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NASA's Crew-12 Launches to Study Microgravity Effects

2/6/2026

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 is set to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) next week after the medical evacuation of the previous crew.
The crew comprises Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot, and Andrey Fedyaev.
They will study microgravity's effects on the body and blood flow to inform long-duration Moon and Mars missions.
The ISS is slated for decommissioning in 2030.

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 is set to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) next week after the medical evacuation of the previous crew.
The crew comprises Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot, and Andrey Fedyaev.
They will study microgravity's effects on the body and blood flow to inform long-duration Moon and Mars missions.
The ISS is slated for decommissioning in 2030.