November 2016
Hi-tech greenhouse to test plant cultivation technologies in Antarctica
... will also be placed on remote monitoring and operations. A detailed scientific campaign will be conducted throughout the expedition and numerous samples returned to European laboratories following the completion of the Antarctic campaign. Paul Zabel...
November 2016
Emergency dental treatment on way to Mars
... receive pre-flight medical examinations, including a dental check and basic medical training. Two astronauts on each Expedition Crew receive additional training as crew medical officers and the ISS carries medical equipment and instruments...
January 2017
Mini space station for mice to study effects of reproduction in reduced gravity
... increased autonomy such as medical care and vehicle health management to achieve Mars missions. Astronaut Nicole Stott, Expedition 20/21 flight engineer, working with the Mice Drawer System (MDS) in the Kibo laboratory of the International Space...
March 2017
Space for art: Quilting in orbit
... to highlight another first in the interaction between space and art, during her International Space Station (ISS) Expedition 37 mission in 2013, astronaut Karen Nyberg became the first astronaut and artist to quilt in space. Not only...
April 2017
Sky-fi dawn of the space internet era
... part of the process can ensure smoother transition to commercial operations. Let governments serve as anchor tenants and expedite regulatory processes This will help ensure resolution of any legal hurdles while governments assist in the development...
January 2018
SLS ushers transformation of deep space exploration
... Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS), which uses a single Aerojet Rocketdyne RL10 engine for propulsion. In order to expedite launch, programme managers decided early in the vehicle’s development to leverage the proven United Launch Alliance Delta...
