Meanwhile, Roscosmos Flight Engineer Kirill Peskov completed an Earth observation experiment that focused on nighttime atmospheric glow using near-ultraviolet wavelengths.

Station Commander Takuya Onishi is also studying cellular responses to gravity, which could lead to new treatments for health issues related to space travel and Earth.

NASA's Expedition 73 crew aboard the International Space Station is conducting vital space biology research aimed at enhancing human health both in space and on Earth.

Among their recent experiments, NASA Flight Engineers Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers are developing DNA-like nanomaterials for therapeutic applications in the Kibo laboratory module.

In addition, Flight Engineer Jonny Kim is involved in the CIPHER study, which examines cognitive performance in space through blood samples and simulated robotic maneuvers.

This ongoing research is expected to provide critical insights into health conditions such as muscle atrophy and osteoporosis, benefiting both astronauts and the general population.

In a significant development, robotics controllers successfully extracted the Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES) experiment, which is essential for testing fundamental physics and general relativity.

Looking ahead, McClain and Ayers are preparing for a spacewalk scheduled for May 1, during which they will install a new solar array and relocate an antenna on the station's port side.