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NASA and SpaceX target Oct. 1 launch of four-astronaut Crew-13 mission to ISS after delays

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NASA and SpaceX have cleared Crew-13 for a planned Oct. 1 launch to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon, targeting 11:10 a.m. ET, weather permitting. The six-month mission includes one veteran astronaut and three first-time flyers; Jessica Watkins is set for her second Dragon flight.

Discovered 2026-09-30T06:56:17.121735-07:00 | 2026-09-30T06:56:17.121735-07:00

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  • Crew-13 will deliver four astronauts to the ISS for a planned six-month mission, supporting the station’s continuing crew rotation and operations.
  • The launch has already faced weeks of delays, while weather was assessed as 60% favorable, underscoring the operational constraints surrounding crewed missions.
  • Jessica Watkins is scheduled to become the first NASA astronaut to fly twice aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, marking another step in NASA’s reliance on commercial crew transportation.

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2026-09-30T06:56:17.121735-07:00
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