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ISS Welcomes Multinational Crew in 2026
20 Dec
Summary
- Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev to launch to ISS in 2026.
- The mission, SpaceX Crew-12, will have four crew members.
- Astronauts from Russia, USA, and ESA will be on board.

Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev is slated to travel to the International Space Station aboard a Crew Dragon spacecraft, with a launch tentatively scheduled for February 15, 2026. This mission, part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 program, will facilitate a lengthy scientific expedition.
The crew will be comprised of four individuals representing three distinct space agencies. This international collaboration highlights the global nature of space exploration and research endeavors.
Joining Fedyaev will be NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, as well as European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Sophie Adenot, all preparing for an extended stay on the orbiting laboratory.




