02/17/2026
docked with the International Space Station (ISS), marking the beginning of a long-duration spaceflight aimed at conducting advanced scientific experiments and testing new technologies in microgravity. The crew launched aboard a SpaceX spacecraft and completed a precise automated docking sequence after traveling through Earth’s orbit.
NASA and international partners say the mission will include research on human health in space, materials science, and future deep-space exploration systems. Astronauts will spend several months aboard the station, supporting ongoing experiments while maintaining ISS operations. Officials describe the mission as another milestone in commercial spaceflight and international cooperation in space exploration.