‼️ Changes in #ISS crews in 2025 and 2026 due to the new crew exchange agreement between Roscosmos and NASA:#SoyuzMS28: Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, Sergey Mikaev, Christopher Williams#Crew11: + Oleg Platonov#SoyuzMS29: Petr Dubrov, Anna Kikina, Anil Menon#Crew12: + Oleg Artemiev
Crew-10 has arrived safely aboard the ISS!✅ Liftoff from Cape Canaveral Friday evening, March 14✅ Successful orbital insertion✅ Docking with the ISS during the night from Saturday to Sunday✅ Hatch opening and warm welcome from the ISS crewAll of this makes me so happy, and for so many reasons!@AstroAnnimal and @Astro_Ayers welcomed me warmly when I arrived in Houston 10 months ago, they are so nice!Nichole is the first to launch among the "Flies" NASA Astronaut Group 23, she's a US Air Force (USAF) fighter pilot.Anne, NASA astronaut group 21, is a helicopter test pilot in the Army.… so Anne, Nichole & I have much in common!I’m beyond thrilled to see their big smiles aboard the ISS!!!Wow, time flies so fast. In a year, it’ll be my turn!!! Woooohoooo!!! What an adventure!!! 🚀✨📷 Credits: NASA (1, 2), NASA/Aubrey Gemignani (3), Space X (4)
NASA has awarded five additional missions to Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) of Hawthorne, California, for crew transportation services to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Transportation Capability (CCtCap) contract. The CCtCap modification brings the total missions for SpaceX to 14 and allows NASA to maintain an uninterrupted U.S. capability for human access to the space station until 2030, with two unique commercial crew industry partners.This is a firm fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract modification for the Crew-10, Crew-11, Crew-12, Crew-13, and Crew-14 flights. The value of this modification for all five missions and related mission services is $1,436,438,446. The amount includes ground, launch, in-orbit, and return and recovery operations, cargo transportation for each mission, and a lifeboat capability while docked to the International Space Station. The period of performance runs through 2030 and brings the total CCtCap contract value with SpaceX to $4,927,306,350.
PLANNED ACHIEVEMENTS AND KEY INITIATIVES FOR FY 2026
Focus on the launch support for Artemis 2, International Space Station Commercial Crew 12 Launch,and 2 Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) missions.
18/ Regarding Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, Stich says testing is ongoing regarding the seal on the helium interface at the flange of the thruster. Says this is being modeled across the country, but it will likely need a new seal.Says out at White Sands Test Facility in Utah, there will be an integrated doghouse test, which will involve multiple thruster firings of the RCS thrusters along with the OMAC thrusters. This will help create a better understanding of the thermal model.Stich says they're looking to get a flight as soon as early next year and then get into regular crew rotation missions no earlier than the second crew rotation mission in 2026.
She really seems to consider that her participation in Crew-12 is a done deal. I am surprised that astronauts are allowed to do that before any official announcement by NASA.
I am not challenging the fact that she is a crew member of Crew-12. I am just surprised she is allowed to say it on social media.
Adenot Sophie...Note for those asking: I can’t reveal who my crewmates are (nor post pictures with them) before NASA’s official announcement, but I can tell you I’m super happy going to space with such incredible people! 😉
Cooperation helped: the crews of the Soyuz and Dragon spacecraft held a training session to practice actions in case of an accident on the ISS | CrewsOctober 17, 2025On October 16, 2025, two crews worked together on simulators in the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS): the backup crew for the main ISS-74 expedition and the SpaceX Crew-12 mission. During the comprehensive training, Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov, Anna Kikina, and Oleg Artemyev, NASA astronauts Anil Menon, Jack Hathaway, and Jessica Meir, as well as ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot practiced joint actions to eliminate accidents on the station.....
