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SpaceX Delays Crew-12 Launch to ISS Due to Weather
The next crewed mission to the International Space Station is now set for Thursday, February 12.
Feb. 9, 2026 at 8:47pm
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SpaceX and NASA have delayed the launch of the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) from Wednesday, February 11 to Thursday, February 12 due to unfavorable weather conditions in the ascent corridor. The Crew-12 mission will launch NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.
Why it matters
This will be the second crewed flight to the ISS since the Crew-11 mission in August of last year. The Crew-12 mission will continue important research and preparation for future human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit.
The details
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Crew-12 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The first-stage booster has flown once before, launching a batch of Starlink satellites. Around eight minutes after stage separation, the booster will return to Landing Zone 40 at Cape Canaveral.
- The Crew-12 mission is now scheduled to launch at 5:38 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
The players
Jessica Meir
NASA astronaut who will be part of the Crew-12 mission to the ISS.
Jack Hathaway
NASA astronaut who will be part of the Crew-12 mission to the ISS.
Sophie Adenot
ESA astronaut who will be part of the Crew-12 mission to the ISS.
Andrey Fedyaev
Roscosmos cosmonaut who will be part of the Crew-12 mission to the ISS.
SpaceX
The American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company that will launch the Crew-12 mission.
What’s next
The launch team will continue to monitor weather conditions and make any necessary adjustments to the launch timeline.
The takeaway
The delay of the Crew-12 launch highlights the importance of favorable weather conditions for crewed spaceflight missions. Despite the setback, the upcoming mission will contribute to ongoing research and preparations for future deep space exploration.
