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Nasa: Peggy Wilson first scientist to fly on "Alpha" space station

Cape Canaveral, Usa - She will remain on board for 4 months and half

Nasa declares that Peggy Wilson, 42 years old, will be the first "pure" scientist boarded on "Alpha" space station. The astronaut is a biochemical scientist in possession of a doctor's degree. Wilson will remain on board for 4 months and half about, carrying out researches about "gravity zero growth of cells, plants, crystals, fluid dynamics, vibrations' and radiations' registration. She will also...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 29091
Rome, Italy, 05/30/2002 14:43
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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