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NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps, a Syracuse native, captured a stunning photo of the Finger Lakes region from the International Space Station, showcasing Syracuse, Rochester, Lake Ontario, and northern New York State. Epps is part of the NASA SpaceX Crew-8 Mission, which is conducting over 200 scientific experiments.
NASA astronaut and Syracuse native Jeanette Epps, currently on the International Space Station as part of the SpaceX Crew-8 Mission, shared a stunning photo of the Finger Lakes region, including Syracuse, Rochester, and Lake Ontario. Epps and her crew are conducting over 200 scientific experiments and technology demonstrations to aid future human space exploration and benefit life on Earth. The mission is expected to return in late August 2024.
Astronaut Dr. Jeanette Epps, currently aboard the International Space Station as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission, shared a stunning photo of Central New York, highlighting the Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario. Dr. Epps, a Syracuse native, is serving as a flight engineer and will spend six months conducting science experiments and maintaining the space station.
Astronaut Dr. Jeanette Epps, currently aboard the International Space Station as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission, shared a stunning photo of Central New York, highlighting the Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario. Dr. Epps, a Syracuse native, is serving as a flight engineer and will spend six months conducting experiments and maintaining the space station.
The International Space Station (ISS) has been busy with resupply missions, including Cygnus NG-20 and Progress MS-26, as well as the departure of Axiom Mission 3. The Cygnus NG-20 mission brought new experiments and supplies to the ISS, while Axiom Mission 3 marked the first all-European commercial crew returning to Earth. Progress MS-26 arrived at the ISS with fuel, oxygen, and supplies. Additionally, upcoming SpaceX Crew-8 mission is set to launch on March 3, continuing the station's active schedule of missions and experiments.
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps waited an extra six years for her upcoming International Space Station (ISS) mission due to reassignments from Russia's Soyuz and Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Epps, who was selected as an astronaut candidate in 2009, was initially assigned to fly in 2018 but faced delays and reassignments. Despite the setbacks, Epps remained focused on training and was ultimately reassigned to the SpaceX Crew-8 mission, where she will become the second Black woman to perform a long-duration mission on the ISS. Her journey highlights the challenges and perseverance of Black astronauts in the space industry.