NASA’s Crew-12 Launches Four Astronauts to International Space Station
NASA’s Crew-12 mission successfully launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Friday. The launch took place just before dawn from Cape Canaveral, Florida, using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This liftoff illuminated the night sky briefly, marking the beginning of a nine-minute ascent to orbit.
Crew Details
The Crew-12 team is comprised of four members:
- Jessica Meir – NASA Astronaut, Commander
- Jack Hathaway – NASA Astronaut, Pilot
- Sophie Adenot – European Space Agency Astronaut, Mission Specialist
- Andrey Fedyaev – Russian Cosmonaut, Mission Specialist
This marks the second journey to the ISS for Meir and Fedyaev. For Hathaway and Adenot, this is their inaugural trip to space.
Mission Objectives
The Crew-12 team is expected to spend eight months on the ISS. Their tasks include:
- Conducting scientific research
- Performing maintenance on the space station
Docking Timeline
The astronauts plan to dock with the ISS on Saturday afternoon, Eastern time. Currently, the space station is operating with a reduced crew of three, following an earlier than scheduled Crew-11 mission departure due to a crew member’s medical issue.
Previous Achievements
Jessica Meir has a notable achievement from her last mission in 2019. She participated in history’s first all-female spacewalk alongside astronaut Christina Koch, during which they spent over seven hours outside the ISS. Their mission involved replacing a malfunctioning battery charger.
The Crew-12 launch represents a vital step in NASA’s ongoing exploration efforts and international partnerships in space. Stay updated with the latest developments from this mission on Filmogaz.com.
