International Space Station

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@Space_Station

NASA's page for the latest mission and science updates from the International Space Station.

Low Earth Orbit nasa.gov/station Joined May 2013

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International Space Station @Space_Station 14h

Powering up research!☀️⚡

Last week, @astro_anil and @Astro_Kutryk installed the eighth and final roll-out solar array, completing a five-year power upgrade.

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International Space Station @Space_Station 15h

Microbiology, spacesuits, and upcoming cargo missions kept Expedition 75 busy aboard the orbital outpost on Tuesday. More... go.nasa.gov/4AjswRF

SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station for an autonomous docking as both spacecraft were orbiting 261 miles above the African nation of Mali. Dragon delivered over 6,300 pounds of new science, supplies, and roll-out solar arrays to the Expedition 75 crew,

International Space Station @Space_Station 19h

Today is the 251st birthday of the @USMC - to all the Marines back on Earth, Happy Birthday! Semper Fi!
- Luke Delaney

NASA astronaut and Expedition 75 flight engineer Luke Delaney wears a black t-shirt highlighting the U.S. Marines inside the International Space Station's cupola with the Earth 260 miles below.

International Space Station @Space_Station 2d

Expedition 75 started the week processing microbe samples and swapping spacesuits for return to Earth inside a @SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft. Breathing in microgravity and Earth photography rounded out the shift. More... go.nasa.gov/4BTzXAA

NASA astronaut and Expedition 75 flight engineer Jessica Watkins celebrates 200 cumulative days in space across two expeditions aboard the International Space Station with a tray of sweet snacks. In the background, Roscosmos cosmonauts Anna Kikina and Sergey Teteryatnikov join the celebration inside the vestibule between the Unity module and the Zarya module.

International Space Station @Space_Station 5d

Expedition 75 cleaned up after a spacewalk, conducted biomedical assessments, and maintained lab systems wrapping up a busy week aboard the International Space Station. More... go.nasa.gov/4iBeDHo

NASA astronaut Anil Menon rides the Canadarm2 robotic arm 260 miles above Earth while carrying a roll-out solar array during Thursday's spacewalk.

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