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February 13, 2026

SpaceX launches 12th long-duration crew to International Space Station

It is the 12th long-duration ISS team that NASA has flown aboard a SpaceX launch vehicle since Elon Musk's rocket venture began sending U.S. astronauts to orbit in 2020.

SpaceX launches 12th long-duration crew to International Space Station

TL;DR

  • SpaceX launched the Crew-12 mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
  • The crew includes two NASA astronauts, one ESA astronaut, and one Russian cosmonaut.
  • The mission is designated Crew-12, marking the 12th long-duration ISS team flown by NASA on SpaceX.
  • The crew will conduct scientific, medical, and technical research on the ISS.
  • Research includes studies on bacteria, plant interactions, and technologies for moon and Mars missions.
  • The reusable Falcon 9 booster successfully returned to Earth.
  • The ISS is a multinational project involving the U.S., Russia, Canada, Japan, and 11 European countries.
  • NASA plans to operate the ISS until the end of 2030.

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