The high-stakes science of living and working in microgravity
In short: Watch the journey of Expedition 26 as flight engineers Cady Coleman, Paolo Nespoli, and Dmitry Kondratyev head to the International Space Station to push the boundaries of human endurance.
Expedition 26 focuses on critical research regarding human health and safety in space, specifically studying the human heart, radiation effects, and space nutrition. The crew also works on technical infrastructure, including the installation of Robonaut, cooling technology, and fire safety systems.
The mission highlights the collaborative nature of space exploration, featuring a diverse crew including Scott Kelly, Alexander Kaleri, and Oleg Skripochkov. Key activities include complex spacewalks and the management of various cargo and progress vehicles to sustain life and science in orbit.
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- Also: Expedition 26 - NASA
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