SpaceX Just Launched Four Astronauts to ISS for NASA Crew-4 Mission

NASA livestreamed the launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Liftoff was scheduled for 12:52 a.m. PT on Wednesday.SpaceX shared a view of the fiery launchsoon afterward.

Star Trek fans will fondly remember Cristoforetti fordressing up as Captain Janewayduring an ISS stay in 2015.

While these launches are becoming increasingly routine, every human mission is cause for excitement.