SpaceX is ‘go’ to launch NASA’s Crew-13 astronaut mission to the ISS on Oct. 1
SpaceX and NASA are preparing for the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station, scheduled for October 1. While hardware is ready, officials are monitoring weather conditions which currently pose a 45% risk of delay.
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It represents the ongoing collaboration between private aerospace companies and government agencies in maintaining human presence in space.
Launch is scheduled for 11:10 a.m. ET on Thursday (Oct. 1).
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Click for next article SpaceX's Crew-13 Crew Dragon capsule and Falcon 9 rocket on the pad in Florida ahead of their planned Oct. 1, 2026 launch. (Image credit: SpaceX) Copy link Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX and NASA officials are feeling good about tomorrow morning's launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), provided Mother Nature cooperates.
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