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October 2011 International Space Station Top Stories

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 30 September 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 30 September 2011

[Saturday, October 1, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Sergei Volkov performed the routine checkup of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of the regular Daily Morning Inspection.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 1 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 1 October 2011

[Sunday, October 2, 2011] Today 53 years ago (1958) NASA became operational after its establishment by the National Aeronautics and Space Act on July 29, 1958, replacing its predecessor, NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics).

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 2 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 2 October 2011

[Sunday, October 2, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Sunday - Crew off duty. Ahead: Week 3 of Increment 29 (three-person crew).

Video: NASA Tests Deep Space J-2X Rocket Engine

»» Video: NASA Tests Deep Space J-2X Rocket Engine

[Monday, October 3, 2011] NASA conducted a 40-second test of the J-2X rocket engine Sept. 28, the most recent in a series of tests of the next-generation engine selected as part of the Space Launch System architecture that will once again carry humans into deep space.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 3 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 3 October 2011

[Monday, October 3, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Underway: Week 3 of Increment 29 (three-person crew).

NASA To Seek Applicants For Next Astronaut Candidate Class

»» NASA To Seek Applicants For Next Astronaut Candidate Class

[Monday, October 3, 2011] In early November, NASA will seek applicants for its next class of astronaut candidates who will support long-duration missions to the International Space Station and future deep space exploration activities.

NASA, Google, and Lenovo Team Up for Space Station Educational Project

»» NASA, Google, and Lenovo Team Up for Space Station Educational Project

[Tuesday, October 4, 2011] As I understand the gist of the effort from various sources, students will be asked to come up with ideas for experiments that can be performed on the ISS and submit a video via YouTube that describes their idea.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 4 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 4 October 2011

[Wednesday, October 5, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Sergei Volkov performed the routine checkup of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of the regular Daily Morning Inspection.

European experts gather at space hazards seminar

»» European experts gather at space hazards seminar

[Wednesday, October 5, 2011] Strong agreement was voiced on the need for Space Situational Awareness by delegates representing a wide range of stakeholders at an SSA seminar in Warsaw while exchanging views and ideas on the future direction of Europe's capabilities.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 5 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 5 October 2011

[Wednesday, October 5, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Sergei Volkov performed the routine checkup of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of the regular Daily Morning Inspection.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 6 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 6 October 2011

[Thursday, October 6, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Volkov performed the routine checkup of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of the regular Daily Morning Inspection.

Photo: Clouds, Lightning, Airglow, and Lights of Civilization in Africa As Seen From Space

»» Photo: Clouds, Lightning, Airglow, and Lights of Civilization in Africa As Seen From Space

[Friday, October 7, 2011] One of the Expedition 29 crew members aboard the ISS, approximately 220 miles above Earth, took this night time picture showing clouds, lightning, airglow, Earth's terminator and lights of civilization along the central west coast of Africa.

NASA Performs Student Experiments For Whole World To See

»» NASA Performs Student Experiments For Whole World To See

[Friday, October 7, 2011] NASA announced it will provide support to Space Adventures, Ltd. of Vienna, Va., to conduct a global competition for students to design experiments that will be performed in space and broadcast around the world.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 7 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 7 October 2011

[Friday, October 7, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Volkov performed the routine checkup of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of the regular Daily Morning Inspection.

NASA Announcement of Mission of Opportunity for Secondary Payload on EcAMSat NanoSatellite Flight Opportunity

»» NASA Announcement of Mission of Opportunity for Secondary Payload on EcAMSat NanoSatellite Flight Opportunity

[Saturday, October 8, 2011] The International Space Station Utilization Office currently has 2U Mission of opportunity payload capacity available on the EcAMSat launch mission planned for Summer of 2012.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 8 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 8 October 2011

[Saturday, October 8, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Saturday - Crew off duty.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 9 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 9 October 2011

[Sunday, October 9, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Sunday - Crew off duty. Ahead: Week 4 of Increment 29 (three-person crew).

