{"id":27993,"date":"2026-03-25T18:37:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T22:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=27993"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:44:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T00:44:47","slug":"space-habitation-report-mar-25-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=27993","title":{"rendered":"Space habitation report &#8211; Mar.25.2026"},"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>** U.S. Spacewalk 94<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCLA_DiR1FfKNvjuUpBHmylQ\">NASA<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Watch as NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir go on a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Williams and Meir will make preparations to install additional International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Arrays (IROSAs), which will provide additional power for the orbital laboratory. The spacewalk is scheduled to start at about 8:00 a.m. EDT (1200 UTC) and run for about six-and-a-half hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>This spacewalk will be the first for Williams and fourth for Meir.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Learn more about the spacewalk: <a href=\"https:\/\/go.nasa.gov\/4sI2HXG\">https:\/\/go.nasa.gov\/4sI2HXG<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VlB_ZtDLAOQ?si=ERpH_ZWA9j1mQoY8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** U.S. Spacewalk 94 Animation \u2013 March 17, 2026<\/strong> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCmheCYT4HlbFi943lpH009Q\"> NASA Johnson<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>An animation of U.S. spacewalk 94 scheduled for Wednesday, March 16 when NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams will prepare the 2A power channel for future installation of International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Arrays (IROSA) which will provide additional power ahead of safe and controlled space station deorbit. The duo will also swab the outside of the orbiting lab for microorganisms. This animation was narrated by flight director Diana Trujillo.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vr3lgcqqAFY?si=voPNaEh7qb7gVsUr\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** U.S. Spacewalk 95 Animation \u2013 March 17, 2026<\/strong> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCmheCYT4HlbFi943lpH009Q\"> NASA Johnson<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>An animation of U.S. spacewalk 95 scheduled in the coming weeks when two NASA astronauts will prepare the 3B power channel for future installation of International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Arrays (IROSA) which will provide additional power ahead of safe and controlled space station deorbit. This animation was narrated by flight director Ronak Dave.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Join NASA as we go forward to the Moon and on to Mars &#8212; discover the latest on Earth, the Solar System and beyond with a weekly update in your inbox.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dZbFp0ha8Iw?si=ILaicBtaP9-OCU2W\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Watch the 1st &#8216;Cygnus XL&#8217; cargo spacecraft depart the ISS after undocking<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/VideoFromSpace\/videos\">VideoFromSpace<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The first Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on March 12, 2026. [Full Story] (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/space-exploration\/international-space-station\/northrop-grumman-first-cygnus-xl-cargo-spacecraft-leave-iss\">https:\/\/www.space.com\/space-explorati&#8230;<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The spacecraft was launched in Sept. 2025 atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and delivered &#8220;scientific research, crew supplies, and hardware&#8221; to the orbital outpost, according to NASA.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4of6_mwmyT4?si=a6ALE5hFjzrvWN0a\" 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; Building a hatch for the Axiom station<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Ever wondered how a spacecraft hatch is made? Learn more about the design and development process for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AxiomStation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AxiomStation<\/a>&#8216;s hatch from Hatch Design Lead Engineer Jonathan Morales. