NASA SpaceX Crew 12 launch: SpaceX, on Friday, went ahead with the launch of four fresh crew members to the International Space Station. With a crew of two US NASA astronauts, a French astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut –a SpaceX rocket soared into orbit from Florida. Jessica Meir (48) – Commander of Crew-12, Meir is a veteran NASA astronaut and marine biologist. Sophie Adenot (43) – Representing the European Space Agency, Adenot is a French master helicopter pilot embarking on her first mission to space. Andrey Fedyaev – A Russian cosmonaut and former military pilot, Fedyaev is on his second mission to the International Space Station.

Source: Mint February 13, 2026 17:09 UTC