show Menu later in the week.
4. Sunday, Apr.11, 2022; 12-1:30 pm PST (2-3:30 pm CST, 3-4:30 pm EST): We welcome back Chris Carberry of Explore Mars for updates on their key events and more regarding human exploration of Mars. The 2022 Humans to Mars Summit is on May 17-19, 2022 at George Washington University in Washington D.C.
Some recent shows:
** Sunday, Apr.3.2022 – Open lines program with Dr. David Livingston leading a discussion on “multiple topics ranging from a listeners unusual gravity theory to at the end why I do TSS“.
** Friday, Apr.1.2022 – Mary Roach talked about her new book, Packing for Mars for Kids [Amazon commission link] and “fielded questions about settlement, gravity, living on the Moon or Mars, kids and pets in space, a full kids spacesuit and more”
Here is the latest episode in NASA’s Space to Ground weekly report on activities related to the International Space Station:
** Doing Bigger and Better Things All the Time – NASA Johnson
There’s a new American record-holder for longest single spaceflight: NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is back on Earth after 355 consecutive days off of the planet. Although pleased with the achievement, Vande Hei expects someone will break his record soon as America tackles new frontiers in space exploration. Take a look at some of the highlights of Vande Hei’s almost-a-year in space on his second mission to the International Space Station.
** Record-breaking NASA Astronaut Mark Vande Hei Returns to Earth Aboard the Soyuz MS-19 – NASA
Vande Hei and two Roscosmos cosmonauts, Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov, are scheduled to end their mission aboard the International Space Station and return to Earth on Wednesday, March 30. Vande Hei broke the record for longest single spaceflight by an American astronaut, previously held at 340 days. He will wrap up his second spaceflight with a total of 523 days in space.
** Expedition 66 Soyuz MS-19 Undocking from International Space Station – March 30, 2022 – NASA Video
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and Roscosmos cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov departed the International Space Station March 30 and returned to Earth on the Soyuz MS-19 spacecraft for a parachute-assisted landing near the town of Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan. Vande Hei and Dubrov completed a 355-day mission spanning more than 150 million miles while Shkaplerov spent 176 days in space on this, his fourth mission to the ISS. During his mission, Vande Hei broke the record for longest single spaceflight for a U.S. astronaut and has spent 523 days in space on his two flights working aboard the microgravity laboratory to advance scientific knowledge and demonstrate new technologies for future human and robotic exploration missions as part of NASA’s Moon and Mars exploration approach, including lunar missions through NASA’s Artemis program.
** Expedition 66 International Space Station Change of Command Ceremony – March 29, 2022 – NASA Video
Aboard the International Space Station, Roscosmos cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov handed over command of the space station to NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn during a change of command ceremony between Expedition 66 and Expedition 67 March 29. Shkaplerov is headed home with NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and Roscosmos cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov March 30 for a parachute-assisted landing in Kazakhstan to wrap up their mission.
** Axiom Mission 1 – A new chapter begins – Axiom Space
NASA, Axiom Space, and SpaceX are now looking at no earlier than (NET) April 6 for the launch of Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Launch is currently scheduled at 12:05 pm ET.
— — — Axiom Space is guided by the vision of a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. The leader in providing space infrastructure as a service, Axiom offers end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while privately developing its successor – a permanent commercial destination in Earth’s orbit that will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits back home. More information about Axiom can be found at www.axiomspace.com.
ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer is currently living and working aboard the International Space Station for his first space mission, Cosmic Kiss. Recently, he experimented with water in microgravity. In this water experiments video series, Matthias demonstrates the different behavior of water in weightlessness and how this research is applied to life on Earth. In part 3 of this series, Matthias adds a sugar-based food coloring to the floating water sphere alongside olive oil to investigate how the different ingredients mix. Matthias will live and work in orbit for approximately six months for his Cosmic Kiss mission. During this time, he will conduct and support more than 35 European and numerous other international experiments in microgravity. Follow Matthias: https://bit.ly/ESACosmicKiss
… In part 5, Matthias explains how studying the behavior of water and other liquids on the International Space Station is important for numerous applications on Earth, such as in industry or food technology. …
China’s cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-2, which separated from the core module of the country’s space station on Sunday afternoon, completed multiple key technical tests when it operated in orbit, said Jiang Ping, deputy head of the spaceship’s design team.
