NASA and SpaceX Confirm Crew-10 Mission Launch – Everything You Need to Know
NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on March 14, 2025, at 7:03 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, carrying four astronauts for a four-month mission in space.
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Meet the Crew
The Crew-10 mission will include:
- Anne McClain (NASA)
- Nichole Ayers (NASA)
- Takuya Onishi (JAXA - Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
- Kirill Peskov (Roscosmos - Russia's Space Agency)
These astronauts will replace the Crew-9 team currently aboard the ISS.
Mission Objectives
The Crew-10 team will conduct scientific research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance tasks aboard the ISS. They will be part of the Expedition 72/73 crew and will focus on multiple space experiments to benefit future space exploration.
Successful System Checks
SpaceX engineers completed inspections and resolved a hydraulic system issue with the Falcon 9’s ground support system. NASA’s Commercial Crew Program Manager, Steve Stich, praised the team’s swift response, ensuring a smooth countdown process.
Favorable Weather Conditions
The weather forecast predicts a 95% chance of ideal conditions for the launch. However, backup launch windows on March 15 and 16 show increasing chances of weather-related delays.
Crew Arrival and Rotation
The Crew-10 astronauts will dock at the ISS on March 15 at 11:30 p.m. They will spend a few days adjusting to the station’s systems before taking over responsibilities from Crew-9 astronauts, including:
- Nick Hague (NASA)
- Suni Williams (NASA)
- Butch Wilmore (NASA)
- Aleksandr Gorbunov (Roscosmos)
Crew-9 will return to Earth on March 19, 2025 after completing their mission.
SpaceX and NASA's Collaboration
This is NASA and SpaceX’s 10th crew rotation mission under the Commercial Crew Program, marking the 11th time SpaceX has flown humans to the ISS, including the initial Demo-2 test flight.
How to Watch the Launch
NASA will provide live coverage starting at 3 p.m. EDT on March 14 via NASA+ and official social media platforms.
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