{"id":27417,"date":"2025-04-24T11:23:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=27417"},"modified":"2025-04-24T15:02:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T19:02:21","slug":"space-habitat-reports-apr-24-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=27417","title":{"rendered":"Space habitat reports \u2013 Apr.24.2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a new selection of videos, articles, and news items about space habitats (govt and commercial), living in space, and space settlement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>=== <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission_pages\/station\/main\/index.html\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Space Station<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/\">NASA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Space to Ground: One in a Million: April 18,2025<\/strong> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCmheCYT4HlbFi943lpH009Q\"> NASA Johnson<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>NASA&#8217;s Space to Ground is your weekly update on what&#8217;s happening aboard the International Space Station.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nJD768c78Hc?si=yWsEJq1R7ujtUaCr\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Soyuz MS-26 Undocking [Apr.19.2025]<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCLA_DiR1FfKNvjuUpBHmylQ\">NASA<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Watch as NASA astronaut Don Pettit, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner, undock from the International Space Station and begin their voyage back to Earth.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft is set to undock from the space station at 5:57 p.m. EDT (2157 UTC), heading for a parachute-assisted landing at 9:20 p.m. EDT (0120 UTC or 6:20 a.m. Kazakhstan time, Sunday, April 20) on the steppes of Kazakhstan, southeast of the town of Dzhezkazgan. Landing will occur on Pettit\u2019s 70th birthday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MXzy9GahNHE?si=DqsFO_JWgwJxX8Wf\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Watch Soyuz approach and dock to the ISS [Apr.8.2025]<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Footage of the Soyuz spacecraft docking with the International Space Station <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gCbW5uzroj\">pic.twitter.com\/gCbW5uzroj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Black Hole (@konstructivizm) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/konstructivizm\/status\/1910566984183431415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>**\u00a0NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Turns the Camera on Science<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCLA_DiR1FfKNvjuUpBHmylQ\">NASA<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>NASA astronaut Don Pettit is scheduled to return home in mid-April 2025 after a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station as part of Expedition 72. Throughout his stay, Pettit contributed to research that benefits humanity and future space missions, and delighted photography enthusiasts around the world with his unique point of view.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Pettit also shared what he calls his \u201cscience of opportunity\u201d to demonstrate how experimenting with our surroundings can help gain a better understanding of how things work. This understanding is enhanced when art, science, and microgravity come together.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/go.nasa.gov\/3RmKPB9\">https:\/\/go.nasa.gov\/3RmKPB9<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rc02JNRyG6g?si=TK2qyNGRgLBmCGdY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Between a Rocket &amp; A Hard Space: Episode 2 with NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Iss-casisOrg\/videos\" target=\"_d\" rel=\"noopener\">ISS National Lab<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The ISS National Lab&#8217;s official podcast, Between a Rocket and a Hard Space, is back with an out-of-this-world second episode. Hear from NASA astronaut Jonny Kim in his first one-on-one downlink conversation since arriving onboard the ISS last week.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z54-U-cTkZs?si=pwHMAjWzDgHqmkr7\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** How Do Astronauts Practice Self-Care in Space?\u00a0<\/strong> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCmheCYT4HlbFi943lpH009Q\"> NASA Johnson<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Everyone needs a little self-care. But what\u2019s that look like for astronauts orbiting 250 miles above Earth? See how crew members may turn to music, movies, and more to unwind and recharge.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Learn more about the ongoing research exploring human health in space at NASA\u2019s Human Research Program: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/hrp\">www.nasa.gov\/hrp<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d8v5jRw1c3E?si=iw5pKzaBXiprVXH2\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** A Cislunar Fizz, Please: Social Drinking in Space<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@NationalSpaceSociety\">National Space Society on Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>As more humans venture into orbit and beyond, even happy hour will need a space suit. In this episode, we explore the science, risks, and social dynamics of drinking alcohol in zero gravity\u2014from altered metabolism to waste management and evolving spaceflight etiquette. What does responsible consumption look like off-Earth, and how might it shape the culture of future space habitats?