Four astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station following a successful launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission at 11:43 a.m. EDT.

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman is part of the groundbreaking SpaceX Crew-11 mission, launching aboard the Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station. Alongside her fellow crew members, including veteran astronaut Mike Fincke,

On August 1, SpaceX launched its 11th crew rotation for NASA. The four will spend six to eight months on the International Space Station.