On the 10th day of the IGNIS mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski continued intensive work on five scientific experiments and carried out educational and promotional activities, the Polish Space Agency (POLSA) reported on Sunday. As of now, 78.6% of the mission objectives have been completed.
On Sunday, Uznański-Wiśniewski worked on the Scalable Radiation Monitor experiment, which has been successfully installed and is now ready for operation aboard the ISS. He also completed 100% of the Wireless Acoustics experiment.
In addition, he continued working on three other ongoing studies:
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AstroMentalHealth, which explores how spaceflight affects the mental health and emotional well-being of astronauts.
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MXene in LEO, testing pulse sensors made with advanced nanomaterials.
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EEG Neurofeedback, which examines how isolation and microgravity influence stress levels and cognitive responses.
Although no official live connections with the ISS were scheduled for Sunday, viewers were treated to an informal moment: Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski was seen (almost) live enjoying a traditional Polish dish – pierogi. As part of the Ax-4 mission update series, he and mission commander Peggy Whitson recorded a video discussing the current mission status, which began with a lighthearted reflection on the famous Polish dumplings.
In support of educational outreach, Uznański-Wiśniewski also completed a demonstration of the Magnus effect and filmed scenes depicting daily life aboard the ISS.
“Current progress toward mission objectives: 78.6%,” POLSA confirmed.
According to mission provider Axiom Space, Uznański-Wiśniewski will reflect on the importance of the Ax-4 mission and his contribution to advancing Poland’s scientific goals in space.
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