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8UhEU5euWT\">pic.twitter.com\/8UhEU5euWT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Axiom Space (@Axiom_Space) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Axiom_Space\/status\/2030010530711167073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 6, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; A view of the Axiom station interior<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Axiom Station is designed with a high degree of modularity, which provides flexibility in the scenario of a module being deorbited or rearranged. The current space station is also of modular design, but was not built with the same level of flexibility. The\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oFeHjWfBGi\">pic.twitter.com\/oFeHjWfBGi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Michael L-A (@CommanderMLA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CommanderMLA\/status\/2031022722654806205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>** <a href=\"https:\/\/starlab-space.com\/\"><strong>Starlab<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/voyagerspace.com\/\"><strong>Voyager Technologies<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; Commercial microgravity companies book up the\u00a0 Starlab space station<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/starlab-space.com\/press-releases\/yuri-gmbh-reserves-space-for-first-full-year-of-starlab-operations-to-expand-sustained-and-scalable-life-sciences-research-and-manufacturing-in-m\/\">Yuri GmbH Reserves Space for First Full Year of Starlab Operations | Starlab &#8211; Mar.10.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacenews.com\/starlab-space-fully-books-commercial-payload-space-on-planned-space-station\/\">Starlab Space fully books commercial payload space on planned space station | SpaceNews &#8211; Mar.10.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/starlab-space.com\/press-releases\/united-semiconductors-reserves-payload-space-with-starlab-to-advance-commercial-scale-in-space-semiconductor-manufacturing\/\">United Semiconductors Reserves Payload Space with Starlab | Starlab &#8211; Mar.3.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/starlab-space.com\/press-releases\/starlab-space-partners-with-lambdavision\/\">Starlab Announces LambdaVision as Lastest Customer | Starlab &#8211; Feb.24.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8212; Users include biotech companies<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Space is becoming a practical R&amp;D platform for life sciences.<\/p>\n<p>Delta Biosciences has reserved space aboard Starlab Space to enable applied microgravity research that supports real-world product development. Through a space-as-a-service model, Delta Biosciences will provide\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9sPH6QT58O\">pic.twitter.com\/9sPH6QT58O<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Starlab (@Starlab_Space) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Starlab_Space\/status\/2033883549795852703?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 17, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A full year of continuous biotech research in orbit.<\/p>\n<p>Yuri GmbH has reserved payload space for the entire first year of Starlab Space operations, marking a major step toward sustained, scalable life sciences research and manufacturing in microgravity. This dedicated capacity will\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WyTgK0na90\">pic.twitter.com\/WyTgK0na90<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Starlab (@Starlab_Space) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Starlab_Space\/status\/2031331733681951194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; And semiconductor manufacturers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Microgravity isn\u2019t just advancing research it\u2019s transforming semiconductor manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>United Semiconductors has reserved payload space with Starlab to transition its microgravity crystal growth technology from ISS demonstrations to sustained, commercial-scale production in\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/abR8K3wWng\">pic.twitter.com\/abR8K3wWng<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Starlab (@Starlab_Space) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Starlab_Space\/status\/2028825218194592096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; The Starlab station has plenty of room for commercial and government customers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Starlab is designed to enable advanced biomedical breakthroughs.<\/p>\n<p>Its 8-meter diameter habitat, and approximately 400 cubic meters of pressurized volume, allows Starlab to support 100% of the International Space Station\u2019s research payload capacity.<\/p>\n<p>The internal payload lab\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6vnNVlrlIV\">pic.twitter.com\/6vnNVlrlIV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Starlab (@Starlab_Space) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Starlab_Space\/status\/2029542444770242576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2026<\/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; Vast raises big money<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vastspace.com\/updates\/vast-secures-500m-in-funding-to-accelerate-production-of-haven-space-stations\">Vast Secures $500M in Funding to Accelerate Production of Haven Space Stations | VAST &#8211; Mar.5.2026<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Vast has secured $500M in funding to advance next-generation space station technologies and infrastructure for America and its allies. