SpaceX F9/Crew Dragon : Crew-11 : KSC LC-39A : NET 31 July 2025 (~16:00 UTC)

[ddspaceman]

油井 亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
GT:
Hello everyone!
Today, we had our muscle strength measured before the flight using special equipment (which can measure muscle power, acceleration ability, etc.), and then we had the opportunity to observe the training of the Crew Dragon commander and pilots.
There is a lot to learn from watching the two of them work as a model of teamwork!

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1932589967768989739

[ddspaceman]

油井 亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
GT:
Hello everyone!
Some of you may be worried because there hasn't been any mail recently.
In reality, I had more time to spare during training, so I decided to take a break.
I am also taking this opportunity to make some personal preparations before my long-term stay.
Of course, I also enjoy playing my favorite games haha.

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1934853402724282577

[ddspaceman]

https://www.gctc.ru/main.php?id=7193
GT:
Pre-launch training begins for Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov
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June 19, 2025

On the eve of his departure to the SpaceX base in Hawthorne, California, to undergo pre-flight training as a specialist for the SpaceX Crew-11 mission, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov had a traditional tea party with the leadership of the Cosmonaut Training Center.

The Head of the Center, Maxim Kharlamov, discussed with Oleg further aspects of pre-launch preparation, the flight program and upcoming research at the station, as well as organizational issues related to the final training session.

The meeting participants wished Oleg Platonov a happy flight, good luck and regular work at the station. He secured the support of the Cosmonaut Training Center in any situation at the final stage of preparation for the flight and during the expedition at the station.

In the US, the cosmonaut will be supported by his family and colleagues during pre-launch training. Oleg will take part in training on the simulator of the American segment of the ISS, including actions in case of emergency situations, training on the Crew Dragon spacecraft and other events.

Oleg's flight to the USA is scheduled for the night of June 20, 2025, Moscow time.

Recall that the launch of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission is scheduled for the end of July 2025. Oleg Platonov will replace Kirill Peskov on board the ISS, who has been working on the station since March 2025.

[ddspaceman]

The Space Pirate🏴‍☠️🥷🏻🚀
@TheSpacePirateX
Roscosmos cosmonaut 👨🏻‍🚀 Oleg Platonov lands in the U.S. for #Crew11 mission preparation at SpaceX HQ in Hawthorne.

Crew-11 mission is scheduled to launch in late July.

#SpaceX #NASA #Roscosmos

https://twitter.com/TheSpacePirateX/status/1936693570901360910

[ddspaceman]

油井 亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
GT:
Hello everyone!
We had a long break, but we've now headed to California for Crew Dragon training, which begins tomorrow.
Various emergency response training awaits us, but we hope to overcome them together with our colleagues!

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1936980551849959744

[ddspaceman]

油井 亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated by Grok
Hello everyone!
Today, for the first time in a while, all four crew members came together to train on the Crew Dragon. This time, we practiced tasks that are essential for the actual flight and responses to emergency situations that are relatively likely to occur.
Starting tomorrow, even more challenging training awaits us!

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1937366275090710594

[ddspaceman]

油井 亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated by Grok
Hello!
Today, we conducted training to handle severe situations such as spacecraft fires or depressurization. I was given a scenario (the so-called green card) where "I inhaled smoke and felt unwell," so I acted out coughing. My acting was apparently too convincing, and they thought I was actually feeling ill, which caused a bit of trouble lol.

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1937734970686247021

[ddspaceman]

油井 亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated by Grok
Hello everyone!
Today, in addition to our training time, we had the opportunity to be briefed on the preparation status of the rocket that will launch us and the spacecraft we will be riding.
Hearing that preparations are progressing smoothly, I felt reassured and, at the same time, excited as I realized that the launch is approaching.

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1938448768288100693

[ddspaceman]

油井 亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated by Grok
Hello everyone!
I’ve successfully completed my final training in California!
As proof of completing the training, I received a ticket to the ISS on Crew Dragon (pretty cool gesture, right?).
I was celebrating with my teammates until past midnight, so this post is coming at such a late hour!
It was a fun time after all the hard work!

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1938864703763337667

[ddspaceman]

油井 亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated by Grok
Hello everyone!
Today, we held meetings and training in Houston. Preparations outside of our training are also progressing smoothly toward the launch.
I need to move forward with preparations for the collaboration with Onishi-san, too, lol!

