Jessica Meir Leads SpaceX Crew-12 Launch to Restore Station

Jessica Meir and Sophie Adenot lead a four-person crew aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft following a successful launch from Cape Canaveral to restore staffing at the International Space Station.The mission was accelerated after the emergency medical evacuation of the previous crew in January 2026, ensuring orbital operations continue until 2030.NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed the team will conduct research on artificial intelligence and medical technologies for lunar missions.