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/m0SqSYWT5F\">https:\/\/t.co\/m0SqSYWT5F<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MqjqHjdod5\">pic.twitter.com\/MqjqHjdod5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Vast (@vast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vast\/status\/2029556060009476302?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 5, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; Vast deorbits Haven Demo, a testbed for the company&#8217;s space station technologies and designs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Mission complete. After three months in orbit and 49 tests completed validating critical systems, components, and processes, we have successfully performed a controlled deorbit of Haven Demo, our in-space testbed for Haven-1 technologies.<\/p>\n<p>Read more.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4oDDUC1im3\">https:\/\/t.co\/4oDDUC1im3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0OuQJD72yo\">pic.twitter.com\/0OuQJD72yo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Vast (@vast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vast\/status\/2034761142338560062?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 19, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; An overview of the Vast space station project<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/arenamag.com\/articles\/the-stations-to-come\">The Stations to Come: Vast, a space technology firm, is building for a post-ISS orbital future | Arena Magazine &#8211; Mar.5.2026<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/arenamagdotcom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Arenamagdotcom<\/a> stopped by Vast to see where America\u2019s next space station is being built and what makes our approach different. From day one, we\u2019ve been committed to bringing space station manufacturing back to the United States. &#x1f1fa;&#x1f1f8; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XMrteHXA8u\">https:\/\/t.co\/XMrteHXA8u<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U0PzPhpkTg\">https:\/\/t.co\/U0PzPhpkTg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Vast (@vast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vast\/status\/2031132381680427113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; Interview with Vast CEO Max Haot<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Vast CEO <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/maxhaot?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@maxhaot<\/a> joined <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tbpn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TBPN<\/a> hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/johncoogan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@johncoogan<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jordihays?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jordihays<\/a> to discuss our $500M in funding and how it will accelerate our mission to ensure a continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit while fueling the growth of this new space economy. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vBaM8p9dWc\">pic.twitter.com\/vBaM8p9dWc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Vast (@vast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vast\/status\/2030069130087518456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 6, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; VAST aims for a comfortable stay in space<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Haven-1 sleep system addresses challenges that hinder sleep in space through optimized lighting, airflow, comforting pressure, and easy egress. Here, Vast Astronaut Advisor <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Astro_Megan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@astro_megan<\/a> provides feedback on the design so that we can maximize quality rest for crew. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4B2QNTDta0\">pic.twitter.com\/4B2QNTDta0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Vast (@vast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vast\/status\/2031812137425994077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8212; A regulatory step forward<\/strong> towards launch\u00a0in 2027 of the pilot test station called Haven-1:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FAANews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FAANews<\/a> has made a favorable payload determination for Haven-1 following interagency review with NASA, the State Department, the Commerce Department, and national security stakeholders. This marks another step forward in launching Haven-1, expected to be the world&#8217;s first\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HOxCU6SK6h\">pic.twitter.com\/HOxCU6SK6h<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Vast (@vast) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/vast\/status\/2031486914759667989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>** News, articles, etc. about commercial habitats:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universetoday.com\/articles\/the-future-of-space-stations-part-ii-commercial-space\">The Future of Space Stations &#8211; Part II: Commercial Space | Universe Today &#8211; Mar.25.