NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Mission: Launch Date, Time, Live Streaming And More
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission is scheduled to take off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the highly anticipated Crew-10 mission, which will transport four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). With favourable weather conditions predicted, the launch is likely to proceed as scheduled on Mar. 12. As NASA is just a few hours away from the launch of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission, here are the details about the time and live streaming of the event.
NASA SpaceX Crew-10 Launch Date, Time And Venue
The SpaceX Crew-10 mission is scheduled for liftoff at 7:48 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, Mar. 12 (5:18 a.m. IST on Mar. 13) from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
NASA confirmed the launch timing in a post on its X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating, “NASA’s @SpaceX #Crew10 mission is scheduled to send four new crew members to the @Space_Station at 7:48 pm ET (2348 UTC) on Wednesday, Mar. 12. Live coverage starts at 3:45 pm ET (1945 UTC)—watch with us here on X.”
NASA SpaceX Crew 10 Live Streaming Details
Space enthusiasts can watch the launch live on NASA+, with coverage starting at 3:45 p.m. ET on Mar. 12 (1:15 a.m. IST, Mar. 13). The launch can also be watched live on NASA's official X handle and YouTube channel.
Watch NASA SpaceX Crew 10 Mission Launch Here
The Crew And Mission Details
The Crew-10 mission will be led by NASA astronaut Anne McClain, who will serve as commander. She will be joined by Nichole Ayers as the pilot, while JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov will serve as mission specialists.
The four astronauts will travel aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft called Endurance. Once they reach the ISS, they will carry out research, perform maintenance and participate in various space exploration-related experiments.
Weather Forecast
Weather officials from the US Space Force 45th Weather Squadron predict over a 95% chance of favourable conditions for liftoff. However, teams continue to monitor potential weather challenges over the Atlantic coast, including winds and precipitation in specific areas.
Sunita Williams’ return to Earth
Once Crew-10 reaches the ISS, they will undergo a brief handover period with NASA's Crew-9 team, ensuring a smooth transition of responsibilities. Following this, NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will return to Earth aboard the Crew-9 SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The Crew-10 mission is the next step as NASA gears up for the return of the Starliner crew.
Williams and Wilmore had originally planned a 10-day mission in June 2024. However, they were stranded aboard the ISS for nearly 10 months due to technical difficulties with their initial spacecraft. They are now expected to return to Earth by Mar. 16.
