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  1. 4 hours ago

    The Exp 64 crew continued more human research today, studied space tech and manufacturing then wrapped up spacesuit maintenance today. More...

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  2. 8 hours ago

    This week the crew prepared for the newest external addition to the station, the Nanorack Bishop Airlock. Another new experiment will study the changes that microgravity causes on the human heart.

    Cardinal Heart Study: 12/18/2020
    This week the crew prepared for the newest external addition to the station, the Nanorack Bishop Airlock. Another new experiment will study the changes that microgravity causes on the human heart.
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  3. Dec 17

    The Exp 64 crew was busy with cancer and heart research today alongside muscle and rodent studies for unique therapeutic insights. More...

    A U.S. Cygnus and a Russian Soyuz spacecraft are pictured docked to the station as it orbited above the Pacific Ocean.
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  4. Dec 16

    Space biology was the focus today as the Exp 64 crew explored heart cells, muscles and more to understand how microgravity impacts the human body. More...

    Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Soichi Noguchi gives a "thumbs up" inside the seven-windowed cupola, the International Space Station's "window to the world."
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  5. Dec 15

    Repairing equipment in space can be complicated, so partnered with a company to develop an augmented reality system to guide astronauts through the process. That same tool is now a used for construction on Earth. More...

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  6. Dec 15

    The Exp 64 crew continued heart research to improve human health as booked its next station resupply mission for February. More...

    Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Victor Glover reviews research procedures for an experiment that could accelerate the development of advanced therapies that target cancer cells.
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  7. Dec 15

    The 15th station resupply mission is due to launch on Feb. 20.

    We're gearing up for our next launch aboard our rocket currently scheduled for Feb. 20 from .
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  8. Dec 14

    Cardiac research and a new toilet installation were the Monday highlights for the Exp 64 crew aboard the station. More...

    Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins works inside the Life Sciences Glovebox conducting research for the Cardinal Heart study.
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  9. Retweeted
    Dec 14

    ., select three Crew-3 astronauts: Commander, Raja Chari, Pilot, Tom Marshburn, Mission Specialist, Matthias Maurer, With a 4th astronaut to be added, the crew is expected to launch Fall 2021...

    Photo credits: NASA, ESA
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  10. Dec 11

    Two Dragon spaceships are docked to the station for the first time. The new Cargo Dragon just delivered advanced research including a microbe mining study and a liquid metal experiment.

    Space to Ground: Double Dragons: 12/11/2020
    Two Dragon spaceships are docked to the station for the first time. The new Cargo Dragon just delivered advanced research including a microbe mining study and a liquid metal experiment. #SpaceToGround
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  11. Dec 10

    The Exp 64 crew explored cancer therapies and heart conditions today and swapped spacesuits inside the resupply ship today. More...

    Four Expedition 64 crew members are pictured relaxing after a meal at the end of the work day inside the Unity module.
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  12. Retweeted
    Dec 8

    👩‍🚀Why's it important for women to go to the Moon? 🧬Is it hard to sequence DNA in space? 🗓What's the daily routine on ? Watch NASA TV on Dec. 10 at 11:25 am ET to see astronauts Kate Rubins & Shannon Walker answer❓ from Arkansas students!

    EducationDownlink_December10.mp4
    For ways to bring space into your classroom, visit www.nasa.gov/stemonstation.
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  13. Dec 9

    New astronaut spent 204 days aboard the station as an Exp 58-59 crew member.

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    “We represent all walks of life in America and every kid in America, and across the world…needs to look [at us] and say, ‘You look like me. I can do this.’” - on the significance of being part of the team.
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  14. Dec 9

    New astronaut lived aboard the station for 205 days as an Exp 61-62 crew member.

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    Like the Apollo missions, says that will have profound positive impacts and benefits for technology and culture.
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  15. Dec 9

    Kate Rubins became the first person to sequence DNA in space, and now she will use her experience on station as a part of the team. Meet the 18 selected to help future exploration of the Moon and Mars:

    Artemis Team: Kate Rubins
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  16. Dec 9

    What we learn from low Earth orbit will pave the way for future exploration! Current space station resident will be a member of the team of astronauts who will help pave the way for our next human missions to the Moon:

    Artemis Team: Victor Glover
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  17. Dec 9

    . have been chosen for the program to send men and women to the Moon including several who have already lived and worked on the station.

    Phases of the Moon
    You may have noticed something different. Welcome to the official page for the program. Today we announced the initial team of that will help pave the way to the Moon. Want to learn more? You’re in the right place. Stay tuned. 🌙
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  18. Dec 9

    The Exp 64 crew kicked off new biology research to gain unique insights about the heart, muscles and stem cells that only space can provide. More...

    NASA astronauts (from left) Michael Hopkins and Victor Glover are pictured before opening the hatch to the newly docked SpaceX Cargo Dragon vehicle.
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    Dec 9

    En , te explicamos los preparativos para la misión de reabastecimiento de , que el pasado domingo despegó llevando más de 6.400 libras de investigaciones científicas, suministros y carga útil a la estación espacial.

    Espacio a Tierra: Una nueva puerta al espacio: 4 de diciembre de 2020
    Espacio a Tierra es una colaboración de la NASA y la Agencia Espacial Mexicana, con apoyo de la Dirección General de Televisión Educativa de México.
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  20. Dec 8

    Two spaceships are docked at the station. The Exp 64 crew will spend the rest of December focusing on science as 2021 shapes up to be a busy year. More...

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