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/space\/2026\/03\/congress-steps-up-pressure-on-nasa-to-support-private-space-stations\/\">Congress extends ISS and tells NASA to get moving on private space stations |\u00a0 Ars Technica &#8211; Mar.6.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>=== Chinese space habitats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete second spacewalk<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@SciNewsRo\/videos\">SciNews<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>According to the China National Space Administration (CNSA), the second extravehicular activity (EVA) of the Shenzhou-21 (\u795e\u821f\u4e8c\u5341\u4e00) mission was completed on 16 March 2026, at 11:35 UTC (19:35 China Standard Time). During the ~7 hours spacewalk, astronauts Zhang Lu (\u5f20\u9646, commander) and Wu Fei (\u6b66\u98de) \u201ccompleted the installation of a space debris protection device for the space station along with other tasks\u201d. Astronaut Zhang Hong Zhang (\u5f20\u6d2a\u7ae0) assisted them from inside the Tianhe Core Module (\u5929\u548c\u6838\u5fc3\u8231) by operating the robotic arm of the China Space Station (\u4e2d\u56fd\u7a7a\u95f4\u7ad9). <\/em><em>Credit: China National Space Administration (CNSA)\/China Central Television (CCTV)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N8kpTh4w5L0?si=3jnfSr5RD7hkUgx9\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Shenzhou-21 Crew Advances Space Experiments, Health Monitoring Aboard China&#8217;s Space Station<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/CCTVVideoNewsAgency\/videos\">CCTV Video News Agency<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Shenzhou-21 Crew Advances Space Experiments, Health Monitoring Aboard China&#8217;s Space Station<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0fLRrYiVdPo?si=RGl9SNLPEIDLycey\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>China space habitat articles, news, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/china-space-station-spacewalk-new-tasks-completed\/\">China Space Station Spacewalk: New Tasks Completed | Leonard David &#8211; Mar.16.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/china-space-station-crew-experiments-spotlighted\/\">China Space Station: Crew Experiments Spotlighted | Leonard David &#8211; Mar.14.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>=== Lunar habitation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Decoding NASA&#8217;s New Moon Strategy &#8211; Deep Space Updates &#8211; March 13th 2026<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@scottmanley\">Scott Manley<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ktH9G4NpWks?si=dH3kznlc3j6JEfpT\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Jim Muncy on Artemis, a commercial lunar base and more.<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/\">The Space Show<\/a>, Broadcast 4514, Sunday, March 10, 2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Quick Summary:\u00a0Our discussion focused on NASA\u2019s Artemis program changes and lunar development strategy, with Jim Muncy discussing NASA Administrator Jared\u2019s recent modifications to Artemis missions, including standardizing on the Centaur 5 upper stage and adding an Earth orbit rendezvous mission before lunar landing attempts. The discussion explored how these changes improve odds for a 2028 moon landing, with both HLS providers (SpaceX and Blue Origin) being encouraged to demonstrate their lander systems in Earth orbit by mid-2027. The conversation concluded with a debate about commercial lunar development, where Jim advocated for establishing a commercial lunar base from day one rather than creating a government-built facility, arguing that commercial solutions would drive more economic activity and scientific research on the moon than a government-only approach.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"substack-post-embed\">\n<p lang=\"en\">The Space Show Presents Jim Muncy on Artemis, a commercial lunar base and more. by Dr. David M. Livingston<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thespaceshow.com\/show\/10-mar-2026\/broadcast-4514-zoom-jim-muncy\">Broadcast 4514, Sunday, March 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/doctorspace.substack.com\/p\/the-space-show-presents-jim-muncy\" data-post-link=\"\">Read on Substack<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/substack.com\/embedjs\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>** A permanent Moon Base is now a top priority for NASA. <\/strong>Here are\u00a0 articles about the development of such a facility:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-unveils-initiatives-to-achieve-americas-national-space-policy\/\">NASA Unveils Initiatives to Achieve America\u2019s National Space Policy | NASA &#8211; Mar.24.2026<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/ignition\/\">Ignition | NASA<\/a> &#8211; Updates, resources, etc about NASA&#8217;s program for lunar bases, space nuclear propulsion and power, proposal requests, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/space\/2026\/03\/we-got-an-audience-with-the-lunar-viceroy-to-talk-how-nasa-will-build-a-moon-base\/\">We got an audience with the &#8220;Lunar Viceroy&#8221; to talk how NASA will build a Moon base | Ars Technica &#8211; Mar.25.