NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-14 Assignments for Space Station Mission
Four crew members from three space agencies will launch to the International Space Station no earlier than spring 2027 for a long-duration science expedition as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-14 mission. NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Chris Birch will serve as spacecraft commander and pilot, with JAXA
NASA SpaceX Crew-14 Mission Overview
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Mission Assignment: NASA's SpaceX Crew-14 mission includes four astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos.
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Launch Timeline: The mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than spring 2027.
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Station Expedition: Crew-14 members will support the International Space Station's Expedition 75/76.
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Program Context: This represents the 14th commercial crew rotation under NASA’s Low Earth Orbit Program.
Space Agency & Research Impact
Kayla Barron and Chris Birch are assigned as commander and pilot to advance research for Artemis and future exploration.
JAXA astronaut Makoto Suwa and Roscosmos cosmonaut Arutyun Kiviryan represent the collaborative international nature of station operations.
Upcoming Mission Milestones
- Launch scheduled for no earlier than spring 2027
Crew-14 Mission FAQs
Who are the crew members for SpaceX Crew-14? ▾
The crew includes commander Kayla Barron, pilot Chris Birch, and mission specialists Makoto Suwa and Arutyun Kiviryan.
What is the primary goal of the Crew-14 mission? ▾
To conduct scientific investigations and technology demonstrations to prepare humans for Moon and Mars exploration.
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