NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑12 Splashes Down, Sets Briefing to Discuss Mission

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission safely returned to Earth on October 8, 2026, after spending 237 days on the International Space Station. The crew, comprising NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Los Angeles. They will participate in a news conference at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on October 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. EDT to discuss their mission.

Administrator Jared Isaacman praised the crew for their work, stating that the mission advanced important science and returned safely thanks to the expertise of thousands of people across NASA, SpaceX, and international partners. The crew traveled over 100 million miles and completed 3,792 orbits around Earth, conducting research in areas such as stem cell production for cell-based therapies, on-demand IV fluid generation, and studying the effects of pneumonia bacteria on heart health.

Meir completed four spacewalks, bringing her career total to seven, placing her third in total spacewalks among women at NASA. Adenot completed three spacewalks and became the first French woman to perform extravehicular activity. The crew's dedication and expertise were crucial for the success of future missions to the Moon and Mars.