On the fourth day of their stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), the Ax-4 mission crew, which includes Polish astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, worked intensively to achieve the technological and scientific objectives of the Ignis mission. According to the Polish Space Agency (POLSA), the crew conducted four scientific experiments developed by Polish research teams.
The AstroMentalHealth experiment examined the impact of conditions in space, including isolation and microgravity, on the mental state and well-being of astronauts. At the same time, work was carried out on a prototype brain-computer interface in the PhotonGrav project, which involves controlling a computer using only brain waves. Research was also continued as part of EEG Neurofeedback, focusing on the analysis of stress levels in conditions of isolation and weightlessness. The fourth experiment, Wireless Acoustics, involved testing a noise measurement system on board the ISS.
POLSA reported that as of Docked Day 4, the estimated degree of completion of the main mission objectives was 29.3%. The agency reminded that the Ax-4 crew operates according to GMT, and the main activities each day last about eight hours. The remaining time is spent on meals, physical exercise, and rest. The night break on the ISS lasts from 9:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Universal Time, which corresponds to 11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST).
Axiom Space, the mission’s prime contractor, emphasized in its report that the crew members are systematically carrying out scientific and outreach tasks, sharing their impressions with audiences around the world.
Source: Science in Poland
