19.04.2023
Two crew members, including a NASA astronaut, living aboard the International Space Station will conduct a spacewalk Friday, April 28, to continue installation of hardware to support future power system upgrades. Agency experts will preview the spacewalk during a live news conference at 2 p.m. EDT on Monday, April 24, from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Live coverage of the news conference and spacewalk will air on NASA Television, NASA app, and on the agency’s website at:
The news conference will take place with the following participants:
- Dina Contella, operations integration manager, International Space Station Program
- Scott Stover, spacewalk flight director
- Sandra Fletcher, spacewalk officer
The agency will provide live coverage of the spacewalk beginning at 7:45 a.m., Friday, April 28. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at about 9:15 a.m., and last about 6.5 hours.
NASA astronaut Steve Bowen and UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi will exit the station’s Quest airlock to prepare for future installation of upgraded solar arrays on the starboard side of the station’s truss. The astronauts will then retrieve S-band antenna equipment and bring it inside the space station for refurbishment.
The spacewalk is part of a series to augment the station’s power channels with new International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Arrays (iROSAs). Four of the new arrays have been installed so far, and two additional arrays will be mounted to the installed platforms during future spacewalks following their arrival this year on SpaceX’s 28th commercial resupply services mission for NASA.
Bowen will serve as extravehicular crew member 1 (EV 1) and will wear a suit with red stripes. Alneyadi will serve as extravehicular crew member 2 (EV 2) and will wear an unmarked suit. U.S. spacewalk 86 will be the eighth spacewalk for Bowen and the first for any UAE astronaut.
Quelle: NASA
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Saudi space commission unveils logo for historic mission to ISS
Barnawi, breast cancer researcher, fighter pilot Al Qarni will blast off from US on May 8
The logo represents the noble objectives of the Kingdom’s scientific mission, focusing on empowering people, safeguarding the planet.Image Credit: Saudi Space Commission
Dubai: The Saudi Space Commission on Monday unveiled the official logo for the Kingdom’s scientific mission to the International Space Station (ISS), featuring the first Saudi and Arab Muslim female astronaut, Rayana Bernawi, and Ali Al Qarni.
The astronauts will blast off from Florida on May 8 on a private mission to the ISS.
Barnawi, a breast cancer researcher, will become the first Saudi woman to voyage into space and will be joined on the mission by Ali Al Qarni, a fighter pilot.
The logo represents the noble objectives of the Kingdom’s scientific mission, focusing on empowering people, safeguarding the planet, and exploring new horizons through health and environmental sustainability research conducted by the astronauts. The logo will appear on the crew’s official uniform, as is customary for all space missions.
The circular logo incorporates the Kingdom’s flag, reflecting the heritage, history, cultural specificity, and traditions of Saudi Arabia. It symbolises the banner of Islam with the green flag, purity with the white colour featuring the two Shahadahs (Islamic testimony), and the drawn sword, representing firmness in applying justice.
In addition, the logo highlights the Kingdom’s location on the world map, the names of the astronauts, and two laser beams launching from Saudi Arabia into space, symbolising the astronauts and inspiring young Saudis to take an interest in space science, STEM jobs, and higher education in space science.
The mission logo underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting space exploration endeavors, reinforcing the role of Saudi citizens in space programmes, and aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, which aims to emphasize Saudi Arabia’s position in the space sector and its technologies.
Quelle: Gulf News