SpaceX successfully launched its Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, February 13th, sending four astronauts into orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida, according to NPR News. The predawn liftoff marked a significant moment, with the crew set to replace a team that had returned early due to a medical issue, as reported by CBS News.
The crew consists of NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir, serving as pilot and commander respectively, Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, and European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot, as detailed by NPR News. The launch, originally planned to follow NASA's Artemis II moon mission, which was delayed due to rocket issues, was moved up after overcoming weather-related delays, CBS News reported.
The mission's launch was highlighted in a broader news roundup, which also included a successful fusion energy milestone by Helion and the discovery of a new supernova, according to Phys.org. The launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket briefly illuminated the night sky, NPR News noted.
The launch was a success, with the crew now en route to the ISS. The mission's progress will be closely monitored as the astronauts settle into their new home in space.
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