Four Astronauts from Four Countries to Embark on Space Journey aboard SpaceX Crew-7 Mission
Four astronauts, representing four different countries, are set to embark on a long journey into space. The highly anticipated SpaceX Crew-7 mission is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, August 25, at 3:49 a.m. EDT (0749 GMT). However, in the event of unfavorable weather conditions or technical issues, the launch timing may be subject to change.
NASA will be broadcasting the launch live on its official YouTube channel, starting at 11:45 p.m. EDT (0345 GMT) on Thursday, August 24. The video coverage will continue until the SpaceX Crew Dragon successfully reaches orbit.
The Crew-7 mission participants consist of NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Konstantin Borisov from Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos.
Notably, NASA plans to provide continuous audio coverage on its YouTube channel throughout the duration of the mission, including the ISS docking. Video coverage is expected to resume on the main NASA YouTube channel at approximately 12:15 a.m. EDT (0415 GMT) on Saturday, August 27. It is important to note that these timings are tentative and subject to changes based on mission progress.
For those interested in watching the historic launch online, NASA’s YouTube channel will serve as the live streaming platform. The exact duration of the broadcast is yet to be determined, as updates will be provided based on significant milestones and developments.
The diverse Crew-7 team, comprising astronauts from different countries, adds to the international collaboration efforts in space exploration. NASA’s Jasmin Moghbeli, Russia’s Konstantin Borisov, ESA’s Andreas Mogensen, and JAXA’s Satoshi Furukawa will all contribute their unique skills and experiences to the mission.
While Moghbeli and Borisov are embarking on their maiden space voyages, it is worth mentioning that Moghbeli is set to become the second Iranian-American in space, following in the footsteps of Anousheh Ansari, the first female space tourist who visited the ISS in 2006. Meanwhile, Mogensen and Furukawa have both been to space once before, having spent time aboard the ISS during their previous missions.
The upcoming SpaceX Crew-7 mission represents another significant milestone in humanity’s ongoing quest for exploration beyond Earth’s boundaries. As the world tunes in to witness this historic event, the aspirations for further achievements in space exploration continue to rise.