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space5 months ago•5 min saved

SpaceX to Launch NASA’s Crew-11 Mission to the Space Station

SpaceX is launching NASA's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station, with Zena Cardman finally reaching orbit as the mission commander after a series of delays and crew changes. The mission marks a return to normalcy for NASA's crew rotations, despite potential future reductions in crew size due to budget considerations. The launch is scheduled from Kennedy Space Center with favorable weather forecasted, and the mission continues NASA's long-standing presence on the ISS.

via The New York Times|

#crew-11 #international-space-station #nasa

science6 months ago•1 min saved

UNC Graduate Zena Cardman to Command SpaceX Crew-11 Mission to the ISS

A University of North Carolina graduate, Zena Cardman, has been named commander for a SpaceX mission to the International Space Station, set to launch between late July and early August with a crew including NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos astronauts.

via WRAL.com|

#crew-mission #international-space-station #nasa

space-exploration1 year ago•0 min saved

"UNC Chapel Hill Alum Makes History as First Space Force Guardian on NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Mission"

UNC Chapel Hill alum Zena Cardman, now a NASA astronaut, is set to join NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Mission for a six-month expedition to the International Space Station, marking her first spaceflight and highlighting her expertise in biology and marine sciences. Scheduled for launch in August, Cardman's leadership role underscores her dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and contributing to space exploration.

via WRAL News|

#international-space-station #nasa #space-exploration

space1 year ago•1 min saved

"UNC Graduate and Space Force Guardian Selected for NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Mission"

Zena Cardman, a UNC-Chapel Hill graduate and NASA astronaut, has been selected to join the SpaceX Crew-9 mission, marking her first trip to space. The mission, expected to launch in August, will take the crew to the International Space Station to conduct operational and research activities. Cardman, who completed her training under NASA's Artemis program in 2020, becomes the first woman with a UNC degree to join the space program as an astronaut candidate.

via WTVD-TV|

#astronaut #nasa #space