NASA's Crew-11 launch: Purpose of the mission, meet the crew and more
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 headed to ISS from Florida
NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch the Crew‑11 mission to the International Space Station on Thursday. Liftoff is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 12:09 p.m. EDT, with docking expected at about 3 a.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 2 . Crew-11 will be aboard a Falcon 9 rocket which will launch from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
ORLANDO, Fla. - NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch the Crew‑11 mission to the International Space Station on Thursday.
When is the Crew-11 launch?
What we know:
Liftoff is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 12:09 p.m. EDT, with docking expected at about 3 a.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 2
Crew-11 will be aboard a Falcon 9 rocket which will launch from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
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What is the purpose of the mission?
Dig deeper:
The mission’s purpose is to deliver a four‑person crew for a long‑duration stay aboard the ISS, where they will conduct scientific experiments and technology demonstrations aimed at advancing human exploration beyond low Earth orbit and benefiting life on Earth.
Who is a part of Crew-11?
The Crew‑11 team includes NASA astronauts:
- Commander - Zena Cardman (NASA)
- Pilot - Mike Fincke (NASA)
- Mission Specialist - Kimiya Yui (The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
- Mission Specialist - Oleg Platonov (Roscosmos)
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This will be the first space flight for Cardman and Platonov. Thursday's launch will be Fincke's fourth mission and Yui's second.
The Source: The information in this article comes from NASA.