NASA and SpaceX Target October 13 for CRS-35 Launch
NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the CRS-35 mission on October 13, 2026, to deliver various science experiments to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will send supplies to the Expedition 75 crew aboard the ISS using a Dragon cargo spacecraft on a Falcon 9 rocket.
Launch Details
- Launch Date: October 13, 2026
- Time: No earlier than 6:33 AM EDT (with a backup opportunity at 6:08 AM on October 14)
- Location: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida
How to Watch the Launch
- Live Stream:
- NASA YouTube Channel: Coverage begins at 6:15 AM EDT.
- SpaceX Website: Live stream starts 20 minutes before liftoff.
After launch, the Dragon will take approximately two days to dock with the ISS.
Docking Schedule
- Date: October 15, 2026
- Time: Coverage resumes at 9:15 AM EDT
- Estimated Docking: Around 11 AM EDT
Mission Cargo Highlights
The CRS-35 mission will deliver:
- Final pair of IROSA: To enhance the ISS power system.
- Scientific Experiments:
- LambdaVision-1: Tests artificial eye retinas in microgravity.
- Stellar Spheroids: Investigates the growth of 3D human heart tissue models.
- MINDS: Focuses on treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
- ELF-Unconventional Glass 2: Aims to develop stronger glasses with improved optics.
The total weight of the mission’s supplies and experiments will be over 6,300 pounds.
Image Source: NASA
Additional Context
Commercial resupply missions like CRS-35 are vital for maintaining the ISS’s operations and ensuring the continued success of scientific research in space.
For more updates, check NASA’s YouTube channel and SpaceX’s website.
