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NASA reveals Crew-13 team for mid September ISS launch with astronauts from three nations
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Published on 24 April 2026

Jessica Watkins could fly again soon—history awaits
NASA has announced the four astronauts for SpaceX’s Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station, now targeting launch no earlier than mid-September. The flight is designed to accelerate space station crew rotations and support future Moon-Mars preparations. Jessica Watkins, aboard a second SpaceX Dragon mission, is poised to make history as NASA works to tighten its human spaceflight timeline.
- Crew-13’s launch is targeted for mid-September at the earliest
- Mission supports faster International Space Station crew rotations
- The team includes astronauts from three nations
- Jessica Watkins’ second SpaceX Dragon flight could set a milestone
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