SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 15, 2026Teslarati

SpaceX launches Crew-12 on Falcon 9, lands first booster at new LZ-40 pad

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SpaceX successfully launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on the Crew-12 mission while achieving its first booster landing at the newly built Landing Zone 40, located directly adjacent to the launch pad. This configuration reduces transport time and improves efficiency compared to the previous landing zone located several kilometers away.

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