U.S. · Published October 1, 2026 at 8:05 PM CDT
SpaceX Launches Crew-13 to International Space Station
What everyone agrees on
- A crew of four astronauts launched aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.
- The launch took place from Florida.
- The crew is headed to the International Space Station.
Each fact above was reported by outlets on the left, center and right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning outlets · 2
Focused on the crew's makeup, including a Canadian astronaut and Russian cosmonaut, and personal circumstances such as a crew member missing the birth of a child.
Center-leaning outlets · 2
Emphasized mission details, including that this is the 13th long-duration crew launch and that the mission will last until spring.
Right-leaning outlets · 1
Reported the launch straightforwardly, noting it was NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission with four crew members.
Still disputed
- Left-leaning coverage mentioned a returning crew of four completing 235 days in orbit; other sides did not report this.
Read the original reporting
- Left CBS News Crew docks at space station with astronaut who'll miss birth of 3rd child Free to read
- Left NPR New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule Free to read
- Center PBS NewsHour WATCH: NASA launches Crew-13 to International Space Station Free to read
- Center Reuters SpaceX launches 13th long-duration astronaut crew to International Space Station A few free articles a month
- Right The Washington Times NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 launches 4 crew members to International Space Station Free to read
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