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NASA and SpaceX Set for Crew-12 Launch to ISS on Friday
Four-person crew to fly aboard SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket
Feb. 12, 2026 at 9:15pm
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NASA announced that the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station is set to launch early Friday morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The four-person crew consisting of NASA astronauts, a European Space Agency astronaut, and a Roscosmos cosmonaut will fly aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket.
Why it matters
This Crew-12 mission is the latest in a series of joint NASA and SpaceX flights to the International Space Station, continuing the international cooperation and scientific research conducted aboard the orbiting laboratory.
The details
The Crew-12 mission was originally scheduled to launch on Wednesday but was delayed due to elevated winds at the launch site. NASA says the weather is now 85% favorable for the Friday launch, with the main concern being cumulus clouds. The crew will dock at the International Space Station on Saturday afternoon.
- The Crew-12 mission is set to launch at 5:15 a.m. ET on Friday, February 14, 2026.
- The crew is scheduled to dock at the International Space Station at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
- The Crew-12 mission will last eight months.
The players
Jessica Meir
NASA astronaut and commander of the Crew-12 mission.
Jack Hathaway
NASA astronaut and pilot of the Crew-12 mission.
Sophie Adenot
ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut on the Crew-12 mission.
Andrey Fedyaev
Roscosmos cosmonaut on the Crew-12 mission.
SpaceX
The private aerospace company providing the Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket for the Crew-12 mission.
What’s next
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The takeaway
This Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station is the latest example of the ongoing collaboration between NASA, international space agencies, and private companies like SpaceX to advance space exploration and scientific research.
