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NASA and SpaceX are making final preparations to launch the Crew‑11 mission to the International Space Station on Thursday, marking the next phase of their ongoing partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and scientific research in low-Earth orbit.
Here’s everything you need to know about the launch and how to watch.
When and where is the launch?
What we know:
Liftoff is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 12:09 p.m. EDT. Crew-11 will be aboard a Falcon 9 rocket which will launch from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.
CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA – JULY 31: Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, Jaxa astronaut Kimiya Yui, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, and NASA astronaut Zena Cardman depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Control Building at the Kennedy Space Center for
What’s next:
Docking at the I.S.S. is expected at about 3 a.m. EDT on Saturday, August 2.
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How to watch and stream the launch?
What you can do:
A live webcast of the mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch live on the FOX 35 website and the FOX Local App.
What is the purpose of the mission?
Dig deeper:
The mission’s purpose is to deliver a four‑person crew for a long‑duration stay aboard the ISS, where they will conduct scientific experiments and technology demonstrations aimed at advancing human exploration beyond low Earth orbit and benefiting life on Earth.
Who is a part of Crew-11?
The Crew‑11 team includes NASA astronauts:
- Commander – Zena Cardman (NASA)
- Pilot – Mike Fincke (NASA)
- Mission Specialist – Kimiya Yui (The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency)
- Mission Specialist – Oleg Platonov (Roscosmos)
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by SpaceX and NASA on their websites.
