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NASA, SpaceX delay Crew-12 launch to Friday amid weather concerns
Elevated winds have pushed the launch from Thursday to no earlier than Friday.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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NASA and SpaceX have delayed the launch of the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station from Thursday to no earlier than Friday due to weather concerns. The launch was originally scheduled for Thursday, but elevated winds in the crew's flight path have prompted the decision to push it back a day.
Why it matters
The Crew-12 mission is an important milestone for NASA and SpaceX, as it marks the first time astronauts will be allowed to take smartphones into space. This will allow the crew to capture special moments and share inspiring images and video with the world.
The details
The Crew-12 mission will launch aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, carried by a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The crew includes NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. They will travel to the International Space Station to support its operations and conduct research.
- The earliest launch window for Crew-12 will now begin at 5:15 a.m. EST on Friday, February 11, 2026.
- If Crew-12 launches in its earliest window, it is expected to arrive at the International Space Station at about 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2026.
The players
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and space research.
SpaceX
An American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded by Elon Musk, with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars.
Jessica Meir
A NASA astronaut who will be part of the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station.
Jack Hathaway
A NASA astronaut who will be part of the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station.
Sophie Adenot
A European Space Agency astronaut who will be part of the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station.
Andrey Fedyaev
A Roscosmos cosmonaut who will be part of the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station.
What they’re saying
“We are giving our crews the tools to capture special moments for their families and share inspiring images and video with the world.”
— Jared Issacman, NASA administrator (X)
What’s next
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The takeaway
This mission will mark a significant milestone as Crew-12 becomes the first group of astronauts to be allowed to take smartphones into space, allowing them to capture and share special moments with the world.
