The ultimate member of Crew 7 has been introduced, with Russian cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov becoming a member of as a mission specialist.
Borisov joins NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli (Mission Commander), European Spacey Company astronaut Andreas Mogensen (Pilot), and Japan Aerospace Exploration Company astronaut Satoshi Furukawa (Mission Specilast).
Because the mission identify implies, this would be the seventh crewed mission SpaceX has despatched to Worldwide Area Station. As soon as aboard the orbiting outpost, the Crew will be part of Expeditions 69 and 70 and spend roughly 6 months conducting experiments and upkeep.
With the whole crew being introduced, the mission patch was additionally launched for the mission, and retaining with custom, it prominently incorporates a Dragon, with the top and neck of the dragon making a 7. The colours of the patch honor the really worldwide make-up of this crew, with every coming from a special nation.
Our Crew-7 mission patch is one thing deeply significant to me. I hope it’s as significant and symbolic to every particular person at @NASA @esa @JAXA_jp @roscosmos @SpaceX, in addition to all our household and mates who’ve contributed to our upcoming Crew-7 mission to the @Space_Station!… pic.twitter.com/9K0eLyn4Ro
— Jasmin Moghbeli (@AstroJaws) June 16, 2023
Launching Crew 7 shall be Falcon 9 Booster 1081 on its first flight. B1081 not too long ago accomplished a static fireplace check on the SpaceX McGregor Take a look at Facility. As soon as the booster has arrived at Kennedy Area Heart, it is going to be transported to Launch Advanced 39A, after which Crew Dragon Endurance shall be hooked up and moved to the launch pad. Endurance has beforehand launched the Crew 3 and Crew 5 missions to the Worldwide Area Station.
Crew Dragon Endeavour earlier than the launch of Crew 5 (Credit score Richard Angle)
The launch is presently scheduled for no sooner than mid-August. As soon as Crew 7 arrives, Crew 6 will start their preparations to return residence aboard their very own Crew Dragon, the Endeavour.
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