NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 may launch earlier on Feb. 11

With Artemis II delayed to March, NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 could launch to the International Space Station as early as 6:01 a.m. ET on Feb. 11 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral.

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 has an earlier launch opportunity after the Artemis II moon mission was postponed to March. The earliest planned liftoff time is 6:01 a.m. ET on Feb. 11 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Station. That window opened because the Artemis II delay freed nearby launch scheduling. The Crew-12 roster includes Andrey Fedyaev, NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, and the first French female astronaut to fly in 25 years. Key details: - NASA's Artemis II lunar mission was pushed back to March, creating an opening in the launch schedule. - SpaceX Crew-12 could launch as early as 6:01 a.m. ET on Feb. 11 from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Station. - The launch site is a few miles north of the Artemis II moon rocket and uses a nearby pad. - The Crew-12 crew list includes Andrey Fedyaev, Jessica Meir, and a French woman who is the first of her country in 25 years to go to space. - Article notes this earliest launch attempt would not have been possible if Artemis II had flown this month. Summary: The Artemis II delay created an opportunity to move up the Crew-12 launch window, with the earliest planned attempt set for Feb. 11 at 6:01 a.m. ET from Cape Canaveral's SLC-40. Officials reported the schedule shift and the next notable event is the possible launch attempt on that date.