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spacetechnology1 year ago

"UNC Alum and Guardian Officer to Make History with Space Launch"

The US Space Force is set to send its first Guardian, Col. Nick Hague, into space as part of a NASA mission to the International Space Station in August. This marks the first time in the Space Force's history that it will send a Guardian into space. Hague, who transferred from the Air Force to the Space Force in 2021, will join two NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut on the Crew-9 mission aboard a SpaceX spacecraft, where they will conduct various research activities for over six months.

via Business Insider|
#col-nick-hague#guardian#international-space-station
space-exploration1 year ago

"Space Force Guardian to Make Historic Launch to International Space Station with NASA"

Col. Nick Hague, a U.S. Space Force officer, is set to make history by becoming the first Space Force Guardian to launch into space as the pilot on NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station in August. This marks the first time a member of the military's youngest service branch will travel on a rocket into space. Hague expressed gratitude for the support of Guardians in monitoring and protecting America's satellites, emphasizing the collective effort involved. The mission will also include Commander Zena Cardman, Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson, and Russian cosmonaut Mission Specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov, and Hague will transition from pilot to flight engineer upon arrival at the ISS for a six-month research and operations stint.

via Military.com|
#col-nick-hague#international-space-station#nasa
space-exploration1 year ago

"Space Force Guardian Makes History with NASA Mission to International Space Station"

U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague is set to become the first Guardian to launch into space on a NASA mission to the International Space Station as part of the Space X Crew-9 mission. Hague and his crewmates will conduct a wide range of operations and research activities during their more than six-month mission, focusing on science experiments and data collection. Hague's expertise and dedication exemplify the collaboration between the Department of Defense and NASA, highlighting the critical support provided by Guardians for NASA's human spaceflight program.

via Space Force|
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