Brief
SpaceX Dragon “Grace” docks with ISS in record‑fast eight‑hour flight
The four‑person Crew‑13 arrived at the ISS Thursday after a 7‑hour‑55‑minute transit, setting a U.S. speed record.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Four astronauts arrived at the International Space Station Thursday after the SpaceX Dragon "Grace" capsule docked following a 7‑hour‑55‑minute flight, NASA officials said.
What happened
The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 11:10 a.m. local time (1510 GMT) on Oct. 1, and the Dragon capsule reached an ISS port less than eight hours later, marking the fastest U.S. trip to the outpost.
What was said
A ground‑control official announced, "Dragon SpaceX on the big loop. Hard capture is complete," during a live NASA TV broadcast.
How it came about
The mission, known as Crew‑13, was delayed by a fuel‑system leak before launch. Felo previously covered the launch, noting the crew includes Americans Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, Canadian Joshua Kutryk and Russian Sergey Teteryatnikov.
Key facts
- The Falcon 9 launched at 11:10 a.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral on Oct. 1, 2026. (deccanchronicle.com)
- Dragon "Grace" docked with the ISS after a 7‑hour‑55‑minute transit, the fastest U.S. trip to the station. (deccanchronicle.com)
- The four crew members are Jessica Watkins, Luke Delaney, Joshua Kutryk and Sergey Teteryatnikov. (deccanchronicle.com)
Sources
- [1] deccanchronicle.com — originally reported as “Four-Member Crew Docks at International Space Station”
