Mission and Science of Expedition 43 Previewed

TL;DR

NASA astronauts Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonauts Mikyle Corenko and Gennady Padula will embark on a one-year mission to the International Space Station to study the effects of long-duration space travel on the human body, as well as prepare for future missions to Mars.

Transcript

good morning everybody and welcome to the Johnson Space Center we're here today for our Expedition 43 in the one-year crew mission overview and science briefing I'm Dan hwit so we're just about two months away now from the launch of NASA astronauts Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonauts mikyle corenko and Gennady Padula Kelly and corenko will be spendi... Read More

Key Insights

• 🎟️ The one-year mission will provide valuable data on the effects of microgravity on the human body, helping to prepare for future long-duration space travel, including missions to Mars.
• 😑 Extensive research will be conducted during the mission, covering various aspects of human health and physiology, including the effects of fluid shifts and changes in gene expression.
• 🥺 The collaboration between NASA and its international partners, including Russian colleagues, has increased in recent years, leading to greater joint research and collaboration on the space station.
• ❤️‍🩹 The commercial cargo providers are crucial for supporting the research and operations on the International Space Station, with plans to have the capability for crewed missions by the end of 2015.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the objective of the one-year mission to the International Space Station?

The mission aims to study the effects of long-duration space travel on the human body and prepare for future missions to Mars.

Q: Will there be any changes to the crew's exercise regimen during the one-year mission?

The crew will follow a similar exercise program to the six-month missions, with a focus on maintaining cardiovascular fitness and preventing bone loss.

Q: How important are the commercial cargo providers for the success of the one-year mission?

The commercial cargo providers are crucial for supplying the International Space Station with necessary resources and supporting the research and operations on board.

Q: Are there any plans for future one-year missions on the International Space Station?

The need for future one-year missions will depend on the data and insights gained from the first two crew members. If significant findings are discovered, further one-year missions may be planned.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• NASA and Russian colleagues decided to start conducting one-year missions on the International Space Station to understand the effects of microgravity and other space environments on the human system.

• The one-year mission will involve extensive research on human health and physiology, as well as the reconfiguration of the ISS to prepare for future missions, including the arrival of commercial crew vehicles.

• The mission will also focus on logistics and the schedule of cargo flights to support the research and operations on the space station.