Crew-11 to Unveil Mission Insights

After a significant 167-day mission in space, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 has safely returned to Earth and is set to share their experiences and scientific accomplishments. The crew, comprising NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, will hold a news conference on January 21, 2026, at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

The mission, which began with a launch from the United States and concluded with a splashdown off the coast of San Diego, covered nearly 71 million miles and completed over 2,670 orbits around Earth. During their time aboard the International Space Station, the crew conducted hundreds of scientific experiments and technology demonstrations, contributing valuable data to ongoing research in various scientific fields.

NASA invites media to attend the conference in person or virtually, with arrangements required by January 20. The event will also be live-streamed on NASA’s YouTube channel, allowing global audiences to participate and submit questions via social media using #AskNASA. This briefing will offer insights into the daily lives of astronauts, the challenges of long-duration space travel, and the scientific achievements of the mission.

For more information on how to watch or participate in the upcoming news conference, visit NASA’s official website or contact the Johnson Space Center newsroom.