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ISS Crew Advances Research, Prepares for Artemis Missions

12/13/2025

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On December 9, 2025, Expedition 74 crew conducted stem cell research in microgravity.
Kimiya Yui (JAXA) captured Earth images from the International Space Station (ISS).
The crew installed a carbon dioxide removal system to support Artemis missions.
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Mike Fincke prepared cargo for HTV-X1 departure.
As of December 12, seven NASA and Roscosmos astronauts are aboard ISS, which has been continuously crewed for over 25 years.

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On December 9, 2025, Expedition 74 crew conducted stem cell research in microgravity.
Kimiya Yui (JAXA) captured Earth images from the International Space Station (ISS).
The crew installed a carbon dioxide removal system to support Artemis missions.
NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Mike Fincke prepared cargo for HTV-X1 departure.
As of December 12, seven NASA and Roscosmos astronauts are aboard ISS, which has been continuously crewed for over 25 years.