SpaceX and NASA Ready for Crew-8 Launch to ISS on March 1

The mission will transport four astronauts for a six-month stay, marking another milestone in the SpaceX-NASA partnership.

SpaceX and NASA are set to launch the Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on March 1, 2024, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The Crew-8 mission will carry NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barrett, Jeannette Epps, and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin for a six-month stay at the ISS.
This marks the eighth crew rotation mission to the ISS by SpaceX, showcasing the company's continued partnership with NASA.
Technical reviews and preparations, including a 'hot-fire' test of the Falcon 9's first stage engines, are being finalized ahead of the launch.
The Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, flying its fifth mission, is part of SpaceX and NASA's efforts to certify the reusable Dragon capsules for up to 15 spaceflights.