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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Space station astronauts bid farewell to private Ax-4 crew
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The visiting Axiom Mission-4 (Ax-4) crew returned to Earth this week from the International Space Station, leaving the seven Expedition 73 astronauts and cosmonauts to continue research and maintenance activities aboard the orbiting lab. Orbital observation The "most magical place on Earth" as seen from a "star" above. Expedition 73 flight engineer Anne McClain, a NASA astronaut, captured this photo of Orlando, Florida — home to the Walt Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks — during a nighttime flyover by the International Space Station. "Orlando has a surprising amount of orange sodium vapor lighting dotted around it," wrote NASA astronaut Don Pettit, responding to McClain's photo. Science status Among the research that was conducted by the Expedition 73 crew aboard the space station this week was: CIPHER — NASA astronauts Jonny Kim, Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain took part in studies that were part of the "Complement of Integrated Protocols for Human Exploration Research on Varying Mission Durations." Kim and McClain used an ultrasound machine to measure blood flow, while Ayers and McClain used virtual reality googles to test how microgravity affects the sense of balance. Muscle Stimulation — Ayers and Kim worked together on a study of whether sending electrical impulses into astronauts' legs can supplement exercise to combat muscular atrophy. Ayers wore the electrodes, while Kim operated the equipment. Real-time scans — McClain also donned electrodes for two ultrasound scans that were monitored by doctors on the ground. The data collected is supporting an ongoing study of the cardiovascular risks of long-duration spaceflight. Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Kirill Peskov also ran on a treadmill to determine how much physical activity is required to stay ready to perform spacewalks and be subjected to increased gravity loads on their return to Earth. Station keeping The Expedition 73 crew also devoted time to maintaining the space station's systems, including: Boost — A Russian resupply craft, Progress MS-30 (91P) docked to the aft port of the Zvezda service module, fired its engines for about 12 minutes on Wednesday (July 16) to give the space station an orbital boost, setting up for the arrival of the next crew early next month. Microgravity Measurement Apparatus — Expedition 73 commander Takuya Onishi with JAXA replaced a device that tracks how the Kibo laboratory vibrates in response to crew and spacecraft movements, motions that could impact research being conducted in the module. Catalytic reactor — Anne McClain replaced a component of the station's water processor assembly that adds oxygen and oxidizes organics in the collected wastewater. Astronaut activity Axiom Mission 4 After 18 days at the International Space Station, the Axiom Mission-4 crew on board SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft "Grace" undocked and returned to Earth this week. Commander Peggy Whitson, pilot Shubhanshu Shukla and mission specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski and Tibor Kapu splashed down off the coast of California on Tuesday (July 15). The four crew members conducted more than 60 scientific experiments from 31 countries — more than any other commercial mission — studying life sciences, conducting materials research, observing Earth and demonstrating new technologies. Whitson, Shukla, Uznański-Wiśniewski adn Kapu also took part in 20 outreach events, speaking with scientists, students and government officials. By the numbers As of Friday (July 18), there are 7 people aboard the International Space Station: Expedition 73 commander Takuya Onishi of JAXA, Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers and Jonny Kim of NASA and Kirill Peskov, Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky of Roscosmos, all flight engineers. Ax-4 commander Peggy Whitson, pilot Shubhanshu Shukla of ISRO and mission specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski of ESA and Tibor Kapu of HUNOR returned to Earth on SpaceX's Dragon "Grace" on Tuesday (July 15). There are two docked crew spacecraft: SpaceX's Dragon "Endurance" attached to the forward port of the Harmony module and Roscosmos' Soyuz MS-27 attached to the Earth-facing port of the Prichal node. There are two docked cargo spacecraft: Roscosmos' Progress MS-30 (91P) attached to the aft port of the Zvezda service module, and Progress MS-31 (92P) docked to the space-facing port of the Poisk module. As of Friday, the space station has been continuously crewed for 24 years, 8 months and 17 days. Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Blood samples to heart scans: How NASA monitors astronaut health aboard the ISS through human research
