Support Us On Patreon

Join our community of space enthusiasts for just $3/month and enjoy an ad-free experience across our app and website. Your support helps us deliver the best rocket launch tracking experience in the galaxy! 🚀

SpaceX Crew-11 Falcon 9 Block 5

Launch Status
Success

Rocket Launch Video Streams

Weather Forecast During Launch

According to weather officials, there's a 40% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch. Officials are monitoring weather conditions with concerns related to Cumulus Cloud Rule, Surface Electric Fields Rule, Ascent Corridor Recovery.

Rocket Launch Trajectory & Flight Path

Track the complete rocket launch trajectory with real-time flight data from FlightClub.io . View detailed telemetry including rocket velocity, altitude progression, thrust levels, acceleration, orbital insertion parameters, and 3D flight path visualization throughout all mission phases from liftoff to orbit.

Learn about rocket launch trajectory physics

Meet the Astronaut Crew

NASA Astronaut Zena Cardman, Crew-11 Commander

Zena Cardman

Astronaut details for Zena Cardman
Birthday10/26/1987
RoleCommander
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight08/01/2025
Last Flight08/01/2025

Zena Maria Cardman is an American marine biologist and a NASA astronaut of the class of 2017.

NASA Astronaut Edward Michael Fincke, Crew-11 Pilot

Edward Michael Fincke

Astronaut details for Edward Michael Fincke
Birthday03/14/1967
RolePilot
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight04/19/2004
Last Flight08/01/2025

Edward Michael "Mike"/"Spanky" Fincke is an American astronaut who formerly held the American record for ...

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Astronaut Oleg Vladimirovich Platonov, Crew-11 Mission Specialist

Oleg Vladimirovich Platonov

Astronaut details for Oleg Vladimirovich Platonov
Birthday06/27/1996
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityRussia
First Flight08/01/2025
Last Flight08/01/2025

Oleg Vladimirovich Platonov is a Russian cosmonaut selected by Roscosmos in 2018 as part of the Group 17 cosmonaut selection....

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Astronaut Kimiya Yui, Crew-11 Mission Specialist

Kimiya Yui

Astronaut details for Kimiya Yui
Birthday01/30/1970
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityJapan
First Flight07/22/2015
Last Flight08/01/2025

Kimiya Yui is a Japanese astronaut from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). He was selected for the agency in 2009...

Rocket Launch Timeline

Track every phase of the rocket launch with our detailed mission timeline. From T-minus countdown events and pre-launch preparations through liftoff, stage separation, and orbital insertion, follow each critical milestone in real-time. Our comprehensive launch sequence timeline includes payload integration, propellant loading, engine ignition, and post-launch telemetry tracking.

Launch timeline events for Falcon 9 Block 5 | Crew-11
Time Event
T- 00 : 45 : 00 GO for Prop Load
Launch director verifies go for propellant load
T- 00 : 42 : 00 Crew Access Arm Retract
Retraction of the crew access arm from the rocket
T- 00 : 39 : 00 Dragon LES Arm
Dragon's launch escape system is armed
T- 00 : 35 : 00 Stage 1 LOX Load
Start of liquid oxygen loading in the first stage
T- 00 : 35 : 00 Prop Load
Start of propelland loading
T- 00 : 16 : 00 Stage 2 LOX Load
Start of liquid oxygen loading in the second stage
T- 00 : 07 : 00 Engine Chill
Start of engine chilling
T- 00 : 05 : 00 Dragon Internal Power
Dragon transitions to internal power
T- 00 : 01 : 00 Startup
The onboard computer takes control over the countdown and runs last checks
T- 00 : 01 : 00 Tank Press
Fuel tanks are pressurized to flight levels
T- 00 : 00 : 45 GO for Launch
Launch director verifies go for launch
T- 00 : 00 : 03 Ignition
Start of the engine ignition sequence
T+ 00 : 00 : 00 Liftoff
First upwards movement of the rocket
T+ 00 : 01 : 12 Max-Q
Maximum dynamic pressure
T+ 00 : 02 : 24 MECO
Cut-off of the main engine
T+ 00 : 02 : 27 Stage 2 Separation
Separation of the second stage from the first
T+ 00 : 02 : 35 SES-1
First start of the second engine
T+ 00 : 02 : 41 Booster Boostback Burn Startup
Start of the booster boostback burn
T+ 00 : 03 : 28 Booster Boostback Burn Shutdown
End of the booster boostback burn
T+ 00 : 06 : 20 Entry Burn Startup
Start of the atmospheric entry burn
T+ 00 : 06 : 33 Entry Burn Shutdown
End of the atmospheric entry burn
T+ 00 : 07 : 20 Stage 1 Landing Burn
Start of the first stage landing burn
T+ 00 : 07 : 43 Stage 1 Landing
Landing of the first stage
T+ 00 : 08 : 46 SECO-1
First cut-off of the second engine
T+ 00 : 09 : 37 Dragon Separation
Dragon separates from the second stage
T+ 00 : 10 : 25 Dragon Nosecode Open
Start of the opening sequence of Dragon's nosecone

