NASA is gearing up for its SpaceX Crew-13 mission, which will transport astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). A series of news briefings will take place on August 3 at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, providing insights into the mission and crew preparations.
The first briefing, scheduled for 12 p.m. EDT, will feature mission leadership discussing the objectives and logistics of the Crew-13 mission. Following this, at 2 p.m. EDT, the crew members will share their training experiences and mission insights. This marks the final media opportunity before the team departs for the Kennedy Space Center in Florida for launch.
The Crew-13 team consists of NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, Joshua Kutryk from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and Sergey Teteryatnikov 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, with a launch window opening no earlier than mid-September.
International media wishing to attend must contact the NASA Johnson newsroom by 5 p.m. on July 21, while U.S.-based media have until 5 p.m. on July 30 to register. Virtual attendees must respond by 10 a.m. on the day of the event.
Mission Overview and Crew Background
The Crew-13 mission will be significant for Jessica Watkins, as it will be her second flight to the ISS. Selected as a NASA astronaut in 2017, Watkins has a background in geology, having contributed to the Curiosity rover mission. She previously spent 170 days in space during the Crew-4 mission in 2022.
Luke Delaney, also a NASA astronaut, is set for his first spaceflight. A distinguished naval aviator, Delaney holds degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering. His experience includes roles as a test pilot and research pilot at NASA’s Langley Research Center.
Joshua Kutryk, representing the CSA, will also embark on his inaugural spaceflight. Before joining the CSA, he served as a CF-18 fighter pilot and has extensive qualifications in engineering and flight test.
Sergey Teteryatnikov will be making his first journey to the ISS as well. A graduate of the Naval Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia, he has a background in naval engineering and was selected for the cosmonaut corps in 2021.
Media Availability
After the news conferences, crew members will be available for limited media interviews. Requests for interviews must be submitted by 5 p.m. on July 30 to the NASA Johnson newsroom.
For further details about the Crew-13 mission, visit NASA’s official page.
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