Get ready for an insightful discussion about space exploration! After an astonishing 167 days in orbit, the members of NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission will share their experiences and findings during a news conference set for 2:15 p.m. EST on Wednesday, January 21. This event will take place at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and promises to be a deep dive into their scientific expedition aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
The panel will feature NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, along with Kimiya Yui from Japan's JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), and Oleg Platonov representing Roscosmos, the Russian space agency. Together, they will respond to inquiries about their recent mission. The Crew-11 team successfully returned to Earth on January 15, splashing down near San Diego, and arrived in Houston the following Friday for standard post-flight reconditioning and evaluations.
For those unable to attend in person, NASA will stream the conference live on its YouTube channel. You can also find ways to access NASA's programming through various online platforms, including social media networks. If you are a member of the media and wish to participate, both in-person and virtual attendance options are available. Those planning to attend in person should contact the NASA Johnson newsroom by 5 p.m. CST on Tuesday, January 20. Virtual participants must dial into the conference at least ten minutes before it begins to ask questions or use #AskNASA on social media to submit your inquiries.
During their time in space, the crew devoted over five months to research, spending a remarkable 165 days aboard the ISS. They traveled nearly 71 million miles, completing more than 2,670 orbits around Earth. Throughout their stay, they conducted hundreds of scientific experiments and technology demonstrations that contribute to our understanding of space and its effects on the human body.
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NASA's Commercial Crew Program has successfully achieved its goal of providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation to and from the ISS, thanks to a fruitful collaboration with American private industry. This initiative is not only enhancing access to low Earth orbit but is also creating opportunities for more people to engage in scientific research and commercial ventures. For over 25 years, the ISS has served as a platform for continuous human habitation, enabling significant advancements in scientific knowledge and the development of technologies that are crucial for future explorations of the Moon and Mars.
Curious to learn more about NASA’s Commercial Crew Program? Visit their official page for further details.
