NASA Sets Crew-13 Launch, Docking Coverage
NASA will livestream the Crew-13 mission launch and docking, featuring four astronauts heading to the International Space Station for a science mission.
NASA announced live coverage of the Crew-13 mission, set to launch at 11:10 a.m. EDT on October 1 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will transport NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov to the International Space Station for a long-duration science mission. Media participation in launch events is restricted to credentialed personnel only, with details available upon request.
Live coverage will include prelaunch, launch, and docking activities, with the spacecraft expected to dock around 7 p.m. EDT on the same day. NASA will provide audio-only discussions between the crew, space station, and flight controllers during the 7-hour, 50-minute transit. The launch will be streamed on multiple platforms, including NASA+, with a live video feed of Space Launch Complex 40 available six hours prior to liftoff.
The Crew-13 mission marks the fastest U.S. spacecraft trip to the International Space Station in history, with a planned duration of 7 hours and 50 minutes. Following docking, the crew will conduct a brief handover with the Crew-12 mission, which is scheduled to return to Earth no earlier than October 5. NASA will share additional details on Crew-12’s return after Crew-13’s arrival.
NASA’s virtual guest program for the mission offers curated launch resources, notifications about changes, and a virtual passport stamp. Live streaming begins at 9:10 a.m. EDT on October 1, with on-demand video and photos available shortly after liftoff. The mission underscores NASA’s ongoing partnership with private industry to enable safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation to the space station.