SpaceX Polaris Dawn Falcon 9 Block 5
Rocket Launch Video Streams
Weather Forecast During Launch
According to weather officials, there's a 80% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch. Officials are monitoring weather conditions with concerns related to Thick Cloud Layers Rule, Cumulus Cloud Rule, Flight Through Precipitation.
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
Jared Isaacman
- Birthday: 02/11/1983
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/16/2021
- Last Flight: 09/10/2024
Jared Isaacman is an American businessman and pilot. He is the co-founder and CEO of Harbortouch, a payment processor and man...
Scott Poteet
- Birthday: 01/01/1970
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/10/2024
- Last Flight: 09/10/2024
Scott “Kidd” Poteet is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who served 20 years in various roles that inc...
Anna Menon
- Birthday: 12/24/1985
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/10/2024
- Last Flight: 09/10/2024
NASA astronaut candidate and former Lead Space Operations Engineer at SpaceX, where she has led the implementation of Dragon�...
Sarah Gillis
- Birthday: 01/01/1990
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/10/2024
- Last Flight: 09/10/2024
Sarah Gillis is a Lead Space Operations Engineer at SpaceX, responsible for overseeing the company’s astronaut training pro...
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.
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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 | 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 : 00 : 58 | Max-Q Maximum dynamic pressure |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 38 | MECO Cut-off of the main engine |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 42 | Stage 2 Separation Separation of the second stage from the first |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 51 | SES-1 First start of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 07 : 39 | Entry Burn Startup Start of the atmospheric entry burn |
| T+ 00 : 08 : 01 | Entry Burn Shutdown End of the atmospheric entry burn |
| T+ 00 : 08 : 59 | SECO-1 First cut-off of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 09 : 11 | Stage 1 Landing Burn Start of the first stage landing burn |
| T+ 00 : 09 : 35 | Stage 1 Landing Landing of the first stage |
| T+ 00 : 12 : 16 | Dragon Separation Dragon separates from the second stage |
| T+ 00 : 12 : 58 | Dragon Nosecode Open Start of the opening sequence of Dragon's nosecone |
About the Polaris Dawn Mission
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $52,000,000
First mission of the privately funded Polaris program. The goal of this mission, lasting up to five days in orbit, is to fly higher than previous Dragon missions, perform the first-ever commercial EVA with SpaceX-designed spacesuits, orbit through portions of the Van Allen radiation belt, conduct medical research, and test laser-based Starlink communications in space.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 39A
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
The Launch Complex 39A launch pad has hosted 222 rocket launches, including 221 orbital launch attempts. The Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 281 total rocket launches.
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
The Falcon 9 first stage B1083 has landed on ASDS JRTI after its 4th flight. Reusable booster B1083 last flew on 12/11/2025 and has completed 16 successful launch and landing missions. Booster first flown during the Crew-8 mission.
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.
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 Polaris Dawn launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 Polaris Dawn launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 Polaris Dawn 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 Polaris Dawn 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 Polaris Dawn mission?
The Polaris Dawn 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 Polaris Dawn 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 Polaris Dawn launch?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 Polaris Dawn 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 Polaris Dawn 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 Polaris Dawn 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.