In 2026, European Space Agency - ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot will wear aboard the International Space Station (ISS) the first intra-vehicular activity (IVA) space suit prototype, called the EuroSuit, as part of the Epsilon mission.Developed by Centre National d'Études Spatiales, Spartan Space, MEDES - Institute for Space Medicine and Physiology, and Decathlon, the EuroSuit project brings together the worlds of space exploration, science, medicine, and sport innovation, all united by a shared ambition: to create the next generation of protective equipment for European astronauts. Designed to improve comfort and safety during launch and landing, the EuroSuit can be put on or taken off in under two minutes, a major step forward for astronauts' well-being.Through our Advanced Innovation team and all the teammates who worked on the project, Decathlon brings its expertise in design and ergonomics to help shape the future of human movement beyond Earth.
{Cape Canaveral 🇺🇸} Training week 68🧑🚀 Together with the crew, we went to Cape Canaveral. It was an incredible feeling to see our launch pad, meet the people who will support us throughout the launch operations and to learn more about the sequence of events… what an adventure 🤩🛟 We also practiced egressing the space capsule in case of an emergency after splashdown.🛰️ Also had my final class on ‘Connectivity and stowage management onboard the ISS’… making sure every cable is in the right place, and every piece of equipment can easily be found. Laura Lea: thank you so much, it was a pleasure learning with you. Your kindness and professionalism are truly inspiring.
Training this week for Crew-12, Sophie Adenot's crew (although NASA has not yet officially announced it). You will notice that they are all wearing yellow polo shirts with the Expedition 75 logo - Jessica Meir (pilot), Jack Hathaway (commander), Oleg Artemiev and Sophie Adenot.I believe, but I may be mistaken, that this is the first photo officially released by NASA showing the entire Crew-12 crew, although it has not yet been officially announced.
Eric Berger@SciGuySpaceNASA is moving up the Crew-12 launch date from March 27 to February 15. Here's why, according to a statement from the space agency:
NASA and SpaceX have been working to be ready as early as Feb. 15 for the next commercial crew rotation launch to the International Space Station. This change maximizes launch opportunities for NASA's SpaceX Crew-12, while also accommodating the Artemis II launch windows. As both missions advance toward launch and rely on resources and facilities at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, this change helps deconflict operations.
{🇺🇸} Training weeks 72, 73, 74Still catching up with this diary! Among others, over these 3 weeks:🧑🚀 Passed qualification for EMU spacesuit malfunction response, woohoo! A session where you are tested on your knowledge of the EMU systems and your ability to respond to any kind of emergency during an EVA, eg: low pressure, excessive CO2 detected, cooling system malfunction, etc. Some are memorized responses, while others are “checklist” responses. During an EVA, all procedures are summarized on a wrist-mounted checklist, called the “cuff checklist”.✅ More BDC (baseline data collection) for science! Muscular assessment, ocular assessment, vestibular system assessment, cardio-vascular assessment… Science and research performed on astronauts help improve treatment for chronic diseases and deepen our understanding of how the body ages.🛟 Training on emergency landing and unassisted egress in the NBL (the pool), with the entire crew. Plus more training with SpaceX teams on space capsule emergencies.🤿 Training on how to respond to decompression sickness. We’re at risk during EVA operations, where there is a delta pressure compared to the standard ISS atmosphere. It is the same risk faced by scuba divers.📷 Credit: NASA/ESAThis pic is a BDC with a European team in Houston 🫶Sorry, I’m still not allowed to post pictures of the entire crew, but I can tell you this crew is amazing and I am so happy to fly with them!
Maybe Artemyev wanted to command the Soyuz (he could have MS-31)
Several Russian sources claim that Artemyev was replaced due ITAR violations(photographing restricted SpaceX documentation with his phone). For example https://t.me/prostinas/3438https://x.com/KYKYPY3A_B/status/1995839592013189157?s=20. The official Roscosmos reason is "due a transfer to another job".
The Telegram channel about cosmonautics "Yura, Forgive Me!" reports that Artemyev, who was training at the SpaceX base in Hawthorne, California, was suspended last week. The cosmonaut allegedly photographed SpaceX engines and other internal SpaceX materials with his phone and then removed the materials from the base.
