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NASA says it will attempt to put crews aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, pressing ahead with the troubled capsule despite years of delays and technical setbacks. The decision keeps Starliner in contention as a second commercial crew vehicle alongside SpaceX's Dragon. Space observers are debating whether the program can overcome propulsion problems that sidelined the craft after its last crewed test flight.
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A former DeBary, Florida resident is among the four astronauts on NASA's Crew-13 mission, which launched to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule. The mission continues NASA's routine crew rotation flights with SpaceX, drawing attention in Florida communities with local ties to the crew. Spectators and residents are following the launch to the orbital laboratory.
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NASA and SpaceX's Crew-13 mission is underway, with the Dragon spacecraft carrying astronauts approaching the International Space Station for docking. The flight continues SpaceX's regular crew rotation service for NASA, ferrying a new team of astronauts to the orbiting laboratory for a long-duration stay. Coverage is focused on the rendezvous and upcoming docking procedures.
- 4New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX capsule▼New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule
A new crew has launched from Florida aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule to the International Space Station. The mission sends astronauts to relieve the current station crew, continuing the routine of commercial flights ferrying astronauts to orbit from the US. Coverage is so far limited to the launch announcement itself, with few further details available.
- 5NASA's Dragon dilemma leaves no good options●NASA has a Dragon dilemma, and there appear to be no good answers
NASA is described as facing a 'Dragon dilemma' with no good answers, according to an Ars Technica report on the space agency's reliance on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule. The issue reportedly centres on decisions about future crew transportation, with each available option carrying significant drawbacks. Details of the specific trade-offs NASA is weighing were not provided.
- 6NASA and SpaceX prepare for Crew-13 launch●WATCH LIVE: NASA officials give update on tomorrow’s planned SpaceX Crew-13 launch
NASA officials are holding a live update on the planned SpaceX Crew-13 launch, scheduled for tomorrow. The briefing is expected to cover the mission's readiness, crew details, and weather conditions at the launch site. The Crew-13 mission will carry astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, continuing the partnership between NASA and the private space company.
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has reached launch day, marking the next crew rotation flight to the International Space Station under the commercial crew program. The flight carries astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, continuing routine human spaceflight operations from the United States. Details on the crew members and mission timeline are expected in NASA's coverage of the launch.
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A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying the Crew-13 astronauts has docked with the International Space Station. The arrival delivers a new crew to the orbiting laboratory, continuing NASA's partnership with SpaceX on rotational crewed missions. Details on the crew members' names and mission duration remain limited in early reports.
- 9New crew launches to space station aboard SpaceX capsule▼New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule https://www.npr.org/2026/10/01/nx-s1-598769
A new crew has launched from Florida aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule on its way to the International Space Station. The flight, associated with NASA's Crew-13 mission, continues the routine rotation of astronauts to the orbiting laboratory using commercial spacecraft. The launch drew attention among space and science followers as another milestone in NASA's partnership with SpaceX for crewed flights.
- 10Astronauts reach ISS in record time aboard Dragon capsule●Astronauten erreichen ISS in Rekordzeit So schnell war noch kein US-Raumschiff an der ISS: Knapp acht Stunden nach dem S
A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts from the United States, Canada and Russia has docked with the International Space Station just under eight hours after launch, the fastest a US spacecraft has ever reached the orbiting outpost. The shortcut trajectory marks a notable milestone for NASA and its commercial crew programme, and the multinational crew's swift arrival is drawing widespread attention.
- 11SpaceX launches Crew-13 astronauts on fastest Dragon flight to ISS▼Liftoff! SpaceX launches Crew-13 astronauts on fastest Dragon trip to International Space Station yet (video)
SpaceX has launched its Crew-13 mission, sending astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a Dragon capsule on the fastest trip to the orbiting lab yet. The shorter rendezvous cuts the time crew spend in the confined capsule before docking. Space fans and news outlets are following the launch and dockings, watching how the company continues to shorten the journey between Earth and the station.
- 12Crew-13 Dragon capsule docks with the ISS●Kapsuła Dragon z załogą misji Crew-13 zadokowała do ISS. # NASA # SpaceX # Dragon # Crew13 # ISS
The SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying NASA's Crew-13 mission has docked with the International Space Station. The docking brings the new crew to the orbital laboratory to begin its planned stay, continuing the regular rotation of astronauts under NASA's commercial crew programme. The arrival is being followed by space enthusiasts and Polish-language astronomy communities.
- 13NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Flight Crew Arrive at Launch Pad▼NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Flight Crew Arrive at Launch Pad
The four astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at the launch pad ahead of their flight to the International Space Station. The crew travelled to Kennedy Space Center for final preparations, with liftoff planned aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. The mission will carry astronauts to the orbiting laboratory for a long-duration science expedition.
