Zena Cardman
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“This is the first moment when it’s really starting to feel real,”
Zena Cardman · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-27
Zena Cardman reflected on the realization that the Crew-11 mission was about to become reality.
“We are absolutely joyed to be here at Kennedy Space Center.”
Zena Cardman · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-27
Zena Cardman shared her excitement upon arriving at Kennedy Space Center ahead of the Crew-11 mission.
“This is the beginning of a week when things will feel progressively more and more real as we approach our launch.”
Zena Cardman · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-27
Zena Cardman commented on the final week of preparations leading up to the Crew-11 launch.
“We have the privilege of flying with people that have flown before and seen the International Space Station growing from its very beginning,”
Zena Cardman · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Cardman reflected on the value of flying alongside veteran astronauts.
“This is the beginning of a week when things feel progressively more real as we approach our launch, currently slated for the 31st.”
Zena Cardman · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Cardman described the growing sense of anticipation leading up to the scheduled launch.
“It will be our honor to join Expedition 73 onboard the International Space Station and to be there for the 25 anniversary of the ISS. It’s so special to take part in something as grand as this human spaceflight endeavor.”
Zena Cardman · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
Cardman noted the honor of participating in the 25th anniversary of continuous human presence on the ISS.
“Landing here at the Shuttle Landing Facility, for me personally as a first time flier, this is the first moment that it’s really starting to feel real,”
Zena Cardman · said 2025-07-26 · reported 2025-07-26
NASA astronaut Zena Cardman shared her thoughts upon arriving in Florida ahead of the Crew-11 mission.