Sunrise on Crew-11 Launch Attempt

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission launch has been rescheduled from July 31 to Friday, Aug. 1 at 11:43 a.m. EDT due to unfavorable weather conditions.
The crew of four astronauts, including Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke from NASA, Kimiya Yui from JAXA, and Oleg Platonov from Roscosmos, will launch to the International Space Station.
The mission aims to perform research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance activities on the ISS.
The astronauts will spend time conducting scientific experiments, testing new technologies, and performing spacewalks (if necessary).
The Crew-11 mission is part of a series of SpaceX launches supporting NASA’s commercial crew program and its partnership with international space agencies.

In the distance, the Sun rises, casting an orange glow over the surrounding sky. It is also reflected in the water below it, where it looks like a column of orange light. The outlines of several structures are visible in the middle ground. At the top of the photo are white clouds that look like streaks of paint. At the bottom of the photo, those clouds are partially reflected in the water (at right) and some foliage peeks in (at left).

NASA/Cory S. Huston

The Sun rises on the morning of July 31, 2025, ahead of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch was postponed due to an unfavorable weather forecast. Teams are now targeting 11:43 a.m. EDT Friday, Aug. 1.

NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov will launch to the International Space Station, where they will perform research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance activities.

Image credit: NASA/Cory S. Huston

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Q. When was the launch attempt of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission postponed?

A. The launch attempt was postponed due to an unfavorable weather forecast.

Q. What is the new target launch time for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission?

A. The new target launch time is 11:43 a.m. EDT on Friday, Aug. 1.

Q. Who are the astronauts and cosmonauts launching to the International Space Station?

A. The crew includes NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov.

Q. What activities will the astronauts perform on the International Space Station?

A. The astronauts will perform research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance activities.

Q. When is the launch scheduled to take place now?

A. The launch is scheduled for 11:43 a.m. EDT on Friday, Aug. 1.

Q. Where is the launch taking place from?

A. The launch is taking place from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Q. What is the date of the launch attempt?

A. The launch attempt was originally set for July 31, 2025.

Q. Who took the photo of the sunrise on the morning of the launch attempt?

A. The photo was taken by NASA/Cory S. Huston.

Q. Why was the launch attempt postponed initially?

A. The launch attempt was postponed due to an unfavorable weather forecast.

Q. What is the name of the space agency that astronaut Kimiya Yui represents?

A. JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency).