AstroCrops – Growing plants for future space missions
Brief description: In this set of activities, students will build an understanding of germination and plant growth by following the development of three unknown plants
Exploring space is about travelling farther and coming back with new experiences and knowledge to help us on Earth. Humankind will benefit from the new discoveries, ambitions, science, inspiration, and challenges.
Follow Andreas’ log entries to know more about his sleeping and eating routines, learn about the importance of resources like water on the International Space Station, and watch Earth from the most amazing window in the universe, the ISS cupola.
You are also on a journey on your own spaceship: planet Earth!
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Share with us your earthly experiences! #ISSCommandersLog
“Seeing the Earth from space is a very special experience. It’s a beautiful sight and the contrast between our blue and white planet and the deep black space that surrounds us highlights just how unique the Earth is. There is nothing like the Earth anywhere near us. You realize that Earth is not only our home; it’s our only home. You also realize that the Earth is a single planet that we all share. You cannot see borders between countries. In most cases, borders are manmade and there is no obvious reason for where they are located. We are all humans, living side by side, and sharing our planet.”
“Seeing the Earth from space is a very special experience. It’s a beautiful sight and the contrast between our blue and white planet and the deep black space that surrounds us highlights just how unique the Earth is. There is nothing like the Earth anywhere near us. You realize that Earth is not only our home; it’s our only home. You also realize that the Earth is a single planet that we all share. You cannot see borders between countries. In most cases, borders are manmade and there is no obvious reason for where they are located. We are all humans, living side by side, and sharing our planet.”
Astronauts on the Space Station do a full circle of Earth every 90 minutes and experience 16 sunsets and sunrises every day. With this unearthly routine, astronauts can struggle to find a natural daily rhythm in space.
The Space Station follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which helps keep a consistent schedule, along with regular wake-up and bedtime routines.
Many astronauts have difficulty adjusting to sleeping in space. Instead of lying down, astronauts float in a sleeping bag strapped to the wall of their sleeping quarters.
Discover more about Andreas sleeping routine in this video.
Astronauts on the Space Station do a full circle of Earth every 90 minutes and experience 16 sunsets and sunrises every day. With this unearthly routine, astronauts can struggle to find a natural daily rhythm in space.
The Space Station follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which helps keep a consistent schedule, along with regular wake-up and bedtime routines.
Many astronauts have difficulty adjusting to sleeping in space. Instead of lying down, astronauts float in a sleeping bag strapped to the wall of their sleeping quarters.
Discover more about Andreas sleeping routine in this video.
In space every day is an exercise day!
Moving around in weightlessness through the International Space Station is absolutely effortless. It is therefore extremely important for astronauts to exercise everyday in order to maintain their fitness, muscle mass and bone density. On the ISS, there is a variety of interesting exercising machine available for the astronauts to stay fit for spaceflight.
Learn more about Andreas’ exercising routine in this video!
“We know that the human body experiences changes when it stays in microgravity for a longer period of time, for example I have to exercise to not lose my muscles.”
In space every day is an exercise day!
Moving around in weightlessness through the International Space Station is absolutely effortless. It is therefore extremely important for astronauts to exercise everyday in order to maintain their fitness, muscle mass and bone density. On the ISS, there is a variety of interesting exercising machine available for the astronauts to stay fit for spaceflight.
Learn more about Andreas’ exercising routine in this video!
“We know that the human body experiences changes when it stays in microgravity for a longer period of time, for example I have to exercise to not lose my muscles.”
ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen became the first Danish citizen in space on 2 September 2015 when he was launched on the 10-day ‘iriss’ mission to the International Space Station. While on the Space Station, Andreas worked as a flight engineer, performing experiments in a variety of areas. He also served as a flight engineer on Soyuz TMA-18M during launch and on Soyuz TMA-16M during his return flight.
On the 26 August 2023, Andreas launched on his second mission called Huginn. Named after one of Odin’s ravens from Norse mythology, the Huginn mission had Andreas become the first non-US pilot on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, sitting next to Crew Dragon commander and NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli. The Dane along with the rest of Crew-7 arrived to the Space Station on 27 August.
Andreas became the commander of the International Space Station, the sixth European to take the role, on 26 September 2023. As the commander of the Space Station, Andreas is responsible for ensuring the safety, good health and well-being of the Space Station’s crew while directing them as one team. He also works with the flight director on ground to oversee all the activities and operations on the Space Station.
Born in Copenhagen, Denmark on 2 November 1976, Andreas enjoys rugby, basketball, and squash. He is also active in several adventure sports, including scuba diving, skydiving, kite surfing, kayaking and mountaineering. Other interests include science, in particular astrophysics, exobiology, and evolution.
Brief description: In this set of activities, students will build an understanding of germination and plant growth by following the development of three unknown plants
Brief description: In this resource, pupils will spend a day recording approximately how much water they use for different activities. This is followed by an
Brief description: In this resource, students will learn about changes of state of matter using water on the Moon as an example. They will interpret
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