Mission managers have officially given the green light for the launch of the next station crew to the International Space Station (ISS). The launch is scheduled for 11:44 a.m. EDT on Friday, September 15, 2023. The crew will be aboard the Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft, which will dock to the ISS just over three hours after liftoff.
Who’s On Board?
The crew comprises NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara and Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub. They will ride the Soyuz crew ship and dock to the Rassvet module of the ISS.
Previous Preparations
Earlier, another set of crew members flew to the Kennedy Space Center to prepare for a different launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9. However, the focus now is on the Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft and its crew, who are all set for their six-month stay aboard the ISS.
What to Expect
The mission aims to continue the ongoing research and experiments on the ISS. The crew is expected to engage in various scientific activities, including Earth observation, medical research, and technology demonstrations.
Key Takeaways
- Mission Go-Ahead: Official approval for the launch has been given.
- Launch Time: The liftoff is scheduled for 11:44 a.m. EDT on Friday, September 15, 2023.
- Crew Members: NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara and Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub.
- Spacecraft: The crew will be aboard the Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft.
- Docking: The spacecraft will dock to the Rassvet module of the ISS just over three hours after liftoff.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting mission!