YouTube SpaceLab Lifts Off With Lenovo Aboard

»» YouTube SpaceLab Lifts Off With Lenovo Aboard

[Monday, October 10, 2011] Six regional finalists will gather in Washington, D.C., in March 2012 to experience a ZERO-G flight and receive other prizes.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 10 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 10 October 2011

[Monday, October 10, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Underway: Week 4 of Increment 29 (three-person crew). US Holiday: Columbus Day.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 11 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 11 October 2011

[Wednesday, October 12, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Sergey Volkov performed the routine checkup of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of the regular Daily Morning Inspection.

Hearing Charter: The International Space Station: Lessons from the Soyuz Rocket Failure and Return to Flight

»» Hearing Charter: The International Space Station: Lessons from the Soyuz Rocket Failure and Return to Flight

[Wednesday, October 12, 2011] Since the termination of the Space Shuttle program, the Soyuz rocket with its Soyuz crew capsule is the only way to transport NASA and international partner crews to the ISS.

Amateur Skywatchers Help ESA's Space Hazards Team

»» Amateur Skywatchers Help ESA's Space Hazards Team

[Wednesday, October 12, 2011] or the first time, observations coordinated by ESA's space hazards team have found an asteroid that comes close enough to Earth to pose an impact threat.

Internal NASA Studies Show Cheaper and Faster Alternatives to The Space Launch System

»» Internal NASA Studies Show Cheaper and Faster Alternatives to The Space Launch System

[Wednesday, October 12, 2011] Guess what: the conclusions that NASA arrived at during these studies are in direct contrast to what the agency had been telling Congress, the media, and anyone else who would listen.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 12 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 12 October 2011

[Wednesday, October 12, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Sergey Volkov performed the routine checkup of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of the regular Daily Morning Inspection.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 13 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 13 October 2011

[Friday, October 14, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Sergey Volkov performed the routine checkup of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of the regular Daily Morning Inspection.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 14 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 14 October 2011

[Friday, October 14, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Sergey Volkov performed the routine checkup of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of the regular Daily Morning Inspection.

Republicans Send Deficit Reduction Recommendations to Select Committee (NASA excerpts)

»» Republicans Send Deficit Reduction Recommendations to Select Committee (NASA excerpts)

[Friday, October 14, 2011] Today, Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chair Ralph Hall (R-TX), along with several GOP Committee members, sent a letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, offering recommendations on areas within the Committee's jurisdiction.

NASA Announces Media Opportunities For Undersea Mission

»» NASA Announces Media Opportunities For Undersea Mission

[Friday, October 14, 2011] News media representatives will have the opportunity to cover the 15th NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations, or NEEMO, from up close or afar.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 15 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 15 October 2011

[Sunday, October 16, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Saturday - Crew off duty.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 16 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 16 October 2011

[Monday, October 17, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Sunday - Crew off duty. Ahead: Week 5 of Increment 29 (three-person crew).

NASA Solicitation: International Space Station Common Communications for Visiting Vehicles

»» NASA Solicitation: International Space Station Common Communications for Visiting Vehicles

[Monday, October 17, 2011] The C2V2 is a two-way communications system for use between the ISS and Visiting Vehicles (VVs) during rendezvous, proximity, departure, and docked operations.

Three New Flight Directors Chosen To Lead NASA's Mission Control

»» Three New Flight Directors Chosen To Lead NASA's Mission Control

[Monday, October 17, 2011] NASA's flight directors lead a team of flight controllers, support personnel and engineering experts from around the world. They also are involved in cargo and crew vehicle integration with the station and developing plans for future exploration missions.

A Pre-Mission Conversation With NASA NEEMO Aquanaut Steve Squyres

»» A Pre-Mission Conversation With NASA NEEMO Aquanaut Steve Squyres

[Monday, October 17, 2011] I had a chance to chat with NEEMO 15 crew member Steve Squyres today as he waits out some bad weather before his 13 day underwater mission begins. According to Steve its looking like Thursday before they can "splash down".

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 17 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 17 October 2011

[Tuesday, October 18, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Underway: Week 5 of Increment 29 (three-person crew).

