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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace 03 Oct 2026, 08:35 AM IST

Crew-13’s Golden Dragon ‘Lucky’ Adds a Human Touch to a High-Stakes Spaceflight

A small golden dragon named Lucky has become the zero-gravity indicator aboard Crew-13, the latest SpaceX mission carrying astronauts to the International Space Station. Beyond its symbolic appeal, the plush figure underscores how crewed spaceflight continues to blend rigorous engineering with morale, identity and public engagement.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace03 Oct 2026, 08:56 AM IST

SpaceX Details Pre-Launch Medical Intervention as Crew-13 Mission Marks Another Milestone in Human Spaceflight

SpaceX has described a surgical intervention involving a crew member before the launch of its latest mission, underscoring the medical scrutiny that now surrounds commercial human spaceflight. The mission also carries historical significance: with Crew-13, Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to lead a mission into space, adding another landmark to the company’s expanding role in NASA’s crewed operations.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace03 Oct 2026, 07:13 AM IST

SpaceX Details Pre-Launch Surgical Intervention Ahead of Latest Crew Mission

SpaceX has disclosed that a surgical intervention was required before the launch of its latest crewed mission, underscoring the medical and operational scrutiny that now surrounds commercial human spaceflight. The disclosure comes against the backdrop of Crew-13, a mission remembered in part for Jessica Watkins becoming the first Black woman to lead a mission into space.

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NASA Pushes Boeing Starliner Toward Delayed Crew Role as U.S. Astronaut Transport Remains in Flux

NASA and Boeing have outlined a revised path for the troubled Starliner spacecraft, signaling that the capsule will continue testing before it can carry astronauts again. The agency now expects an unpiloted demonstration flight later this year, while crewed service may not resume until 2028 and could require a different rocket configuration. The update underscores how a once-promising commercial crew program has become a prolonged technical and schedule challenge for Boeing and NASA alike.

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SpaceX Crew-13 Sets U.S. Speed Record as First Black Female Commander Leads Historic ISS Flight

SpaceX’s Crew-13 mission has delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station in the fastest crewed U.S. trip to the orbiting laboratory, underscoring the company’s growing role in NASA’s human spaceflight program. The flight was led by the first Black woman to command a U.S. space mission, adding a landmark moment of representation to a technically significant launch.

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SpaceX Details Surgical Pre-Launch Intervention Ahead of Latest Crew Mission

SpaceX said it carried out a surgical intervention before the launch of its latest crew mission, underscoring the medical and operational scrutiny that now surrounds human spaceflight. The disclosure comes as the company continues to expand its role in NASA’s commercial crew program, where mission readiness depends on both engineering precision and astronaut health. With Crew-13, Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to lead a mission into space, adding historic significance to a program already central to the future of U.S. orbital access.

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