NASA said four private astronauts are in orbit headed to the International Space Station after a successful launch of Axiom Mission 2.
This is the second all private astronaut mission to the ISS. They lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 5:37 p.m. Sunday.
NASA said a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket propelled the company’s Dragon spacecraft carrying Ax-2 crew members Commander Peggy Whitson, Pilot John Shoffner, and Mission Specialists Ali Alqarni and Rayyanah Barnawi into orbit. Their mission is to conduct scientific research, outreach, and commercial activities on the space station.
“Congratulations to Axiom, SpaceX, and the Axiom Mission 2 crew on a successful launch! During their time aboard the International Space Station, the Ax-2 astronauts will carry out more than 20 scientific experiments, helping us better understand space radiation, weather in low-gravity conditions, and more,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
NASA said they will be providing live coverage of SpaceX Dragon docking, hatch opening, and a ceremony to welcome the crew on NASA Television, the
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