Earth to Space Call: NASA Leaders to Speak with Station Astronauts
December 30, 2024
NASA leaders will participate in a live media teleconference with the astronauts aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday, January 2, 2025, at 2:05 p.m. EST to discuss recent science highlights, current research, and future plans for the orbiting laboratory.
The event will feature NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, International Space Station Program Manager Joel Montalbano, and other agency officials. The astronauts scheduled to participate include:
- NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, Expedition 69 commander
- Russian cosmonaut Sergey Prokopyev, Expedition 69 flight engineer
- NASA astronaut Josh Cassada, Expedition 69 flight engineer
The teleconference will be carried live on NASA Television, the NASA website, and the agency’s social media platforms.
Recent Science Highlights
The astronauts aboard the International Space Station have been conducting a variety of scientific investigations in recent months, including:
- The Tissue Chips in Space experiment: This experiment is investigating the effects of microgravity on human tissues and organs. The results of this experiment could help scientists develop new treatments for diseases that are exacerbated by microgravity, such as muscle atrophy and bone loss.
- The Rodent Research-5 experiment: This experiment is studying the effects of microgravity on rodents. The results of this experiment could help scientists develop new ways to protect astronauts from the effects of space travel.
- The Veggie experiment: This experiment is growing plants in space to study the effects of microgravity on plant growth. The results of this experiment could help scientists develop new ways to grow food in space for future missions.
Current Research
The astronauts aboard the International Space Station are also currently conducting a variety of other research projects, including:
- The Kilopower experiment: This experiment is testing a new type of nuclear reactor that could provide power for future space missions.
- The Lunar Gateway: The Lunar Gateway is a planned space station that will orbit the Moon. The astronauts aboard the International Space Station are currently conducting research to help prepare for the construction and operation of the Lunar Gateway.
- The Artemis program: The Artemis program is NASA’s plan to return humans to the Moon by 2025. The astronauts aboard the International Space Station are currently conducting research to help prepare for the Artemis missions.
Future Plans
The International Space Station is scheduled to continue operating through at least 2030. NASA is currently working on plans to extend the station’s life beyond 2030. The agency is also working on plans for the future of human space exploration, including the Artemis program and the Lunar Gateway.
The media teleconference on January 2, 2025, will provide an opportunity to learn more about the recent science highlights, current research, and future plans for the International Space Station.
Earth to Space Call: NASA Leaders to Speak with Station Astronauts
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