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title: "SpaceX launches four astronauts to International Space Station"
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published: "2026-10-01T16:45:31.520Z"
source_reported: "2026-10-01T16:13:18.000Z"
updated: "2026-10-01T17:45:31.669Z"
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hype_score: 20
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# SpaceX launches four astronauts to International Space Station

*Crew-13 mission heads to orbit for a six-month stay focused on human health research.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 50 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to a named body (NASA) and corroborated by multiple independent outlets.
- Craft 50 of 100, higher is better. The reporting is clear and holds together, but lacks depth and quotes from affected parties.
- Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. The language is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism or manufactured urgency.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- A SpaceX rocket launched from Florida on October 1, 2026, carrying two US astronauts, a Canadian astronaut, and a Russian cosmonaut.
- The mission, designated Crew-13, is headed to the International Space Station for a six-month stay.
- The crew will conduct research focused on human health and performance in orbit.
- The journey to the ISS is expected to take approximately eight hours.

A SpaceX rocket carrying four astronauts launched from Florida on October 1, 2026, bound for the International Space Station (ISS). The crew consists of two US astronauts, one Canadian astronaut, and one Russian cosmonaut. The mission, designated Crew-13, is expected to spend six months in orbit conducting scientific research.

The launch took place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The journey to the ISS is anticipated to take about eight hours. The crew members are Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney from NASA, Joshua Kutryk from the Canadian Space Agency, and Sergey Teteryatnikov from Roscosmos. This mission focuses on human health and performance in orbit, including studies on how microgravity affects blood circulation and clotting.

## Disagreement on flight duration

Channel News Asia reported the journey to the space station is expected to take approximately eight hours. However, news-pravda.com stated that according to NASA, the Crew Dragon ship will reach the station in about eight hours, which will be the shortest flight of an American spacecraft to the space station.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left, centre, or right-rated reports mention the fact that the ISS has been continuously operated by a US-Russian-led consortium since the first hardware was launched over a quarter-century ago.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 62 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 26% (16)
- Centre: 32% (20)
- Right: 42% (26)

46 of 108 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-01T18:45:29.610177+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 10 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-01T19:15:38.863Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated reports highlighted the composition of the crew, naming the two NASA astronauts, the Canadian astronaut, and the Russian cosmonaut. Several reports mentioned the mission's duration on the ISS, stating it would be six months. Some outlets noted the launch was on a 'fast track' to the International Space Station. NBC Miami and NBC Dallas-Fort Worth identified the astronauts by name and agency as they departed the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on the launch itself and the mission's objective. The number of astronauts and their nationalities were consistently mentioned. The duration of the mission on the ISS was reported as six months by some outlets, while others specified the journey time to the station as approximately eight hours. Channel News Asia, which provided a full report, detailed the launch sequence and the specific research areas, including biomedical and human performance studies.

### Right

- Right-rated outlets reported that SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Thursday. The crew consists of two Americans, one Canadian, and one Russian. They are expected to reach the station in approximately eight hours.
- Several reports mentioned the mission is focused on studying human health and performance in orbit. Some digests noted Jessica Watkins is commanding the mission, and one mentioned Joshua Kutryk's impending fatherhood.
- The digests indicated the launch occurred from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a SpaceX rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft. One report highlighted this journey as potentially the shortest flight for an American spacecraft to the ISS.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- low: 3
- mixed: 10
- high: 24
- unknown: 46
- veryHigh: 24

