NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Set for ISS Mission

Four astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos will launch to the ISS no earlier than July 2025.

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Commander Zena Cardman and Pilot Mike Fincke (NASA), Kimiya Yui (JAXA), and Oleg Platonov (Roscosmos) form Crew-11.

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This 11th SpaceX crew rotation will focus on science experiments and tech demos for future Moon missions.

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Cardman embarks on her first spaceflight, while Fincke brings 382 days of space experience.

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Yui returns for his second ISS trip, and Platonov makes his space debut.

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The ISS continues to pave the way for NASA’s Artemis lunar campaign and Mars exploration.

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