Space Station returns to a full crew complement after a month

Here’s something that caught my attention — after a month of being shorthanded, the International Space Station is finally back to a full crew. On Valentine’s Day, a Crew Dragon docked with the station, bringing four new astronauts aboard. According to Eric Berger at TechCrunch, astronauts Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot, and Andrey Fedyaev made it in, boosting the crew to seven. Now, here’s where it gets interesting: NASA has been aiming to keep at least four USOS astronauts on board at all times, from the US, Europe, Canada, and Japan, to make sure everything runs smoothly. Since Crew Dragon started flying regularly in late 2020, the goal has been consistent — maintain that full crew for better operations and research. As Berger points out, this isn’t just about logistics — it's about ensuring continuous human presence for experiments, maintenance, and international collaboration. So, get ready — this full crew setup could mean more stability and progress in space missions ahead.