Shux prepping for homecoming: SpaceX readies Dragon for Monday undocking
WHEN WILL UNDOCKING HAPPEN? The Dragon spacecraft will undock from the ISS on July 14 at 4:35 pm IST.Shukla, who has been aboard the ISS for nearly two weeks as the pilot of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), has captured the imagination of millions across India.His journey marks a significant milestone for Indian space exploration and has inspired a new generation of space enthusiasts. FINAL DAYS IN ORBITAhead of the scheduled return, the four astronauts are busy at work as they rush to finsh up experiments after a brief off-duty.After a day off, astronaut Peggy Whitson led the crew through a busy schedule of science aboard the International Space Station.Shux worked on the microalgae experiment, managing samples that could one day provide food, oxygen, and fuel for deep space missions.Tibor assisted with the Fruit Fly DNA Repair study, offering insights into how radiation affects genetic health. He also led a fluid dynamics experiment, simulating planetary weather patterns like Saturn's polar hexagon.
His journey marks a significant milestone for Indian space exploration. (Photo: Axiom)
The crew advanced the Voyager Displays study on eye movement in space and wore VR headsets for the Neuromotion experiment, which tracks how microgravity affects stress, motor skills, and attention.Tibor harvested crops from the VITAPRIC plant study, while the ENPERCHAR project explored how astronauts perceive their environment.Data on cerebral blood flow and radiation levels were also collected. Cognitive tests and brain activity monitoring supported research into neuroadaptive technologies for future missions and Earth-based medicine.The crew is now preparing to store their experiments and studies in the cargo bay of the Dragon spacecraft to return home with them.- EndsTune InTrending Reel
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