<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>ISDC 2025: <a href=\"https:\/\/isdc.nss.org\">https:\/\/isdc.nss.org<\/a><\/em><br \/>\n<em>Check out Ad Astra Magazine: <a href=\"https:\/\/nss.org\/ad-astra-the-magazine-of-the-national-space-society\/\">https:\/\/nss.org\/ad-astra-the-magazine&#8230;<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-RTtgZieCCU?si=nYou2l4rozB_hlnK\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Japanese astronaut takes command of space station in on-orbit ceremony<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/VideoFromSpace\/videos\">VideoFromSpace<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>JAXA (Japan Aerospace Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi was handed the key to the International Space Station by Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin in a change of command ceremony on April 18, 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/skVOpzEYirs?si=HvQ6zqCIRrtOBqyh\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** SpaceX CRS-32 Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches ISS in time-lapse<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/VideoFromSpace\/videos\">VideoFromSpace<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The SpaceX CRS-32 Dragon cargo capsule docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on April 22, 2025. See it approach the orbital outpost in this time-lapse.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2qgswhxLDv0?si=WU04F2R6KcvzAZpi\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** The &#8216;riskiest period&#8217; of the ISS&#8217; existence<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@SpaceNewsInc\">SpaceNews<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rR2sHYTi66w?si=Lc9n-IpYU-SRCtEP\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>=== Commercial space habitats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axiomspace.com\/\"><strong>Axiom Space<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axiomspace.com\/missions\/ax4\">Axiom Mission 4<\/a> to the ISS<\/strong> is set for May:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Watch to learn more about crew procedures for their mission to the International Space Station. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Ax4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Ax4<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AstroPeggy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AstroPeggy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/astro_slawosz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@astro_slawosz<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/isro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@isro<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/esa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@esa<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/POLSA_GOV_PL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@POLSA_GOV_PL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HUNOR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HUNOR<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6W7l5pVkMY\">pic.twitter.com\/6W7l5pVkMY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Axiom Space (@Axiom_Space) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Axiom_Space\/status\/1913231455150309568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 18, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>** <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blueorigin.com\"><strong>Blue Origin<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; Orbital Reef mockups used to test station components<\/strong> and operations: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/humans-in-space\/commercial-space\/leo-economy\/nasa-sees-progress-on-blue-origins-orbital-reef-design-development\/\">NASA Sees Progress on Blue Origin\u2019s Orbital Reef Design Development | NASA &#8211; Apr.16.2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>A NASA-supported commercial space station, Blue Origin\u2019s Orbital Reef, recently completed a human-in-the-loop testing milestone as the agency works toward developing commercial space stations in low Earth orbit.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The human-in-the-loop test scenarios utilized individual participants or small groups to perform day-in-the-life walkthroughs in life-sized mockups of major station components. Participants provided feedback while simulating microgravity operations, including cargo transfer, trash transfer, stowage, and worksite assessments.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; On Earth Day 2025, Blue highlights the benefits of space for the home planet<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Space exploration confirms it: Earth is the best planet.<\/p>\n<p>Our planet&#8217;s resources are finite, but space offers endless possibilities. We can guarantee a sustainable future by sourcing what we need from space and moving polluting industries off Earth. Join the mission to protect\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tf196S8ZyB\">pic.twitter.com\/tf196S8ZyB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Blue Origin (@blueorigin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/blueorigin\/status\/1914702832965452135?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>** <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sierraspace.com\/\">Sierra Space<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; Sierra offers expertise in growing plants in space<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">For over 20 years, we have been at the forefront of researching how to grow plants in space.