SpaceX Crew-11 Mission: International Team Embarks on Six-Month Journey to ISS

On August 1, 2025, SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission carries four astronauts: NASA's Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan's Kimiya Yui, and Russia's Oleg Platonov. They are scheduled to arrive at the ISS after a 15-hour journey, marking the 12th time SpaceX has transported NASA astronauts to the station. The crew will spend approximately six months aboard the ISS, conducting various scientific experiments, including studies on plant cell division and the effects of microgravity on viruses. This mission underscores the ongoing collaboration between NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos in advancing human space exploration.