NASA SpaceX Crew-12 in orbit to International Space Station after successful launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.– NASA's SpaceX Crew-12, the next mission to the International Space Station (ISS), had a successful lift-off from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Friday morning. 

The mission launched at 5:15 a.m. ET Friday from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. 

Originally scheduled to launch on Wednesday, the launch was delayed due to elevated winds. 

The four-person crew consisting of NASA astronauts Jessica Meir, commander, and Jack Hathaway, pilot, European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, flew aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket. 

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NASA said the Crew-12 mission will last eight months. 

During its mission, Crew-12 will conduct scientific research to prepare for human exploration beyond low Earth orbit and to benefit humanity on Earth, NASA said.

"With Crew-12 safely on orbit, America and our international partners once again demonstrated the professionalism, preparation, and teamwork required for human spaceflight," said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. 

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Crew-12 will join NASA astronaut Chris Williams and the remaining crew members of Expedition 74 aboard the ISS following the departure of SpaceX Crew-11 in January. 

SpaceX Crew-12 is set to dock at the International Space Station at 3:15 p.m. ET on Saturday.