NASA Crew 12 Launch: Live Coverage of SpaceX Falcon 9 Mission to ISS
A new space mission is underway as NASA and SpaceX prepare to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station today. The crew, consisting of Americans Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, French astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Russian cosmonaut Andrei Fadyaev, will embark on their journey aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, which is mounted on a Falcon 9 rocket.
Launch Details and Timing
The scheduled lift-off is set for 5:15am Eastern Time, which corresponds to 10:15am UK time. The launch will take place from the historic Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a key site for space exploration missions. Ahead of the event, the astronauts were seen smiling and waving to friends and family as they made their way to the launch pad, captured in images that highlight the excitement and anticipation surrounding this mission.
How to Watch the Launch Live
For those eager to witness this historic event, live coverage will be available through various platforms. Viewers can tune in to NASA's official streams or SpaceX's channels to watch the Falcon 9 blast off in real-time. This mission marks another significant collaboration between NASA and SpaceX, continuing their efforts to advance human spaceflight and maintain operations on the International Space Station.
The Crew Dragon capsule is designed to transport astronauts safely to and from the ISS, supporting ongoing research and maintenance activities in orbit. As the countdown begins, all eyes are on Florida for a successful launch that will carry this diverse international crew into space.
