Category Archives: In Space Infrastructure

Videos: “Space to Ground” ISS report for Dec.21.2018

Here is this week’s Space to Ground report from NASA about activities related to the International Space Station:

As mentioned in the Space to Ground video, ISS Expedition 57 crew members, Sergey Prokopyev of Roscosmos, Serena Auñón-Chancellor of NASA and Alexander Gerst of ESA returned to Earth on Thursday after spending 197 days in space. These videos show the departure of their Soyuz spacecraft from the station and the landing:

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Videos: “Space to Ground” report on the ISS – Dec.14.2018

Here is the latest episode of NASA’s weekly Space to Ground report on activities related to the  International Space Station:

** More about the rather unusual EVA by two cosmonauts this week, which involved rough cutting of insulation on a Soyuz spacecraft with a long sharp knife:

**  STEMonstrations: Sleep Science: A tutorial from the ISS on sleeping in low earth orbit and microgravity:

Establishing a routine for sleep is a key component to an astronaut’s ability to function aboard the International Space Station. In this episode, Expedition 55/56 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold discusses the crew sleeping quarters, why sleep is important and how they adapt for circadian rhythms aboard the station. Use the lesson plan that coincides with this video to invigorate your STEM classroom. Be sure to visit https://www.nasa.gov/stemonstrations for the Classroom Connection related to this video and more educational resources that explore the research and technology of the International Space Station. 

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Videos: “Space to Ground” report on ISS – Dec.7.2018

Here is this week’s episode of NASA’s Space to Ground report on activities related to the  International Space Station:

This video describes an experiment launched to the ISS on the SpaceX Dragon that will test in-space refueling technologies:

The Dragon is currently catching up with the ISS in time to berth with the station early Saturday morning US time. NASA TV will webcast the rendezvous and attachment:

Updates on the ISS and the Dragon arrival can be found at Space Station – Off The Earth, For The Earth – NASA ISS blog.

More about the research payloads on the Dragon: NASA Sends New Research, Hardware to Space Station on SpaceX Mission | NASA

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Videos: “Space to Ground” ISS report – Nov.30.2018

Here is the latest Space to Ground report from NASA on activities related to the International Space Station:

** A brief item about NASA astronaut Anne McClain:

What does the game of rugby have to do with spaceflight? Former U.S. national rugby team player and current NASA astronaut Anne McClain explains how her time playing rugby has helped her prepare for a space mission.

** Rocket Ranch Podcast E06: Starting Up the Space Station

In this episode, we sit down with the Space Shuttle commander who officially began construction of the ISS in space. Former astronaut Bob Cabana recounts his experiences in being the first American on station and turning on the lights.

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