If the reports are true, will we see the Russian cosmonaut prosecuted or denied access to SpaceX facilities or the United States?
It all comes down to how hard SpaceX wants to push this. They could complain to both NASA and the US State Department and that could lead to either a prosecution in the US or that he ends up being declared persona non grata and forever barred from entering the US. Bigger picture is also on how hard SpaceX want to push things, in that that could feel uneasy hosting any cosmonauts whatsoever on their properties which could lead to very limited cosmonaut training in the US as SpaceX is the only viable US crew transportation company right now. So no Crew Dragon training whatsoever, even very brief emergency overview briefings.
Quote from: DaveS on 12/02/2025 08:53 pmIt all comes down to how hard SpaceX wants to push this. They could complain to both NASA and the US State Department and that could lead to either a prosecution in the US or that he ends up being declared persona non grata and forever barred from entering the US. Bigger picture is also on how hard SpaceX want to push things, in that that could feel uneasy hosting any cosmonauts whatsoever on their properties which could lead to very limited cosmonaut training in the US as SpaceX is the only viable US crew transportation company right now. So no Crew Dragon training whatsoever, even very brief emergency overview briefings.Hypothetically, if Artemyev were to be barred from the US (not saying whether he will be or whether he should be), would that preclude the possibility of a future Soyuz assignment for him? I forget how much Soyuz crews train here.
Quote from: Galacic01 on 11/29/2025 12:42 pmMaybe Artemyev wanted to command the Soyuz (he could have MS-31)Several Russian sources claim that Artemyev was replaced due ITAR violations(photographing restricted SpaceX documentation with his phone). For example https://t.me/prostinas/3438https://x.com/KYKYPY3A_B/status/1995839592013189157?s=20. The official Roscosmos reason is "due a transfer to another job".
"The cosmonaut allegedly photographed SpaceX documentation and then 'used his phone' to export classified information," The Insider wrote (in Russian; translation by Google), citing the work of launch analyst Gregory Trishkin."My contacts confirm that a violation occurred and an interdepartmental investigation has been launched,"
Diary of an ESA astronaut _-_{Cologne 🇩🇪 and Toulouse 🇫🇷} Training weeks 75, 762 weeks in Europe!🧑🚀 I’m now qualified as a Columbus module specialist. Woohoo! I also had the opportunity to meet the Columbus Control Center teams, who coordinate everything that happens in there… The Columbus module is the European outpost in space, docked to the ISS at the most forward and starboard position. It is both a laboratory and a “bedroom” with crew quarters where European astronauts sleep. See a future post for more details!🩺💉🩻I did a ton of BDC in these past 2 weeks. Scientists take measurements, blood samples, and assessment of my bone density, cardiovascular systems, ocular acuity, MRI, etc… so that they have a reference to compare to. With these, they can make progress in understanding the aging process, the formation of diseases and their treatment! I’m getting more and more used to markings on my body, and electrodes & cables 🔌 everywhere around me!!! Measurements need to be precise📏 and scientists make it happen!🤩I also had a chance to meet the French team in Toulouse and I could feel the energy of the French community! I’m so proud to represent France & Europe in space, and grateful to each of you. Your good vibes are fuelling my energy levels! Thank you so much!
Media representatives are invited to join French ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot on Monday 5 January at 14:00-15:00 CET for a hybrid press conference to learn more about her first mission to space.The conference is Sophie’s final media event in Europe ahead of her launch to the International Space Station and will be held at ESA’s European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany.Sophie selected the name ‘εpsilon’ for her first mission, currently planned no earlier than 15 February, reflecting the power of small, yet impactful contributions, and how many parts come together to make a whole.During εpsilon, Sophie will conduct a wide range of tasks on the International Space Station, including European-led scientific experiments, medical research, supporting Earth observation and contributing to operations and maintenance on the Station.
<snip>Artemyev was replaced by cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, who will become the first Russian to fly twice on Crew Dragon, reducing the amount of training required."https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_Crew-12Let me guess the inter-agency investigation involved: NASA. the DoD, and the CIA !!!
