When is NASA's Crew-13 launching — and who's flying?
We have folded our coverage of this story into one complete guide: Why Was SpaceX Crew-13's Trip to the Space Station the Fastest Ever?
The short version: Crew-13 launched October 1 at 11:10 a.m. ET on a SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon, with Jessica Watkins, Luke Delaney, Joshua Kutryk, and Sergey Teteryatnikov aboard for a six-month mission. For the full story — why the trip was so fast, who is flying, what six months aboard the station involves, and how to follow the mission yourself — read the complete guide.
Why a fast trip to the station matters
A quicker rendezvous means less time in a cramped capsule, less exposure to delays, and a fresher crew arriving ready to work. Getting the timing, navigation, and docking right that precisely also proves skills every longer mission depends on.
What to do, step by step
- Start with the complete guide linked above for the full launch and docking story.
- Follow NASA's mission updates for station work, spacewalks, and return plans.
- Remember the crew is aboard for about six months, not just launch day.
- Watch docking and departure coverage live when NASA offers it.
- Check dates in Eastern Time, since launch schedules are usually given that way.
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