Four Astronauts from four different countries have begun their journey to the International Space Station (ISS) in a SpaceX capsule. This marks the first U.S. launch where every seat in the spacecraft is occupied by a different country. The crew consists of a Nasa Astronaut, a flier from Denmark, one from Japan, and another from Russia. The European Space Agency’s director general emphasized the importance of international cooperation in space exploration.

The astronauts come from diverse backgrounds, highlighting the global nature of space exploration. The NASA astronaut, Jasmin Moghbeli, is a Marine pilot who hopes to inspire Iranian girls to reach for the stars. Andreas Mogensen, from the European Space Agency, worked on oil rigs before becoming Denmark’s first astronaut. Japan’s Satoshi Furukawa is a former surgeon, and Russia’s Konstantin Borisov left a career in business to pursue engineering and now runs a freediving school in Moscow.

The food aboard the spacecraft also reflects the international crew, with delicacies from each country on board. Persian herbed stew, Danish chocolate, and Japanese mackerel are among the offerings.

This mission highlights the collaborative effort and harmony among nations in the pursuit of space exploration. The launch was delayed for a day due to additional data reviews, and another NASA astronaut is scheduled to join the ISS in September along with two Russian astronauts. SpaceX has now launched eight crews for NASA, while Boeing’s crew capsule is still grounded until 2024 due to parachute and other issues.

Sources:
– Associated Press Health and Science Department, supported by Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group

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