As part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission, four crew members from three space agencies will launch no earlier than Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, to the International Space Station for a long-duration science expedition.NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway will serve as spacecraft commander and pilot, respectively, and will be accompanied by ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, who will both serve as mission specialists. Crew-12 will join Expedition 74 crew members currently aboard the space station.The flight is the 12th crew rotation with SpaceX to the orbiting laboratory as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. Crew-12 will conduct scientific investigations and technology demonstrations to help prepare humans for future exploration missions to the Moon and Mars, as well as benefit people on Earth.This will be the second flight to the space station for Meir, who was selected as a NASA astronaut in 2013. The Caribou, Maine, native earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Brown University, a master’s degree in space studies from the International Space University, and a doctorate in marine biology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego. On her first spaceflight, Meir spent 205 days as a flight engineer during Expedition 61/62, and she completed the first three all-woman spacewalks with fellow NASA astronaut Christina Koch, totaling 21 hours and 44 minutes outside of the station. Since then, she has served in various roles, including assistant to the chief astronaut for commercial crew (SpaceX), deputy for the Flight Integration Division, and assistant to the chief astronaut for the human landing system.A commander in the United States Navy, Hathaway was selected as part of the 2021 astronaut candidate class. This will be Hathaway’s first spaceflight. The South Windsor, Connecticut, native holds a bachelor’s degree in physics and history from the U.S. Naval Academy and master’s degrees in flight dynamics from Cranfield University and national security and strategic studies from the U.S. Naval War College, respectively. Hathaway also is a graduate of the Empire Test Pilot’s School, Fixed Wing Class 70 in 2011. At the time of his selection, Hathaway was deployed aboard the USS Truman, serving as Strike Fighter Squadron 81’s prospective executive officer. He has accumulated more than 2,500 flight hours in 30 different aircraft, including more than 500 carrier arrested landings and 39 combat missions.The Crew-12 mission will be Adenot’s first spaceflight. Before her selection as an ESA astronaut in 2022, Adenot earned a degree in engineering from ISAE-SUPAERO in Toulouse, France, specializing in spacecraft and aircraft flight dynamics. She also earned a master’s degree in human factors engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge. After earning her master’s degree, she became a helicopter cockpit design engineer at Airbus Helicopters and later served as a search and rescue pilot at Cazaux Air Base from 2008 to 2012. She then joined the High Authority Transport Squadron in Villacoublay, France, and served as a formation flight leader and mission captain from 2012 to 2017. Between 2019 and 2022, Adenot worked as a helicopter experimental test pilot in Cazaux Flight Test Center with DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement – the French Defence Procurement Agency). She has logged more than 3,000 hours flying 22 different helicopters.This will be Fedyaev’s second long-duration stay aboard the orbiting laboratory. He graduated from the Krasnodar Military Aviation Institute in 2004, specializing in aircraft operations and air traffic organization, and earned qualifications as a pilot engineer. Prior to his selection as a cosmonaut, he served as deputy commander of an Ilyushin-38 aircraft unit in the Kamchatka Region, logging more than 600 flight hours and achieving the rank of second-class military pilot. Fedyaev was selected for the Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Training Center Cosmonaut Corps in 2012 and has served as a test cosmonaut since 2014. In 2023, he flew to the space station as a mission specialist during NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission, spending 186 days in orbit, as an Expedition 69 flight engineer. For his achievements, Fedyaev was awarded the title Hero of the Russian Federation and received the Yuri Gagarin Medal.
