NASA’s Crew‑13 Set to Reach ISS in Under 9 Hours on Oct. 1

NASA and SpaceX plan to launch the Crew‑13 Dragon capsule from Florida on October 1, carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station. The spacecraft is expected to reach the orbiting outpost in less than nine hours after liftoff, a record‑fast transit for a crewed Dragon flight. The crew will join Expedition 75 upon arrival. The launch follows a final round of intensive launch‑readiness checks, confirming the vehicle’s systems and crew preparedness for the mission. The rapid transit underscores the efficiency of the current Dragon launch architecture and supports NASA’s schedule for continuous ISS operations.