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space5 months ago

Crew-11 Astronauts Arrive at Kennedy Space Center for Launch

The Crew-11 astronauts and cosmonaut arrived in Florida ahead of their scheduled launch to the International Space Station, with liftoff planned for July 31, 2025. The crew includes first-time flier Zena Cardman and experienced astronauts Mike Fincke and Oleg Platonov, preparing for a six to potentially eight-month mission, coinciding with the ISS's 25th anniversary. The launch will be from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A, following a series of readiness tests.

via Spaceflight Now|
#cosmonaut#crew-11#international-space-station
space1 year ago

Astronaut Shares Emotional Return After 311 Days in Space

Cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev spent 311 days aboard the Mir space station, initially planned as a five-month mission, due to the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which left him without a country to return to. Financial constraints in newly independent Kazakhstan delayed his return. Upon his return to Earth on March 25, 1992, Krikalev expressed satisfaction and relief for fulfilling his responsibilities despite the extended mission. He reflected on the unity of humanity, noting that Earth's divisions are often artificial.

via LADbible|
#cosmonaut#mir-space-station#sergei-krikalev
space1 year ago

"Russian Cosmonaut Breaks World Record with 879 Days in Space"

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has broken the record for the most total days spent in space, surpassing 878 days, 11 hours and 30 minutes. He is expected to reach a total of 1,000 days in space on June 5, 2024, and his total flight time will be 1,110 days by September 23, 2024. Kononenko's current mission is his fifth spaceflight, and he is serving as a flight engineer on the International Space Station's Expedition 70.

via Space.com|
#cosmonaut#international-space-station#oleg-kononenko
space-exploration1 year ago

"Russian Cosmonaut Breaks World Record for Most Time Spent in Space"

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has set a new world record for the most time spent in space, surpassing 878 days. He broke the previous record set by Gennady Padalka while orbiting 263 miles from Earth during his fifth space flight. Kononenko, 59, expressed pride in his achievements and emphasized the challenges of prolonged space missions. Despite the physical and emotional toll, he remains dedicated to his work on the International Space Station, where he is currently stationed.

via The Guardian|
#cosmonaut#international-space-station#oleg-kononenko
space-exploration1 year ago

Russian Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko Breaks World Record for Longest Space Mission

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has broken the world record for total time spent in space, logging over 878 days in orbit, surpassing the previous record set by fellow Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka. Kononenko achieved this milestone while at the International Space Station and is expected to reach 1,000 days in space on June 5. Despite geopolitical tensions, the ISS remains a key international project where the US and Russia continue to cooperate closely, as evidenced by the extension of a cross-flight program with NASA until 2025.

via DW (English)|
#cosmonaut#international-space-station#roscosmos
space-exploration1 year ago

"Russian Cosmonaut Breaks Record with Over 878 Days in Space"

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has broken the world record for the most time spent in space, surpassing his compatriot Gennady Padalka with over 878 days in orbit. Kononenko, currently aboard the International Space Station, is expected to reach 1,000 days in space on June 5 and 1,110 days by late September. He expressed pride in his achievements and emphasized his love for space exploration over setting records. Despite the physical challenges of weightlessness, he highlighted the emotional toll of missing out on family life during extended missions. The ISS, a key international collaboration between the United States and Russia, will continue its joint program until 2025, despite strained relations between the two countries.

via Yahoo News|
#cosmonaut#international-space-station#oleg-kononenko
space-exploration2 years ago

Unexplained Anomalies Plague International Space Station

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko discovered a strange blob of coolant outside the International Space Station (ISS) while fixing a leak on the backup radiator. The blob moved onto his safety tether, prompting his superiors to instruct him to leave the area immediately and return to the ISS. The incident raises questions about the presence of life in space and the safety of the ISS.

via UNILAD|
#blob#cosmonaut#international-space-station