Watch the Launch of NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 Mission to the International Space Station

 

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Mission Launches Monday

Join us for live coverage of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6, the sixth crew rotation flight to the International Space Station by a U.S. commercial spacecraft. The Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft will carry (from left, above) Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, a mission specialist; NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen, mission commander; NASA astronaut Warren Hoburg, pilot; and United Arab Emirates astronaut Sultan Alneyadi, mission specialist. Launch is targeted for 1:45 a.m. EST, Monday, Feb. 27, from our Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Watch live coverage beginning at 10:15 p.m. EST Sunday, Feb. 26, on NASA TV.

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Meet the NASA Astronauts

Spacecraft Commander Stephen G. Bowen Stephen Bowen is commander of the Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft and the Crew-6 mission. Born in Cohasset, Massachusetts, Bowen, a retired U.S. Navy captain, was the first submarine officer to be selected as an astronaut. He has logged more than 40 days in space, including 47 hours and 18 minutes in seven spacewalks.  Learn More

Pilot Warren “Woody” Hoburg Warren Hoburg is the pilot of the Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft. As pilot, he will be responsible for spacecraft systems and performance. Aboard the station, he will serve as an Expedition 69 flight engineer. The Pittsburgh native is a commercial pilot with instrument, single-engine, and multi-engine ratings. The mission will be Hoburg’s first flight since his selection as an astronaut in 2017. Learn More

Explore the Mission

About NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Mission – Crew-6 will conduct new and exciting scientific research to prepare for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit and to benefit life on Earth. Experiments will include studies of how particular materials burn in microgravity, tissue chip research on heart, brain, and cartilage functions, and an investigation that will collect microbial samples from the outside of the space station. Read More

Scientific Studies – During their mission, the Crew-6 astronauts will perform dozens of investigations sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory. These projects span a wide range of disciplines—from life and physical sciences to advanced materials, technology development, in-space production applications, and even student-led research.  Research Highlights

STEM Activities – Celebrate NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 launch by using these classroom and at-home educational resources for kids of all ages.  Engage Now

Let’s Get Social – Let people know you’re following the mission on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram by using the hashtags #Crew6 and #NASASocial. Join the Conversation