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'Fully unlocking the orbital economy': This California company will fly astronauts to the space station in 2027

By Mike Wall published 16 February 26

NASA has selected the California startup Vast to operate the sixth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted for summer 2027.

SpaceX Dragon astronauts make Valentine's Day docking at space station to boost skeleton crew (video)

By Mike Wall last updated 14 February 26

SpaceX's Crew-12 astronaut mission docked with the short-staffed International Space Station on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.

Artemis 2 rocket photobombs SpaceX Crew-12 | Space photo of the day for Feb. 13, 2026

By Anthony Wood published 13 February 26

One to orbit, one to the moon.

SpaceX launches Crew-12 astronauts to short-staffed International Space Station. 'We have left the Earth, but the Earth has not left us.'

By Josh Dinner published 13 February 26

SpaceX launched NASA's Crew-12 mission with a quartet of astronauts aboard Crew Dragon Freedom today (Feb. 13), bound for an eight-month stint on the International Space Station.

Watch SpaceX launch Crew-12 astronaut mission to the International Space Station this morning

By Mike Wall published 12 February 26

SpaceX will launch the latest batch of astronauts to the International Space Station early Friday morning (Feb. 13), and you can watch the action live.

Who are the astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-12 mission to the ISS?

By Josh Dinner published 10 February 26

NASA and SpaceX are proceeding ahead of schedule with their next astronaut launch to the International Space Station, which is currently operating with a skeleton crew.

Will astronauts aboard the ISS get to watch Super Bowl LX?

By Jeff Spry published 7 February 26

There are only three astronauts currently aboard the ISS, and two are Russian. Even so, NASA has plans to make sure the big game will be beamed up to orbit.

SpaceX's next astronaut launch for NASA is officially on for Feb. 13 as FAA clears Falcon 9 rocket to fly again

By Mike Wall published 6 February 26

The FAA has cleared the Falcon 9 rocket to return to flight, freeing NASA and SpaceX to target Feb. 13 for the launch of the Crew-12 astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

When will SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket return to flight after 4 upper-stage issues in 19 months?

By Mike Wall published 6 February 26

For the fourth time in the last 19 months, the upper stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket experienced a problem during a mission. How long will the vehicle be grounded this time?

NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon puts Crew-12 SpaceX launch in delicate dance

By Josh Dinner published 30 January 26

SpaceX launch date of Crew-12 astronauts to the International Space Station will depend on the outcome of the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal and launch attempts.