NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 Prepares for Launch to International Space Station
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12, consisting of NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, is set to launch to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew is currently secured inside the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, preparing for their mission. Scheduled for liftoff at 5:15 a.m. EST on February 13, 2026, the team will conduct communication checks, inspect their spacesuits, and prepare for launch procedures. The mission is expected to take approximately 34 hours to reach the ISS, with docking planned for 3:15 p.m. on February 14. This mission will bring the total number of crew members aboard the ISS to seven, representing NASA, ESA, and Roscosmos.