<\/p>\n<p>Our Astro Garden system is a large-scale vegetable production system that uses hydroponics to grow plants without soil and offers a sustainable means of producing fresh food fresh food\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cZ8kNVrwjW\">pic.twitter.com\/cZ8kNVrwjW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sierra Space (@SierraSpaceCo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SierraSpaceCo\/status\/1914692240024252855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vastspace.com\/\"><strong>VAST<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; Space Symposium attendees could tour the full-scale Haven-1 mockup<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Last week, members of the Vast team attended the 40th Annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, CO. We unveiled the Haven-1 Experience, announced new partners <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JAMSS_official?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JAMSS_official<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InterstellarLA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@InterstellarLA<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/exobiosphere?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@exobiosphere<\/a>, and signed an agreement with the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ISS_CASIS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ISS_CASIS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Read more:\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FolRDW5P0y\">pic.twitter.com\/FolRDW5P0y<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Vast (@vast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vast\/status\/1912187168333975872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 15, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Several photos included in this post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vastspace.com\/updates\/vast-at-the-40th-annual-space-symposium\">Vast at the 40th Annual Space Symposium | VAST &#8211; Apr.15.2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; Vast signing up payloads<\/strong> for Haven-1 mission: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vastspace.com\/updates\/vast-announces-three-additional-payload-partners-for-the-haven-1-lab-jamss-interstellar-lab-and-exobiosphere\">Vast Announces Three Additional Payload Partners for the Haven-1 Lab: JAMSS, Interstellar Lab, and Exobiosphere | VAST &#8211; Apr.8.2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/vastspace.com\">Vast<\/a>, the pioneering space habitation technology company, announced today <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamss.co.jp\/en\/\">Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation (JAMSS)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/interstellarlab.com\/\">Interstellar Lab<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exobiosphere.com\/\">Exobiosphere<\/a> as the latest payload partners for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vastspace.com\/updates\/vast-announces-the-haven-1-lab-the-first-commercial-microgravity-research-manufacturing-and-development-platform\">Haven-1 Lab<\/a>, the world\u2019s first commercial crewed microgravity research and manufacturing facility in space\u2014unlocking a new era of orbital innovation through a fully commercial platform. Launching inside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vastspace.com\/updates\/vast-unveils-its-final-haven-1-space-station-design\">Haven-1<\/a>, the world\u2019s first commercial space station, the lab is on track for deployment in May 2026 and is already nearing full capacity.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The three companies\u2014leaders in space systems, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical research\u2014join existing Haven-1 Lab partners <a href=\"https:\/\/redwirespace.com\/\">Redwire<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/yurigravity.com\/\">Yuri<\/a>, reinforcing Vast\u2019s mission to enable international collaboration in low-Earth orbit (LEO) and accelerate scientific breakthroughs that benefit humanity and support long-term space habitation. The new partners will leverage the microgravity environment of the Haven-1 Lab by installing payloads focused in the areas of advanced materials development, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical development.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>See also <a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/vast-signs-three-more-payload-partners-for-haven-1\/\">Vast signs three more payload partners for Haven-1 | SpaceNews &#8211; Apr.10.2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; Vast and NASA&#8217;s ISS National Lab sign cooperation agreement<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vastspace.com\/updates\/vast-signs-agreement-to-leverage-international-space-station-iss-national-lab\">Vast Signs Agreement to Leverage International Space Station (ISS) National Lab | VAST &#8211; Apr.10.2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Vast, a pioneering company in space habitation technology, has signed a strategic agreement with the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space\u00ae (CASIS) to support scientific research through the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory. This milestone partnership reinforces Vast\u2019s commitment to advancing space-based research and strengthens its position as a key player in NASA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vastspace.com\/updates\/vast-announces-deal-with-spacex-to-launch-two-human-spaceflight-missions-to-the-international-space-station\">private astronaut missions<\/a> (PAM) to the ISS.