NASA and SpaceX plan Crew-13 launch to the ISS
NASA and SpaceX are targeting October 1 for the launch of Crew-13, the next astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Four crew members—two NASA astronauts, one from Canada, and one Russian—will spend several months running science experiments, including research on stem cells for medical advances and new equipment for astronaut health. The crew flies on SpaceX’s reusable Dragon spacecraft for the thirteenth time as part of NASA’s ongoing commercial partnership.
- Launch set for October 1, 11:10 a.m. EDT
- Four international crew members on board
- Focus on disease research using stem-cell tissues
- Tests new diagnostic gear for crew health
- SpaceX reusable Dragon capsule makes repeat flight
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