Virginia Governor McDonnell Visits NASA Wallops Flight Facility (With Photos)

»» Virginia Governor McDonnell Visits NASA Wallops Flight Facility (With Photos)

[Tuesday, October 18, 2011] Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell paid a visit to NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on October 17 for a first-hand look at the development of Orbital Sciences Corporation's Taurus II rocket that will start carrying supplies to the Space Station in 2012.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 18 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 18 October 2011

[Tuesday, October 18, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Sergei Volkov performed the routine checkup of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of the regular Daily Morning Inspection.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 19 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 19 October 2011

[Wednesday, October 19, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Sergey Volkov performed the routine checkup of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of the regular Daily Morning Inspection.

Crowdsourcing Science with Zooniverse and NASA at the NEEMO-15 Underwater Asteroid Mission

»» Crowdsourcing Science with Zooniverse and NASA at the NEEMO-15 Underwater Asteroid Mission

[Thursday, October 20, 2011] NASA OpenGov has enlisted the help of established NASA partners Zooniverse and Vizzuality, who have pioneered the analysis of large datasets through crowdsourcing, using the power of elegant interfaces, to engage citizen scientists in the NEEMO mission.

Photos: NEEMO 15: Scenes From Training Week

»» Photos: NEEMO 15: Scenes From Training Week

[Thursday, October 20, 2011] The NEEMO 15 mission is projected to start Oct. 20.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 20 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 20 October 2011

[Thursday, October 20, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Sergey Volkov performed the routine checkup of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of regular Daily Morning Inspection.

Video: ESA Astronaut Cave Crew Returns to Earth

»» Video: ESA Astronaut Cave Crew Returns to Earth

[Thursday, October 20, 2011] Take five astronauts and instead of sending them into space take them underground. ESA's CAVES venture prepares astronauts to work in an international team under real exploration conditions. The latest 'crew' has returned after six days in the dark.

Video Recap of Week on the International Space Station for October 21-71, 2011

»» Video Recap of Week on the International Space Station for October 21-71, 2011

[Friday, October 21, 2011] NASA provides your weekly update on the research and activities on the International Space Station for October 21-27, 2011.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 21 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 21 October 2011

[Saturday, October 22, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 22 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 22 October 2011

[Sunday, October 23, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Saturday - Crew off duty. FE-4 Volkov performed the routine checkup of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of regular Daily Morning Inspec

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 23 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 23 October 2011

[Monday, October 24, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Sunday - Crew off duty. Ahead: Week 6 of Increment 29 (three-person crew).

iPads in Space?

»» iPads in Space?

[Monday, October 24, 2011] NEEMO-15 crew member Astronaut Shannon Walker says that there will be several tablet computers aboard the next Progress cargo flight to the International Space Station.

Anyone Can Now Petition The White House For a Space Shuttle

»» Anyone Can Now Petition The White House For a Space Shuttle

[Monday, October 24, 2011] All the White House promises to do is respond when a petition reaches a certain threshold. But it does get their attention.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 24 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 24 October 2011

[Monday, October 24, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Underway: Week 6 of Increment 29. FE-4 Volkov performed the routine checkup of the SM PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of regular Daily Morning Inspection.

Comments by NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver at the International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight

»» Comments by NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver at the International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight

[Tuesday, October 25, 2011] We are all here to learn from each other how we can even more effectively advance personal and commercial spaceflight - to create high-paying jobs and open up endless possibilities for our economy.

NASA Says That Two iPads Are Heading For the International Space Station

»» NASA Says That Two iPads Are Heading For the International Space Station

[Tuesday, October 25, 2011] According to NASA Public Affairs, the Russians plan to fly two iPads on the December 2011 Progress cargo mission as a replacement for the iPod they currently have on the ISS

NASA Hosting Human Space Exploration Workshop (No Media Allowed)

»» NASA Hosting Human Space Exploration Workshop (No Media Allowed)

[Tuesday, October 25, 2011] NASA will host a three-day Human Space Exploration Community Workshop in San Diego starting on Monday, Nov. 14. The agency will introduce the International Space Exploration Coordination Group's Global Exploration Roadmap during the event.

Media Invited to Orion Spacecraft Water Landing Test At Langley

»» Media Invited to Orion Spacecraft Water Landing Test At Langley

[Tuesday, October 25, 2011] Reporters are invited to attend a water impact test of an 18,000-pound Orion test article at NASA's Langley Research Center's Hydro Impact Basin in Hampton, Va., on Thursday, Oct. 27.

