Trending Now - NASA Reveals Astronaut Lineup for Upcoming Crew-13 Mission

WHO:

Spectrum News 13 - NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov are the crew members for the Crew-13 mission.

NASA - Jessica Watkins is the commander, and Luke Delaney is the pilot of the Crew-13 mission.

WHAT:

Spectrum News 13 - The Crew-13 mission will involve a long-duration science expedition on the International Space Station.

NASA - The mission will mark the 13th crew rotation with SpaceX as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

Spectrum News 13 - The crew will conduct scientific investigations and technology demonstrations to prepare for future exploration missions to the Moon and Mars.

WHERE:

Spectrum News 13 - The Crew-13 mission will take place on the International Space Station.

WHEN:

Spectrum News 13 - The launch is scheduled for no earlier than mid-September 2026.

Spectrum News 13 - Jessica Watkins previously spent 170 days in space during NASA’s Crew-4 mission in 2022.

WHY:

Spectrum News 13 - NASA aimed to increase the frequency of U.S. crew rotations by moving the launch date from November 2026 to mid-September 2026.

HOW:

Spectrum News 13 - The Crew-13 mission will utilize SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft for the launch.

(UPDATED April 24, 2026 21:18 UTC)

NASA has announced the crew for the upcoming Crew-13 mission, which includes astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Russian cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov, with Watkins serving as the commander. Scheduled for launch no earlier than mid-September 20th26, this mission will be the 13th crew rotation under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and will focus on a long-duration science expedition aboard the International Space Station, conducting investigations and technology demonstrations to support future exploration of the Moon and Mars. The Crew-13 mission will utilize SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft for the launch, reflecting NASA's goal to increase the frequency of U.S. crew rotations.