Private Ax-1 astronaut Eytan Stibbe to celebrate Passover in space

Don't worry — he brought a wine glass and matzah with him.

Given the timing of this mission, the Ax-1 crew will be on the ISS during the Jewish holiday of Passover, which begins at sundown on Friday .

Passover is a Jewish holiday lasting eight days that commemorates the story of the liberation of the enslaved Jewish people and their exodus from ancient Egypt, which religious texts suggest occurred in 1446 B.C.E. "We have several traditions in that feast," Stibbe added, referencing the traditional Passover Seder, a ritual meal marking the beginning of the holiday. A Seder includes many customs,"including drinking at least four glasses of wine," Stibbe said."So I took a wineglass with me [to space], but I don't think I will find any wine in the station. And I don't think I need a glass to drink wine.

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