SpaceX Sends Four-Person Crew to ISS
(MENAFN) A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took off successfully on Friday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, transporting four crew members to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Crew-11 expedition.
Launching at 11:43 a.m. local time (1643GMT), the spacecraft carried NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan’s Kimiya Yui, and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov.
The operation, initially intended for Thursday, was postponed due to "inclement weather."
Despite facing similar atmospheric concerns on Friday, the launch went ahead as intended.
The group is anticipated to reach the ISS following a 15-hour voyage.
During their six-month stay, the astronauts will perform scientific investigations, including "stem cell research" and "plant biology."
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
