ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen became the commander of the International Space Station, the sixth European to take the role, on 26 September, at 15:43 CEST. Andreas has been in space for almost a month, where he has been conducting science experiments and technology demonstrations from all over E
ESA Astronaut Andreas Mogensen took over as the sixth European commander of the ISS on September 26, 2023, and will serve until early 2024, focusing on crew supervision and station safety. Credit: ESA, the sixth European to take the role, on 26 September, at 15:43 CEST.
While Andreas will continue to conduct science throughout the mission, his next big step has now arrived as he takes the role of commander of the International Space Station for Expedition 70. Andreas will become the longest-serving European commander, taking the role and the responsibilities for the rest of his Huginn mission.
ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen in an EMU suit. Andreas went on his Huginn mission on the 27th of August 2023, launching as the pilot of the Crew Dragon. Credit: NASAAs the commander of the Space Station, Andreas will be responsible for ensuring the safety, good health, and well-being of the Space Station’s crew while directing them as one team. He will also work with the flight director on the ground to oversee all the activities and operations on the Space Station.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cosmic Detectives: NASA’s Roman and ESA’s Euclid Will Team Up To Investigate Dark EnergyEuclid and NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will collaboratively study the universe's accelerating expansion. Using unique methods, they aim to shed light on dark energy, cosmic acceleration, and the universe's expansion patterns. A new space telescope named Euclid, an ESA (European Space
Read more »
Where to get free coffee on National Coffee Day, International Coffee DayCoffee lovers have a reason to feel perky because National Coffee Day and International Coffee Day are coming up, meaning businesses across the U.S. will offer free or discounted java.
Read more »
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Concert Film Gets International Release in More Than 100 CountriesThe film, previously limited to theaters in North America, will premiere globally on October 13 in over 7,500 theaters
Read more »
Maryland family faces international adoption nightmare: Their daughter is stuck in NepalThe family's 13-year-old adopted daughter faces future as stateless citizen without protection of any law.
Read more »
International Space Station: Health Investigations, Payload Maintenance, and Departure CountdownOn September 25, the ten residents living aboard the International Space Station (ISS) had a jam-packed Monday as three Expedition 69 crew members completed their final duties before departure and others accomplished an array of health exams and repairs to orbital payloads. NASA astronaut Frank R
Read more »