Space to Ground (9 May 2025)

The Space to Ground (S2G) update from May 2, 2025, highlights the ongoing activities aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Key highlights include the start of Space Botany research on plant growth and biology in microgravity, crucial for future long-duration space missions. On May 1, 2025, the Expedition 73 crew conducted a significant spacewalk, with NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers performing tasks such as installing a Rollout Solar Array Modification Kit on the station's Port Truss structure and relocating a communications antenna for contact with visiting spacecraft. This marked Anne McClain's third and Nichole Ayers' first spacewalk, contributing to the total of 275 spacewalks in the ISS program history. NASA's official science page for the station and social media channels for live updates and engagement with the ISS community are available.  

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