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SpaceX has launched its Crew-13 Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station, carrying a new crew to orbit. The mission, tracked closely by spaceflight enthusiasts and coverage outlets, continues SpaceX's operational rotation of astronaut transport under its partnership with NASA. Interest centers on the launch itself, the crew aboard, and what the flight means for ongoing station operations.
- 15NASA and SpaceX prepare next crewed launch to space station▼Live coverage: NASA, SpaceX to launch next crewed mission to the International Space Station
NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the next crewed mission to the International Space Station, with live coverage underway as the countdown progresses. The flight will carry astronauts to the orbiting laboratory under the commercial crew programme, continuing the regular rotation of crews ferried by SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft.
- 16Jessica Watkins to command NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission▼Jessica Watkins, ’10, commands NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission
Jessica Watkins, a Stanford alumna from the class of 2010, has been named commander of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station. Watkins, a geologist and NASA astronaut who previously flew to orbit in 2022, becomes one of the few astronauts to command a crewed SpaceX Dragon flight, drawing attention from the space community and her alma mater.
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NASA reports that the hatch has been closed on the Crew-13 SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, a routine step ahead of undocking and the crew's return journey from the International Space Station. Closing the hatch seals the vehicle for departure preparations, including leak checks and system verification before the Dragon separates from the station and begins its descent back to Earth.
- 18SpaceX to Launch New NASA Crew on Retiring Dragon Craft▼SpaceX Set to Launch New Crew for NASA on Retiring Dragon Craft
SpaceX is preparing to launch a new astronaut crew for NASA aboard one of its retiring Dragon spacecraft. The mission marks a milestone for the aging capsule as it flies NASA personnel to orbit before being phased out of the fleet. Details on crew composition and mission objectives are being reported by Bloomberg and other outlets.
- 19NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Crew Secured in Dragon Ahead of Launch▼NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Secured Inside Dragon Spacecraft, Ready for Hatch Closure
NASA says the four astronauts of its SpaceX Crew-13 mission are now secured inside the Dragon spacecraft, with hatch closure procedures underway ahead of their flight to the International Space Station. The milestone marks the final pre-launch step, and space watchers are following the mission as the latest in NASA's commercial crew rotation with SpaceX.
- 20SpaceX to launch NASA Crew-13 astronauts on Oct. 1▼What time will SpaceX launch Crew-13 astronauts for NASA on Oct. 1? How to watch live (full timeline)
SpaceX is preparing to launch the Crew-13 astronaut mission for NASA on October 1, with a live broadcast planned covering the full launch timeline. The flight will carry a new crew of astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a Crew Dragon capsule. Viewers can follow the countdown, liftoff and docking milestones online as the mission gets underway.
- 21NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Could Reach the ISS in Record Time▼NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Could Reach the ISS in Record Time – Watch Live
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission is expected to arrive at the International Space Station in record time, with a live broadcast of the docking available to viewers worldwide. The mission carries a new crew to the orbiting laboratory aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Space watchers are following the quick transit, which would mark one of the fastest crewed journeys to the station.
- 22SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at space station after record-fast trip●SpaceX's Crew-13 reaches space station in record-fast trip as mission begins
SpaceX's Crew-13 mission has docked with the International Space Station after completing what is described as a record-fast journey. The four-astronaut crew reached orbit aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule and arrived at the station sooner than previous flights, marking the start of their mission aboard the orbital outpost.
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Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk is set to fly on the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station, according to space sector reporting. Kutryk, a test pilot from the Canadian Space Agency, has been training for a long-duration station assignment. The news highlights Canada's continuing role in international crewed spaceflight, with observers noting the significance of a Canadian seat on a SpaceX Dragon crew rotation flight.
- 24SpaceX launches four astronauts on fast track to space station▼SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on fast track to International Space Station
SpaceX launched four astronauts on a mission to the International Space Station, using a quicker flight path that shortens the journey to orbit. The crew Dragon capsule lifted off and is heading for a rendezvous with the station sooner than on previous flights, continuing SpaceX's regular astronaut taxi service for NASA.
- 25Dragon spacecraft separation confirmed as Canadian astronaut reaches orbit●Dragon separation confirmed. From this fellow Edmontonian, congratulations, Joshua. This is a huge milestone, and I'm so
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft has separated from its launch vehicle, confirming that Canadian astronaut Joshua is safely on his way to the International Space Station. Congratulations are pouring in from Edmonton, his home city, with people praising the milestone as a proud moment for Canada and crediting the legacy of NASA, the Canadian Space Agency and ESA in making the mission possible.