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [eldiariodechihuahua.mx](https://eldiariodechihuahua.mx/estados-unidos/2026/oct/01/lanza-spacex-tripulacion-a-estacion-espacial-internacional-843148.html) — Launch SpaceX Crew to International Space Station
- [Telegrafi](https://telegrafi.com/spacex-dergon-ekuipazhin-e-ri-drejt-iss-it) — SpaceX Sends New Crew to ISS
- [[your]NEWS](https://yournews.com/2026/10/01/7213040/nasa-spacex-launch-crew-13-on-fastest-planned-trip-yet-to) — NASA, SpaceX Launch Crew-13 on Fastest Planned Trip Yet to International Space Station
- [themondonews.com](https://themondonews.com/science/nasa-spacex-launch-crew-13-mission-to-international-space-station) — NASA SpaceX Launch Crew-13 Mission to International Space Station
- [El Comercio](https://elcomercio.pe/mag/videos/panorama/mision-spacex-crew-13-de-la-nasa-despega-de-cabo-canaveral-nnda-nnrt-noticia) — NASA SpaceX Crew-13 Mission Takes Off From Cape Canaveral
- [Radio France Internationale](https://rfi.fr/en/international-news/20261001-four-member-crew-blasts-off-for-international-space-station) — Four-member crew blasts off for International Space Station
- [op-online.de](https://op-online.de/welt/vier-astronauten-zur-iss-gestartet-zr-94520995.html) — Four Astronauts Launched to the ISS
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/science-technology/nasa-s-spacex-crew-13-reaches-orbit-heads-for-record-fast-iss-docking/4075392) — NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 Reaches Orbit, Heads for Record-Fast ISS Docking
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/555002/ektokseytike-o-pyravlos-tis-spacex-pou-metaferei-tesseris-astronaytes-ston-diethni-diastimiko-stathmo) — SpaceX Rocket Carrying Four Astronauts to the International Space Station Launched
- [NASA (Source)](https://nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation/2026/10/01/liftoff-nasas-spacex-crew-13-begins-journey-to-international-space-station) — Liftoff! NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Begins Journey to International Space Station
- [IndexHR](https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/spacex-lansirao-novu-posadu-prema-issu-medju-njima-amerikanac-kanadjanin-i-rus/2840971.aspx) — SpaceX Launches New Crew to ISS. Among Them Are an American, a Canadian and a Russian
- [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4020926/ektoxeutike-o-puraulos-tis-spacex-metaferei-tesseris-astronautes-ston-diethni-diastimiko-stathmo) — SpaceX Rocket Launches, Carrying Four Astronauts to International Space Station
- [Aktual24](https://aktual24.ro/decolare-spacex-a-lansat-astronautii-crew-13-catre-statia-spatiala-internationala-pentru-nasa) — SpaceX Has Launched Crew-13 Astronauts to NASA's International Space Station
- [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/epochtv/live-now-nasa-spacex-news-conference-after-crew-13-launch-to-international-space-station-6097132) — LIVE NOW: NASA, SpaceX News Conference After Crew-13 Launch to International Space Station
- [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/spacex-launches-13th-long-duration-astronaut-crew-to-international-space-station-101790872817701.html) — SpaceX launches 13th long-duration astronaut crew to International Space Station
- [The Thinking Conservative](https://thethinkingconservative.com/nasa-spacex-launch-astronauts-to-international-space-station) — NASA, SpaceX Launch Astronauts to International Space Station - The Thinking Conservative News
- [Ada Derana](https://adaderana.lk/news/cmups7ocz00053j6qdf21nxco) — SpaceX launches 13th long-duration astronaut crew to International Space Station
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/10/01/in-science/space/ektokseytike-o-pyraylos-tis-spacex-metaferei-tesseris-astronaytes-ston-diethni-diastimiko-stathmo) — SpaceX Rocket Launches, Carrying Four Astronauts to International Space Station
- [The New York Ledger](https://thenyledger.com/news/nasas-spacex-crew-13-launches-mission-to-international-space-station) — NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 launches mission to International Space Station
