NASA is gearing up for the SpaceX Crew-12 mission, with briefings scheduled for January 30, 2026. This mission will see a team of astronauts embark on a journey to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant step in crew rotation efforts.
Mission Briefings Scheduled
The briefings will take place at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. The first session, starting at 11 a.m. EST, will focus on final launch preparations and will be streamed live on NASA’s YouTube channel. Following this, the Crew-12 astronauts will hold a virtual news conference at 1 p.m. EST, providing insights into their upcoming mission.
Crew Composition and Launch Details
The Crew-12 team includes NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot from the European Space Agency (ESA), and Andrey Fedyaev from Roscosmos. They will launch aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft using a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. NASA is currently reviewing options to advance the launch date from the original target of February 15.
Astronaut Profiles
Jessica Meir, a veteran astronaut, previously spent 205 days on her first mission and is known for completing the first three all-woman spacewalks. Jack Hathaway, a newcomer to spaceflight, has extensive experience as a U.S. Navy commander and has logged over 2,500 flight hours in various aircraft.
Sophie Adenot will be making her inaugural spaceflight. Prior to joining ESA, she specialized in spacecraft dynamics and served as a helicopter test pilot. Andrey Fedyaev, who has previously spent 186 days in orbit, is returning for his second long-duration mission.
Media Participation and Accreditation
Media representatives interested in attending the briefings in person must contact the NASA Johnson newsroom by 5 p.m. CST on January 29. Those wishing to join via phone must reach out by 9:45 a.m. EST on the day of the event.
For further details about the Crew-12 mission, visit NASA’s official page.
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