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Cosmic Crew: 4 Agencies Blast Off to ISS in 2027
25 Sep
Summary
- Four astronauts from three space agencies will journey to the ISS.
- The mission is scheduled for launch no earlier than spring 2027.
- This expedition will mark the first spaceflight for two crew members.
Four astronauts from three distinct space agencies are set to embark on a journey to the International Space Station (ISS) for the Crew-14 mission. The launch is anticipated no earlier than spring 2027, with the crew expected to spend a significant duration conducting scientific research.
The international crew comprises Roscosmos cosmonaut Arutyun Kiviryan, NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Chris Birch, and Makoto Suwa from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). This mission represents a collaborative effort between major spacefaring nations.
For both Arutyun Kiviryan and Makoto Suwa, this expedition will signify their very first venture into space. The Crew-14 mission aims to contribute valuable scientific data gathered during its long-duration stay aboard the orbiting laboratory.
