NASA SpaceX Crew-13 Mission Set for September Launch to ISS
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission, a four-person crew rotation to the International Space Station (ISS), is scheduled to launch no earlier than mid-September. The crew will conduct scientific investigations to benefit Earth and prepare for future Moon and Mars missions. This mission increases the frequency of U.S. crew rotations to the ISS.
Facts First
- Launch scheduled no earlier than mid-September for a long-duration science expedition to the International Space Station (ISS)
- Crew includes astronauts from NASA, CSA, and Roscosmos
- Jessica Watkins will be the first NASA astronaut to launch aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft twice
- Mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and the 13th crew rotation with SpaceX
- NASA moved the launch date forward from November to increase U.S. crew rotation frequency
What Happened
NASA has scheduled the SpaceX Crew-13 mission to launch no earlier than mid-September to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew consists of four members from three agencies: NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov. Watkins will serve as spacecraft commander and Delaney as pilot, while Kutryk and Teteryatnikov will be mission specialists. Upon arrival, they will become part of Expedition 75. This is the 13th crew rotation with SpaceX under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, and NASA moved the launch date forward from November to increase the frequency of U.S. crew rotation missions.
Why this Matters to You
The scientific investigations and technology demonstrations conducted by the crew on the ISS may lead to advancements that benefit people on Earth. The mission also helps build a foundation for future Moon and Mars exploration, which could expand human knowledge and commercial opportunities. The increased frequency of crew rotations to the ISS could accelerate scientific progress in low Earth orbit.
What's Next
The crew will perform their long-duration science expedition upon arrival at the ISS. Their work may contribute to preparing for the Artemis program and future Mars missions. The continuous human presence on the ISS... is likely to continue with this and subsequent crew rotations.