International Space Station@Space_StationThe official mission patch for @NASA's @SpaceX #Crew12 mission to the space station with astronauts @Astro_Jessica, @Astro_Hathaway, and @Soph_Astro, and cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. They are due to launch no earlier than Feb. 15, 2026. https://flic.kr/p/2rN3ip2
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a four-person crew to the International Space Station on the SpaceX Crew-12 flight. NASA astronaut Jessica Meir will command the mission alongside pilot and fellow NASA astronaut, Jack Hathaway. They are joined by mission specialists Sophie Adenot, a European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut and Andrey Fedyaev, a Roscosmos cosmonaut. This will be the second flight for Meir and Fedyaev and the first flight for both Hathaway and Adenot. The quartet will conduct a long-duration mission onboard the ISS. Following stage separation, the first stage booster supporting this mission will return to a landing site adjacent to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
SpaceFlightNow confirms SLC-40 for launch and RTLS to the new LZ at SLC-40 (LZ-40?).QuoteA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a four-person crew to the International Space Station on the SpaceX Crew-12 flight. NASA astronaut Jessica Meir will command the mission alongside pilot and fellow NASA astronaut, Jack Hathaway. They are joined by mission specialists Sophie Adenot, a European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut and Andrey Fedyaev, a Roscosmos cosmonaut. This will be the second flight for Meir and Fedyaev and the first flight for both Hathaway and Adenot. The quartet will conduct a long-duration mission onboard the ISS. Following stage separation, the first stage booster supporting this mission will return to a landing site adjacent to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. [Dec. 19]
Will this be the first time the SLC-40 landing platform has been used?
Any idea what's the official NASA portrait photo number JSC123456XYZ ?Sophie Adenot EMU
The official mission insignia for NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 missionjsc2025e091193 (Dec. 1, 2025) --- The official mission insignia for NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station with NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.
New mission, new suit. Pressure suits keep us safe during dynamic events like launch and entry, in case our vehicle were to depressurize for any reason. This year brought a new suit to my closet. Fun fact - our crew will be wearing a new version of the @spacex suit for our Crew-12 mission.
Sounds like a new version of the suit will be used, maybe it's the one Fincke was testing on Crew-11.https://www.instagram.com/p/DSnPUcsjd62/#QuoteNew mission, new suit. Pressure suits keep us safe during dynamic events like launch and entry, in case our vehicle were to depressurize for any reason. This year brought a new suit to my closet. Fun fact - our crew will be wearing a new version of the @spacex suit for our Crew-12 mission.
Thanks 🙏 to all the scientists, medical teams, and coordinators who work so hard to make all this possible. Our combined efforts will help advance the treatment of diseases.
Introducing the patches for our upcoming mission. Crew-12 will launch on the SpaceX Dragon to join Expeditions 74 and 75 on the @Space_Station.
Adenot Sophie@Soph_astro·10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4… A countdown which just echoed around the world to welcome the New Year, but for #εpsilon and #crew12, January 1st, 2026 marks 45 days to launch! So… get ready for another countdown very soon….… 3, 2, 1, ignition, engines full throttle, and lift-off! 🚀
Let me guess the inter-agency investigation involved: NASA. the DoD, and the CIA !!!
_-_ Diary of an ESA astronaut _-_{USA 🇺🇸} Training weeks 77, 78 & 79🧑🚀 Crew training with @SpaceX teams. We rehearsed nominal, contingency, and emergency scenarios across all phases of dynamic flight – over and over! Launch, free flight in orbit, docking, undocking, reentry, splashdown and recovery. Sometimes we train with only our instructors; other times we train with the Space X (MCC-X) and Houston (MCC-H) control center teams – mission director, “core”/“capcom”, systems engineers, etc. -> everyone who will be behind console on the day of the event! It is fascinating to see everyone working together.🤩 One class with Don Pettit in the full scale ISS mockup. Thank you so much, @astro_Pettit, for sharing all your tips & tricks. It’s a privilege to learn from an astronaut with so much experience!✅ Remote training with @JAXA_en teams to ensure we can work efficiently in Kibo, the Japanese module onboard the ISS. We refreshed our memory on some procedures, and deepened our understanding of some experiments.🩺 Medical emergencies: we rehearsed key procedures. Practice is key should any medical issues arise. I also did another blood draw on myself!📷 SpaceX/NASA/ESA: with my amazing commander @Astro_Jessica 🤩🤗
After the @esa press conference with @Soph_astro about her upcoming #Epsilon space mission, Sophie shared the traditional mission cake with her colleagues at the European Astronaut Centre. Happy to share some of my photos here 😋
NASA announced on Thursday its decision to return the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission to Earth from the InNASA announced on Thursday its decision to return the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission to Earth from the International Space Station earlier than originally planned as teams monitor a medical concern with a crew member currently living and working aboard the orbital laboratory. As NASA reviews Crew-11 return dates, the agency also is working with SpaceX, and its international partners, to review the options available to advance launch opportunities for the Crew-12 mission. The agency anticipates a decision on a target Crew-11 return date in the coming days.
