NASA is set to brief the public on its upcoming Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone in the agency's plans for space exploration. On January 30, NASA officials will hold two news conferences at the Johnson Space Center in Houston - one at 11am EST and another at 1pm EST.
During these briefings, which can be watched live on NASA's YouTube channel, senior officials from NASA and its commercial crew partners will provide details on the mission, including final preparations for launch. The Crew-12 mission is set to carry a diverse team of astronauts from various countries, including Jessica Meir from NASA, Jack Hathaway from NASA, Sophie Adenot from the European Space Agency (ESA), and Andrey Fedyaev from Roscosmos.
The crew will embark on a historic journey aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which will be launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission is significant not only because of its international collaboration but also due to the advancements being made in commercial crew technology.
According to NASA officials, the Crew-12 mission marks the second flight for Meir and will be her second spaceflight after serving as a flight engineer on Expedition 61/62. Hathaway, on the other hand, is making his first spaceflight as part of this mission. Adenot and Fedyaev bring extensive experience in aviation and aerospace engineering to their roles.
Crew-12's launch window has been adjusted from its original target date of February 15 due to ongoing efforts to advance the launch preparations. NASA officials are working closely with SpaceX and international partners to ensure a successful mission, which will focus on conducting scientific experiments, testing new technologies, and expanding our understanding of space exploration.
Media representatives who wish to attend in person must contact the Johnson Space Center newsroom by Thursday at 5pm CST, while those seeking to join the briefings via phone must RSVP by 9:45am EST. A copy of NASA's media accreditation policy can be accessed online.
During these briefings, which can be watched live on NASA's YouTube channel, senior officials from NASA and its commercial crew partners will provide details on the mission, including final preparations for launch. The Crew-12 mission is set to carry a diverse team of astronauts from various countries, including Jessica Meir from NASA, Jack Hathaway from NASA, Sophie Adenot from the European Space Agency (ESA), and Andrey Fedyaev from Roscosmos.
The crew will embark on a historic journey aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, which will be launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission is significant not only because of its international collaboration but also due to the advancements being made in commercial crew technology.
According to NASA officials, the Crew-12 mission marks the second flight for Meir and will be her second spaceflight after serving as a flight engineer on Expedition 61/62. Hathaway, on the other hand, is making his first spaceflight as part of this mission. Adenot and Fedyaev bring extensive experience in aviation and aerospace engineering to their roles.
Crew-12's launch window has been adjusted from its original target date of February 15 due to ongoing efforts to advance the launch preparations. NASA officials are working closely with SpaceX and international partners to ensure a successful mission, which will focus on conducting scientific experiments, testing new technologies, and expanding our understanding of space exploration.
Media representatives who wish to attend in person must contact the Johnson Space Center newsroom by Thursday at 5pm CST, while those seeking to join the briefings via phone must RSVP by 9:45am EST. A copy of NASA's media accreditation policy can be accessed online.
! It's like, we're finally going to see what's possible with international collaboration in space exploration. I mean, can you imagine the cool stuff they'll be doing up there? Not just some boring old science experiments, but also testing new tech and pushing the boundaries of human knowledge. And it's awesome that they've got a diverse crew with different backgrounds – I'm loving the fact that Sophie Adenot from ESA is on board! 
She's all about aviation and aerospace engineering, so I'm sure she'll be bringing some serious expertise to the table.
. And let's not forget that Jessica Meir is making her second trip to space – talk about a thrill-seeker! 
. I mean, who wouldn't wanna see ppl from different countries workin together in space? It's like the ultimate proof that we can get along even when we're up there orbiting the Earth 
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! And for Jack Hathaway, this is his first time in space - I hope he's ready for the ride of a lifetime 
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. Let's get ready for some out of this world goodness 
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, I'm super stoked about the Crew-12 mission! I mean, think about it, we're talkin' space travel, NASA, SpaceX, and a crew from around the world comin' together 
. It's like, the ultimate symbol of what we can achieve when we put our minds to it, right? 
And with all these talented astronauts on board, I'm sure they'll be doin' some amazin' stuff up there. Like, who wouldn't wanna know more about space exploration and all its awesomeness?! 
And I gotta say, I'm excited to see what new technologies they'll be testin' out on this mission. It's like, the future of space travel is lookin' bright! 
Fingers crossed for a smooth launch and a successful mission! 
like isn't that gonna cause more delays & cost? and what's with the lack of transparency on the actual tech being tested?? should be giving us some deets on what kinda experiments are happening up there 
. Having astronauts from different countries work together is gonna bring some fresh perspectives and expertise to the table 
. I'm curious about what kind of scientific experiments they'll be conducting up there – we're always learning more about space, but there's still so much to discover 
! Let's hope the launch window gets adjusted just right and this crew has a smooth ride into space 
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We need more info on that. Also, I'm not sure why we gotta RSVP for phone attendance... it's like, how many people are gonna be tuning in from home? 
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is cool and all, but have they considered the environmental impact of launching another massive rocket into space? 
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. I'm curious about the scientific experiments and new technologies that will be tested during this mission 
. The fact that Andrey Fedyaev brings extensive experience in aviation and aerospace engineering to his role is particularly noteworthy 
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The Crew-12 mission is gonna be EPIC 
. The fact that they'll be conducting scientific experiments, testing new tech, and expanding our knowledge about space is just mind-blowing 
& andrey fedyaev is from roscosmos - what a collab! 
or that it takes around 90 minutes to complete one orbit? 
btw, i just looked up the latest stats on space tourism... 
. Meir and Hathaway are NASA reps, Adenot is ESA (obviously), and Fedyaev is Roscosmos... but what about Russia itself? You'd think they'd be part of this mission if it's all about international collaboration 
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I think it's amazing that there's a diverse crew on board, we need more representation like this in space exploration! And it's awesome to see the collaboration between NASA and SpaceX - those two are killing the game 
I'm hyped to see what kind of scientific experiments and new tech they'll be testing out on this mission. It's all about expanding our understanding of space exploration, right? 
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. Can't wait to watch the live briefings on NASA's YouTube channel 
. Jessica Meir is gonna be like a total rockstar on this mission, she already flew twice before and now shes getting to do it again