Four Astronauts Launch to Space Station

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Four Astronauts Launch to Space Station

Four astronauts launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on February 13, 2026. They are part of Crew-12 mission heading to the International Space Station.

The crew will dock with the station on Saturday, February 14. Docking will restore the station to its full crew of seven members.

Klear Note — The International Space Station orbits Earth with crews of scientists. It takes about two days for spacecraft to reach the station after launch.

Key Terms 3

International Space Station: A large spacecraft orbiting Earth where astronauts live and work.
Crew-12: The name of this group of four astronauts traveling to the space station.
Dock: Connect or attach one spacecraft to another in space.

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