NASA mission operators confirmed the successful testing of its sail-hoisting boom system at 1:33 pm EDT on August 29. This completes the full deployment of their Advanced Composite Solar Sail System, or ACS3, in space. NASA’s ACS3 was designed for cost-effective deep space missions.
Kim Will Serve as a Flight Engineer on the Upcoming Expedition 72/73
NASA announced on August 28 that Jonny Kim, an astronaut and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander, will soon be making his first trip to the Space Station. He will serve as a flight engineer and member of the Expedition 72/73 crew in March 2025. He, along with two others, will spend eight months on the ISS conducting scientific research and technology demonstrations.
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