Currently, live views from the ISS are streaming from an external camera mounted on the ISS module called Node 2. Node 2 is located on the forward part of the ISS. The camera is looking forward at an angle so that the International Docking Adapter 2 (IDA2) is visible. If the Node 2 camera is not available due to operational considerations for a longer period of time, a continuous loop of recorded HDEV imagery will be displayed. The loop will have “Previously Recorded” on the image to distinguish it from the live stream from the Node 2 camera. After HDEV stopped sending any data on July 18, 2019, it was declared, on August 22, 2019, to have reached its end of life. Thank You to all who shared in experiencing and using the HDEV views of Earth from the ISS to make HDEV so much more than a Technology Demonstration Payload!
1. Tuesday, Mar. 29, 2022; 7 pm PST (9 pm CST, 10 pm EST): We welcome back Dr. Young K. Bae to discuss his advanced photonic laser work and becoming a multi-planet species. For more information, see www.ykbcorp.com.
2. Hotel Mars – Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2022; 1:00 pm PST (3:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm EST): TBD. Check the Upcoming Show Menu at www.thespaceshow.com for updates on scheduling.
3. Friday, Apr.1, 2022; 9:30-11 am PST (11:30 am-1 pm CST, 12:30-2 pm EST): We welcome back noted author Mary Roach on her new book, “Packing for Mars for Kids [Amazon commission link].”
4. Sunday, Apr.3, 2022; 12-1:30 pm PST (2-3:30 pm CST, 3-4:30 pm EST): We welcome OPEN LINES. All space, science, tech and related topics are welcome. All callers including first time callers are welcome. Call with what is on your mind using 1-866-687-7223.
** Tuesday, Mar.22.2022 – Paula LeClairof Healthy.io of Israel talked about “real time kidney disease testing in space, astronaut training for Healthy.io urinalysis with microgravity dipstick evaluation, in space real time medical testing, and more“.
Here is the latest episode in NASA’s Space to Ground weekly report on activities related to the International Space Station:
** Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science – NASA Johnson
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is returning to Earth after living in space for 355 days, the record for the longest single spaceflight by a NASA astronaut. This extended mission aboard the International Space Station provides researchers an opportunity to observe effects of long-duration spaceflight on the human body as the agency makes plans to return to the Moon under the Artemis program and prepare for human exploration at Mars. During his record-setting mission, Vande Hei spent many hours on scientific activities aboard the space station, conducting everything from plant research to physical sciences studies. Learn more about the research being conducted on the space station: https://www.nasa.gov/iss-science
** Expedition 66 Astronaut Mark Vande Hei Talks About One-Year Mission – March 24, 2022 – NASA Video
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei discussed his mission and upcoming return to Earth during an interview March 24 on board the International Space Station. Vande Hei surpassed the record for a single spaceflight by a U.S. astronaut on March 15 and is heading home March 30 with Russian cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov having logged 355 days in space since he launched last April. Vande Hei will land in the Soyuz MS-19 spacecraft on the steppe of Kazakhstan having traveled more than 150 million miles as part of Expeditions 64-66 and with a total of 523 days in space on his two spaceflights.
** Astronauts Raja Chari & Matthias Maurer Spacewalk Outside the International Space Station – NASA
NASA astronaut Raja Chari and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Matthias Maurer are conducting a spacewalk on Wednesday, March 23 to install new hoses on the International Space Station’s Radiator Beam Valve Module, which helps regulate the station’s temperature. Chari and Maurer will also install a power and data cable on the station’s Bartolomeo science platform, replace an external camera, and conduct other upgrades to station hardware. Wednesday’s spacewalk is expected to begin around 8:50 a.m. EDT (12:50 UTC) and take about six-and-a-half hours. This spacewalk will be the second of Chari’s career and the first for Maurer. Get the latest updates on NASA’s Space Station blog: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/
** Spacewalker transported by robotic arm outside space station – VideoFromSpace
NASA astronaut Raja Chari is transported to a workstation via robotic arm during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on March 23, 2022. Watch live: https://www.space.com/astronauts-spac…
** Crewed soyuz approaches space station in stunning over Earth view – VideoFromSpace
Watch the Soyuz MS-21 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts Sergey Korsakov, Oleg Artemyev, and Denis Matveev approach the International Space Station on March 18, 2022. Watch the launch: https://www.space.com/soyuz-ms21-cosm…
** Expedition 66-67 Soyuz MS-21 Docking to International Space Station – March 18, 2022 – NASA Video
Three Russian cosmonauts arrived at the International Space Station March 18 a little more than three hours after launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on their Soyuz MS-21 spacecraft. Oleg Artemyev, Denis Matveev and Sergey Korsakov docked to the Prichal module on the ISS for the start of a planned six-month mission as part of both the Expedition 66 and 67 crews.
