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SpaceX sends four astronauts to ISS for six-month mission

The Crew-13 mission launched from Cape Canaveral on Thursday, following a three-week postponement that allowed for the repair of a fuel leak. Commander Jessica Watkins achieved a historic milestone as the inaugural Black woman to lead an orbital crew. Joshua Kutryk, a Canadian astronaut, is slated to become the fourth man to become a father while in Earth orbit.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 October 2026 at 19:51

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