Launched into space on November 11, 2021, Crew-3 has completed its mission to the International Space Station. SpaceX crew-3 crewwill begin its return journey to Earth on May 4 aboard the Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft.
The team, which has been on duty for about 6 months, was sent to the International Space Station with the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Task, from the European Space Agency (ESA) It was conducted by Matthias Maurer and Raja Chari of NASA, Tom Marshburn and Kayla Barron.
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SpaceX Crew-3 completes its mission
The four-person team worked on numerous scientific experiments. The team, which also took part in maintenance and upgrade works, broadcast to share their life experiences in microgravity conditions.
Maurer tweeted on Sunday, “We are completing the dragon outfit checks. This is our SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, Endurance. We will be returning to Earth soon and I am looking forward to returning home. At the same time, I feel a little sad that it will soon be time to say goodbye.” used the phrases.
Last week, the Crew-4 crew arrived at the International Space Station for mission transformation. The International Space Station, home to the Crew-4, Crew-3 and NASA crews, is going through a busy period. on the International Space Station, currently total 11 people exists.