Crew 13 Sets ISS Transit Record as Canadian Astronaut Prepares for Child’s Birth in Orbit
SpaceX’s Crew 13 successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on October 1, 2026, completing a record-breaking transit of 7 hours and 55 minutes. The four-person crew, led by NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, replaced the outgoing Expedition 75 team. A key highlight is Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk, who will miss the birth of his third child, expected around Thanksgiving, while stationed in orbit. The mission marks the first U.S. crewed launch in six months and the first time a Black woman has commanded a crew to orbit.