SpaceX launches Crew-13 mission to International Space Station with four astronauts

On October 1, 2026, SpaceX launched its Crew-13 mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station. The crew includes NASA's Jessica Watkins, who made history as the first Black woman to lead a crew to orbit. They will spend six months conducting scientific research related to human health and performance in space.