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-6 Falcon 9 Block 5

Launch Status
Success

Rocket Launch Video Streams

Weather Forecast During Launch

According to weather officials, there's a 95% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch.

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 Stephen Bowen, Crew-6 Spacecraft Commander

Stephen Bowen

Astronaut details for Stephen Bowen
Birthday02/13/1964
RoleSpacecraft Commander
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight11/15/2008
Last Flight03/02/2023

Stephen Gerard Bowen is a United States Navy submariner and a NASA astronaut; he was the second submariner to travel into spa...

NASA Astronaut Warren Hoburg, Crew-6 Pilot

Warren Hoburg

Astronaut details for Warren Hoburg
Birthday09/16/1985
RolePilot
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight03/02/2023
Last Flight03/02/2023

Warren Woodrow "Woody" Hoburg is an American engineer and NASA astronaut of the class of 2017.

Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, Crew-6 Mission Specialist

Sultan Al Neyadi

Astronaut details for Sultan Al Neyadi
Birthday05/23/1981
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityUnited Arab Emirates
First Flight03/02/2023
Last Flight03/02/2023

Sultan AlNeyadi is one of the first two astronauts from the United Arab Emirates, along with Hazza Al Mansouri.

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Astronaut Andrei Fedyaev, Crew-6 Mission Specialist

Andrei Fedyaev

Astronaut details for Andrei Fedyaev
Birthday02/26/1981
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityRussia
First Flight03/02/2023
Last Flight02/13/2026

Andrei Valerievich Fedyaev (Андрей Валерьевич Федяев) is a Russian cosmonaut. He was a military pilot p...

About the Crew-6 Mission

Mission details for Crew-6
TypeHuman Exploration
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
Launch Cost$52,000,000

SpaceX Crew-6 is the sixth 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 B1078

Booster details for B1078
Serial NumberB1078
Last Flight05/25/2026
Successful Landings28
DetailsFalcon 9 Block 5 booster first used for the Crew-6 mission.

B1078 has successfully landed on ASDS JRTI after its first flight.

Just Read the Instructions - JRTI

Third (Marmac 303) ASDS barge, Just Read the Instructions (JRTI) is currently used to recover Falcon 9 and Heavy boosters in the Atlantic Ocean.

Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship - ASDS

An autonomous spaceport drone ship (ASDS) is an ocean-going vessel derived from a deck barge, outfitted with station-keeping engines and a large landing platform. Construction of such ships was commissioned by aerospace company SpaceX to allow for recovery of rocket first-stages at sea for high-velocity missions which do not carry enough fuel to return to the launch site after lofting spacecraft onto an orbital trajectory.

Track the booster recovery and droneship return to port

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-6 launch scheduled?

The SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-6 launch was scheduled for:
.

Where can I watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-6 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-6 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-6 mission?

The Crew-6 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-6 attempt a landing?

Yes, the Falcon 9 first stage booster attempted a Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship 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-6 launch?

The SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-6 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-6 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-6 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:

  • Launch success, Crew Dragon on the way to the ISS.

  • Liftoff

  • Webcast live

  • Go for launch.

  • Weather 95%

  • Weather 90%

  • NET March 2

  • Scrub, next possible window on February 28

  • Hold die to TEA-TEB issue.

  • Webcast live

  • Weather 95%

  • 1 day slip.

  • Launch time confirmed

  • Refined T-0

  • NET February 26

  • Targeting February 19

guest
0 Comments