SpaceX Crew-12 Suit-Up Completed by NASA
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission is progressing smoothly as suit leak checks conclude. The crew is set to depart the Astronaut Crew Quarters at the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building. Their destination is Space Launch Complex 40 located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Mission Preparations
As part of the pre-launch ritual, crew members participated in a traditional card game. NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, who commands the mission, must lose the game. This act symbolizes clearing negative energy, paving the way for a safe launch.
Meet the Crew
- Jessica Meir – Commander
- Jack Hathaway – Pilot
- Sophie Adenot – Mission Specialist (ESA)
- Andrey Fedyaev – Mission Specialist (Roscosmos)
The mission is noteworthy as it marks the twelfth crew rotation with SpaceX under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. The Dragon spacecraft will transport the team to the International Space Station (ISS) for an eight-month research mission.
Mission Objectives
Throughout their stay at the ISS, Crew-12 will conduct various scientific investigations and technology demonstrations. These efforts aim to advance human capability for future exploration missions targeting the Moon and Mars. Additionally, the research will yield benefits for life on Earth.
Launch Details
The launch is scheduled for 5:15 a.m. EST on February 13, 2026. All preparations indicate that the mission is on track for a successful liftoff.
