| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Mission Name | NASA's Crew-11 (launched by SpaceX) |
| Launch Date & Time | August 1, 2025, at 11:43 a.m. ET (1543 GMT) |
| Launch Site | Kennedy Space Center, Florida, Launch Complex 39A |
| Spacecraft | Dragon capsule atop Falcon 9 rocket |
| Docking Time (ISS) | Expected 3 a.m. ET (0700 GMT) on August 2, 2025 (16-hour journey) |
| Previous Delay | July 31 attempt scrubbed due to bad weather |
| Crew Composition | 4 astronauts:1. Zena Cardman (NASA)2. Michael Fincke (NASA veteran)3. Oleg Platonov (Russian cosmonaut)4. Kimiya Yui (Japanese astronaut) |
| Mission Duration | Traditionally 6 months, but may extend to 8 months to align with Russian ISS schedules. |
| Key Objectives | Scientific research, ISS maintenance, and space exploration advancements. |
| International Cooperation | Russian delegation attended, including Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov.First NASA-Roscosmos head meeting since 2018 (acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy).Discussions on ISS operations and lunar exploration, but no new commitments. |
| Geopolitical Context | Russia aligned with China's lunar program instead of NASA's Artemis program, signaling space rivalry. |
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