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ISS Astronauts Conduct Research Amidst Canadian Wildfire Smoke

6/9/2025

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On June 4, 2025, astronauts aboard the International Space Station engaged in groundbreaking research, collecting blood samples and conducting fire experiments. As they prepared for the upcoming arrival of Axiom Space's Ax-4 crew, they also kept a vigilant eye on the swirling plumes of Canadian wildfire smoke from their unique vantage point in orbit. The ISS is currently home to a diverse team of seven from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos.

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On June 4, 2025, astronauts aboard the International Space Station engaged in groundbreaking research, collecting blood samples and conducting fire experiments. As they prepared for the upcoming arrival of Axiom Space's Ax-4 crew, they also kept a vigilant eye on the swirling plumes of Canadian wildfire smoke from their unique vantage point in orbit. The ISS is currently home to a diverse team of seven from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos.