SpaceX Crew-13 sets record speed to the space station

by Henrik AaltonenOctober 3, 20266 links · ~27 min read · ~1 min for the TL;DR

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission reached the International Space Station in 7 hours and 50 minutes, the fastest U.S. journey in history.
Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to lead a mission into space during the Crew-13 flight.
The Crew-13 mission, led by Jessica Watkins, arrived at the International Space Station following an eight-hour express flight.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission is concluding, with astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway scheduled to return in early October.
NASA is working to resolve issues with the Boeing Starliner, which has not flown since a 2024 mission left two astronauts at the space station for 286 days.
Daily sea surface temperatures in the region where El Niño develops have reached record-breaking levels.

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SpaceX’s Crew-13 mission recently achieved the fastest U.S. spacecraft journey to the International Space Station in history. According to the ScienceDaily article, the Dragon spacecraft completed the trip in 7 hours and 50 minutes. This mission is notable for being led by Jessica Watkins, who, as the Ars Technica article notes, became the first Black woman to lead a mission into space. While Crew-13 marks a successful milestone, NASA continues to manage transitions in its crewed flight program, including the conclusion of the Crew-12 mission and ongoing efforts to address technical challenges with the Boeing Starliner.

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ScienceDaily2 min readWatch Live: NASA’s Crew-13 could make the fastest U.S. trip to the ISS ever
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission is scheduled to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on October 1. The Dragon could reach the orbiting laboratory in just 7…

Ars Technica6 min readSpaceX describes surgical intervention before launch of latest crew mission
With Crew-13, Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to lead a mission into space.

the Guardian4 min read‘An amazing ride’: SpaceX flight led by first Black female commander sets US speed record
Four astronauts pulled up at International Space Station after eight-hour express flight led by Jessica Watkins

NASA5 min readHeading Home: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Concludes Station Science Mission
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission is ending, with the crew scheduled to return in early October. NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European

Scientific American4 min readNASA looks ahead to Boeing Starliner tests as it tries to overcome the spacecraft’s troubles
Starliner hasn’t flown since its failed 2024 mission left two astronauts onboard the International Space Station for 286 days

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Science News5 min readThis year's El Niño just broke a record months before it's expected to peak
Daily sea surface temperatures in the region where El Niño develops are more extreme than at any point in recorded history.

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ScienceDaily2 min readWatch Live: NASA’s Crew-13 could make the fastest U.S. trip to the ISS everNASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission is scheduled to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on October 1. The Dragon could reach the orbiting laboratory in just 7…

Ars Technica6 min readSpaceX describes surgical intervention before launch of latest crew missionWith Crew-13, Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to lead a mission into space.

the Guardian4 min read‘An amazing ride’: SpaceX flight led by first Black female commander sets US speed recordFour astronauts pulled up at International Space Station after eight-hour express flight led by Jessica Watkins

NASA5 min readHeading Home: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Concludes Station Science MissionNASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission is ending, with the crew scheduled to return in early October. NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European

Scientific American4 min readNASA looks ahead to Boeing Starliner tests as it tries to overcome the spacecraft’s troublesStarliner hasn’t flown since its failed 2024 mission left two astronauts onboard the International Space Station for 286 days

Science News5 min readThis year's El Niño just broke a record months before it's expected to peakDaily sea surface temperatures in the region where El Niño develops are more extreme than at any point in recorded history.