NASA and SpaceX Postpone Crew-12 Mission Launch to ISS Due to Weather Conditions

• February 10, 2026

NASA and SpaceX announced a postponement of the Crew-12 mission’s launch, originally scheduled to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), due to unfavorable weather conditions. The mission will now lift off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida no earlier than 5:38 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 12.

Launch Delay Stems from Weather Constraints

The decision to delay the launch of the Crew-12 mission was made after weather forecasts indicated conditions unsuitable for a safe lift-off from Cape Canaveral. This postponement affects a flight overseen by NASA in partnership with SpaceX, which involves a crewed spacecraft set to reach the orbital laboratory.

The exact timing had been adjusted to no earlier than 13:38 Moscow Standard Time on the same day, reflecting the agency’s commitment to prioritize crew safety and mission success. Launch operations at the Kennedy Space Center are often subject to strict weather criteria due to the complexities involved in crewed spaceflights.

The Crew-12 mission is part of NASA’s ongoing collaboration with SpaceX to maintain a steady human presence on the ISS, deploying astronauts on a routine basis for scientific research, maintenance, and international cooperation aboard the station.

While the revised launch window opens on February 12, NASA and SpaceX will continue to monitor meteorological conditions closely to determine the most appropriate time to proceed. Any further adjustments will be communicated according to operational considerations and safety requirements.

NASA and SpaceX have delayed the launch of the Crew-12 mission to the ISS, citing unfavorable weather at the Kennedy Space Center.