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>CASIS, manager of the ISS National Lab, awarded the partnership based on Vast\u2019s innovative spacecraft designs and its forward-thinking technical and commercial approach\u2014elements that are poised to enhance in-orbit service technologies, expand access to the ISS for new user groups, and benefit life for humanity through space-based research.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Under the agreement, CASIS will collaborate on initiatives proposed by Vast designed to accelerate advancements in scientific discovery, commercial applications, and space station technology. The agreement also supports Vast\u2019s plans to conduct research proposed by astronauts and agencies collaborating on future NASA private astronaut missions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Haven-1\u2019s Journey Continues \u2013 March 2025 Update<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@vastspacestation\/videos\">VAST Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>We\u2019re making steady progress toward the launch of Haven-1, documenting key hardware milestones and development updates along the way. Explore our most recent accomplishments as we track toward our targeted launch in May 2026 of the world&#8217;s first commercial space station.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oMy0fwQ1gDY?si=DROnAEhnvSMdRHeF\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>=== Chinese space habitats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Shenzhou-19 crew&#8217;s space mission countdown: Astronauts conduct experiments and prepare for return<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cnsawatcher-archives8556\">CNSA Watcher &#8211; Archives<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u3010#TiangongTV# | &#8220;Space business trip&#8221; enters countdown!\u3011Shenzhou-19 crew&#8217;s &#8220;space business trip&#8221; enters countdown! Last week, three astronauts conducted various space science experiments while progressing with preparations for the return as planned. Let&#8217;s see what projects are on their &#8220;to-do list&#8221;! (Source: China Manned Space Engineering Office) Space dream&#8217;s Weibo video<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/m.weibo.cn\/status\/Po7CMBUIQ\">https:\/\/m.weibo.cn\/status\/Po7CMBUIQ<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nZPq1utlBlk?si=EWPcQ3JTo4xPGGG8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Shenzhou 19 Crew on Tiangong Space Station for Over 150 Days, Returning Soon<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cnsawatcher-archives8556\">CNSA Watcher &#8211; Archives<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The Shenzhou 19 crew has been on the Chinese space station for over 150 days. Astronauts Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, Wang Haoze are in good physical and mental condition, making progress in space science experiments and test tasks. According to the plan, they will return to Earth around May 1st.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5UNWeULGRFo?si=iHwgrxdKsDMFzO0p\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** New Lunar Soil Brick Machine for Moon Building<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cnsawatcher-archives8556\">CNSA Watcher Archives<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>This should be one of the devices that Chang&#8217;e 8 will take to the lunar surface. How to make bricks on the moon? How to build houses? Reporters recently visited the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory in Hefei, Anhui Province, and visited the principle prototype of the &#8220;Lunar Soil Brick Machine&#8221; independently developed by Chinese researchers &#8211; the lunar soil in-situ 3D printing system. The &#8220;Lunar Soil Brick Machine&#8221; is mainly composed of an optical focusing module and a forming manufacturing module. Its working principle is through&#8230; full text.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/m.weibo.cn\/status\/PoAApiRHt\">https:\/\/m.weibo.cn\/status\/PoAApiRHt<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QhngNrQ80ag?si=sh0tzHTJd_6xs4V0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>=== Lunar habitation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Space Symposium 2025 | Inside Lockheed Martin\u2019s Expandable Moon Habitat with Uy Doung<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@spacewatchglobaltv\">SpaceWatch.Global TV<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>On the final day of the 40th Space Symposium, Yvette Gonzalez had the pleasure of stepping inside Lockheed Martin\u2019s expandable lunar habitat module and speaking with Uy Doung, Chief Engineer for Commercial Civil Space at Lockheed Martin.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>What\u2019s inside this next-gen module?<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Rather than traditional metallic structures, this design features multi-layered soft goods, offering:<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 4x the safety factor of metallic modules (compared to the 2x standard)<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Up to 50% mass savings<\/em><br \/>\n<em>\u2022 Ability to compress to 1\/5 of its expanded volume to fit within standard launch fairings<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Uy\u2019s team is building on NASA\u2019s early TransHab concepts and evolving them into a decoupled architecture, delivering more predictable performance and greater strength in extreme conditions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Why it matters:<\/em><br \/>\n<em>As we move toward permanent lunar infrastructure, lightweight, compact, and robust structures like this one will be game-changers for the mass, cost, and versatility of missions.