Crew members continue to get used to life in microgravity, learning how to move their bodies in the International Space Station (ISS) continuous free fall environment.
The Ax-1 multinational four-person team brings the total number of passengers at the station to 11 people living in the orbiting laboratory. Like most astronauts, Ax-1 crew members are rigorously programmed throughout their eight days on the ISS, often up to five-minute increments. With a complete ISS complement that ensures that each crew member performs their day-to-day tasks, ISS mission planners play a true Tetris game for space.
Astronauts have many responsibilities, including taking pictures through pictures and videos. All crew members received extensive training on how to use multimedia equipment to accurately record Earth observations, scientific research, technology demonstrations, and record rich content for future use.
Crew members will also record their meals and navigate around the space station.
Crew members will be involved in STEAM training activities throughout the week. Ax-1 mission expert Eytan Stibbe has participated in various events in support of the Rakia mission. Under the banner “There is No Dream Beyond Reach” one of Rakia’s goals is to inspire a new generation to have big dreams. Stibbe uses his time at the ISS to develop compelling content for students in Israel. Will answer questions, complete STEAM training programming and conduct scientific experiments.
Today the crew began working on its powerful scientific portfolios, which consist of more than 25 experiments and demonstrations of technology. Some examples:
Ax-1 Commander Michael López-Alegría has installed state-of-the-art PC capabilities that will contribute to the future of smart space stations.
Ax-1 pilot Larry Connor, in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic for Aging and Heart Health, brought in human cells to test the effects of microgravity on the heart. Today he began to study the effect of microgravity on these cells, something that can help us better understand aging.
Ax-1 mission expert Mark Pathy demonstrated the value of augmented reality transport by creating the Holoportation system. These interactive two-way Holoportation sessions will give prospective crew members the opportunity to explore deep space with the opportunity to bring friends, family and doctors together so they can have an experience on Earth. This technology has potential applications for telemedicine on Earth.
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