NASA Announces Crew-13 for Upcoming Space Mission
- Four astronauts from three agencies will launch together
- Crew-13 includes NASA, CSA, and Roscosmos members
- Mission aims to enhance scientific research aboard ISS
Nasa has revealed the team for its upcoming SpaceX Crew-13 mission, which is set to launch no earlier than mid-September to the International Space Station (ISS). This mission will feature a diverse crew of four astronauts, representing three different space agencies.
NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney will take on the roles of spacecraft commander and pilot, respectively. They will be joined by CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov, who will serve as mission specialists. Upon arrival at the ISS, Crew-13 will join the ongoing Expedition 75.
This mission marks the 13th crew rotation to the space station under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, with an accelerated launch date aimed at increasing the frequency of U.S. crew missions.