Space stations

217 cards. Each one is a 40-second story with a five-minute read behind it. Page 4 of 4.

181. What does life actually look like on the International Space Station?British astronaut Tim Peake takes us inside the orbital outpost. This interview provides a rare look at the daily reality of living and conducting research in space during a six-m…
182. How three spacecraft delivered 12 tons of cargo to the ISS in three weeksThis video captures the precise moment the SpaceX Dragon cargo craft was captured by the station's robotic arm. It showcases the complex logistics required to resupply the Interna…
183. How do astronauts stay upright during live video calls from orbit?When astronauts host educational sessions from the International Space Station, they face a unique challenge. In microgravity, every movement can cause a person to slowly tumble o…
184. How astronauts living in orbit conduct science and manage life in spaceThis video captures an educational session where astronauts aboard the International Space Station discuss scientific research and daily life in orbit with students from a Dallas …
185. How astronauts fight the physical toll of living in microgravityLife aboard the International Space Station is a constant battle against biology. Without the pull of Earth's gravity, the human body begins to lose muscle and bone mass. To stay …
186. How cosmonauts manually dock unpiloted cargo ships in spaceThis video demonstrates a critical backup procedure where astronauts take manual control of an approaching spacecraft to ensure a safe connection to the International Space Statio…
187. Final preparations underway for the Expedition 48-49 crew launchAt the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the crew of the Soyuz MS-01 is completing critical pre-flight checks. This video captures the final moments of preparation before their journey to the …
188. The three-stage journey from candidate to orbital residentBecoming an astronaut requires much more than physical fitness. It is a multi-year, tiered educational marathon involving everything from Russian language fluency to underwater su…
189. How a Soyuz spacecraft joins the International Space StationWatch the precise moments the Soyuz MS-03 docked with the International Space Station. This footage captures the critical arrival and hatch opening for the Proxima mission, markin…
190. The science of fun: capturing stillness in microgravityWatch what happens when an entire space station crew tries to freeze in place. This video reveals the behind-the-scenes outtakes from Thomas Pesquet’s viral mannequin challenge, o…
191. A two-day supply run to the starsThis video details the launch of the unpiloted Progress 65 cargo vessel. It is traveling from Kazakhstan to the International Space Station to provide essential resources for the …
192. From Iowa and Texas to the Edge of OrbitExperience a rare dialogue between Earthbound journalists and astronauts currently living in low-Earth orbit. This footage captures a unique cultural bridge as two native American…
193. What is life really like aboard the International Space Station?Join ESA Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet for an in-flight look at life in orbit, covering everything from complex scientific research to the intense reality of conducting a spacewa…
194. A vital supply run returns to the International Space StationFollowing a launch failure last December, a Russian cargo vessel has departed Kazakhstan to replenish the station's essential reserves of fuel and food.
195. How a Russian cargo craft successfully docked with the International Space StationThis video details the automated docking of the Progress 66 cargo ship. Watch the process of the unpiloted craft delivering essential supplies to the crew after a previous mission…
196. How astronauts prepare the International Space Station for commercial spacecraft arrivalsThis video documents a critical spacewalk conducted by NASA's Shane Kimbrough and ESA's Thomas Pesquet. They perform essential maintenance and hardware relocations to ensure the s…
197. A change of command occurs aboard the International Space StationWitness the orbital handover as the Expedition 50 crew concludes their mission and prepares for their return to Earth.
198. The final preparations for a mission to the International Space StationWitness the assembly and transport of the Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft at the Baikonur Cosmodrome as it readies for its journey to the orbital complex.
199. A new crew joins the International Space StationWatch the moment the Soyuz MS-04 spacecraft docked with the ISS, bringing new members to the orbiting laboratory for a multi-month mission.
200. Traveling 14,000 kilometers in under four minutesExperience the staggering velocity of orbital travel through a time-lapse captured from the International Space Station. ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst captures what it looks like …
201. Two orbits in 15 minutes: a 20-year visual odyssey from orbitExperience the International Space Station's journey from a new vantage point. This video showcases a record-breaking timelapse captured by ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst, offering…
202. Six astronauts unite in orbit to advance research on human biology and space scienceOn July 28, 2017, the International Space Station welcomed three veteran travelers aboard the Soyuz MS-05. This arrival expanded the orbital crew to six, initiating a mission focu…
203. An astronaut records a music video from the International Space Station to celebrate connectionNASA astronaut Drew Feustel, commander of Expedition 56, recorded an original music video while orbiting Earth. Featuring lyrics by Gord Sinclair of the Canadian band The Tragical…
204. The International Space Station is undergoing its first major physical expansion in over a decadeFor years, the International Space Station has relied on small hardware updates following the retirement of the Space Shuttle in 2011. Now, a new wave of significant additions is …
205. How astronauts use robotic arms to catch massive cargo ships in orbitWatch as the International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm grapples the Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL, a spacecraft carrying thousands of kilograms of vital science and supplie…
206. What is it actually like to live and work aboard the International Space Station?This video features in-flight interviews with Expedition 53 crew members Mark Vande Hei, Joe Acaba, and Paolo Nespoli, offering a direct look at life inside the orbital laboratory.
207. Preparing for the Beyond mission at Star CityLuca Parmitano discusses his final preparations in Russia before launching to the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone for European space exploration.
208. Experience the Earth from orbit through Thomas Pesquet's Alpha mission timelapse montageThis video compiles the most striking timelapse footage captured by ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet during his 2021 Alpha mission to the International Space Station. It offers a rare…
209. A panoramic view from the International Space Station's most iconic observation deckStep inside the seven-windowed Cupola module with astronaut Matthias Maurer. This 360-degree experience offers a rare look at the station's primary vantage point, used by crews to…
210. Step inside the European research laboratory currently orbiting high above our planetExperience a 360-degree tour of the Columbus module, the International Space Station's primary European research facility. This immersive view reveals the interior experiment rack…
211. How an astronaut prepares for sleep inside the International Space StationESA astronaut Matthias Maurer shares his evening routine during the Cosmic Kiss mission. See how life functions in microgravity as he navigates the International Space Station bef…
212. The world from the Cupola: a 20-day orbital odysseyExperience Earth and the Moon through the lens of astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski. This footage captures the perspective of the Ignis mission, offering a rare look at our pl…
213. Why simple tape cannot fix the persistent air leaks on the International Space StationPersistent air leaks in Russian modules have plagued the International Space Station for years. Scott Manley explains why these structural issues are complex, detailing why standa…
214. Four astronauts prepare to return home after their mission on the space station.NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev discuss their time aboard the International Space Station. This…
215. A Robotic Supply Run to the International Space Station Keeps Human Exploration AliveOn July 3, a Soyuz rocket will carry the Progress 92 cargo ship into orbit, delivering three tons of essential supplies to the Expedition 73 crew. This autonomous mission highligh…
216. A robotic freighter delivers three tons of essential supplies to the International Space StationThe Progress 92 cargo ship recently completed its autonomous docking at the International Space Station. This mission highlights the routine yet complex logistics required to sust…
217. A final look at the International Space Station with astronaut Andreas MogensenESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen provides a guided tour of the International Space Station, his home for six months during the Huginn mission. This video highlights the living and w…

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