NASA and SpaceX launch the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station
Following the successful launch of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission, NASA officials and international partners discuss the mission's objectives and status. This briefing provides a direct look at the collaborative efforts behind the long-term science mission currently underway.
The Crew-11 mission launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on July 31, carrying a multinational crew to the International Space Station. The team includes NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov. The spacecraft is expected to dock with the station on August 2.
The postlaunch conference features insights from key leadership, including Ken Bowersox of NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate, Steve Stich of the Commercial Crew Program, and Dana Weigel of the International Space Station Program. Representatives from JAXA and SpaceX also provide updates on the mission's progress and operational goals.
