# \#iss

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## [Weekly Space Report: Double Catch Planned!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-double-catch-planned/6488)

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**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\
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**Last updated:** [17 October 2026 14:48 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-double-catch-planned/6488 "2026-10-17T14:48:03Z")

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Highlights: Follow-up on Ship 40’s return home, lift back to vertical. Discussion of barge shipping of Boosters and Ships. Ship 42 engine-less cryo-testing complete and engine reinstallation. Fl…

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## [Weekly Space Report: Ship 40 Comes Home!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-ship-40-comes-home/6480)

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**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\
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**Last updated:** [10 October 2026 15:10 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-ship-40-comes-home/6480 "2026-10-10T15:10:31Z")

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Highlights: Lots of video of Flight 14 from numerous new viewpoints Next Flight preparations spotted, speculations. Ship 42 headed to cryo test Pad 2 post-launch status–new inspection fixture in…

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## [Weekly Space Report: Louisiana!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-louisiana/6439)

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**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\
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**Last updated:** [29 August 2026 13:52 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-louisiana/6439 "2026-08-29T13:52:17Z")

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Highlights: Ship 41 test campaign complete–final inspections before flight Pad 2 scaffolding removed, water deluge tests this week. Booster 21 moved to Pad 2, QDs engaged, successful full duration …

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## [Weekly Space Report: China's Landspace Success](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-chinas-landspace-success/6431)

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**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 August 2026 00:58 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-chinas-landspace-success/6431 "2026-08-24T00:58:37Z")

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Highlights: Ship 40 reaches Christmas Island. Cool photos. Held up relatively well. Will attempt to return Ship 40 to Starbase via semi-submersible “Forte”. Forecast 43-48 day trip. Ship 41 heade…

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## [Weekly Space Report: V3 Booster Test Fires](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-v3-booster-test-fires/6306)

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**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\
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**Last updated:** [21 March 2026 12:29 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-v3-booster-test-fires/6306 "2026-03-21T12:29:29Z")

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Highlights: Booster 19 with 10 engines mounted run through various short tests leading to longer tests. Full fire stopped short due to a pad issue. SpaceX shows off smoother and apparently more aut…

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## [Weekly Space Report: Starbase Pad 2 Major Progress](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-starbase-pad-2-major-progress/6235)

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**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\
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**Last updated:** [10 January 2026 16:26 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-starbase-pad-2-major-progress/6235 "2026-01-10T16:26:29Z")

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Highlights: Pad 2 Ship Quick Disconnect arm lifted into place. Pad 2 Catch Arms new bumpers at tips. Pad 2 Catch Arms new actuators exercised. Interesting new Pad 2 vent nozzles Pad 1 Foundat…

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## [Weekly Space Report: SpaceX 2025 Economics Review](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-spacex-2025-economics-review/6227)

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**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 January 2026 14:51 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-spacex-2025-economics-review/6227 "2026-01-03T14:51:37Z")

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Highlights: Pad 2 catch arms massive new actuator cylinders Pad 2 launch mount scaffolding slowly coming down. Pad 1 foundation removal continuing Pad 1 tanks and plumbing gone New ship test …

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## [Weekly Space Report: Starship 2026 Launch Pace News](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-starship-2026-launch-pace-news/6195)

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**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [12 December 2025 17:53 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-starship-2026-launch-pace-news/6195 "2025-12-12T17:53:12Z")

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Highlights: Pad 1 beefy foundation coming out. Pad 1 catch arms actuator work. Similar work spotted on Pad 2. Pad 2 Ship Quick Disconnect arm progress More progress spotted on Booster 19 fabric…

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## [Weekly Space Report: 500 Falcon 9 Flights!](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-500-falcon-9-flights/5999)

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**Author:** [@pturmel](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/pturmel)\
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**Last updated:** [5 July 2025 14:20 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/weekly-space-report-500-falcon-9-flights/5999 "2025-07-05T14:20:45Z")

