NASA, SpaceX Target Crew-10 Launch to Space Station March 12 from Kennedy Space Center

mission will continue the extensive scientific research conducted aboard the ISS

BREVARD COUNTY • KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA — NASA and SpaceX have announced an updated target launch date for the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station. The mission is now scheduled to launch at 7:48 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, March 12, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The Crew-10 mission will carry NASA astronauts Anne McClain as commander and Nichole Ayers as pilot, along with JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov as mission specialists.

This marks the first spaceflight for Ayers and Peskov and the second mission to the orbiting laboratory for McClain and Onishi.

The decision to adjust the launch date follows a change in the spacecraft assignment.

Initially, a new Dragon spacecraft was planned for the mission, but due to additional processing time required, NASA and SpaceX have opted to use a previously flown Dragon capsule named Endurance. This change allows for an earlier launch opportunity and facilitates the timely return of the Crew-9 mission.

The Crew-10 mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, which collaborates with private industry to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation to and from the ISS. The mission will continue the extensive scientific research conducted aboard the ISS, focusing on various fields, including biology, human physiology, physics, and materials science.

For those interested in viewing the launch, media accreditation is currently open. The launch will also be broadcast live on NASA’s official channels.

Please note that launch dates are subject to change based on mission readiness and other factors. It’s advisable to check for updates as the launch date approaches.

For more information about the mission, CLICK HERE.

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