October 2018
Radiation study paves way for safe deep space exploration
...space exploration. While astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS), at an altitude of about 400 km, are beyond...’s Human Research Program, guiding NASA biomedical research on the ISS in preparation for sending astronauts to Mars. He is now...
March 2022
What space taught me about water
.... Stott’s experience of living and working on the International Space Station (ISS) is summarised in her book, Back to Earth: What Life in...quality monitoring and communication system developed for the ISS, to manage water cleanliness in over 150 ...
February 2018
European centre shifts emphasis to deep space missions
...assignments. The division is also in charge of the preparation and implementation of training programmes for space missions to the ISS, developing the curricula, courses and lessons, and defining the criteria for selection, training and certification...
July 2018
America’s ‘dream machine’
...cargo resupply and return services to the International Space Station (ISS) starting in late 2020 under the CRS-2 contract. The... 5,500 kg (around 12,125 lbs) of cargo to the ISS, which is a significant increase over current payload capabilities. The ...
August 2016
International cooperation drives Germany’s space ambitions
... exploration. ESA German astronaut Alexander Gerst onboard the ISS. Implementation of national objectives in accordance with the ...rapid return to Earth. Beyond the lifetime of the ISS, adequate post-ISS concepts need to be developed and used to build ...
July 2018
Using algae to support astronauts on deep space missions
...system. To support astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS), we currently resupply about seven tons of water and ... and Life Support System (ECLSS) currently employed onboard the ISS. Space to breath On Earth more than 50 percent of...