** Expedition 66-67 Soyuz MS 21 Hatch Opening On International Space Station – NASA Video
Three Russian cosmonauts boarded the International Space Station March 18 after docking their Soyuz MS-21 spacecraft a little more than three hours after launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Oleg Artemyev, Denis Matveev and Sergey Korsakov docked the Soyuz to the Prichal module on the ISS for the start of a planned six-month mission and were later greeted by members of the Expedition 66 crew.
** Expedition 66 Astronaut Tom Marshburn Answers Los Angeles Student Questions – March 21, 2022 – NASA Video
Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Tom Marshburn answered pre-recorded questions about life and work on the orbital laboratory during an in-flight event March 21 with the Orville Wright STEAM Middle School in Las Angeles, California. Marshburn is in the midst of a planned six-month mission living and working aboard the microgravity laboratory to advance scientific knowledge and demonstrate new technologies for future human and robotic exploration missions as part of NASA’s Moon and Mars exploration approach, including lunar missions through NASA’s Artemis program.
ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer is currently living and working aboard the International Space Station for his first space mission, Cosmic Kiss. Recently, he has been experimenting with water in microgravity. In this water experiments video series, Matthias demonstrates the different behavior of water in weightlessness and how this research is applied to life on Earth. In Part 1, Matthias lets water spheres float inside the Columbus module of the Space Station and wets a paddle with a hydrophobic surface to take a closer look at the viscosity and surface tension of water. Matthias will live and work in orbit for approximately six months for his Cosmic Kiss mission. During this time, he will conduct and support more than 35 European and numerous other international experiments in microgravity. Follow Matthias: https://bit.ly/ESACosmicKiss
ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer is currently living and working aboard the International Space Station for his first space mission, Cosmic Kiss. Recently, he experimented with water in microgravity. In this water experiments video series, Matthias demonstrates the different behavior of water in weightlessness and how this research is applied to life on Earth. In this second clip in the series, Matthias blows air into a floating water sphere and looks at what happens when he tries to mix it with olive oil. Matthias will live and work in orbit for approximately six months for his Cosmic Kiss mission. During this time, he will conduct and support more than 35 European and numerous other international experiments in microgravity. Follow Matthias: https://bit.ly/ESACosmicKiss
** Shenzhou-13 Crew to Start Preparations Next Week for Return to Earth – CCTV Video News Agency
Crew members aboard the historic Shenzhou-13 mission are nearing the completion of their record-breaking six-month-long stay in orbit and will next week start their final preparations ahead of their expected return to Earth in April.
** Chinese Astronauts Demonstrate Tie-dye Art in Space During Science Lecture – CCTV Video News Agency
Chinese astronauts demonstrated the traditional art of tie-dyeing onboard the Tiangong space station and explained the principles behind the folk technique during a live science lecture on Wednesday.
Currently, live views from the ISS are streaming from an external camera mounted on the ISS module called Node 2. Node 2 is located on the forward part of the ISS. The camera is looking forward at an angle so that the International Docking Adapter 2 (IDA2) is visible. If the Node 2 camera is not available due to operational considerations for a longer period of time, a continuous loop of recorded HDEV imagery will be displayed. The loop will have “Previously Recorded” on the image to distinguish it from the live stream from the Node 2 camera. After HDEV stopped sending any data on July 18, 2019, it was declared, on August 22, 2019, to have reached its end of life. Thank You to all who shared in experiencing and using the HDEV views of Earth from the ISS to make HDEV so much more than a Technology Demonstration Payload!
