NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Secured Inside Dragon Spacecraft, Ready for Hatch Closure

NASA · October 1, 2026 · blog

Teams have completed several milestones since the Crew-13 cadre entered the spacecraft, including conducting communication checks between Dragon and mission control, inspecting the crew’s spacesuits for any leaks, and rotating seats into a reclined position for launch. Once the “all clear” is given, the SpaceX pad support team will close Dragon’s side hatch.  After liftoff […]— NASA

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