NASA Holds Public Briefings Before SpaceX Crew-12 Mission to ISS
NASA officials and partners will hold two news conferences on January 30 to discuss the upcoming Crew-12 mission, which is set to launch a crew of astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
The morning briefing at 11 am EST will focus on final preparations for the launch. The panel includes NASA's Ken Bowersox, SpaceX representative, and ESA's Andreas Mogensen, among others. This is an opportunity for media to ask questions about the mission's timeline, crew training, and what to expect during the launch.
Later that day at 1 pm EST, the crew members themselves will participate in a virtual news conference. The panel includes NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.
For the first time on this mission, Meir will command the crew, while Hathaway will be piloting the spacecraft. This marks their respective debuts in space for the U.S. Navy commander and NASA pilot. Meir has previously spent over 200 days in space during Expedition 61/62, completing three all-woman spacewalks.
Adenot, who graduated from a prestigious engineering program at ISAE-SUPAERO in France, will be joining her first international space mission as part of the ESA astronaut corps.
Meanwhile, Fedyaev's experience as a test cosmonaut during SpaceX Crew-6 mission has given him valuable expertise for this mission. He is no stranger to long-duration spaceflight, having spent 186 days in orbit previously.
A copy of NASA's media accreditation policy can be accessed online and those interested in attending in person must contact the Johnson Space Center newsroom by January 29 at the latest. Media wishing to join remotely can also sign up for a phone call.
NASA officials and partners will hold two news conferences on January 30 to discuss the upcoming Crew-12 mission, which is set to launch a crew of astronauts and cosmonauts to the International Space Station.
The morning briefing at 11 am EST will focus on final preparations for the launch. The panel includes NASA's Ken Bowersox, SpaceX representative, and ESA's Andreas Mogensen, among others. This is an opportunity for media to ask questions about the mission's timeline, crew training, and what to expect during the launch.
Later that day at 1 pm EST, the crew members themselves will participate in a virtual news conference. The panel includes NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.
For the first time on this mission, Meir will command the crew, while Hathaway will be piloting the spacecraft. This marks their respective debuts in space for the U.S. Navy commander and NASA pilot. Meir has previously spent over 200 days in space during Expedition 61/62, completing three all-woman spacewalks.
Adenot, who graduated from a prestigious engineering program at ISAE-SUPAERO in France, will be joining her first international space mission as part of the ESA astronaut corps.
Meanwhile, Fedyaev's experience as a test cosmonaut during SpaceX Crew-6 mission has given him valuable expertise for this mission. He is no stranger to long-duration spaceflight, having spent 186 days in orbit previously.
A copy of NASA's media accreditation policy can be accessed online and those interested in attending in person must contact the Johnson Space Center newsroom by January 29 at the latest. Media wishing to join remotely can also sign up for a phone call.
I'm stoked about Crew-12 mission, it's gonna be epic! 
First time we see Commander Jessica Meir in action and Jack Hathaway is gonna pilot the spacecraft 
. It's awesome that Adenot and Fedyaev are joining their first int'l space mission 
. Hope they can answer some crazy questions from media during virtual briefing 
. Also, NASA's prep crew is on point, gotta keep an eye on final launch timeline 
. Can't wait to see these astronauts in action! 
I'm hyped about Crew-12! 
It's awesome that we get to see some new faces on board, especially Andrey Fedyaev 
he's got so much space experience under his belt already! 
And can't wait to see Jessica Meir command her first mission 
she's an all-around amazing astronaut. 
ESA astronaut corps is looking strong 
The fact that Sophie Adenot's an engineering grad from France is just awesome, she's gonna bring some French flair to the space station 
. Can't wait for these public briefings on January 30, feel like we're all gonna be buzzing with excitement about this mission! 
I'm hyped for Fedyaev too, test cosmonaut on Crew-6, he must be super ready for this mission! What do you guys think about having a woman in command of the crew? 
and it's awesome that we're getting to see more diverse teams in space. But what about the long-term implications of sending cosmonauts from different countries to the ISS? How are they going to adapt to each other's systems and protocols? We need to make sure this collaboration doesn't lead to any major mishaps 
. Also, have we considered the impact on mental health for these astronauts who'll be in space for months? We need more research on that!
! It's gonna be amazing to see these astronauts and cosmonauts in action. I think it's really cool that NASA is being transparent about the mission, sharing all the deets with us before launch. The fact that Meir will be commanding the crew for the first time is insane 
! And Adenot joining her first int'l space mission? That's a great opportunity for her to grow as an astronaut 
and I love that she'll be leading this historic all-female spacewalk with her team 
! Can't wait to hear from them during that virtual news conference 
Meir commanding the crew and Hathaway piloting the spacecraft is giving me LIFE 
! An engineering grad from France, about to slay the space station? Yes, please! 
. Can't wait for Jan 30 and the virtual news conference 
Then I have to log in to the virtual news conference at 1 pm EST, only to find out I need a working internet connection and good audio quality 
, and I'm curious to know how the ESA astronaut corps will bring a European perspective to the ISS 
... I mean, who gets excited about some rich kids flying around in a tin can? 
. Can't wait for the virtual news conference later, gotta know what they're thinking before they launch 
! can u believe sophie adenot is joining the ESA astronaut corps for her 1st int'l space mission? 
, while ESA & Roscosmos cover the rest 
its gonna be 2 hours of ppl asking basic q's about space lol... and dont get me started on the crew members being all "we're so prepared" 
. like, we know you've been training for years, girl 
its not like its a rocket science exam (no offense to the scientists 
). but i do think its kinda awesome that jessica meir is commanding the crew for the first time 
And can you believe Adenot is joining her first international space mission? She graduated from this super prestigious engineering program in France, and I'm sure she's gonna rock it up there!