NASA SpaceX, Falcon 9, Crew 12, February 13, 2026

SpaceX launched Falcon 9 early February 13, sending four astronauts on NASA’s Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station occurred at 5:15 AM ET, with NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev aboard Crew Dragon capsule ‘Freedom.’

Sunset, L-2
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Crew 12 liftoff
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Crew 12, Gas Nebula
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Crew 12 liftoff
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Sophie Adenot
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Crew 12
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Late afternoon, Crew 12, L-2, Cape Canaveral Florida. ©2026 Charles Boyer. All rights reserved.
A rocket launching at night, with a bright flame igniting at the base and a distant blue light in the sky.
A shot in the dark: CCSFS Loop Road view of Falcon 9 Booster B1101 Landing at SLC-40.

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Charles Boyer

I'm a NASA kid originally from Cocoa Beach, FL, born of Project Apollo. My family worked for NASA and/or their contractors, and I watched it all as a kid. And what kid doesn't like rockets? Currently, I am an IT engineer, a recovered R&D scientist that spent time in laser metrology, fiber optic applications and also lightning protection. I'm also a photographer, a writer and a bad musician. My favorite things are space, boating, sports, music and traveling. You can find me on Twitter as @TheOldManPar.

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