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NASA, SpaceX Delay Crew-12 Launch Amid Weather Concerns

2/10/2026

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Summary

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NASA and SpaceX postponed the Crew-12 launch to the International Space Station (ISS) on Feb. 12 at 5:38 a.m. EST due to weather.
Crew includes NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.
The mission will be first to allow smartphones in space, enabling astronauts to document experiences.
NASA aims to restore the ISS crew to seven after Crew-11's early medical evacuation.

History

Historical Context

The International Space Station (ISS) launched in 1998, resulting from a collaboration between NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, and other agencies. This partnership aimed to conduct scientific research in microgravity, with continuous human presence established since November 2000. As of 2023, over 240 astronauts from 19 countries have participated, highlighting the ISS's role in international cooperation and advancements in space exploration technology.

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Story summary

NASA and SpaceX postponed the Crew-12 launch to the International Space Station (ISS) on Feb. 12 at 5:38 a.m. EST due to weather.
Crew includes NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.
The mission will be first to allow smartphones in space, enabling astronauts to document experiences.
NASA aims to restore the ISS crew to seven after Crew-11's early medical evacuation.

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