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1939905560222093610

[StraumliBlight]

Ben Cooper has this launch for NET July 31st at ~16:00 UTC:

Falcon 9 launches Crew-11
7/31/25 ~ 12 p.m.

Now shows

"7/XX/25 ~ 1 p.m."

A Falcon 9 will launch the next crew of four to the ISS, Crew-11, from pad 39A on late July around 1 p.m. EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.

[catdlr]

https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy/status/1940071479707598961

MEDIA: Accreditation is open for the upcoming #Crew11 launch to
@Space_Station
.

Teams are targeting launch in the late July/early August timeframe from Launch Complex 39A.

Apply now: https://go.nasa.gov/3I1k7g6

[catdlr]

https://twitter.com/NASA_Johnson/status/1940081841932849496

Pre-launch mood 🚀

@NASA’s @SpaceX #Crew11 is targeted to launch in the late July/early August timeframe from Launch Complex 39A at
@NASAKennedy
 in Florida.

[StraumliBlight]

NASA Sets Briefings for SpaceX Crew-11 Mission to Space Station [Jul 2]

NASA and its partners will discuss the upcoming crew rotation to the International Space Station during a pair of news conferences on Thursday, July 10, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

First is an overview news conference at 12 p.m. EDT with mission leadership discussing final launch and mission preparations on the agency’s YouTube channel.

Next, crew will participate in a news conference at 2 p.m. on NASA’s YouTube channel, followed by individual astronaut interviews at 3 p.m. This is the final media opportunity with Crew-11 before they travel to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for launch.

[...]

Briefing participants are as follows (all times Eastern and subject to change based on real-time operations):

12 p.m.: Mission Overview News Conference
 • Steve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA Kennedy
 • Bill Spetch, operations integration manager, International Space Station Program, NASA Johnson
 • NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate representative
 • Sarah Walker, director, Dragon Mission Management, SpaceX
 • Mayumi Matsuura, vice president and director general, Human Spaceflight Technology Directorate, JAXA

2 p.m.: Crew News Conference
 • Zena Cardman, Crew-11 commander, NASA
 • Mike Fincke, Crew-11 pilot, NASA
 • Kimiya Yui, Crew-11 mission specialist, JAXA
 • Oleg Platonov, Crew-11 mission specialist, Roscosmos

3 p.m.: Crew Individual Interview Opportunities
 • Crew-11 members available for a limited number of interviews

[ddspaceman]

油井 亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated by Grok
Everyone, good evening!
After various meetings in Houston, I moved to the Kennedy Space Center yesterday.
This time, it’s one of the few opportunities—and the first one—to check the interior of the spacecraft we’ll be riding before the launch.
It’s going to be a busy day, but I’m excited!

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1940715856230862883

[ddspaceman]

油井 亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated by Grok
Good morning!
We have successfully completed the inspection of our Crew Dragon spacecraft. Thanks to the hard work of many people, it was in excellent condition.
However, the round trip to Florida was affected by bad weather, causing flight delays and significantly cutting into two days' worth of sleep.
Today is a holiday, but I'm mostly spending it sleeping lol.

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1941202398602723724

[ddspaceman]

NASA's Johnson Space Center
@NASA_Johnson
NASA will host a pair of news conferences on Thursday, July 10, from Johnson Space Center to discuss #Crew11’s mission to the @Space_Station. http://go.nasa.gov/3I5Zq2F

Got questions? Use #AskNASA!

🚀 12 pm EDT: Mission Overview News Conference
🧑‍🚀 2 pm: Crew News Conference

https://twitter.com/NASA_Johnson/status/1942216883094311251

[ddspaceman]

ISS National Lab
@ISS_CASIS
Great to spend time with NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11's @zenanaut and @AstroIronMike  talking about their upcoming mission and the R&D they plan to support.
More to come!

https://twitter.com/ISS_CASIS/status/1942647429079155091

[StraumliBlight]

Watch as NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission leadership discuss final preparations. The Crew-11 mission, targeted to launch in late July/early August, will carry NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov to the International Space Station.

In a live news briefing from Johnson Space Center, the four crew members of NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 discuss their upcoming mission to the International Space Station.