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u201cThis technology could truly transform the lunar landscape,\u201d We said. After seeing it in person, I agree \u2014 it\u2019s practical, visionary, and real.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>This was Yvette&#8217;s first Space Symposium and she is leaving inspired by the innovation, energy, and dedication to building the future of off-world living.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JMmcpQriSGM?si=lUCH-thXxUba9vkn\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>=== Space settlement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>** <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/16-apr-2025\/broadcast-4359-hotel-mars-laura-montgomery-atty.\">John Bachelor Show &#8211; Hotel Mars: Laura Montgomery, Atty. | The Space Show<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/john-batchelor\">John Batchelor<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/dr.-david-livingston\">Dr. David Livingston<\/a> interviewed space law expert <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/guest\/laura-montgomery\">Laura Montgomery<\/a> on April 16th:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Laura Montgomery, Atty, was back with us to stress the importance of establishing space property rights for the commercial industry and future plans for space development. She went over laws, regulations, policies and treaties and made a very strong case for property rights. In addition, she suggested how to accomplish with space development and was U.S. laws would be to use as models, precedent and planning.<\/em><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-27417-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/4359-BWB-2025-04-16.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/4359-BWB-2025-04-16.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/4359-BWB-2025-04-16.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>And a longer interview with Montgomery was done on <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/14-mar-2025\/broadcast-4347-laura-montgomery-atty\">The Space Show on March 19th<\/a>:<\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-27417-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/4347-BWB-2025-03-14.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/4347-BWB-2025-03-14.mp3\">https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/sites\/default\/files\/shows\/4347-BWB-2025-03-14.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><strong>** An interesting overview of Moon and Mars development<\/strong> in light of SpaceX Starship capabilities: <a href=\"https:\/\/thespacereview.com\/article\/4967\/1\">Space policy: The Moon and Mars simultaneously | The Space Review &#8211; Apr.12.2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>In a nutshell, this article proposes that America\u2019s human spaceflight (HSF) policy be directed to go both to the Moon and Mars simultaneously for exploration and the development of permanent bases. This is based upon accepting the likelihood of the emergence of multiple heavy-lift commercial transportation systems that will be far more cost-effective than NASA\u2019s current plans. The idea that we cannot go to Mars without establishing a base on the Moon is not obviously true and something that SpaceX certainly does not believe.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A discussion of the article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@SpaceFrontierFoundation\">Space Frontier Foundation Youtube<\/a> channel:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cZLXpJA0uP0?si=W160vSHzbfZNWGW9&amp;start=1560\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Children of the Sky: Raising Kids In Space<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@SpaceRip\">SpaceRip<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The coming generation of larger, much less expensive rockets (from SpaceX, Blue Origin and others) is propelling dreams of permanent settlements beyond Earth. But can a space community truly be said to exist before the first child is born there? Can Mars ever really be a good place to raise kids? What are the risks around pregnancy and childbirth off-planet? Who should get to decide if space is safe enough for children? Would you edit your child\u2019s genome to permanently adapt them to a different world? Can a child raised in space ever return to Earth? Might the children of the Solar System someday strike out for the stars? Six renown experts help us explore these and other challenging questions, as we witness kids in amazing situations far beyond the world of our species\u2019 birth. A \u201cChildren of the Sky\u201d documentary.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ba1g2s7wDqc?si=CNP9GadfMJ3EnJHS\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>=== Other space habitat and settlement news and articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calendar:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newworlds.org\/2025-tickets\">New Worlds Conference<\/a>,\u00a0 October 25-26, 2025, Space Center Houston, Texas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0ISS:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/blogs\/spacestation\/2025\/04\/23\/crew-unloads-dragon-and-kicks-off-new-space-experiments\/\">Crew Unloads Dragon and Kicks Off New Space Experiments | NASA &#8211; Apr.23.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/blogs\/spacestation\/2025\/04\/22\/dragon-docks-to-station-delivering-science-supplies-to-crew\/\">Dragon Docks to Station Delivering Science, Supplies to Crew | NASA &#8211; Apr.22.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-science-cargo-launch-on-32nd-spacex-resupply-station-mission\/\">NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 32nd SpaceX Resupply Station Mission | NASA &#8211; Apr.21.