- [BioBioChile](https://biobiochile.cl/noticias/ciencia-y-tecnologia/astronomia/2026/10/01/mision-crew-13-despego-con-exito-buscaran-realizar-el-viaje-mas-rapido-de-eeuu-a-la-estacion-espacial.shtml) — Crew-13 Mission Successfully Took Off: They Will Seek to Make the Fastest Trip From the US to the Space Station
- [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/world/video-spacex-launches-four-member-crew-to-the-iss) — SpaceX launches four-member crew to the ISS
- [Ελεύθερος Τύπος](https://eleftherostypos.gr/diethni/spacex-ektoxeftike-o-falcon-9-me-tesseris-astronaftes-sto-diastima-to-entyposiako-vinteo-apo-tin-apogeiosi) — SpaceX: Falcon 9 Launched with 4 Astronauts Into Space
- [PSnews](https://psnews.ro/un-nou-echipaj-a-fost-lansat-spre-statia-spatiala-internationala-pentru-o-misiune-de-sase-luni) — A New Crew Was Launched to the International Space Station for a Six-Month Mission
- [RN](https://ruhrnachrichten.de/dpa-infoline-zvr/vier-astronauten-zur-iss-gestartet-w1256042-2002249272) — Four Astronauts Launched to the ISS
- [bbv-net.de](https://bbv-net.de/dpa-infoline-zvr/vier-astronauten-zur-iss-gestartet-w1256042-6000637653) — Four Astronauts Launched to the ISS
- [flash.gr](https://flash.gr/spacex-ektoxeytike-i-crew-13-gia-ton-iss-tesseris-astronaytes-kai-taxidi-rekor-1083967) — SpaceX: Crew-13 Launched for ISS - Four Astronauts and a Record-Breaking Journey
- [France24](https://france24.com/en/live-news/20261001-four-member-crew-blasts-off-for-international-space-station) — Four-member crew blasts off for International Space Station
- [El Diario](https://diario.mx/estados-unidos/2026/oct/01/lanza-spacex-tripulacion-a-estacion-espacial-internacional-1141089.html) — Launch SpaceX Crew to International Space Station
- [onetz.de](https://onetz.de/deutschland-welt/vier-astronauten-iss-gestartet-id5519089.html) — Four Astronauts Launched to the ISS
- [Florida Today](https://floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2026/10/01/spacex-crew-13-cape-canaveral-watch-live/92034921007) — Watch astronauts launch from Florida today, arrive at ISS tonight
- [nordbayern.de](https://nordbayern.de/schlagzeilen/vier-astronauten-zur-iss-gestartet-1.15300690) — Four Astronauts Launched to the ISS
- [rtl.lu](https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/four-member-crew-blasts-off-for-international-space-station-1602409846) — SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket: Four-member crew blasts off for International Space Station
- [inFranken.de](https://infranken.de/ueberregional/newsticker-national/wissenschaft/vier-astronauten-zur-iss-gestartet-art-6400144) — Four Astronauts Launched to the ISS
- [vienna.at](https://vienna.at/neue-crew-zur-raumstation-iss-unterwegs/10512134) — New Crew on the Way to the ISS Space Station
- [wz.de](https://wz.de/panorama/wissenschaft/vier-astronauten-zur-iss-gestartet_aid-155811107) — Four Astronauts Launched to the ISS
- [Fox Business](https://foxbusiness.com/technology/nasas-spacex-crew-13-mission-launches-from-cape-canaveral-space-force-station-florida) — NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 launches mission to International Space Station
- [BBC News](https://bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c5rm9mdperemo) — SpaceX launches crew to International Space Station
- [EL ESPAÑOL](https://elespanol.com/omicrono/defensa-y-espacio/20261001/viaje-rapido-eeuu-estacion-espacial-despega-astronautas-crew-13-intentan-batir-record/1003744405381_0.html) — America’s Fastest Trip to the Space Station Takes Off: Four Crew-13 Astronauts Try to Beat the Record
- [The West Australian](https://thewest.com.au/news/world/spacex-launches-four-on-fast-track-to-space-station-c-22956174) — SpaceX launches four on fast track to space station
- [PerthNow](https://perthnow.com.au/news/world/spacex-launches-four-on-fast-track-to-space-station-c-22956176) — SpaceX launches four on fast track to space station
- [Klix](https://klix.ba/scitech/nauka/spacex-poslao-cetvero-astronauta-na-medunarodnu-svemirsku-stanicu/261001168) — SpaceX Sends Four Astronauts to the International Space Station
- [Newsit.gr](https://newsit.gr/kosmos/ektokseytike-o-pyraylos-tis-spacex-pou-metaferei-tesseris-astronaytes-ston-diethni-diastimiko-stathmo/4787985) — SpaceX Rocket Carrying Four Astronauts to the International Space Station Launched
