SpaceX Crew-8 Falcon 9 Block 5
Rocket Launch Video Streams
Weather Forecast During Launch
According to weather officials, there's a 90% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch. Officials are monitoring weather conditions with concerns related to Flight Through Precipitation, Anvil Cloud Rule.
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.
Meet the Astronaut Crew
Matthew Dominick
| Birthday | 12/07/1981 |
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| Role | Commander |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 03/04/2024 |
| Last Flight | 03/04/2024 |
Matthew Stuart Dominick is a US Navy test pilot and a NASA astronaut of the class of 2017. He has more than 1,600 hours of fl...
Michael Barratt
| Birthday | 04/16/1959 |
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| Role | Pilot |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 03/26/2009 |
| Last Flight | 03/04/2024 |
Michael Reed Barratt is an American physician and a NASA astronaut. Specializing in aerospace medicine, he served as a flight...
Alexander Grebenkin
| Birthday | 07/15/1982 |
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| Role | Mission Specialist |
| Nationality | Russia |
| First Flight | 03/04/2024 |
| Last Flight | 03/04/2024 |
Alexander Grebenkin is a Russian cosmonaut with a background in radio communications engineering.
Jeanette J. Epps
| Birthday | 11/03/1970 |
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| Role | Mission Specialist |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 03/04/2024 |
| Last Flight | 03/04/2024 |
Jeanette Jo Epps is an American aerospace engineer and NASA astronaut.
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 | Tank Press Fuel tanks are pressurized to flight levels |
| T- 00 : 01 : 00 | Startup The onboard computer takes control over the countdown and runs last checks |
| 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 : 00 : 58 | Max-Q Maximum dynamic pressure |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 26 | MECO Cut-off of the main engine |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 29 | Stage 2 Separation Separation of the second stage from the first |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 37 | SES-1 First start of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 43 | Booster Boostback Burn Startup Start of the booster boostback burn |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 30 | Booster Boostback Burn Shutdown End of the booster boostback burn |
| T+ 00 : 06 : 16 | Entry Burn Startup Start of the atmospheric entry burn |
| T+ 00 : 06 : 27 | Entry Burn Shutdown End of the atmospheric entry burn |
| T+ 00 : 07 : 21 | Stage 1 Landing Burn Start of the first stage landing burn |
| T+ 00 : 07 : 38 | Stage 1 Landing Landing of the first stage |
| T+ 00 : 08 : 49 | SECO-1 First cut-off of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 11 : 55 | Dragon Separation Dragon separates from the second stage |
| T+ 00 : 12 : 43 | Dragon Nosecode Open Start of the opening sequence of Dragon's nosecone |
About the Crew-8 Mission
| Type | Human Exploration |
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| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $52,000,000 |
SpaceX Crew-8 is the eighth 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.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 39A
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
| Launches | 222 |
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| Orbital Launch Attempts | 221 |
| Total Launches | 281 |
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).
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.
Booster Landing & Recovery
Core B1083
| Serial Number | B1083 |
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| Last Flight | 12/11/2025 |
| Successful Landings | 16 |
| Details | Booster first flown during the Crew-8 mission. |
The Falcon 9 first stage B1083 has landed back at the launch site after its 1st 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-8 launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-8 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-8 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-8 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-8 mission?
The Crew-8 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-8 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-8 launch?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 Crew-8 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-8 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-8 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
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Liftoff.
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Tweaked T-0.
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Updated launch weather.
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Updated launch weather.
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Livestream has started
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Scrubbed due to ascent corridor high winds.
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Livestream has started
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Delayed to March 3rd (UTC) due to unfavorable ascent corridor weather
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Updated launch weather.
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Updated launch weather.
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NET March 1st due to launch pad availability.
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Tweaked T-0.
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Delayed to NET February 28
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Tweaked T-0.
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Adding approximate launch time on February 22
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Targeting February 22 if the IM-1 launch is delayed, or February 29 if it launches on time.
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NET February 18, pending completion of the pad conversion work after the Nova-C IM-1 launch.
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NET February 2024
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Launch success.