# SpaceX Launches Crew-13 to ISS > SpaceX launches NASA astronauts to ISS on Thursday at 11:10 a.m. EDT. - Title: SpaceX Launches Crew-13 to ISS · Space | Shortify - Summary: SpaceX launches NASA astronauts to ISS on Thursday at 11:10 a.m. EDT. SpaceX successfully launched Crew-13 astronauts to the International Space Station on… - Keywords: spacex, crew-13, iss, nasa, falcon-9, crew-dragon, jessica watkins, luke delaney, joshua kutryk, sergey teteryatnikov, science, Launches - Source: Space — https://space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-crew-13-astronaut-launch-what-time-livestream-full-timeline - Published: 2026-09-30T16:07:08+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: spacex, crew-13, iss, nasa, falcon-9, crew-dragon, jessica watkins, luke delaney, joshua kutryk, sergey teteryatnikov, science ## Launch Time SpaceX plans to launch Crew-13 astronauts to the International Space Station on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 11:10 a.m. EDT (1510 GMT). > SpaceX is just one day way from launching its next astronaut crew to the International Space Station for NASA ## Who's on Crew-13 The Crew-13 mission includes NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, Luke Delaney, Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Russian cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov. > The four-person crew of SpaceX's Crew-13 mission for NASA is a mix of space travelers, three of whom are rookies. ## Launch Timeline Crew-13 will launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 11:10 a.m. EDT (1510 GMT) with a potential delay due to weather or technical issues. > That launch time could change if SpaceX has to delay a day or two due to weather. ## How to Watch Space.com will stream Crew-13 launch updates starting at 9:20 a.m. EDT (1320 GMT) with a post-launch press conference at 12:45 p.m. EDT (1645 GMT). > Here at Space.com, we'll carry a simulcast of NASA's Crew-13 launch livestream, which will begin Thursday at 9:20 a.m. EDT (1320 GMT). ## Pre-Launch Briefing NASA holds a prelaunch briefing on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. EDT (2100 GMT) to discuss Crew-13 launch details at Kennedy Space Center. > One day before launch, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, NASA will hold a prelaunch briefing to discuss the details of the Crew-13 launch to the ISS. ## Launch Day Events Crew-13 launches at 11:10 a.m. EDT (1510 GMT) with docking at 7 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT) followed by a welcome ceremony at 8:45 p.m. EDT (0045 GMT). > Crew-13 will fly a short trajectory to the ISS that should take just under 8 hours. ## Crew Profiles Jessica Watkins, 38, is making her second spaceflight with SpaceX and is the first NASA astronaut to fly on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft twice. > Jessica Watkins, 38, joined NASA's astronaut core in 2017 and is making her second trip to space. ## Luke Delaney Luke Delaney, 47, is a rookie NASA astronaut making his first spaceflight after being selected in 2021. > Delaney, 47, is a rookie NASA astronaut making his first spaceflight with Crew-13. ## Joshua Kutryk Joshua Kutryk, 44, is a Canadian fighter pilot and test pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force. > Kutryk, 44, is a fighter pilot and test pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force, where he holds the rank of colonel. ## Sergey Teteryatnikov Sergey Teteryatnikov, 37, is a Russian cosmonaut making his first spaceflight after being selected in 2021. > At 37, Teteryatnikov is the youngest member of the SpaceX Crew-13 crew, and is also making his first spaceflight of his career. ## Flight Duration SpaceX's Crew-13 mission is expected to last about 7 hours and 50 minutes with docking at 7 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT). > SpaceX's Crew-13 mission (at least its launch and docking phase) is expected to last about 7 hours and 50 minutes. ## Launch Contingency If SpaceX cannot launch on Oct. 1, it may try again on Oct. 2 at 10:47 a.m. EDT (1447 GMT). > If SpaceX is unable to launch the Crew-13 astronauts for NASA on Oct. 1, the company can try again on Friday, Oct. 2. ## Post-Launch Events NASA holds a post-launch press conference at 12:45 p.m. EDT (1645 GMT) followed by docking coverage at 5:20 p.m. EDT (2120 GMT). > NASA will hold a press conference to celebrate the Crew-13 launch, with NASA's Administrator Jared Isaacman expected to lead the event. ## Crew Docking Crew-13 docks with the ISS at 7 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT) followed by a welcome ceremony at 8:45 p.m. EDT (0045 GMT). > Crew Dragon will dock at the ISS at 7 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT) at a forward-facing port on the station's U.S.-built Harmony module. ## Key takeaway SpaceX successfully launched Crew-13 astronauts to the International Space Station on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 11:10 a.m. EDT using a Falcon 9 rocket.