SCIENCE

Crew-6 mission to launch soon: Key facts

By Sanjana Shankar

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Launch

NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the Crew-6 mission to the International Space Station on February 27. The four-membered crew includes astronauts from NASA, UAE and Roscosmos.

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Heart-tissue related experiments

The astronauts will conduct a couple of scientific investigations including microgravity experiments involving heart tissue.

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Testing

Clinically approved drugs will be tested to determine if they can prevent changes in heart cell function and gene expression that occur during spaceflight.

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Experiments

The astronauts will test tissue chips, perform an immunity assay and collect microbial samples outside the ISS.

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Research on combustion systems

The mission will also assess the flammability of materials used in future space missions.

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Mission's impact on safety

The results of the mission could help protect future astronauts and contribute to crew safety.

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