Scientists created 'Moon cement' using lunar and Martian regolith simulants, testing it for six months outside the ISS. Samples showed no degradation, with one composition exhibiting 35% higher compressive strength than Earth controls, advancing off-world construction.
Astronauts on the ISS took shelter in a SpaceX Crew Dragon for 2 hours due to an air leak in Russia's Zvezda module, before returning after the leak rate was deemed manageable.
UK startup BioOrbit launched its Box-E unit on a SpaceX flight to the ISS on May 15 to grow ultra-pure protein crystals in microgravity. This technology aims to create self-injectable cancer drugs, potentially saving healthcare systems billions and reducing hospital visits.
China has confirmed plans to expand its space station, potentially more than doubling in size to meet growing scientific demand and expand international cooperation. The Tiangong and the International Space Station (ISS) are the only space stations operating in low Earth orbit. The ISS, led by Nasa and built with contributions from 15 countries, is the biggest structure in space and has been a laboratory for more than 3,000 experiments. Nasa plans to retire the ISS in early 2031, using a...
Progress MS-34 cargo spacecraft launched successfully from Baikonur spaceport aboard Soyuz-2.1a rocket at 1:22 a.m. Moscow time. The 7.4-ton spacecraft entered orbit at 1:30 a.m. and will dock with the ISS Zvezda module on April 28 at 12:01 a.m. GMT. The 95th resupply mission carries approximately 2.5 tons of cargo including 700 kg of fuel, 420 kg of drinking water, 50 kg of oxygen, and 1,348 kg of dry cargo.
Roscosmos announced the Soyuz 2.1a carrier rocket with Progress MS-34 cargo spacecraft has been assembled at Baikonur spaceport for launch on April 26 to the International Space Station. The spacecraft will deliver 2.5 tons of cargo, including a new Orlan-ISS No. 8 EVA spacesuit and equipment for scientific experiments.
