NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 to Discuss Station Mission, Upcoming Return

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What happened

Media are invited to hear from NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts during a news conference beginning at 2:45 p.m.

16, from the International Space Station.

Key facts

  • Media are invited to hear from NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts during a news conference beginning at 2:45 p.m.
  • 16, from the International Space Station.
  • Reported by NASA and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:05:20 UTC.

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