Manx Link To Space Launch

Tuesday, 25 August 2009 01:00

Manxman\'s Wife to man Spacestation for 3 Months.

The latest mission to space has significance to the Isle of Man as one of onboard crew is the wife of a Manxman.

Nicole Stott is the wife of ManSat boss Chris Stott, she’s set to become the first mother to become a space station resident.

She’ll be completing a 3 month tenure onboard the station, carrying out research and experiments into material science, and observing the effects space have on the human body.

The shuttle is currently delayed due to bad weather but is expected to be taking off tomorrow.

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