8legs: International space station, low earth orbit

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Expedition 74 wrapped up the week with vestibular studies and stem cell work to benefit health on Earth and in space.
Researchers tested vestibular function and visual cues using virtual reality to study balance in microgravity.
Astronauts preserved stem cells in space to compare with Earth-made samples for advanced therapies.
Roscosmos and JAXA crews contributed to VR-based balance experiments and hardware maintenance.
Station Commander Mike Fincke managed cargo, maintenance, and wastewater system work.
A steady flow of NASA updates and social media posts kept the public informed about station activities.
The week’s work supports both astronaut health and potential Earth-based medical advances.
Virtual reality goggles helped track vision and balance in weightlessness during experiments.
Columbus lab module hosted vestibular tests as part of ongoing bioscience investigations.

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NASA will host a news conference at 3:30 p.m. EST from Johnson Space Center to recap Jonny Kim's eight-month ISS mission.
Kim returned to Earth on December 9 after 245 days in space aboard Expedition 72/73.
Kim contributed to tissue engineering and robotic demonstrations during the mission.
Kim worked on in-space manufacturing of DNA-mimicking nanomaterials to advance therapeutics.
The briefing provides details on stream options and media accreditation policies.
The ISS research focus included biology, robotics, and manufacturing demonstrations.
The press advisory is part of NASA’s ongoing coverage of ISS activities.
The article notes the mission's extensive orbital activity and crew changes.
The advisory cites official contact details for media inquiries.
Kim’s mission contributed to space station research for potential Earth therapies.

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Astronauts on the International Space Station shared a photo of Earth showing blue skies and white clouds on Dec. 11, 2025.
The space station crew conducted stem cell research as part of their science status aboard Expedition 74.
Expedition 74 crew members include NASA and JAXA astronauts, with multiple spacecraft docked to the ISS.
The ISS hosts a mix of US, Japanese, and Russian crew members, illustrating ongoing international cooperation.
NASA and JAXA astronauts maintained station systems and prepared cargo for future missions.
Expedition 74 marked more than two decades of continuous human presence on the ISS according to Space.com.
Kimiya Yui, a JAXA astronaut, commented on the beauty of Earth's view from the ISS.
The report highlights ongoing space science, including stem cell and virtual reality experiments aboard the ISS.
The article notes the ISS as a hub of international space activity and updates on docking and logistics.
Space.com emphasizes the ongoing mission timeline through December 2025 and beyond.

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