Preparing the orbital laboratory for the next era of commercial spaceflight
In short: In this in-flight interview, NASA astronauts Jeff Williams and Kate Rubins discuss their ongoing research and the critical mission to upgrade the International Space Station's docking capabilities.
During an interview on July 13, Expedition 48 Commander Jeff Williams and Flight Engineer Kate Rubins shared insights into life aboard the ISS. The crew is preparing for an August spacewalk to install the first International Docking Adapter, a vital component designed to facilitate the arrival of future U.S. commercial crew spacecraft.
The interview highlights a period of transition for the station, featuring Williams, who has been in orbit since March, and Rubins, who arrived on July 9.
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