# @nasa on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CNV0H23FBG4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/11733572-nasa-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2021-04-06T22:13:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NASA (@NASA) — https://gondola.cc/NASA

## Caption

Meet your Crew-2 astronauts! ✌️⁣
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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.⁣
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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.⁣
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Credit: SpaceX ⁣
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#LaunchAmerica #Crew2 #Astronauts #SpaceExploration

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