NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-10 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 14, 2025, at 7:03 p.m. EDT. This mission is set to make history as it not only delivers four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) but also paves the way for the safe return of two NASA astronauts who have been stranded on the ISS for nine months due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.
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#Crew10 lifted off from @NASAKennedy at 7:03pm ET (2303 UTC) on Friday, March 14. pic.twitter.com/9Vf7VVeGev
The Crew Members:
- Anne McClain (NASA - Commander)
- Nichole Ayers (NASA - Pilot)
- Takuya Onishi (JAXA - Mission Specialist)
- Kirill Peskov (Roscosmos - Mission Specialist)
The Crew-10 team is expected to conduct advanced scientific research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance tasks on the ISS for the next six months. Their mission will also involve assisting in the smooth handover process before NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams finally return to Earth after their extended stay on the ISS.
The Crew-10 mission holds special significance as it resolves the long-standing issue of Wilmore and Williams, who have been stranded on the ISS since June 2024 due to critical malfunctions in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft is now stepping in to ensure a safe and smooth transition.
Mission Objectives:
- Conduct scientific research in zero gravity
- Install new equipment on the ISS
- Assist in the handover process for the returning astronauts
- Ensure smooth communication between international space agencies
The Crew Dragon capsule is expected to dock with the ISS approximately 24 hours after launch, marking another successful collaboration between NASA and SpaceX in their joint pursuit of space exploration and innovation.
With this successful launch, the world once again witnesses the power of collaboration and technological advancement, bringing humanity one step closer to future deep space missions.