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NASA and SpaceX Target Imminent Crew-13 Launch to International Space Station

NASA and SpaceX are preparing for the Crew-13 mission with a Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft at Space Launch Complex 40. The four-person crew targets rapid transit to the ISS, potentially under 9 hours, with launch targeted for October 1, 2026.

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This mission represents a milestone in the U.S. commercial crew program and sustained human spaceflight operations. It demonstrates SpaceX's operational role in NASA's missions and highlights public interest in space exploration achievements. The mission contributes to ongoing ISS operations and crew rotation protocols essential for continuous orbital research and presence.

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Dragon spacecraft on top is seen at sunset on the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 40 as preparations continue for the Crew-13 mission, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission is the 13th crew rotation mission of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov are scheduled to launch at 11:10 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Oct. 1, from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

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@nasahqphoto.@SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft are seen at sunset at Space Launch Complex 40 as preparations continue for the launch of Crew 13 to @Space_Station. Launch is targeted for 11:10 a.m. ET on Oct. 1 📷: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD6nMS
@beffjezosStarlink is dual use and providing capabilities that few know about. SpaceX seems underpriced
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    @nasahqphoto.@SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft are seen at sunset at Space Launch Complex 40 as preparations continue for the launch of Crew 13 to @Space_Station. Launch is targeted for 11:10 a.m. ET on Oct. 1 📷: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD6nMS
    @beffjezosStarlink is dual use and providing capabilities that few know about. SpaceX seems underpriced
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