Tag: Expedition 72

Matt Dominick’s X Account: A Visual Journey from Space

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3 Min Read Matt Dominick’s X Account: A Visual Journey from Space We are lucky to have had the opportunity to fly in space and feel a responsibility to share with humanity the incredible views of the Earth and the cosmos. Matt dominick NASA Astronaut NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick launched to the International Space Station on March 3, 2024 as the commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission. As a flight engineer aboard the orbiting laboratory, Dominick conducted scientific research while capturing breathtaking views of Earth…

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NASA, SpaceX 31st Commercial Resupply Mission Overview

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NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 9:29 p.m. EST on Monday, Nov. 4, for the next launch to deliver scientific investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station. Filled with more than 6,000 pounds of supplies, the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft, on the company’s Falcon 9 rocket, will launch from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This launch is the 31st SpaceX commercial resupply services mission to the orbital laboratory for the agency, and the 11th SpaceX launch under the Commercial Resupply Services-2…

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NASA Sets Coverage for its SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon Station Relocation

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The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov approaches the International Space Station as it orbits 259 miles above Oregon. Credit: NASA In preparation for the arrival of NASA’s SpaceX 31st commercial resupply services mission, four crew members aboard the International Space Station will relocate the agency’s SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft to a different docking port Sunday, Nov. 3. Live coverage begins at 6:15 a.m. EST on NASA+ and will end shortly after docking. Learn how to watch NASA content through a variety of platforms, including…

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