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/nasa-safety-panel-warns-of-increasing-risks-to-iss-operations\/\">NASA safety panel warns of increasing risks to ISS operations | SpaceNews &#8211; Apr.17.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/missions\/station\/commercial-resupply\/spacex-crs\/nasas-spacex-32nd-commercial-resupply-mission-overview\/\">NASA\u2019s SpaceX 32nd Commercial Resupply Mission Overview | NASA &#8211; Apr.15.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-sets-coverage-for-astronaut-don-pettit-crewmates-return\/\">NASA Sets Coverage for Astronaut Don Pettit, Crewmates Return | NASA &#8211; Apr.14.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/blogs\/spacestation\/2025\/04\/09\/cardiovascular-research-underway-as-new-crew-gets-used-to-station-life\/\">Cardiovascular Research Underway as New Crew Gets Used to Station Life | NASA &#8211; Apr.10.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-astronaut-crewmates-arrive-safely-at-space-station\/\">NASA Astronaut, Crewmates Arrive Safely at Space Station | NASA &#8211; Apr.8.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ariss.org\/\">Amateur Radio on ISS (ARISS)<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ariss.org\/current-status-of-iss-stations.html\">Status ISS Stations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/live.ariss.org\/\">Livestream <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Commercial space stations:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/multilateral-coordination-will-be-needed-for-commercial-space-stations\/\">Multilateral coordination will be needed for commercial space stations | SpaceNews &#8211; Apr.17.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0China:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasaspaceflight.com\/2025\/04\/china-roundup-04242025\/\">China launches three taikonauts to Tiangong, commercial sector continues to expand | NASASpaceflight.com &#8211; Apr.24.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/china-station-crew-in-orbit-mechanical-robotic-medical-testing-underway\/\">China Station Crew: In-orbit Mechanical, Robotic, Medical Testing Underway | Leonard David &#8211; Apr.6.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Europe:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/europeanspaceflight.com\/altec-receives-e61m-contract-to-support-esa-space-station-activities\/\">ALTEC Receives \u20ac61M Contract to Support ESA Space Station Activities | European Spaceflight &#8211; Apr.14.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Habitat technologies:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacesettlementprogress.com\/design-considerations-for-rotating-space-settlements\/\">Design considerations for rotating space settlements | Space Settlement Progress &#8211; Apr.21.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Settlement technologies:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thespacereview.com\/article\/4957\/1\">3D printing will help space pioneers make homes, tools, and other stuff they need to colonize the Moon and Mars | The Space Review &#8211; Mar.24.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universetoday.com\/articles\/a-new-graduate-project-plans-to-make-martian-water-drinkable\">A New Graduate Project Plans to Make Martian Water Drinkable | Universe Today &#8211; Apr.6.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>General settlement topics:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespacereview.com\/article\/4968\/1\">Space commerce: face the risk, seize the opportunities | The Space Review &#8211; Apr.14.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/space\/2025\/04\/should-the-us-prioritize-settling-mars\/\">Should we settle Mars, or is it a dumb idea for humans to live off world? | Ars Technica &#8211; Apr.14.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thespacereview.com\/article\/4958\/1\">Boeing\u2019s early lunar base concept of 1959 | The Space Review &#8211; Mar.24.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Resources:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nss.org\/space-settlement-national-space-society\/\">Space Settlement National Space Society | NSS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ssi.org\/\">Space Studies Institute &#8211; Technology for Human Space Settlement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacesettlementprogress.com\/\">Space Settlement Progress \u2013 Cutting-edge technology enabling settlement of the solar system and beyond<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.factoriesinspace.com\/\">Factories in Space &#8211; Making products for Earth and space<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>=== Earth views from ISS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>** <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/image-article\/sunshine-on-earth\/\"><strong>Sunshine on Earth<\/strong> &#8211; NASA<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The Sun\u2019s glint beams off a partly cloudy Atlantic Ocean just after sunrise as the International Space Station orbited 263 miles above on March 5, 2025. The space station serves as a unique platform for observing Earth with both hands-on and automated equipment. Station crew members have produced hundreds of thousands of images, recording phenomena such as storms in real time, observing natural events such as volcanic eruptions as they happen, and providing input to ground personnel for programming automated Earth-sensing systems.