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iss073e0177115 (6/9/2025) --- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi work on a vibration isolation system for the new European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device (E4D) on the International Space Station. The E4D combines resistive and aerobic capabilities in a small footprint, important for future long-term exploration missions. Once the device is operating, researchers plan to acquire and evaluate data on its function and feedback from multiple crew members. The system adds new exercises to the current portfolio, such as targeting muscle groups essential for activities like leaving a spacecraft after landing.