Image: NASA As humanity prepares for longer missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, NASA is intensifying efforts to understand how spaceflight affects the human body. Aboard the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts are undergoing a range of medical tests, from drawing blood and monitoring vital signs to performing heart scans and fitness checks. These studies help NASA assess how microgravity, radiation, and confined environments impact physical health over time. The findings are essential for developing countermeasures to keep astronauts healthy on deep space journeys, while also offering insights for healthcare on Earth. With real-time support from ground-based teams, this research is shaping the future of crewed space exploration. Daily diagnostics: Monitoring astronauts' health in orbit NASA astronauts like Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain are participating in multiple human research studies aboard the ISS. Ayers, along with JAXA Commander Takuya Onishi, collected blood samples for the Immunity Assay, a study examining how spaceflight stress affects cellular immune function. Meanwhile, McClain conducted ultrasound heart scans and measured her blood pressure to track cardiovascular health, helping identify early signs of artery stiffness and blood flow changes linked to microgravity. Additional wearable technology, like the Canadian Space Agency's Bio-Monitor headband and vest, enables continuous monitoring of vital signs during normal daily activities, including exercise and sleep. Data from these devices is transmitted to medical teams on Earth for analysis and follow-up planning. Keeping astronauts and space systems healthy In addition to medical testing, astronauts are also maintaining the critical hardware aboard the space station. Jonny Kim and Onishi inspected life support systems like catalytic reactors and hatch seals to ensure a safe onboard environment. Botanical studies in the Kibo module are exploring how plants grow and divide in microgravity, offering a dual benefit: food production and biological insights. Roscosmos crew members contributed to the research with respiratory diagnostics and treadmill-based fitness evaluations. These health assessments are part of a broader NASA strategy to prepare for long-duration missions where crew autonomy and system reliability are crucial. From heart scans to habitat checks, it is all part of safeguarding the future of spaceflight.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How To Take Selfie In Space? Shukla And ISS Crew's Hilarious Group Photo Goes Viral On Social Media
A heartwarming video from the International Space Station featuring Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has gone viral. Captured just hours before the AX4 crew began their return to Earth, the video shows the astronauts playfully struggling to pose for a group photo in zero gravity. Shared by NASA astronaut Col Anne McClain, the crew set up a camera to auto-click every 5 seconds, floating, posing, and laughing through the chaos. Shukla's 20-day mission saw him orbit Earth over 300 times, traveling more than 13 million km. He conducted 7 experiments for ISRO and now returns with 580 kg of cargo. As the AX4 mission ends, this candid space moment has brought smiles back on Earth.#shubhanshushukla #ax4mission #spacephoto #isscrew #indianastronaut #isro #spacelife #nasaviral #microgravity #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews
News18
15-07-2025
- Science
- News18
'Looks Little Chaotic, But Works': How Astronauts Take Pictures In Space? Watch Here
Last Updated: The video was shared by Colonel Anne McClain, in which the struggles of astronauts to pose mid-air on the Axiom-4 mission were captured. How does astronauts take pictures in space? A video featuring Indian astronaut Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla from the International Space Station (ISS) is going viral on social media, in which the Ax-4 crew can be seen attempting to take group photos in microgravity. The video was shared by Colonel Anne McClain, in which the struggles of astronauts to pose mid-air on the Axiom-4 mission were captured. 'How do we take group photos in space? We cannot ask a passerby for help, so we set up a camera to take a photo every 5 seconds, get in position, then stop to smile at the camera. Looks a little chaotic, but it works!" McClain wrote on X. How do we take group photos in space? We cannot ask a passerby for help, so we set up a camera to take a photo every 5 seconds, get in position, then stop to smile at the camera. Looks a little chaotic, but it works! — COL Anne McClain (@AstroAnnimal) July 14, 2025 The Ax-4 crew, comprising Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), European Space Agency (ESA) project astronaut Slawosz 'Suave" Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland, and Hungarian to Orbit (HUNOR) astronaut Tibor Kapu, had been actively engaged in research and outreach activities aboard the ISS as part of the mission during the past 18-days. As per NASA, the Dragon spacecraft will return to Earth with more than 580 pounds of cargo, including NASA hardware and data from over 60 experiments conducted during the mission. Axiom Mission 4 was launched on June 25 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. The Dragon 'Grace' spacecraft carrying India's Subhanshu Shukla, along with three other astronauts, undocked from the space station at 4:45 pm IST on Monday and is expected to splash down near the coast of California on Tuesday at 3.01 pm IST. view comments First Published: July 15, 2025, 12:24 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
CNN
09-07-2025
- Science
- CNN
ISS astronauts discuss recent all-female spacewalk
Astronauts Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain speak to CNN's Wolf Blitzer from the International Space Station about their research, the success of their rare all-female spacewalk, and the future of space exploration.
