Busy Science Day on Station; Mission Updates for Ax-4 and SpaceX Crew-11
The city lights of Southeast Asia and lightning storms streak below the International Space Station as it orbited 259 miles above the Gulf of Thailand at approximately 3:17 a.m. local time.NASA Exercise research and spacesuit maintenance topped the schedule for the Expedition 73 and Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crews on Thursday. The 11 orbital residents also kept up an array of space research to improve human health while ensuring the International Space Station continues orbiting Earth in tip-top shape. NASA Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers kicked off her shift activating the Bio-Monitor vest and headband to measure her health data. She wore the sensor-packed wearable gear that collected her blood pressure, heart, and breathing activity while she pedaled on the Destiny laboratory module’s exercise cycle. Doctors will use the information to help monitor and protect crew health as NASA and its international partners plan missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Ayers then...