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NASA Sets February 2026 for Crew-12 Mission Amid Starliner Delays

2/11/2026

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NASA targets February 13, 2026 for the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station, using a SpaceX Crew Dragon after weather delays.
Boeing's CST-100 Starliner remains uncrewed following issues during its 2024 test flight.
NASA modified its contract with Boeing, and Starliner-1 will carry cargo, potentially launching in April 2026.
Steve Stich, NASA's Commercial Crew Program manager, says thruster performance must be validated before Starliner-2's launch, which could follow Crew-12.

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NASA targets February 13, 2026 for the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station, using a SpaceX Crew Dragon after weather delays.
Boeing's CST-100 Starliner remains uncrewed following issues during its 2024 test flight.
NASA modified its contract with Boeing, and Starliner-1 will carry cargo, potentially launching in April 2026.
Steve Stich, NASA's Commercial Crew Program manager, says thruster performance must be validated before Starliner-2's launch, which could follow Crew-12.