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universetoday.com\/articles\/nasa-lays-out-ambitious-plans-for-moon-base-and-nuclear-mars-mission\">NASA Lays Out Ambitious Plans for Moon Base and Nuclear Mars Mission | Universe Today\u00a0 &#8211; Mar.25.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/space\/2026\/03\/nasa-kills-lunar-space-station-to-focus-on-ambitious-moon-base\/\">NASA kills lunar space station to focus on ambitious Moon base | Ars Technica &#8211; Mar.24.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/how-to-build-a-moon-base\/\">How To Build a Moon Base? | Leonard David &#8211; Mar.15.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/singularityhub.com\/2026\/03\/12\/nasa-is-planning-to-build-a-permanent-moon-base-by-2030-heres-what-it-will-take\/\">The US Plans to Break Ground on a Permanent Moon Base by 2030. Here\u2019s What It Will Take. | Singularity Hub &#8211; Mar.12.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/moon\/us-lawmakers-call-for-a-permanent-moon-base-will-it-ever-happen\">US lawmakers call for a permanent moon base. Will it ever happen? | Space.com &#8211; Mar.12.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/senate-legislation-calls-for-permanent-moon-base\/\">Senate Legislation Calls for Permanent Moon Base | Leonard David &#8211; Mar.6.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.astrobotic.com\/astrobotic-and-cmu-advance-nav-system-for-lunar-surface-ops\/\">Astrobotic and CMU Advance Nav System for Lunar Surface Ops | Astrobotic &#8211; Mar.5.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universetoday.com\/articles\/laser-based-3d-printing-could-build-future-bases-on-the-moon\">Laser-Based 3D Printing Could Build Future Bases on the Moon | Universe Today &#8211; Mar.2.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lunar resources:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/helium-3-from-the-moon-new-u-s-department-of-energy-contract\/\">Helium-3 From the Moon: New U.S. Department of Energy Contract | Leonard David &#8211; Mar.19.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/space\/2026\/03\/as-moon-interest-heats-up-two-companies-unveil-plans-for-a-lunar-harvester\/\">As Moon interest heats up, two companies unveil plans for a lunar &#8220;harvester&#8221; | Ars Technica &#8211; Mar.3.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/moon\/mining-the-moon-can-you-make-money-harvesting-helium-3\">Mining the moon: Can you make money harvesting helium-3? | Space.com &#8211; Sept 30.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>** NASA\u2019s $30 Billion Moon Base Plan: Full Timeline Explained<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@NSFNews\">Breaking Space\/NASASpaceflight<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>NASA has officially paused the Lunar Gateway in its current form and pivoted its hardware, funding, and leadership to the first sustained crewed Moon Base at the lunar south pole. In this detailed breakdown of NASA\u2019s Ignition event, we unpack the three-phase plan: Phase 1 delivers 21 CLPS landings by 2028 with 4-tonne payloads, Lunar Terrain Vehicles, hoppers, radioisotope heaters, and lunar comms satellites for $10 billion; Phase 2 (2029\u20132032) establishes the initial outpost with JAXA\u2019s pressurized rover, solar arrays, RTGs, and 60 tonnes of cargo; and Phase 3 (2033\u20132036) scales to 8-tonne landers, 150 tonnes of payload, ISRU oxygen production, regolith construction, and semi-annual crew missions. We also examine what happens to the nearly complete Gateway modules (PPE, HALO, I-Hab), the shift to commercial launch providers beyond Artemis V, and the $30+ billion investment driving real hardware already in production. If you want the clearest picture yet of how NASA is moving from orbit to the lunar surface, this is it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oz7Honfl27U?si=ayot1r5vagcOsFn1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Ignition: NASA&#8217;s Plan for The Moon<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCLA_DiR1FfKNvjuUpBHmylQ\">NASA<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Join us as we provide an update on the implementation of the National Space Policy and how we&#8217;re accelerating preparations for America\u2019s return to the surface of the Moon by 2028.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>The program will open with remarks from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, followed by a series of high-level panels. Participants include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Administrator Jared Isaacman<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Dana Weigel, program manager, International Space Station Program<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Carlos Garcia-Galan, program executive, Moon Base <\/em><br \/>\n<em>Steve Sinacore, program executive, Fission Surface Power <\/em><br \/>\n<em>Dr. Nicola Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate <\/em><br \/>\n<em>Dr. Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>More info: <a href=\"https:\/\/go.nasa.gov\/40QGOtA\">https:\/\/go.nasa.gov\/40QGOtA<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yIlTwwJv1Ac?si=cI4HLWRW1DuIx_Fr\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>=== Space habitat technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>** Stopping Power! Why Radiation Shielding Is More Than Just Lead Bricks.<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@scottmanley\">Scott Manley<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Radiation Shielding is a standard trope in storytelling, and you may well have heard about different radiation types and how materials work differently. However it&#8217;s more complicated that you think, sometimes a shield that&#8217;s good for one source is bad for others, and this comes down to the physics of radiation interacting with matter.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>So here&#8217;s an overview of how radiation shielding works and what&#8217;s going on at the subatomic level.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DJcbevbBzsc?si=Le4VGRGrx_cPtFER\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>=== Space settlement technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>** How Asteroid Mining Will Power The Trillion-Dollar Space Economy<\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@transastronauticacorporati5535\">Trans Astronautica Corporation<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Asteroid mining will play a critical role in building the trillion dollar space economy.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>In this video, we share more about how our patented technology will allow us to detect, capture, move, and mine asteroids.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>Read more about our work at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transastra.com\">www.transastra.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Gj8pEfXCxxM?si=kLkJ3PK9vbda8kiS\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>See also <a href=\"https:\/\/balerionspace.substack.com\/p\/bsv-insights-00xx-asteroid-mining?triedRedirect=true\">Asteroid Mining: The Next Resource Frontier: Humanity\u2019s Transition from Planetary Limits to Cosmic Resource | BSV Insights &#8211; Mar.23.2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>=== Other space habitat and settlement news and articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calendar:\n<ul>\n<li>The New Worlds Faire &#8211; December 1-3, 2026 | <a href=\"https:\/\/earthlightfoundation.org\/\">Earthlight Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.win.ngo\/az\">Space Tank: Arizona Edition &#8211; Apr.29.2026<\/a> &#8211; &#8220;innovation competition&#8221; in Phoenix, AZ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0ISS:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/blogs\/spacestation\/2026\/03\/24\/progress-cargo-craft-docks-to-station-resupplying-crew-2\/\">Progress Cargo Craft Docks to Station Resupplying Crew | NASA &#8211; Mar.24.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/blogs\/spacestation\/2026\/03\/23\/cargo-headed-to-station-week-begins-with-science-prep-and-maintenance\/\">Cargo Headed to Station, Week Begins with Science Prep and Maintenance | NASA &#8211; Mar.23.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/blogs\/spacestation\/2026\/03\/22\/progress-cargo-craft-launches-to-resupply-station-crew\/\">Progress Cargo Craft Launches to Resupply Station Crew | NASA &#8211; Mar.22.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/blogs\/spacestation\/2026\/03\/19\/crew-enjoys-light-duty-day-debriefs-spacewalk\/\">Crew Enjoys Light-Duty Day, Debriefs Spacewalk | NASA &#8211; Mar.19.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-to-cover-progress-94-spacecraft-launch-space-station-docking\/\">NASA to Cover Progress 94 Spacecraft Launch, Space Station Docking | NASA &#8211; Mar.19.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/blogs\/spacestation\/2026\/03\/18\/astronauts-install-solar-array-mod-kit-complete-spacewalk\/\">Astronauts Install Solar Array Mod Kit, Complete Spacewalk | NASA &#8211; Mar.18.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/blogs\/spacestation\/2026\/03\/16\/roscosmos-progress-cargo-spacecraft-departs-station\/\">Roscosmos Progress Cargo Spacecraft Departs Station | NASA &#8211; Mar.16.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/blogs\/spacestation\/2026\/03\/13\/week-wraps-with-space-biology-spacewalk-preps-and-space-station-reboost\/\">Week Wraps with Space Biology, Spacewalk Preps, and Space Station Reboost | NASA &#8211; Mar.13.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/blogs\/spacestation\/2026\/03\/12\/canadarm2-releases-cygnus-xl-spacecraft-ending-cargo-mission\/\">Canadarm2 Releases Cygnus XL Spacecraft Ending Cargo Mission | NASA &#8211; Mar.12.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Resources:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/issinrealtime.org\/\">ISS in Real Time<\/a>\u00a0 &#8211; &#8220;<em>Explore 25 years onboard the International Space Station. <\/em><em>This multimedia project replays every day of the past 25 years onboard and consists entirely of historical mission material.