SpaceX's Crew-13 astronaut launch in infrared photo of the day for Oct. 5, 2026
SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station on October 1, 2026, carrying four astronauts. The mission features a diverse crew from NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, and Roscosmos.
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Continued international cooperation in space exploration remains a vital component of scientific research and geopolitical relations in orbit.
Human Spaceflight SpaceX's Crew-13 astronaut launch in infrared | Space photo of the day for Oct. 5, 2026 News By Chelsea Gohd Published 5 October 2026 The four astronauts lifted off on Oct. 1 and are now aboard the International Space Station.
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This past Thursday (Oct. 1), four brave souls launched off our planet, headed to an orbiting laboratory where they will spend the next six months living and working.
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