- 26NASA faces a Dragon dilemma with no good answers▼NASA has a Dragon dilemma, and there appear to be no good answers https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/09/nasa-has-a-drago
Spaceflight journalist Ars Technica reports that NASA is grappling with a 'Dragon dilemma' — a problem involving SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft — and, per the report, there appear to be no good answers to it. Details beyond the headline are not available, but the story concerns NASA's reliance on Dragon and the difficult choices it now faces.
- 27NASA and SpaceX's Crew-13 Mission Aims for Sub-Nine-Hour Trip to Space Station▼NASA, SpaceX Crew-13 Could Reach the Space Station in Less Than 9 Hours
NASA and SpaceX's Crew-13 mission could dock with the International Space Station in under nine hours after launch, a notably fast transit that shortens the time astronauts spend confined in the Dragon capsule. The quick rendezvous profile follows increasingly efficient flight paths to orbit that have progressively cut journey times for crewed missions to the station.
- 28SpaceX launches four astronauts on fast trip to space station▼SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on a fast track to the International Space Station
SpaceX launched four astronauts on a shortened journey to the International Space Station, placing the crew on a fast track to orbit. The mission continues the company's routine astronaut transport flights for NASA using its Crew Dragon spacecraft. Details about the crew members, launch site and mission objectives were not included in the available coverage.
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NASA and SpaceX are watching the forecast ahead of the Crew-13 launch, with weather officials currently rating conditions at 60% favorable for a liftoff. The mission will carry a crew to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. A final go/no-go decision will depend on whether conditions improve before the scheduled launch window.
- 30NASA and SpaceX launch Crew-13 mission from Cape Canaveral▼NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 launch today from Cape Canaveral: Everything to know
NASA and SpaceX are launching the Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Coverage focuses on launch timing, the astronauts aboard the Dragon capsule, and what the crew will do during their stay in orbit. The flight continues the regular rotation of crews ferried to the station under NASA's commercial spaceflight programme.
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SpaceX is preparing to launch NASA's Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station, flying astronauts to orbit aboard its Dragon spacecraft. The upcoming flight continues the company's routine crew rotation service for NASA, keeping the station staffed with international crews. Details on the launch date and crew members were not included in the initial report.
- 32NASA and SpaceX Set Crew-13 Prelaunch News Conference▼NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Prelaunch News Conference (Sept. 30, 2026)
NASA and SpaceX are holding a prelaunch news conference on September 30, 2026 ahead of the Crew-13 mission, which will send astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft. The briefing is expected to cover mission readiness, crew details, and launch timing, drawing attention from space watchers worldwide.
- 33NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts head to launch pad●Watch as the astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 head for the launch pad
The four astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have made their traditional trip to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as they prepare for liftoff to the International Space Station. Coverage has focused on the pre-launch walkout and ride to the pad, a ritual ahead of every crewed flight, with viewers following the countdown to the crew's journey aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
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NASA and SpaceX are moving forward with the Crew-13 mission, the next rotational flight carrying astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft. News outlets are covering the launch as the latest step in the ongoing commercial crew program, with attention on the crew, the mission timeline, and continued reliance on SpaceX for transporting crews to orbit.
- 35Starship Reaches Orbit as SpaceX Eyes Falcon 9 Transition●Starship Reaches Orbit as SpaceX’s Planned Shift From Falcon 9 and Dragon Raises Supply Concerns
SpaceX's Starship has reached orbit, a milestone in the company's next-generation rocket programme. Attention is now turning to SpaceX's plan to eventually shift launches and crew missions from the workhorse Falcon 9 and Dragon vehicles to Starship. Observers are raising concerns about whether the transition could affect supply missions to orbit in the meantime, given Starship's development schedule remains uncertain.
- 36SpaceX to launch Crew-13 astronauts to the International Space Station●SpaceX to launch Crew-13 astronauts to space station. Watch live
SpaceX is preparing to launch its Crew-13 mission, carrying astronauts to the International Space Station under NASA's commercial crew program. The launch will be streamed live, and viewers can watch the Dragon capsule lift off and begin its journey to the orbiting laboratory. The flight continues SpaceX's regular rotation of crewed missions ferrying astronauts to and from the station.
- 37Meet the four Crew-13 astronauts heading to the space station▼Meet the 4 Crew-13 astronauts about to call the space station home
Four astronauts assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission are preparing to travel to the International Space Station for an extended stay. The crew will ride a SpaceX Dragon capsule to the orbiting laboratory, where they will live and work for several months. Coverage is introducing the astronauts and their backgrounds ahead of the launch.
- 38NASA faces a Dragon dilemma with no good answers●NASA has a Dragon dilemma, and there appear to be no good answers
NASA is reportedly confronting a difficult decision regarding SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, the vehicle currently responsible for carrying NASA astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station. Ars Technica reports that the agency has a dilemma for which there appear to be no good answers, highlighting a potential problem in NASA's near-term human spaceflight plans.