NASA announces crew for SpaceX Crew-14 mission to space station
Summary
NASA has announced the four-member crew for SpaceX Crew-14, a long-duration mission to the International Space Station set to launch no earlier than spring 2027. The team from the United States, Japan and Russia will carry out scientific investigations and technology demonstrations for future Moon and Mars exploration.
Key Points
- NASA announced the four-member crew for its SpaceX Crew-14 mission to the International Space Station.
- The mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than spring 2027 for a long-duration science stay.
- Kayla Barron and Chris Birch will serve as spacecraft commander and pilot, while Makoto Suwa and Arutyun Kiviryan will be mission specialists.
- The flight will be SpaceX's 14th commercial crew rotation under NASA's Low Earth Orbit Program and will support research for future Moon and Mars missions.
