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NASA reveals Crew-13 team for mid September ISS launch with astronauts from three nations

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Published on 24 April 2026
NASA reveals Crew-13 team for mid September ISS launch with astronauts from three nations

Jessica Watkins could fly again soon—history awaits

NASA has announced the four astronauts for SpaceX’s Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station, now targeting launch no earlier than mid-September. The flight is designed to accelerate space station crew rotations and support future Moon-Mars preparations. Jessica Watkins, aboard a second SpaceX Dragon mission, is poised to make history as NASA works to tighten its human spaceflight timeline.

  • Crew-13’s launch is targeted for mid-September at the earliest
  • Mission supports faster International Space Station crew rotations
  • The team includes astronauts from three nations
  • Jessica Watkins’ second SpaceX Dragon flight could set a milestone
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