NASA is sending Crew-12 astronauts to the ISS on February 11
Source: Engadget
Mission Overview
NASA’s Crew‑12 mission is set to launch on February 11 with a target liftoff no earlier than 6:01 AM Eastern from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The Dragon capsule is expected to dock with the International Space Station (ISS) at approximately 10:30 AM on February 12.
Crew Details
The three astronauts currently aboard the ISS—NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts—will be joined by the Crew‑12 members:
- Jessica Meir (NASA)
- Jack Hathaway (NASA)
- Sophie Adenot (European Space Agency)
- Andrey Fedyaev (Roscosmos)
Launch Schedule
- Pre‑launch, launch, and docking livestreams will be available on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and NASA’s YouTube channel.
- Coverage begins at 4 AM Eastern on February 11.
Background
Crew‑11 returned to Earth on January 15, a month earlier than planned, due to a medical concern that could not be properly diagnosed on the ISS. All four Crew‑11 members flew home, leaving the station with only three occupants until Crew‑12’s arrival.
SpaceX temporarily grounded its Falcon 9 rocket after an upper‑stage issue, but the Federal Aviation Administration cleared the vehicle for flight on February 6, confirming the current schedule.