NASA and SpaceX Gear Up for Crew-11 Mission: Key Details

Quick Summary

• NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission will launch four crew members to the International Space Station (ISS) for research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance activities.
• Crew will simulate Moon landing scenarios to support NASA’s Artemis campaign, using controllers and screens to study spatial awareness in different gravity conditions.
• The crew comprises Zena Cardman (NASA),Mike Fincke (NASA),Kimiya Yui (JAXA),and Oleg Platonov (Roscosmos). It’s the first spaceflight for Cardman and platonov.
• The team launches aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft Endeavour, scheduled for no earlier than July 31 from Kennedy Space Center.Key Falcon 9 rocket checks are underway before launch.
• Experiments include lunar exploration preparation, stem cell production, plant cell division studies, vision safety strategies during space travel, and microgravity effects on viruses like bacteria-killing phages.
• During their stay at the ISS:

– They’ll interact with Expedition 73 members after docking autonomously via Dragon’s Harmony module port at speeds of ~17,500 mph post-liftoff.
– Expect new arrivals via soyuz in November alongside visiting resupply missions from Progress and Cygnus spacecrafts.
– Marking ISS’ milestone-only achievement; surpass Continuous multi-National human space Unlock Scientific breakthrough celebrating enduring Unique pioneering Gateway Expanding Future Lunar+Martian decade Legacy.

Read more: NASA Crew Mission Details URL