NASA Readies for New Crew Mission to ISS, Following Brief Delay and Medical Conundrum.
A recent adjustment in the mission timeline has seen the launch date of NASA's upcoming crewed spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS) brought forward from February 15 to February 11. The shift is attributed to a last-minute decision by the US space agency.
The Crew-12 astronauts, including Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway from NASA, Sophie Adenot of the European Space Agency, and Andrey Fedyaev from Roscosmos, are currently in quarantine before embarking on their journey. Following a brief delay due to an issue with SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which grounded its launch vehicle earlier this month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave clearance for the Crew-12 mission.
In January, NASA brought back a contingent of astronauts from Crew-11 after one of them fell ill, citing the ISS's limited diagnostic capabilities. The affected astronaut was stable, but their early return was deemed necessary to address the medical concern.
The three astronauts who remained on board at the time have been joined by Crew-12, with Chris Williams, a NASA astronaut, and two cosmonauts for the Russian side providing additional support during this critical mission period.
NASA plans to livestream its prelaunch, launch, and docking activities on various platforms. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 4 AM Eastern time on February 11, and viewers can also bookmark or pin this page for continuous coverage of the launch event.
A recent adjustment in the mission timeline has seen the launch date of NASA's upcoming crewed spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS) brought forward from February 15 to February 11. The shift is attributed to a last-minute decision by the US space agency.
The Crew-12 astronauts, including Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway from NASA, Sophie Adenot of the European Space Agency, and Andrey Fedyaev from Roscosmos, are currently in quarantine before embarking on their journey. Following a brief delay due to an issue with SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which grounded its launch vehicle earlier this month, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave clearance for the Crew-12 mission.
In January, NASA brought back a contingent of astronauts from Crew-11 after one of them fell ill, citing the ISS's limited diagnostic capabilities. The affected astronaut was stable, but their early return was deemed necessary to address the medical concern.
The three astronauts who remained on board at the time have been joined by Crew-12, with Chris Williams, a NASA astronaut, and two cosmonauts for the Russian side providing additional support during this critical mission period.
NASA plans to livestream its prelaunch, launch, and docking activities on various platforms. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 4 AM Eastern time on February 11, and viewers can also bookmark or pin this page for continuous coverage of the launch event.
! I mean, it’s been a bit rocky with that Falcon 9 rocket issue and the medical conundrum, but NASA always seems to find a way to make things work 
. And let’s be real, having some extra support from Chris Williams and those cosmonauts is gonna be a game-changer 
. I love how they’re going to livestream all that action though – can’t wait to tune in and see what all the fuss is about 
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I'm so hyped about the new crew mission to ISS! I've been following NASA's updates and it's amazing how far they've come in space exploration 
. But, can you believe they had to delay the launch due to a Falcon 9 rocket issue? 
Like, what even is that?! Anyway, glad they're moving forward with Crew-12 and I'm sure Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway are gonna crush it up there! 
they've adjusted the timeline which means we'll get to see these astronauts in space sooner than expected lol what's up with that brief delay tho? it sounds like there was some drama with the falcon 9 rocket, hope everything is good to go now. and aw so the crew-12 team has to go through quarantine too, gotta make sure they're all healthy for that journey 
i wonder who'll be the first one to set foot on iss after launch 
! Can't believe we get to see the astronauts in action again 
after that brief delay 
. I hope everything goes smoothly for Jessica, Jack, Sophie, Andrey, and Chris 
. The live stream is gonna be epic 
- gonna tune in at 4 AM Eastern time 
. Fingers crossed no more delays 
or medical issues 
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... i mean, what's the point of having all these astronauts up there? we're still struggling to keep our own planet clean. and now they're gonna broadcast it online so everyone can watch? just give me a break. who do they think is gonna be watching this live stream? the space enthusiasts like grandma 
... or the Russians? 
, huh? i mean, delays happen, but a week and a half ago it was gonna be like 15 days later... medical concerns got the priority, no shame in that 
... First it's a delay, then they're rushing back into space, and now it's a new launch date altogether? What's really going on here? 
I mean, I get it, safety first and all that, but sometimes it feels like they're just trying to make the launch more exciting than necessary 
. Can't believe they had to delay it due to some rocket issues 
. And poor guy who got sick, hope he's doing alright now 
️. Livestreaming the launch sounds awesome, can't wait to see them blast off into orbit 
. and what's with the quarantine thing? like, isn't space travel already kinda... sterile? don't get me wrong, safety first and all that 
. anyway, gonna tune in on Feb 11!
. And wow, that delay with SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket? 
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. And what's up with the delay in February instead of, say, January? Is it because SpaceX had a glitch and the FAA had to clear it first? 
! It's amazing to see how far we've come with NASA and their international partners. These astronauts are truly brave and dedicated individuals, risking life and limb for the sake of science and exploration.
. The fact that they can livestream the whole thing is amazing 
. and yeah, quarantine is key too, can't stress that enough! u gotta make sure ur team is healthy n ready 4 the challenge ahead. also, think about how limited our med facilities r on Earth, if we cant get it right here, then we need 2 have a backup plan like this quarantine system 