- [Aktuálně.cz](https://zpravy.aktualne.cz/zahranici/raketa-spacex-s-ctyrclennou-posadkou-odstartovala-k-mezinarodni-vesmirne-stanici/r~aaa2948692798e8777cf03cb4bb3d91e) — A New Four-Person Crew Has Set Off for the ISS. It Will Be Led by a NASA Astronaut.
- [Orlando Sentinel](https://orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/01/weather-could-threaten-spacex-crew-13-launch-on-tap-this-morning) — ‘Epic ride’: Skies open up to let SpaceX, NASA send Crew-13 to space
- [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/samenleving/weer-ploeg-ruimtevaarders-met-raket-van-spacex-naar-iss) — Another Team of Astronauts with SpaceX Rocket to ISS
- [dagelijksestandaard.nl](https://dagelijksestandaard.nl/nieuws/weer-ploeg-ruimtevaarders-met-raket-van-spacex-naar-iss) — Another Team of Astronauts with SpaceX Rocket to ISS
- [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/buitenland/weer-ploeg-ruimtevaarders-met-raket-van-spacex-naar-iss) — SpaceX Launches Four Astronauts to ISS – NASA Mission
- [antena3.ro](https://antena3.ro/shorts/un-echipaj-format-din-patru-astronauti-a-plecat-spre-statia-spatiala-cu-o-racheta-spacex-229114.html) — A Crew of Four Astronauts Left for Space Station with a SpaceX Missile
- [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/weer-ploeg-ruimtevaarders-met-raket-van-space-x-naar-iss) — Another Team of Astronauts with SpaceX Rocket to ISS
- [insider.gr](https://insider.gr/eidiseis/427037/ektoxeytike-o-pyraylos-tis-spacex-poy-metaferei-tesseris-astronaytes-ston-diethni) — SpaceX Rocket Carrying Four Astronauts to the International Space Station Launched
- [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/10/01/ipa-ektoxeytike-o-pyraylos-tis-spacex-poy-metaferei-tesseris-astronaytes-ston-diethni-diastimiko-stathmo) — USA: SpaceX Rocket Carrying Four Astronauts to the International Space Station Launched
- [Seeking Alpha](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4649207-spacex-launches-crewminus-13-mission-to-international-space-station) — SpaceX launches Crew-13 mission to International Space Station (SPCX:NASDAQ)
- [sigmalive.com](https://sigmalive.com/news/scitech/1331627/ektokseutike-o-pyraulos-tis-spacex-poy-metaferei-tesseris-astronautes) — SpaceX Rocket Carrying Four Astronauts Launched
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1887947/ektoxeutike-o-puraulos-tis-spacex-pou-metaferei-tesseris-astronautes-ston-diethni-diastimiko-stathmo-video) — SpaceX Rocket Carrying Four Astronauts to the International Space Station Launched, Video
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/spacex-launch-crew-13-astronauts-nasa-b3059925.html) — SpaceX launches four astronauts into space on quickest-ever flight to ISS
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/bulletin/news/spacex-launch-crew-13-astronauts-nasa-b3059925.html) — SpaceX launches four astronauts into space on quickest-ever flight to ISS
- [savonsanomat.fi – Savon Sanomat](https://savonsanomat.fi/uutissuomalainen/9839387) — Four Astronauts Launched on a Journey to the International Space Station
- [Egyptian Gazette](https://egyptian-gazette.com/world/spacex-sends-4-astronauts-to-iss) — SpaceX sends 4 astronauts to ISS
- [LiFO](https://lifo.gr/now/tech-science/nasa-tesseris-astronaytes-ektoxeytikan-gia-ton-diethni-diastimiko-stathmo-me) — NASA: Four Astronauts Launched to the International Space Station on a SpaceX Rocket
- [Belfast Telegraph](https://belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/spacex-launches-four-astronauts-on-fast-track-to-international-space-station/a/162459424.html) — SpaceX launches four astronauts on fast track to International Space Station
- [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/235637_ektoxeysi-pyrayloy-tis-spacex-me-tesseris-astronaytes-pros-ton-diethni-diastimiko) — USA: SpaceX Rocket with 4 Astronauts to International Space Station
- [Habertürk](https://haberturk.com/ekonomi/nasa-crew-13-u-uzaya-firlatti-3916553) — NASA Launched Crew-13 Into Space.
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/uk/2026/10/01/2634086.html) — Crew Dragon ship launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida
