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 […]
NASA has announced the crew assigned to the upcoming SpaceX Crew-14 mission to the International Space Station. The mission, set to launch no earlier than spring 2027, will include four astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos. NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Chris Birch will serve as the spacecraft commander and pilot, respectively.
JAXA astronaut Makoto Suwa and Roscosmos cosmonaut Arutyun Kiviryan will be the mission specialists. This will be Barron's second space station mission, with Suwa making his first flight, and Kiviryan's first as well. The crew will conduct scientific research and technology demonstrations aimed at preparing for future lunar and Martian missions, as well as benefiting life on Earth.
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