Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) launched its Crew-13 mission on October 1, 2026, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch marked another milestone in the company’s collaboration with NASA and reinforced its role as a primary provider of crewed spaceflight. The mission also demonstrated SpaceX’s operational reliability in human spaceflight.
SpaceX was also targeting a triple-launch day, highlighting its high operational tempo. Some analysts reiterated bullish forecasts, citing potential revenue from AI compute deals and the continued expansion of the Starlink satellite constellation.