Watch LIVE as SpaceX launches NASA Crew 12 to the International Space Station in low-Earth orbit from SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Crew 12 consists of NASA Astronauts Jack Hathaway (Commander), and Jessica Meir (Pilot), ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot (Mission Specialist) ROSCOSMOS Cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev (Mission Specialist). Booster B1101 on its 2nd flight on a 38 day turnaround will be landing at LZ-40, a new booster landing site constructed by SpaceX at SLC-40. C212 (Freedom) on Fli ...

That's the full scale mockup of the International Space Station. That entire volume will be replaced by Star Lab. 100% of the research volume, 40% of the total volume of the ISS represented by Star Lab here.Starlab is a modern 2030s design. 17 m tall. Get a sense for the scale of now.We're in deck three. This is where the crew is actually going to have their meals. We make this a little bit more friendly to humans to want to live and eat and work in space for long durations.You know, I like to say the Inter ...

Watch LIVE as NASA and JAXA Capture and Dock the HTV-X1 with the ISS HTV-X 1 is designed to be more affordable compared to the original H-II Transfer Vehicle. HTV-X will transport cargo to the International Space Station. 1 payload on board this launch comprising of a total mass of 16,000 kilogrammes. Join our community Discord! https://discord.com/invite/xCm9UpDPE4 This coverage is made possible by our amazing community! Consider becoming a The Launch Pad Member and go behind the scenes with early video ac ...

Mission Overview - John McFall is the first astronaut with a disability declared mission ready for the International Space Station [1] - The European Space Agency sought an astronaut with a physical disability to pave the way for others [3] - John McFall could be assigned a mission early next year [8] Astronaut Training and Preparation - John McFall underwent intensive study and training on Earth, underwater, and in zero gravity for a year and a half [4] - He will likely use three prosthetic versions in space: for everyday tasks, exercise, and blastoff/landing [5][6] Personal Background - John McFall lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident at age 19 in Thailand [1] - He is a parolympic sprinter, winning a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Games, and qualified as an orthopedic surgeon [2] Space Station - The International Space Station is currently due to be decommissioned in 2030, but its lifespan could be extended [9]

nominal orbital insertion of SpaceX and we add an incredible ride uphill. And now we like to set our course for the International Space Station aboard the newest member of the Dragon Fleet, our spacecraft named Grace. Grace is more than a name.It reflects the elegance with which we move through space against the backdrop of Earth. It speaks to the refinement of our mission, the harmony of science and spirit, and the unmmerited favor we carry with humility. Grace reminds us that spaceflight is not just a fea ...