Historic Moment: A Pole Flew Into Space For The First Time In 46 Years
Historic Moment: A Pole Flew Into Space For The First Time In 46 Years125.06.2025, 9:48 2,456 Slawosz Uznański-WisniewskiPhoto: Getty ImagesHe will be the first Polish astronaut aboard the International Space Station.Today at 8.31 Polish time (9.31 Minsk time) from Cape Canaveral in Florida, Sławosz Żnański-Wisniewski - the first Pole to settle on the International Space Station - flew into space. This historic event was broadcast by TVN24.The Axiom 4 mission, of which Slawosz Uznaniński-Wisniewski is a member, was launched into space by a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch, which will make the Polish scientist the second Pole in space in 46 years and the first aboard the International Space Station, occurred at 8:31 a.m.Liftoff of Ax-4! pic.twitter.com/RHiVFVdnz3- SpaceX (@SpaceX) June 25, 2025A few hours before the flight, the astronauts left quarantine. SpaceX shared a video that shows Slawosz Uznański-Wisniewski, Szubhanszu Szukla (India), Tibor Kapu (Hungary) and Peggy Whitson (USA) saying their goodbyes and getting into specially prepared vehicles. Arriving at the launch site, the Ax-4 mission crew members put their signatures on a special wall. Then, after changing into spacesuits, they entered the Dragon capsule. SpaceX then announced that the Ax-4 mission was ready for launch. The hatch of the Dragon capsule was closed. All checks, including communications, were also completed."All systems look good ahead of Wednesday's Ax-4 mission launch. The weather is 90 percent favorable for launch," the statement said.Dragon's hatch is closed, all communications and suit checks are complete, the seats are rotated, and the Ax-4 crew is ready for launch!"- SpaceX (@SpaceX) June 25, 2025All systems are looking good for Wednesday's launch of @Axiom_Space's Ax-4 mission to the @Space_Station and weather is 90% favorable for liftoff. Webcast starts at 12:30 a.m. ET → https://t.co/6RXoybzInV pic.twitter.com/988o685PVF- SpaceX (@SpaceX) June 24, 2025PATREONSupport the website Write your comment 1 You can support the website Charter97.orgMULTI-CURRENCY ACCOUNT FOR ASSISTANCE:Bank's name: Bank Millennium S.A.Address: ul. Stanislawa Zaryna, 2A, 02-593, WarszawaIBAN: PL97116022020000000216711123SWIFT: BIGBPLPWName of the account holder: Fundacja “KARTA ‘97”Purpose/title of payment: Donation for statuary aimsYou can contact us by the e-mail charter97@gmail.comFollow Charter97.org social media accountsFacebookYouTubeX.comvkontakteok.ruInstagramRSSTelegram
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