NASA and SpaceX successfully launch Crew-10 astronauts to ISS
- Crew-10 astronauts launched successfully to the ISS from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
- The launch followed the resolution of a hydraulics issue on the Falcon 9 rocket.
- This mission continues the collaboration between NASA and SpaceX to rotate crew members aboard the ISS.
On March 14, 2025, NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-10 astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission involved resolving a critical air pocket issue in the hydraulics system for the Falcon 9 rocket's clamp arm just before liftoff, showcasing the diligence and commitment of the NASA and SpaceX ground teams. Crew-10 members included NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Russian cosmonaut Kirill Peskov. This mission is part of an ongoing effort to rotate crews aboard the ISS, which will soon include 11 members after Crew-10's arrival. Meanwhile, the previous Crew-9 astronauts are expected to return to Earth on March 19, 2025, having spent nine months in space due to previous delays in their mission. Their planned return was originally set for a week-long test flight in June 2024 but was extended due to issues with the Starliner spacecraft.