Healthcare in space is evolving. On the International Space Station, astronauts already use ultrasound to monitor their health, but until now, they have relied on real-time guidance from experts on Earth. This works well in low Earth orbit but will not be possible for future missions to the Moon or Mars, where communication delays make remote guidance impossible.In the photo, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot trains on EchoFinder-2, an experiment run by the French space agency CNES and supported by ESA. Sophie trained at ESA’s European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, alongside her NASA Crew-12 crewmates, astronauts Jessica Meir (right) and Jack Hathaway (left).The system uses augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to make ultrasound scans without ground assistance—a key step towards healthcare autonomy in space.Ultrasound is one of the most versatile medical tools: non-invasive, lightweight and radiation-free, making it ideal for space. But using it well requires expertise.[...]EchoFinder-2 takes the next step. Before flight, an expert sonographer performs a baseline data collection on each astronaut, recording the exact position and orientation of the ultrasound probe for selected organs. These reference points are stored and uploaded to the Space Station.The setup is simple: the subject lies in a supine position with a chest marker, while the operator uses the AR interface to guide the probe.In orbit, the astronaut uses a tablet running EchoFinder software, with a camera and QR markers attached to the probe and chest. The software displays virtual shapes on the screen: blue spheres for the current probe position and orange cubes for the target position. The operator moves the probe until the shapes overlap and turn green, signaling the correct placement. Then AI takes over, detecting the organs and saving the ultrasound image automatically.Crew-12 will be the first astronauts to test EchoFinder-2 aboard ESA’s Columbus module on the Space Station. ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot will use the system during her εpsilon mission, serving as both subject and operator.EchoFinder-2 opens the door to autonomous ultrasound using minimal training and low-tech hardware for space missions. Beyond space, this technology could also benefit remote regions on Earth, reducing the need for specialised expertise to perform ultrasound scans.
[6:30] "Second point, this mission could become the longest space mission for an ESA astronaut ever, depending of course on the final transportation manifest."[20:20] "The mission will be longer than the initially announced 6 months"
Hmm. I wonder how much a Dragon Crew mission can be expedited?
I wonder which of the four Dragons on the ground will fly Crew-12. Freedom and Resilience were the earliest to return to their launch date, followed by Grace and Endurance. Maybe Resilience will fly, or will it always be a tourist aircraft?
Where are dragons prepared for missions?
The three crew members remaining aboard the orbital outpost, Kud-Sverchkov with Chris Williams of NASA and Sergey Mikaev of Roscosmos will await the arrival of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 members Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, both from NASA, Sophie Adenot of ESA (European Space Agency), and Andrey Fedyaev of Roscosmos. Crew-12 is due to launch to the space station in February and join Expedition 74 for a nine-month-long space research mission.
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on January 14 at 1:01-5:01 p.m. EST. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on January 18 at 5:04-9:04 p.m. EST. Upcoming launches include more Falcons from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch Crew-12 to the International Space Station from pad 40 on early-mid February, around sunrise EST. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.
Media accreditation is open for the launch of NASA’s 12th rotational mission of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft carrying astronauts to the International Space Station for a science expedition from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.NASA announced it is targeting no earlier than Thursday, Jan. 15, for a splashdown of its Crew-11 mission. The agency also is working with SpaceX and international partners to advance the launch of Crew-12, which is currently slated for Sunday, Feb. 15.The crew includes NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, commander, Jack Hathaway, pilot; ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, mission specialist; and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, mission specialist. This will be the second spaceflight for Meir and Fedyaev, and the first for Hathaway and Adenot to the orbiting laboratory.
