SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, according to Japan Today. The flight, designated Crew-13, is a NASA astronaut mission that SpaceX was cleared to fly after receiving a "go" for launch, the outlet Space reported.
NASA had previously announced its plans to cover both the launch and the subsequent docking of the Crew-13 crew, according to the agency's own release. The Guardian reported that the launch was completed successfully, while the BBC carried video coverage of the crew's departure.
The reports did not specify the names of the four astronauts, the launch site, or the rocket involved. Japan Today's headline described the flight simply as a SpaceX launch carrying four astronauts to the orbiting laboratory.
Crew rotation flights like this one are a regular part of keeping the space station staffed. NASA has relied on commercial partners to ferry astronauts to and from the outpost, and the agency's advance notice of launch and docking coverage is standard practice for such missions.
What to watch next: NASA's docking coverage, which the agency said it would provide, should confirm when the Crew-13 astronauts arrive at the station and begin their stay aboard.
