San Diego scientist turned NASA astronaut launches to International Space Station

Feb 13, 2026 - 16:00
San Diego scientist turned NASA astronaut launches to International Space Station
NASA astronaut and UCSD alumna Jessica Meir launched to the International Space Station on Friday morning aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, joining three other astronauts to begin a series of research projects and experiments to help scientists learn more about how humans can live in space for extended periods.