JAXA Astronaut Activity Report, December 2009

This is JAXA's Japanese astronaut primary activity report for December 2009.

First Cupola Window Shutter Opens

At 12:25 a.m. EST, the crew opened the first window shutter of the cupola. At this…

President Speaks to Crew on Space Station

“And so we just wanted to let you know that the amazing work that's being done…

STS-130 MCC Status Report #19

Endeavour Pilot Terry Virts opened the windows one at a time early Wednesday, giving spacewalkers Robert…

STS-130 MCC Status Report #20

The astronauts and cosmonauts on space shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station have started an…

President Obama Scheduled to Speak to Orbiting Astronauts

President Obama, congressional leaders and middle school students will speak with the astronaut crews of the…

NASA’s Chandra Reveals Origin of Key Cosmic Explosions

New findings from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have provided a major advance in understanding a type…

NASA’s WISE Mission Releases Medley of First Images

A diverse cast of cosmic characters is showcased in the first survey images NASA released Wednesday…

Let There Be Light

Endeavour pilot Terry Virts opened the windows of the newly installed cupola one at a time…

NASA’s Next Shuttle Launch Now Targeted for April 5; Media Credentials Deadlines Updated

NASA is targeting Monday, April 5, for the launch of the next space shuttle from the…