Polish astronaut has shared an extraordinary photograph capturing Earth as seen from orbit. Posting on social media, he wrote simply: “My first view of her and of you.”
His image was taken from the ISS’s Cupola module, a 360-degree observation dome that has become an emblem of human presence in space.
Axiom 4 experiments in orbit
According to Poland’s Space Agency (POLSA), the Axiom 4 mission has so far achieved 21.6% of its planned objectives by the third day in orbit.
During this time, Uznański-Wiśniewski began work on two experiments under Poland’s Ignis scientific program and contributed to creating promotional materials documenting the mission.
Alongside his crewmates, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski has been studying how astronauts can regulate their mental state amid stress and isolation.
The team is analyzing EEG neurofeedback techniques designed to help maintain psychological resilience and focus.
The crew also tested an advanced wrist-worn heart rate monitor as part of the MXene in Leo experiment.
In addition, they held a discussion with Lucie Low from Axiom Space to examine the effects of cosmic radiation - an area Uznański-Wiśniewski described as critical to safeguarding astronauts on future missions.
The Axiom 4 crew was welcomed aboard the ISS on Thursday.
Over the coming days, astronaut from Poland is scheduled to conduct a total of thirteen experiments in orbit.
Three more studies are planned for the next day of the mission, which is expected to last between two and three weeks.
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