India, Poland, Hungary Send First Astronauts to Space


India, Poland, Hungary Send First Astronauts to Space

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India, Poland, Hungary Send First Astronauts to Space

India, Poland, and Hungary sent astronauts to space. It was their first launch in over 40 years. They traveled to the International Space Station on a private flight.

The three countries paid for this two-week trip together. Axiom Space arranged it and set the price. Each ticket cost more than $65 million for the journey.

A SpaceX rocket took off from Florida after a delay. It was because of a space station leak problem. The capsule had new astronauts and a very experienced one.

The crew included astronauts from India, Hungary, and Poland. Peggy Whitson from America was also with them. They will do many experiments and eat special foods.

The astronauts took food that shows their culture. There was Indian curry, Hungarian paprika paste, and Polish pierogies. They also shared messages in their languages after reaching space.


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Which countries sent astronauts to space?

India, Poland, and Hungary sent astronauts to space.

How much did each ticket cost for the journey?

Each ticket cost more than $65 million.

What kind of food did the astronauts take to space?

They took Indian curry, Hungarian paprika paste, and Polish pierogies.


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