Meet your Crew-2 astronauts! ✌️⁣ ⁣ The next crew to launch from NASAKennedy to the International Space Station is, from left: Mission Specialist Thomas Pesquet (Thom_Astro) of the EuropeanSpaceAgency; Pilot Megan McArthur of NASA; Commander Shane Kimbrough (Astro_Kimbrough) of NASA; and Mission Specialist Akihiko Hoshide of JAXAjp.⁣ ⁣ NASA's SpaceX Crew-2 mission is targeted for liftoff on Thursday, April 22, at 6:11 a.m. EDT. It's the first Commercial Crew mission flying two international partners. During their stay of approximately 6 months on the space station, the astronauts will conduct scientific research in areas such as medical technology, human health, and materials to benefit life on Earth.⁣ ⁣ Credit: SpaceX ⁣ ⁣ #LaunchAmerica #Crew2 #Astronauts #SpaceExploration