ISS Crew Studies Bone Loss and Brain Adaptation to Safeguard Astronaut Health

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September 1, 2025

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Astronauts aboard the ISS concluded a week of research on bone health, brain adaptation, and eye function while servicing spacesuits and systems. The crew also captured Earth imagery and prepared for the upcoming Cygnus cargo mission launching on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket this September.

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Washable Fiber Computer Could Transform the Future of Smart Clothing, Study Finds

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September 1, 2025

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Scientists have created a washable fibre computer that integrates sensors, processors, and communication modules into a single strand. Tested in garments, the fibres achieved up to 95% accuracy in detecting human movements. Researchers say the breakthrough could lead to practical smart clothing, though challenges like energy use and communication speed remain.

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Who Is Megan McArthur, the First Woman to Pilot NASA’s SpaceX Dragon?

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September 1, 2025

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NASA astronaut Megan McArthur, the first woman to pilot a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, retires after 20 years. She logged 213 days in space, flew two missions, and was the last to handle the Hubble Telescope. Her contributions to ISS science and leadership roles shaped future lunar and Mars exploration, leaving a lasting mark on NASA’s mission

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ESA’s JUICE Probe Uses Venus Flyby to Stay on Track for Jupiter’s Icy Moons

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September 1, 2025

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The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) successfully executed a Venus flyby on August 31, 2025, using the planet’s gravity to speed toward Jupiter. Engineers overcame a brief antenna glitch before the maneuver, and the spacecraft endured Venus’s intense heat by shielding itself with its high-gain antenna.