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Highlights: Ship stand jury-rigging for Block 2 test fires at Pad 1 Unexpected testing of cryo piping at Pad 1–speculation on cryo hookups for ship testing on the jury-rigged stand. Gigabay foundat…

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## [Two International Space Station Spacewalkers Imaged from the Ground](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/two-international-space-station-spacewalkers-imaged-from-the-ground/1111)

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**Author:** [@johnwalker](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/johnwalker)\
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**Last updated:** [28 March 2022 12:58 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/two-international-space-station-spacewalkers-imaged-from-the-ground/1111 "2022-03-28T12:58:06Z")

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Here are more details from photographer Sebastian Voltmer at Spaceweather.com. During the spacewalk of the two astronauts Raja Chari and Matthias Maurer the International Space Station appeared shortly after sunset …

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## [SpaceX Cargo Dragon CRS-24 Undocking from the International Space Station](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/spacex-cargo-dragon-crs-24-undocking-from-the-international-space-station/777)

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**Author:** [@johnwalker](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/johnwalker)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 February 2022 21:27 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/spacex-cargo-dragon-crs-24-undocking-from-the-international-space-station/777 "2022-02-06T21:27:51Z")

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Undocking is scheduled for 15:40 UTC on 2022-01-23. The live stream will start at 15:00 UTC. Splashdown is planned off the coast of Florida on 2022-01-24 at 21:05 UTC.

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## [„Вызов” (The Challenge)—Teaser Trailer](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/the-challenge-teaser-trailer/61)

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**Author:** [@johnwalker](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/johnwalker)\
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**Last updated:** [9 December 2021 16:36 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/the-challenge-teaser-trailer/61 "2021-12-09T16:36:19Z")

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Filming (or, more precisely, videography) of the 30 to 40 minutes of the feature film „Вызов” (literal translation: “Doctor's House Call”) is presently underway on the International Space Station.

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## [Russian Prichal Node Module Docking to the International Space Station](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/russian-prichal-node-module-docking-to-the-international-space-station/453)

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**Author:** [@johnwalker](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/johnwalker)\
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**Last updated:** [26 November 2021 15:09 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/russian-prichal-node-module-docking-to-the-international-space-station/453 "2021-11-26T15:09:16Z")

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## [Russia Launches “Prichal” Node to the International Space Station](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/russia-launches-prichal-node-to-the-international-space-station/440)

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**Author:** [@johnwalker](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/johnwalker)\
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**Last updated:** [24 November 2021 18:52 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/russia-launches-prichal-node-to-the-international-space-station/440 "2021-11-24T18:52:09Z")

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I have cued to video to start at one minute before launch—scroll back if you wish. The Prichal module is spherical node with six docking ports and habitable space inside. It will be carried to the station…

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## [How to De-Orbit the International Space Station](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/how-to-de-orbit-the-international-space-station/374)

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**Author:** [@johnwalker](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/johnwalker)\
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**Last updated:** [15 November 2021 12:54 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/how-to-de-orbit-the-international-space-station/374 "2021-11-15T12:54:09Z")

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## [Tour of the International Space Station in 4K](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/tour-of-the-international-space-station-in-4k/302)

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**Author:** [@johnwalker](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/johnwalker)\
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**Last updated:** [6 November 2021 13:49 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/tour-of-the-international-space-station-in-4k/302 "2021-11-06T13:49:27Z")

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This is a complete tour of the International Space Station, end-to-end and top to bottom, showing every module except the Japanese attic, where an astronaut was taking a shower at the time. Leading the tou…

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## [French Cuisine in Space](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/french-cuisine-in-space/79)

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**Author:** [@johnwalker](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/u/johnwalker)\
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**Last updated:** [10 October 2021 14:23 UTC](https://scanalyst.fourmilab.ch/t/french-cuisine-in-space/79 "2021-10-10T14:23:23Z")

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European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet describes food on the International Space Station, including the “crew preference food” he brought to supplement the basic fare provided by NASA. The audio is …