- [Latestly](https://latestly.com/us/spacex-launches-4-astronauts-on-fast-track-to-iss-jessica-watkins-leads-crew-13-mission-video-7629057.html) — SpaceX Launches 4 Astronauts on Fast Track to ISS, Jessica Watkins Leads Crew-13 Mission
- [Nettavisen](https://nettavisen.no/nyheter/fire-astronauter-skutt-opp-i-verdensrommet-av-spacex/s/80-95-125520) — Four Astronauts Launched Into Space by SpaceX
- [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/spacex-launches-crew-13-4-nasa-astronauts-sent-to-iss-for-6-month-mission-focused-on-human-health/articleshow/134622892.cms) — SpaceX launches Crew-13: 4 Nasa astronauts sent to ISS for 6-month mission focused on human health
- [Space](https://space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/spacex-crew-13-astronaut-mission-iss-launch) — Liftoff! SpaceX launches Crew-13 astronauts to International Space Station for NASA
- [Novinky.cz](https://novinky.cz/clanek/zahranicni-raketa-spacex-vyslala-do-vesmiru-tri-astronauty-a-kosmonauta-40600425) — SpaceX Rocket Sent Three Astronauts and a Cosmonaut Into Space
- [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/world/story/spacex-crew-13-launch-jessica-watkins-fastest-iss-trip-joshua-kutryk-fatherhood-ptag-3007659-2026-10-01) — Jessica Watkins leads SpaceX Crew-13 on fastest ISS trip yet
- [Reforma](https://reforma.com/lanza-spacex-tripulacion-a-estacion-espacial-internacional/ar3286256) — Launch SpaceX Crew to International Space Station
- [elnorte.com](https://elnorte.com/lanza-spacex-tripulacion-a-estacion-espacial-internacional/ar3286264) — Launch SpaceX Crew to International Space Station
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/spacex-launches-13th-long-duration-astronaut-crew-to-international-space-station) — SpaceX launches 13th long-duration astronaut crew to International Space Station
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/10/01/spacex-launches-13th-long-duration-astronaut-crew-to-international-space-station) — SpaceX launches 13th long-duration astronaut crew to International Space Station
- [Channel News Asia](https://channelnewsasia.com/business/spacex-launches-13th-long-duration-astronaut-crew-international-space-station-6424881) — SpaceX launches 13th long-duration astronaut crew to International Space Station
- [PressNewsAgency](https://pressnewsagency.org/spacex-launches-13th-long-duration-astronaut-crew-to-international-space-station) — SpaceX launches 13th long-duration astronaut crew to International Space Station
- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/russia/1119744) — ISS Has Launched a Crew Dragon Ship with a Roskosmosmos Spaceship on Board.
- [WBAL](https://wbal.com/spacex-launches-4-astronauts-on-a-fast-track-to-the-international-space-station-2) — SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on a fast track to the International Spac
- [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/10/spacex-launches-4-astronauts-on-a-fast-track-to-the-international-space-station) — SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on a fast track to the International Space Station – WTOP News
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- [大纪元 Epoch Times](https://epochtimes.com/b5/26/10/1/n14861031.htm) — SpaceX Crew-13 Launch: Four Crew Members Head to Space Station
- [Hospodárske Noviny](https://hnonline.sk/science/astronomia-a-vesmir/96305515-k-medzinarodnej-vesmirnej-stanici-zamierila-nova-misia-raketa-spacex-nesie-stvorclennu-posadku) — A New Mission Is Headed to the International Space Station. The SpaceX Rocket Carries a Four-Person Crew.
- [El Debate](https://eldebate.com/ciencia/20261001/nasa-afronta-mision-record-llegar-estacion-espacial-menos-ocho-horas_464867.html) — NASA Faces a Record Mission to Reach the Space Station in Less than Eight Hours
- [Georgia Public Broadcasting](https://gpb.org/news/2026/10/01/new-space-station-crew-launches-florida-on-spacexs-crew-dragon-capsule) — New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule
- [NBC Miami](https://nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/spacex-launches-astronauts-fast-track-international-space-station/3866923) — SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on fast track to International Space Station
