Thursday, September 16, 2021

Images of the Day: The Inspiration4 Crew On-Orbit...

As his crewmates look on, Inspiration4 commander Jared Isaacman speaks during a public relations event aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon Resilience capsule...on September 16, 2021.
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A few hours ago, the Inspiration4 team posted these images on social media giving the world its first glimpse of the mission's four all-civilian astronauts in low-Earth orbit...one day after launch.

As shown in these video screenshots, the crew members are making full use of the cupola that gives them a stunning 360° view of Earth from a vantage point about 590 kilometers (367 miles) above!

In regards to this update, commander Jared Isaacman and his teammates have spoken to young cancer patients at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

To donate to St. Jude via the Inspiration4 mission, click here.

Inspiration4 commander Jared Isaacman speaks during a PR event while staring at Earth through Crew Dragon Resilience's cupola...on September 16, 2021.
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Inspiration4 mission specialist Christopher Sembroski takes photos of Earth from the inside of Crew Dragon Resilience's cupola...on September 16, 2021.
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Inspiration4 chief medical officer Hayley Arceneaux gives a tour of the inside of Crew Dragon Resilience's cupola...on September 16, 2021.
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