About the Crew-11 Mission

Mission details for Crew-11
TypeHuman Exploration
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
Launch Cost$52,000,000

SpaceX Crew-11 is the eleventh crewed operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.

This mission is part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, a partnership with private companies like SpaceX to safely transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Using the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket, the program has restored American human spaceflight capability and enabled routine crewed missions to low Earth orbit.

Learn about NASA's Commercial Crew Program

Launch Pad & Location

Launch Complex 39A

Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA

Launch statistics for Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Launches222
Orbital Launch Attempts221
Total Launches281

The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).

Find the best place to watch the launch from Florida

SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 Rocket

Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.

Learn more about the SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 Rocket

Booster Landing & Recovery

Core B1094

Booster details for B1094
Serial NumberB1094
Last Flight04/11/2026
Successful Landings7
DetailsFalcon 9 booster debuting on Starlink Group 12-10.

The Falcon 9 first stage B1094 has landed back at the launch site (LZ-1) after its 3rd flight.

Landing Zone 1 - LZ-1

LZ-1 Pad located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at the previous LC-13.

Return to Launch Site - RTLS

A return to launch site usually means that after stage separation the booster flips and does a burn back towards the launch site, landing near where it initially launched from.

A sonic boom may occur during booster recovery as the first stage returns to the landing zone. This atmospheric phenomenon creates a loud sound as the rocket breaks the sound barrier during its descent.

Understand rocket booster landing sonic booms

About SpaceX

Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX operates from many pads, on the East Coast of the US they operate from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and historic LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center. They also operate from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, usually for polar launches. Another launch site is being developed at Boca Chica, Texas.

Learn more about SpaceX

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-11 launch scheduled?

The SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-11 launch was scheduled for:
.

Where can I watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-11 launch video?

You can watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.

Where did the SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-11 mission launch from?

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).

What rocket was used for the Crew-11 mission?

The Crew-11 mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.

Did the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster for Crew-11 attempt a landing?

Yes, the Falcon 9 first stage booster attempted a Return to Launch Site at a designated landing zone. Booster recovery allows SpaceX to reuse rocket components, significantly reducing launch costs. Learn more about the landing details.

What weather conditions could have delayed the SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-11 launch?

The SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-11 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.

How can I get updates if the SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-11 launch was delayed?

This page was updated in real-time with the latest SpaceX Falcon 9 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Crew-11 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official SpaceX live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.

Last Updated

Last Updated:

  • Nosecone open. Launch success.

  • Liftoff!!

  • Updating Weather POG to 40%

  • Updated launch weather, 60% GO.

  • Official Webcast by NASA has started

  • Tweaked T-0.

  • Weather is 75% favorable for launch.

  • Now targeting August 1st at 15:43 UTC.

  • Standown due to weather rules.

  • Official Webcast by NASA has started

  • Adjusting Second. Now targeting Jul 31 at 16:09:24 UTC.

  • Updated launch weather, 90% GO.

  • Weather is 85% favorable for launch.

  • Tweaked T-0.

  • Added tentative launch time.

  • Reverted back to NET July TBD.

  • NET July 31.

  • NET late July.

  • NET July 2025.

guest
2 Comments