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Astronauts' Quarantine Routine Revealed
11 Feb
Summary
- Crew-12 members maintain tight schedules focused on training.
- Astronauts sleep-shift to align with launch and ISS timing.
- Family visits, including barbecues, are part of quarantine.
Members of the Crew-12 mission are currently in quarantine at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, awaiting their launch to the International Space Station (ISS). Their pre-flight routine is highly structured, with the majority of time dedicated to rigorous training. To ensure synchronization with their mission timeline, astronauts are adjusting their sleep patterns to match the launch schedule and their time aboard the ISS.
Despite the demanding schedule, the crews are afforded opportunities to connect with their loved ones. This includes in-person visits with immediate family members, with activities such as barbecues forming part of their quarantine protocol. The launch itself has faced postponements due to unfavorable weather conditions, with the most recent target date set for February 13th, after initial plans for February 11th and 12th.