- [NBC Washington](https://nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/spacex-launches-astronauts-fast-track-international-space-station/4161955) — SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on fast track to International Space Station
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- [WCYB](https://wcyb.com/news/nation-world/spacex-dragon-nasa-set-to-launch-4-astronauts-on-record-fast-trip-to-iss-international-space-station-orbiting-laboratory-falcon-9-rocket-cape-canaveral-florida-science-mission) — SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on record-fast trip to ISS
- [My NBC 15](https://mynbc15.com/news/nation-world/spacex-dragon-nasa-set-to-launch-4-astronauts-on-record-fast-trip-to-iss-international-space-station-orbiting-laboratory-falcon-9-rocket-cape-canaveral-florida-science-mission) — SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on record-fast trip to ISS
- [WSYX](https://abc6onyourside.com/news/nation-world/spacex-dragon-nasa-set-to-launch-4-astronauts-on-record-fast-trip-to-iss-international-space-station-orbiting-laboratory-falcon-9-rocket-cape-canaveral-florida-science-mission) — SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on record-fast trip to ISS
- [WBFF](https://foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-world/spacex-dragon-nasa-set-to-launch-4-astronauts-on-record-fast-trip-to-iss-international-space-station-orbiting-laboratory-falcon-9-rocket-cape-canaveral-florida-science-mission) — SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on record-fast trip to ISS
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- [OAN](https://oann.com/newsroom/godspeed-crew-13-spacexs-falcon-9-rocket-launches-dragon-spacecraft-to-iss-before-successfully-separating-landing-back-on-earth) — 'Godspeed Crew-13!': SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launches Dragon spacecraft to ISS before successfully separating, landing back on Earth
- [Unknown](https://glavcom.ua/techno/hitech/korabel-spacex-mozhe-vstanoviti-rekord-astronavti-virushat-na-stantsiju-1-zhovtnja-1146424.html) — SpaceX Ship Could Set a Record: Astronauts Will Go to the Station on October 1
- [NBC Dallas-Fort Worth](https://nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/spacex-launches-astronauts-fast-track-international-space-station/4085359) — SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on fast track to International Space Station
- [Blick](https://blick.ch/ausland/nasa-schickt-spacex-crew-13-zur-iss-station/6l9jlb3) — Four Astronauts Fly to the ISS Space Station
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- [NBC San Diego](https://nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/spacex-launches-astronauts-fast-track-international-space-station/4081201) — SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on fast track to International Space Station
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## Questions

**Who launched on the SpaceX rocket?**

A SpaceX rocket launched on October 1, 2026, carrying a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station. The crew included two US astronauts, Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Russian cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov.

**What is the purpose of the Crew-13 mission?**

The Crew-13 mission is focused on human health and performance in orbit. The astronauts will conduct scientific research, including studies on how microgravity affects blood circulation and clotting, to gather data for future space missions.

**How long will the astronauts stay on the ISS?**

The astronauts are expected to spend approximately six months on the International Space Station. The mission is designated Crew-13 and is focused on scientific research during their time in orbit.

**How long does the journey to the ISS take?**

The journey from Florida to the International Space Station is expected to take approximately eight hours. This is noted as potentially the shortest flight for an American spacecraft to the station.

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