SpaceX Crew-13 Falcon 9 Block 5
Rocket Launch Video Streams
Weather Forecast During Launch
According to weather officials, there's a 60% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch. Officials are monitoring weather conditions with concerns related to Cumulus Cloud Rule, Flight Through Precipitation, Thick Cloud Layers Rule.
Rocket Launch Trajectory & Flight Path
Track the complete rocket launch trajectory with real-time flight data from FlightClub.io (opens in a new tab). 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.
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Meet the Astronaut Crew
Jessica Watkins
| Birthday | 05/14/1988 |
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| Role | Spacecraft Commander |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 04/27/2022 |
| Last Flight | 10/01/2026 |
Jessica Andrea Watkins is an American geologist, former international rugby player, and a NASA astronaut of the class of 2017.
Joshua Kutryk
| Birthday | 03/21/1982 |
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| Role | Flight Engineer |
| Nationality | Canada |
| First Flight | 10/01/2026 |
| Last Flight | 10/01/2026 |
Joshua Kutryk, a Royal Canadian Air Force lieutenant colonel, is from Beauvallon, Alberta. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, as well as master’s...
Luke Delaney
| Birthday | 01/01/1979 |
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| Role | Pilot |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 10/01/2026 |
| Last Flight | 10/01/2026 |
Luke Delaney is a retired US Marine Corps major who grew up in Debary, Florida. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from University of...
Sergey Teteryatnikov
| Birthday | 12/19/1988 |
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| Role | Flight Engineer |
| Nationality | Russia |
| First Flight | 10/01/2026 |
| Last Flight | 10/01/2026 |
Sergey Teteryatnikov graduated from the Naval Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia, in 2011 as an engineer specializing in ship power plant operations. Before his selection as...
About the Crew-13 Mission
| Type | Human Exploration |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $52,000,000 |
SpaceX Crew-13 is the thirteenth 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.
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Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 40
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
| Launches | 404 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 404 |
| Total Launches | 1132 |
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
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.
| Time | Event |
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| 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 | Prop Load Start of propelland loading |
| T- 00 : 35 : 00 | Stage 1 LOX Load Start of liquid oxygen loading in the first stage |
| 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 : 31 | Stage 1 Flip Flip maneuver of the first stage |
| 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 : 27 | 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 : 32 | Entry Burn Shutdown End of the atmospheric entry burn |
| T+ 00 : 07 : 24 | Stage 1 Landing Burn Start of the first stage landing burn |
| T+ 00 : 07 : 41 | Stage 1 Landing Landing of the first stage |
| T+ 00 : 08 : 47 | SECO-1 First cut-off of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 09 : 39 | Dragon Separation Dragon separates from the second stage |
| T+ 00 : 10 : 25 | Dragon Nosecode Open Start of the opening sequence of Dragon's nosecone |
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.
| Length | 70.0 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.7 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 549.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 7,607.0 kN |
| Apogee | 200.0 km |
| LEO Capacity | 22,800 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 8,300 kg |
| Launch Cost | $52,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 5/11/2018 |
Mission Spacecraft
Crew Dragon Grace
Crew Dragon Grace (C213) was the spacecraft used for this mission. It is a SpaceX Capsule designed for Crew Flights to ISS or Low Earth Orbit and traveled to International Space Station.
Crew Dragon spacecraft first used for Axiom-4. Crew Dragon 2 is capable of lifting four astronauts, or a combination of crew and cargo to and from low Earth orbit. Its heat shield is designed to withstand Earth re-entry velocities from Lunar and Martian spaceflights. Able to fly for up to one week of free flight or two years docked.
| Type | Capsule |
|---|---|
| Agency | SpaceX |
| Serial Number | C213 |
| Status | Active |
| Destination | International Space Station |
| Maiden Flight | 3/2/2019 |
| Flights | 2 |
| Crew Capacity | 4 |
| Human Rated | Yes |
| Height | 7.2 m |
| Diameter | 3.7 m |
| Payload Capacity | 6,000 kg |
Booster Landing & Recovery
Core B1101
| Serial Number | B1101 |
|---|---|
| Last Flight | 10/01/2026 |
| Successful Landings | 3 |
Falcon 9 booster. The Falcon 9 first stage B1101 has landed back at the launch site at Landing Zone 40 after its 3rd flight.
Landing Zone 40 - LZ-40
Landing Pad at SLC-40 for Falcon 9 boosters. Built as an replacement for LZ-1 & LZ-2.
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.
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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.
| Total Launches | 744 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 729 |
| Failed | 15 |
| Pending | 136 |
| Consecutive Success | 229 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-13 launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-13 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-13 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-13 mission launch from?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the Crew-13 mission?
The Crew-13 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-13 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-13 launch?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-13 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-13 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-13 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:
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Launch success, spacecraft in operation.
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Liftoff.
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Updated launch weather, 60% GO.
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Official Webcast by NASA has started
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Updated launch weather, 40% GO.
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Updated launch weather, 55% GO.
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Updated launch weather, 60% GO.
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GO for launch on NET October 1.
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NET October 1, TBC.
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NET early October.
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Launch delayed due to Dragon propulsion system leak.
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Updated launch time.
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NET September 12.
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NET mid-September.