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[Wednesday, October 26, 2011] NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 25 October 2011

NASA Releases Third Status Report On Commercial Partner Progress

»» NASA Releases Third Status Report On Commercial Partner Progress

[Wednesday, October 26, 2011] NASA has posted the third status report on its Commercial Crew Development 2 (CCDev2) program to the agency's Commercial Space Transportation website.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 26 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 26 October 2011

[Thursday, October 27, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Volkov performed the routine inspection of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of regular Daily Morning Inspection.

Photo: Space Station Solar Panels, Aurora, As Seen Over The Central Pacific Ocean

»» Photo: Space Station Solar Panels, Aurora, As Seen Over The Central Pacific Ocean

[Thursday, October 27, 2011] This is one of a series of night time images photographed by one of the Expedition 29 crew members from the International Space Station. It features airglow, Earth's terminator and parts of the Central Pacific Ocean.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 27 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 27 October 2011

[Thursday, October 27, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Volkov performed the routine inspection of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of regular Daily Morning Inspection.

Excalibur Almaz Incorporated partners with NASA

»» Excalibur Almaz Incorporated partners with NASA

[Thursday, October 27, 2011] Excalibur Almaz, Incorporated (EAI), an independently owned U.S. company based in Houston, and NASA have signed an unfunded Space Act Agreement (SAA) for the second development round of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.

Letter From Space Adventures to Congress Regarding Commercial Crew Issues

»» Letter From Space Adventures to Congress Regarding Commercial Crew Issues

[Thursday, October 27, 2011] I am writing to you on behalf of our partner to provide you and your colleagues some additional insight into the existing and potential commercial market for orbital human spaceflight.

NASA to Announce New Agreement for Kennedy Facilities Monday

»» NASA to Announce New Agreement for Kennedy Facilities Monday

[Friday, October 28, 2011] Journalists are invited to attend a major announcement of a new partnership between NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida and an outside organization that open NASA's facilities to U.S. commercial space launch service providers.

Mars500 crew prepare to open the hatch

»» Mars500 crew prepare to open the hatch

[Friday, October 28, 2011] The 520 days of isolation for the Mars500 crew will end on 4 November, when the hatch of their 'spacecraft' is opened for the first time since June last year. Scientists eagerly await the final samples as the crew count the hours to liberty.

NASA Seeks Hosts for Space Station Interactive Education Events

»» NASA Seeks Hosts for Space Station Interactive Education Events

[Friday, October 28, 2011] NASA is seeking proposals from educators who are looking for a unique way to inspire the next generation of explorers. Formal and informal education organizations can apply to host live interactive education downlinks with astronauts onboard the ISS.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 28 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 28 October 2011

[Saturday, October 29, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. FE-4 Volkov performed the routine inspection of the SM (Service Module) PSS Caution & Warning panel as part of regular Daily Morning Inspection.

Video: Space Station Reboost: Watch Astronauts Move As Engines Fire

»» Video: Space Station Reboost: Watch Astronauts Move As Engines Fire

[Saturday, October 29, 2011] As the International Space Station is boosted into a higher orbit, Expedition 29 Commander Mike Fossum and Flight Engineers Satoshi Furukawa and Sergei Volkov float freely to demonstrate the acceleration of the orbiting complex.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 29 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 29 October 2011

[Saturday, October 29, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Saturday - Crew off duty.

Successful Progress Launch Sets Stage for Soyuz Flight

»» Successful Progress Launch Sets Stage for Soyuz Flight

[Sunday, October 30, 2011] Pending the outcome of a series of flight readiness meetings in the coming weeks, this successful flight sets the stage for the next Soyuz launch, planned for mid-November.

Photo: Progress Reentry As Seen From The International Space Station

»» Photo: Progress Reentry As Seen From The International Space Station

[Sunday, October 30, 2011] @astro_aggie (Mike Fossum) "Enjoy this picture I took #fromspace of the Progress cargo ship burning up after undock on Saturday."

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 30 October 2011

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 30 October 2011

[Sunday, October 30, 2011] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Sunday - Crew off duty. Ahead: Week 7 of Increment 29 (three-person crew).

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