Hold onto your space helmets! NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on September 26, marking another milestone in public-private space exploration.
Astronauts Nick Hague (NASA) and Aleksandr Gorbunov (Roscosmos) will soar aboard SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft from Florida’s Cape Canaveral — a mission blending U.S.-Russia teamwork and cutting-edge tech.
This ninth crew rotation under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program aims to conduct research critical for future deep-space missions (think Moon, Mars, and beyond ). Plus, the findings could unlock innovations for life on Earth, from healthcare to sustainability.
Fun twist: The Crew-9 team won’t return until February 2025, sharing their ride home with Boeing Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. Talk about a real-life interstellar squad!
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