For 1st time in 20 years, Russian launches into space from US

今日の英語の習慣化の題材は...

RussiaがUkraine Warの最中、20年で初めてとなるUSからのSpace Launchを実施しました。

ISSへの日本人crew、Wakasa氏を含むRussianの宇宙船です。

週末のひと時、英語でお気楽にお勉強して下さい♪

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — For the first time in 20 years, a Russian cosmonaut rocketed from the U.S. on Wednesday, launching to the International Space Station alongside NASA and Japanese astronauts despite tensions over the war in Ukraine.

Their SpaceX flight was delayed by Hurricane Ian, which ripped across the state last week.

"I hope with this launch we will brighten up the skies over Florida a little bit for everyone," said the Japan Space Agency's Koichi Wakata, who is making his fifth spaceflight.

Joining him on a five-month mission are three new to space: Marine Col. Nicole Mann, the first Native American woman bound for orbit; Navy Capt. Josh Cassada and Russia's lone female cosmonaut, Anna Kikina.