New Crew Arrives at International Space Station, Total Increases to 7

A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the International Space Station on Valentine’s Day, bringing Crew 12, which includes commander Jessica Meir and astronauts Jack Hathaway and Sophie Adenot, to a full complement of seven. The capsule launched from Kennedy Space Center atop a Falcon 9 rocket and docked 34 hours later. Crew 12 replaces the earlier Crew 11, whose members left due to a medical issue, allowing for resumed research and potential spacewalks. The crew expressed excitement about their mission and the diverse representation aboard the station.