After three postponements, the Private Space Mission Ax-4 of the Axiom Space company, directed to the International Space Station: the launch took place at 8.31 Italians from the 39th platform of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, aboard a Spacex Crew Dragon shuttle and a Falcon 9 rocket. The arrival at the ISS is scheduled for around 13.00 Italians of June 26, when the shuttle will attract the Harmony module.
The mission marks the Back to flight human spatial for India, Poland And Hungary after beyond Four decades waiting. In addition to the US commander Peggy Whitsonin fact, NASA veteran and now passed to Axiom Space, the crew is composed of the Indian Shubhanshu Shuklafrom the Hungarian Tibor Kapu and from the Polish Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski.
“This mission shows that Space exploration is no longer limited to a few nations“, says Whitson:” It’s one shared effort which reflects the best of what we can make together. For me to return to space is always a privilege, but guide this crew which represents the dreams and determination of India, Poland and Hungary in their return to the human space flight, is something really special. We bring with us – continues the commander – the hopes of millions of people who dare to look up and imagine what is possible. This is the future of space: bold, inclusive and guided by a purpose “.
The four will spend 14 days On board the space station leading About 60 different scientific experiments representing 31 Villages. Studies range from observation of the earth to biology to material science. Among the scheduled projects, the experimentation of Rebecsinib, a promising anti-cancer drug, stands out.
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