Two more cargo shipments are due to arrive at the International Space Station before the end of 2016. Meanwhile, science research continues. As seen in the image below, there are two ports available for docking. The Expedition 50 crew is getting ready to receive a shipment of space supplies Saturday after Russia launches the Progress… Continue reading LAST 2016 CARGO SHIPMENTS TO ISS
Month: November 2016
THANKSGIVING AND NEW CREW
As Thanksgiving approaches, observed by over twelve nations, worldwide, work continues aboard the space station. As seen below, the new HD cameras give remarkable images. Three new crew members are in their first week aboard the International Space Station. They joined the Expedition 50 crew Saturday bringing the occupancy of the orbital lab to six… Continue reading THANKSGIVING AND NEW CREW
CYGNUS SPACE FREIGHTER LEAVES ISS
The Orbital ATK Cygnus space freighter is released for its fiery trip back to earth after performing one more important function. See below for details. Expedition 50 robotic arm operators Shane Kimbrough of NASA and Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) commanded the International Space Station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm to release the Cygnus spacecraft… Continue reading CYGNUS SPACE FREIGHTER LEAVES ISS
WELCOME ABOARD! ISS CREW AT SIX
Welcome aboard! Here are the highlights of the launch and two-day trip to the International Space Station. It culminated in the docking of Soyuz MS-03 to the station last evening. Three new crew members are aboard the International Space Station. The hatches on the space station and Soyuz MS-03 opened at 7:40 p.m. EST, marking… Continue reading WELCOME ABOARD! ISS CREW AT SIX