Crew-13 reaches Kennedy for its October 1 launch target

Their arrival begins the final preparations for Crew-13’s flight to the International Space Station. NASA lists a launch no earlier than October 1 at 11:10 a.m. Eastern — 8:10 a.m. in San Francisco.

The mission’s scientific interest extends beyond the launch. NASA’s research preview describes Venous Haemostasis, a joint investigation with ESA into circulation and clotting. Measurements before, during and after the mission will combine blood sampling with observations such as ultrasound and blood-pressure readings. The design links measurements across time, helping researchers compare the same people in different conditions.

Other planned work asks how crews retain manual piloting skills during a long mission and whether refresher training helps. A separate investigation examines B vitamins in relation to spaceflight-associated changes in vision. These are research questions; the preview reports neither completed experiments nor a recommendation to take supplements.

If you want to watch, check NASA’s Crew-13 mission updates before setting aside the morning. The scheduled launch can move. The accompanying photograph documents the crew’s arrival on Earth; their station work remains ahead of them.