<\/em>&#8220;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thespacereview.com\/article\/5092\/1\">Above us, always: Chronicling humanity\u2019s home in space, in real time | The Space Review &#8211; Nov.3.2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/issarchaeology.org\/\">ISS Archaeology | Boldly Going Where No Archaeologists Have Gone Before<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ariss.org\/\">Amateur Radio on ISS (ARISS)<\/a><\/li>\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>\u00a0China:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leonarddavid.com\/chinas-2026-space-agenda-detailed-phased-breakthroughs-for-human-moon-mission\/\">China\u2019s 2026 Space Agenda Detailed: Phased Breakthroughs for Human Moon Mission | Leonard David &#8211; Feb.28.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Europe:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brusselstimes.com\/eu-affairs\/2032201\/europe-to-buy-crew-dragon-flight-deepen-japan-asteroid-partnership\">Europe to buy Crew Dragon flight [to ISS], deepen Japan asteroid partnership | Brussel Times &#8211; Mar.19.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/europeanspaceflight.com\/esa-to-open-call-for-european-led-space-station-studies\/\">ESA to Open Call for European-Led Space Station Studies | European Spaceflight &#8211; Mar.4.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Habitat technologies:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.astrobotic.com\/astrobotic-has-been-awarded-a-contract-by-thales-alenia-space-to-develop-the-lunar-wheel-for-the-italian-space-agencys-multi-purpose-habitation-mobility-system\/\">Astrobotic has been awarded a contract by Thales Alenia Space to develop the Lunar Wheel for the Italian Space Agency\u2019s Multi-Purpose Habitation Mobility System | Astrobotic &#8211; Mar.3.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Settlement technologies:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/space\/2026\/03\/a-private-space-company-has-a-radical-new-plan-to-bag-an-asteroid\/\">A private space company has a radical new plan to bag an asteroid | Ars Technica &#8211; Mar.18.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/astronomy\/moon\/elon-musk-wants-to-put-a-satellite-catapult-on-the-moon-its-not-a-new-idea\">Elon Musk wants to put a satellite catapult on the moon. It&#8217;s not a new idea | Space.com &#8211; Feb.18.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>General settlement topics:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/spacesettlementprogress.com\/room-with-a-view-on-the-moon\/\">Room with a view on the Moon | Space Settlement Progress &#8211; Mar.20.2026<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gru.space\/\">GRU Space<\/a> white paper: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gru.space\/wp\">Building America&#8217;s First Moon Base &amp; Hotel\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universetoday.com\/articles\/the-coming-age-of-space-stations\">The Coming Age of Space Stations | Universe Today &#8211; Mar.16.2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universetoday.com\/articles\/the-moons-going-to-get-crowded-we-should-protect-our-heritage-on-it-while-we-still-can\">The Moon&#8217;s Going To Get Crowded &#8211; We Should Protect Our Heritage On It While We Still Can | Universe Today &#8211; Mar.19.2026<\/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<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spacefrontier.org\/sbsp-company-reports?_hsmi=410252774\">SBSP [Space Based Solar Power] Company Reports List | Space Frontier Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondearth.org\/\">Beyond Earth: Long Term Thinking about Space<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/beyondearth.org\/leadership-council-2025-reports\/\">2025-2026 Reports | Beyond Earth<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>=== Earth views from ISS<\/strong><\/p>\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;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zPH5KtjJFaQ?si=3F1gZihm-ZLYZAeQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/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-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 Associate Ads<\/em> ===<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4q5wU1a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LEGO Ideas International Space Station 21321 Building Kit,<br \/>\nAdult Set for Display, Makes a Great Birthday Present (864 Pieces) <\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">====<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3NF0a1t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>International Space Station: An insight into the history, development,<br \/>\ncollaboration, production and role of the<br \/>\npermanently manned earth-orbiting complex (Owners&#8217; Workshop Manual)<\/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 ** U.S. Spacewalk 94 | NASA Watch as NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir go on a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station. 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