SpaceX Crew-10 mission launch: Here's when and how to watch live, astronaut details, ISS docking, and starliner return timeline
Who are the astronauts flying on SpaceX Crew-10?
Here's the four spacefarers heading to the ISS:
- Anne McClain (NASA, Mission Commander) – A seasoned astronaut and U.S. Army lieutenant colonel with prior ISS experience.
- Nichole Ayers (NASA, Pilot) – A highly skilled U.S. Air Force pilot, embarking on her first space mission.
- Takuya Onishi (JAXA, Mission Specialist) – A former commercial pilot and experienced astronaut from Japan.
- Kirill Peskov (Roscosmos, Mission Specialist) – A Russian cosmonaut making his maiden journey to space.
These astronauts will undertake a mix of scientific experiments, station maintenance, and technological demonstrations to advance human spaceflight capabilities.
Where can you watch the SpaceX Crew-10 launch live?
NASA will livestream the entire launch event through its dedicated platform NASA+, along with official YouTube and social media channels. The pre-launch coverage kicks off at 3:45 p.m. EST, offering insights into the mission, crew preparations, and technical aspects of the launch.
When will SpaceX Crew-10 reach the ISS?
The Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying Crew-10 is scheduled to dock with the ISS at 6:00 a.m. EST (March 13, 4:30 p.m. IST). Once securely attached to the Harmony module, the crew will wait for a hatch opening at 7:45 a.m. EST, marking the official start of their mission aboard the station. A welcome ceremony will follow later in the day, around 8:20 p.m. EST.
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