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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 wrapped up months of research aboard the ISS. Here’s a look at some scientific milestones accomplished during their mission.
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NASA astronaut Nick Hague processed Arthrospira C samples, a micro-algae study that converts CO₂ into oxygen and may serve as food for long-term space missions.
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NASA is testing the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device (E4D), a modular exercise device on the ISS, to counter bone loss and improve crew health on long missions.
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This red romaine lettuce in the ISS's Advanced Plant Habitat is part of Plant Habitat-07, studying the impact moisture on plant microbes to improve space farming.
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NASA astronaut Suni Williams installs hardware for a space experiment on packed bed reactors, studying gravity’s impact to improve water recovery, fuel cells, and more.
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NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore swabbed the ISS exterior to study microbial escape and survival, aiding efforts to limit their spread to the Moon and Mars.
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JAXA's LignoSat, launched from the ISS, tests magnolia wood as a sustainable satellite material, assessing strain, radiation response, and geomagnetic interference.
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NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore captures Earth’s landmarks from the ISS, contributing to a long-term record for research on environmental changes.
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ESA's Euro Material Ageing study examines material aging in space to enhance spacecraft design, sensors, and thermal control. NASA's Sunita Williams installed it on the ISS.
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NASA's Astrobee REACCH tests robotic arms for capturing space objects, aiding satellite servicing and debris removal.
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