NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-14 Assignments for Space Station Mission
Four crew members from three space agencies will launch to the International Space Station no earlier than spring 2027 for a long-duration science expedition as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-14 mission. NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Chris Birch will serve as spacecraft commander and pilot, with JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Makoto Suwa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut […] The post…
NASA has announced the crew for the upcoming SpaceX Crew-14 mission to the International Space Station. The four-person team, consisting of members from NASA, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), and Roscosmos (Russian space agency), is set to launch in spring 2027. NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Chris Birch will command and pilot the spacecraft, respectively, while JAXA astronaut Makoto Suwa and Roscosmos cosmonaut Arutyun Kiviryan will serve as mission specialists.
Upon arrival, the Crew-14 will join Expedition 75/76 aboard the space station. Their mission is to conduct scientific investigations and technology demonstrations aimed at preparing humans for future lunar and Martian explorations, as well as benefiting life on Earth. This marks Barron's second space station visit, following her 2021 Expedition 66/67 mission, and her first flight with NASA's SpaceX Crew-3.
Birch, a former U.S. National Team track cyclist, will make his debut on this mission. Suwa and Kiviryan, on the other hand, will make their first trips to the space station.
These astronauts will join a long line of continuous human presence on the International Space Station, contributing to scientific knowledge and technological advancements that propel humanity towards future space exploration endeavors.
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