Crew-13 Arrives at ISS in Record Time
NASA's Crew-13 mission docked with the International Space Station in approximately 7 hours and 50 minutes, setting a new U.S. record for the fastest manned spaceflight to the ISS.
The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that the Crew-13 mission successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on October 1, 2026, Eastern Time. The flight achieved this milestone in approximately 7 hours and 50 minutes from launch, establishing a new speed record for a U.S. manned mission to the station.
This rapid transit was facilitated by a "fast-docking" trajectory. The mission launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket.
The Crew-13 astronauts will join Expedition 75 aboard the ISS for an approximate 180-day stay. Their scientific objectives include research on diseases and crop growth, contributing to preparations for future lunar and Martian exploration.
Following their mission, the crew is scheduled to undock in March 2027 and return to Earth with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The success of this swift approach underscores advancements in orbital rendezvous technology.