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27433\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27433\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/image-detail\/gmt064_ehdc1\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"27433\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?attachment_id=27433\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SunshineOnEarth-ISS_Image_1000x562.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,562\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sunshine On Earth\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;&amp;#8220;The sun&amp;#8217;s glint beams off a partly cloudy Atlantic Ocean just after sunrise as the International Space Station orbited 263 miles above on March 5, 2025.&amp;#8221;&lt;br \/&gt;\nImage Credit: NASA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SunshineOnEarth-ISS_Image_1000x562-500x281.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SunshineOnEarth-ISS_Image_1000x562.jpg\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-27433\" src=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SunshineOnEarth-ISS_Image_1000x562-500x281.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SunshineOnEarth-ISS_Image_1000x562-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SunshineOnEarth-ISS_Image_1000x562-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SunshineOnEarth-ISS_Image_1000x562.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27433\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;The sun&#8217;s glint beams off a partly cloudy Atlantic Ocean just after sunrise as the International Space Station orbited 263 miles above on March 5, 2025.&#8221; Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/image-article\/sunshine-on-earth\/\">NASA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>**<strong> Live Video from the International Space Station (Official NASA Stream) | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCLA_DiR1FfKNvjuUpBHmylQ\">NASA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Watch live video from the <a href=\"https:\/\/nasa.gov\/iss\">International Space Station<\/a>, including inside views when the crew aboard the space station is on duty. Views of Earth are also streamed from an external camera located outside of the space station. During periods of signal loss due to handover between communications satellites, a blue screen is displayed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The space station orbits Earth about 250 miles (425 kilometers) above the surface. An international partnership of five space agencies from 15 countries operates the station, and it has been continuously occupied since November 2000. It&#8217;s a microgravity laboratory where science, research, and human innovation make way for new technologies and research breakthroughs not possible on Earth. More: https:\/\/go.nasa.gov\/3CkVtC8<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Did you know you can spot the station without a telescope? It looks like a fast-moving star, but you have to know when to look up. Sign up for text messages or email alerts to let you know when (and where) to spot the station and wave to the crew: <a href=\"https:\/\/spotthestation.nasa.gov\">https:\/\/spotthestation.nasa.gov<\/a><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>====<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xAieE-QtOeM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>====<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25991\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25991\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission_pages\/station\/main\/index.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25991\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?attachment_id=25991\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1200px-International_Space_Station_after_undocking_of_STS-132.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,765\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"International Space Station\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;ISS after undocking of STS-132&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1200px-International_Space_Station_after_undocking_of_STS-132-500x319.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1200px-International_Space_Station_after_undocking_of_STS-132-1024x653.jpg\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25991\" src=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1200px-International_Space_Station_after_undocking_of_STS-132-500x319.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1200px-International_Space_Station_after_undocking_of_STS-132-500x319.jpg 500w, https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1200px-International_Space_Station_after_undocking_of_STS-132-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1200px-International_Space_Station_after_undocking_of_STS-132-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1200px-International_Space_Station_after_undocking_of_STS-132.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ISS after undocking of STS-132<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>=== <em>Amazon Ads<\/em> ===<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3CXQnLe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lego Ideas International Space Station<br \/>\nToy Blocks, Present, Space, Boys, Girls, Ages 16 and Up<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">====<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jEalP8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Outpost in Orbit:<br \/>\nA Pictorial &amp; Verbal History of the Space Station<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a new selection of videos, articles, and news items about space habitats (govt and commercial), living in space, and space settlement. === International Space Station &amp; NASA ** Space to Ground: 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