An interesting note from today's ISS blog post - Crew-12 will be a longer mission than usual:https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/01/12/fincke-hands-over-station-command-crew-preps-for-wednesday-departure/QuoteThe three crew members remaining aboard the orbital outpost, Kud-Sverchkov with Chris Williams of NASA and Sergey Mikaev of Roscosmos will await the arrival of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 members Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, both from NASA, Sophie Adenot of ESA (European Space Agency), and Andrey Fedyaev of Roscosmos. Crew-12 is due to launch to the space station in February and join Expedition 74 for a nine-month-long space research mission.
Has NASA formally extended the mission duration of Crew Dragon docked to the ISS to 270 or 280 days?
Crew 12 commander Jessica Meir, a space station veteran, rookies Jack Hathaway and European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot, and veteran cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev are officially scheduled for launch Feb. 15. However, NASA and SpaceX are looking into moving that launch up a few days amid work to ready a Space Launch System rocket for takeoff in early February to send four astronauts on a looping fight around the moon.
Do we know yet what Dragon capsule is assigned to this mission? Personally my bet is C213 Grace although I suppose Resilience is also a possibility depending on how NASA feels about flying their crew on a Spacecraft that has gone all the way down to vacuum like Resilience did on Polaris Dawn. If Resilience doesn't fly Crew-12 I imagine it will fly VAST-1.
First landing at Pad 40?
Quote from: Tmccreight25 on 01/15/2026 06:17 pmDo we know yet what Dragon capsule is assigned to this mission? Personally my bet is C213 Grace although I suppose Resilience is also a possibility depending on how NASA feels about flying their crew on a Spacecraft that has gone all the way down to vacuum like Resilience did on Polaris Dawn. If Resilience doesn't fly Crew-12 I imagine it will fly VAST-1.In my opinionC212 Freedom - Crew-12 C207 Resilience - Vast-1C210 Endurance - AX-5C213 Grace - Crew-13
Media accreditation is open for the launch of NASA’s 12th rotational mission of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft carrying astronauts to the International Space Station for a science expedition from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.NASA announced it is targeting no earlier than Thursday, Jan. 15, for a splashdown of its Crew-11 mission. The agency also is working with SpaceX and international partners to advance the launch of Crew-12, which is currently slated for Sunday, Feb. 15.The crew includes NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, commander, Jack Hathaway, pilot; ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, mission specialist; and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, mission specialist. This will be the second spaceflight for Meir and Fedyaev, and the first for Hathaway and Adenot to the orbiting laboratory.Media accreditation deadlines for the Crew-12 launch as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program are as follows:International media without U.S. citizenship must apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on Thursday, Jan. 15.U.S. media and U.S. citizens representing international media organizations must apply by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18.All accreditation requests must be submitted online at:https://media.ksc.nasa.govNASA’s media accreditation policy is online. For questions about accreditation or special logistical requests, email: [email protected]. Requests for space for satellite trucks, tents, or electrical connections are due by Friday, Jan. 23.For other questions, please contact NASA Kennedy’s newsroom at: 321-867-2468.
In my opinionC212 Freedom - Crew-12 C207 Resilience - Vast-1C210 Endurance - AX-5C213 Grace - Crew-13
Quote from: Galacic01 on 01/19/2026 12:11 pmIn my opinionC212 Freedom - Crew-12 C207 Resilience - Vast-1C210 Endurance - AX-5C213 Grace - Crew-13Vast announced today that Haven-1 has been delayed to Q1 2027 so a Dragon may not be assigned for the first crew flight.
Meet @NASA's @SpaceX Crew-12 members Commander @Astro_Jessica and Pilot @Astro_Hathaway, both from NASA, and Mission Specialists @Soph_Astro of @ESA and Andrey Fedyaev of Roscosmos.
