Axiom Space recently conducted an interactive training session for the crew of its upcoming Ax-4 mission, focusing on meal preparation for their journey to the International Space Station (ISS).
The session provided astronauts including Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla with a detailed understanding of the diverse food options available in space and taught them how to prepare their meals. Apart from the four membered crew, Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair is also training as the backup astronaut.
Food options for crewmembers during a mission is pretty diverse. This training focused on meal preparation. The assigned #Ax4 crew learned how to rehydrate their food and experienced a sneak peek of what lunchtime on the ISS might look like during their mission. And of course,… pic.twitter.com/YGz6cVEXtq
— Axiom Space (@Axiom_Space) November 28, 2024
As part of the training, the crew learned essential skills, such as how to rehydrate packaged food, a crucial aspect of eating in microgravity.
“Food options for crewmembers during a mission is pretty diverse. This training focused on meal preparation. The assigned Ax-4 crew learned how to rehydrate their food and experienced a sneak peek of what lunchtime on the ISS might look like during their mission,” Axiom Space posted on X.
Part of crew emergency training involves learning how to effectively contain a fire. Throughout the training, assigned #Ax4 crewmembers familiarize themselves with the necessary steps to follow in case of a fire on board the International Space Station. pic.twitter.com/oFEJy4H9G4
— Axiom Space (@Axiom_Space) November 19, 2024
The astronauts are receiving their training at Axiom Space’s astronaut training facility in Houston, Texas to ensure that private astronauts are equipped with the necessary skills to live and work in space.
In addition to meal preparation, the program includes familiarisation with other vital aspects of life aboard the ISS, such as using sleeping quarters, maintaining hygiene, and adhering to emergency protocols.
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The list goes on…@AstroPeggy is a super star.As the assigned commander of #Ax4, she plays a crucial role in supporting her fellow crew members, and she will lead the… pic.twitter.com/odVOkzWzS8
— Axiom Space (@Axiom_Space) October 29, 2024
Axiom Space’s training sessions are designed to help the crew adjust to the unique challenges of spaceflight and managing emergency situations.
Their curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including daily routines, operational skills, and procedures for handling potential emergencies that may arise during the mission.
With the Ax-4 mission scheduled for launch in the spring of 2025, the ongoing training program is a critical component of mission readiness.
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