SpaceX Crew-12
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| Operator | SpaceX / NASA |
| Spacecraft | Crew Dragon |
| Launch vehicle | Falcon 9 Block 5 |
| Launch site | Kennedy Space Center, LC-39A |
| Mission type | ISS Expedition crew rotation |
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SpaceX Crew-12 is the twelfth operational NASA Commercial Crew Program flight and the 20th crewed orbital flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft. The mission transports four crew members to the International Space Station (ISS) for a long-duration stay as part of a standard crew rotation.
The mission is scheduled to launch from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. As with previous Crew Dragon missions, the spacecraft is expected to dock autonomously with the Harmony module of the ISS.
Crew
The crew of the mission includes representatives from NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and Roscosmos. This international partnership continues the tradition of integrated crews to ensure the safe operation of both the American and Russian segments of the station.
| Position | Astronaut |
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| Spacecraft Commander | Jessica Meir, NASA |
| Pilot | Jack Hathaway, NASA |
| Mission Specialist 1 | Sophie Adenot, ESA |
| Mission Specialist 2 | Andrey Fedyaev, Roscosmos |
Crew Notes
- Jessica Meir: This marks Meir's second long-duration mission to the ISS. She previously served as a flight engineer for Expeditions 61 and 62, during which she participated in the first all-female spacewalks.
- Jack Hathaway: A member of the 2021 NASA Astronaut Group ("The Flies"), this mission marks Hathaway's first flight into space.
- Sophie Adenot: An astronaut from the 2022 ESA class, Adenot is the second French woman to fly to space, following Claudie Haigneré.
- Andrey Fedyaev: A veteran cosmonaut, Fedyaev previously flew on the SpaceX Crew-6 mission.
Mission Profile
The Crew-12 mission is designed to last approximately six months. During their stay on the International Space Station, the crew will conduct a variety of scientific experiments and maintenance tasks. Key mission objectives include:
- Biological Research
- Studying the effects of microgravity on human physiology and plant growth to support future long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars.
- Technology Demonstrations
- Testing new hardware for water recovery systems and carbon dioxide removal technologies.
- Station Maintenance
- Participating in various Extravehicular Activities (EVAs) to upgrade the station's solar arrays and external communication equipment.
Spacecraft
The mission utilizes a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, launched atop a Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket. The Crew Dragon is a flight-proven vehicle capable of carrying up to seven passengers, though it is configured for four for NASA missions. The spacecraft features a fully autonomous docking system, though the crew can take manual control if necessary.
"The Commercial Crew Program continues to provide reliable, cost-effective access to the International Space Station, ensuring that we maintain a continuous human presence in low Earth orbit." — NASA Commercial Crew Program Office
Launch and Docking
The launch trajectory takes the spacecraft over the Atlantic Ocean, following a northeasterly path to match the orbital plane of the International Space Station. After the first stage of the Falcon 9 separates and returns to Earth (landing on a drone ship), the second stage carries the Dragon to its initial orbit. A series of thruster firings, known as phasing maneuvers, will bring the spacecraft into proximity with the ISS over the course of 16 to 24 hours.
Click to view technical specifications of the Falcon 9
The Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX. It is powered by Merlin 1D engines, which use rocket-grade kerosene (RP-1) and liquid oxygen (LOX) as propellants.
- Height: 70 meters (229.6 ft)
- Diameter: 3.7 meters (12 ft)
- First Stage Thrust: 7,607 kN (1,710,000 lbf) at sea level
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