# Falcon 9

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-10-01**: Crew-13 launch from Cape Canaveral — SpaceX launched four astronauts late morning after weather cleared, following a three-week delay for a capsule fuel system repair.
- **2026-10-01**: Crew-13 arrival at International Space Station — The crew was expected to dock after an eight-hour transit, arriving well before bedtime the same day to begin a six-month stay.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Crew-13: 4 astronauts, 8-hour ISS transit, first Black woman commander
2026-10-02 04:03:00 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

SpaceX launched Crew-13 with four astronauts to the ISS in an eight-hour transit, marking the company's fastest crewed flight and a milestone for commander Jessica Watkins. For space and defense professionals, the mission highlights mature commercial crew cadence and deeper multinational operational integration.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/spacex-crew13-eight-hour-iss-transit

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