NASA and SpaceX are designed to launch the high anticipated crew -10 mission, an important milestone in space exploration. The mission will transport a diverse team of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) during the convenience of the withdrawal of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Buch Wilmor, which has been in space for more than eight months due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starlineer Spacecraft.
Originally planned as a small eight-day mission, the prolonged migration of Williams and Wilmore has attracted significant attention to the reasons behind the delay. However, NASA officials emphasize that astronaut safety is the top priority. Crew -10 Mission will ride in a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It marks the 10th Operational Crew Rotation Mission under NASA’s commercial crew program, aimed at ensuring reliable transport from ISS.
SPACEX Crew -10 Mission Astronaut Experience, Background and Other Details
The Crew -10 mission has an international team of four astronauts from NASA, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa), and Roscosomos.
1. Anne McClen (NASA) – Mission Commander
- background: Born in Washington, USA, Anne McClane was chosen by NASA in 2013.
- Military experience: A Colonel in the US Army and a Master Army Aviator, with more than 2,000 flight hours in 20 separate planes.
- NASA experience: Served as a flight engineer for 58 and 59 aboard the ISS.
- current role: She will lead the crew -10 mission as commander.
2. Nicole Airte (NASA) – Pilot
- background: Colorado, a native of the USA, Aires was chosen by NASA in 2021.
- military career: Former US Air Force Pilot, F -22 trained in Rapter Fighter Jet.
- Flight hours: T -38 and F -22 aircraft accumulated 1,400 flight hours, including 200 fighters in Iraq and Syria.
- current role: She will serve as a pilot of crew -10, marking her first spaceflight.
3. Takua Onashi (Jacksa) – Mission Specialist
- background: A Japanese astronaut and former commercial airline pilot.
- Education: Degree in aeronautics and astronauts from the University of Tokyo.
- NASA experience: With 113 days in space, flight engineers for 48 and 49 in 2016.
- additional training: NASA’s Extreme Environmental Mission Operations (Neemo) participated in the program.
- current role: As a mission specialist, he will aid in scientific research and spacecraft operations.
4. Kiril Peskov (Roscosmos) – Mission Specialist
- background: A Russian cosmonott and former commercial airline pilot.
- Education: Ulyanovsk Civil Aviation School, Engineering Degree from Russia.
- Flight experience: First worked as a co-pilot for Russian Airlines Nordwind and Ikar.
- Training: Special in Skidoving, Zero-Gurutavatvakarshan simulation and survival training.
- current role: Serving as a mission specialist, assisting with scientific and maintenance activities.
Crew -10 Mission Launch Description
SpaceX Crew -10 is determined for mission liftoff:
- Date: March 12, 2025
- Time: 7:48 pm ET (March 13, 5:18 AM IST)
- Location: Launch Complex 39A, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canveral, Florida
NASA confirmed the launch schedule in an official statement, which mentions that live coverage will begin at NASA’s streaming platforms from ET (IST) at 3:45 pm.
Where the driver team -10 mission launch live to watch
Space enthusiasts can watch crew crew mission launch live:
- NASA+ (official streaming platform)
- NASA official YouTube channel
- NASA’s X (Twitter) handle
Crew -10 mission objectives and importance
Crew -10 Mission plays an important role in NASA’s ongoing efforts to carry forward scientific research and technology performance in ISS.
Major objectives of crew -10 mission:
- scientific research: To conduct more than 200 experiments focused on biological studies, physics and space therapy.
- Technology performance: Testing new materials, propulsion systems and life-support technologies.
- Maintenance activities: Display regular repair and upgradation on ISS infrastructure.
- Astronaut withdrawal: Sunita Williams and Buch Wilmore’s withdrawal facility, which has long been on ISS on the plan.
