SpaceX SpX CRS-8 Falcon 9 Full Thrust
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Weather Forecast During Launch
According to weather officials, there's a 90% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch.
About the SpX CRS-8 Mission
| Type | Resupply |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $50,000,000 |
SpaceX launched the Dragon spacecraft on their eighth operational cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station. Among the cargo was the Bigelow Aerospace’s BEAM module, which was attached to the station and will stay so for 2 years. BEAM is an expandable habitat module that will undergo tests to determine its worthiness during the stay. The flight was conducted under the Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 40
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
| Launches | 402 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 402 |
| Total Launches | 1130 |
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.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Full Thrust Rocket
The Full Thrust variants first stage includes all systems necessary for an operational re-use of stages while the second stage is operated as an expendable rocket stage.
| Length | 71.0 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.7 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 546.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 6,804.0 kN |
| Apogee | 200.0 km |
| LEO Capacity | 22,800 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 8,305 kg |
| Launch Cost | $50,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 12/22/2015 |
Mission Spacecraft
Dragon C110
Dragon C110 (C110) was the spacecraft used for this mission. It is a SpaceX Capsule designed for ISS Logistics and traveled to International Space Station.
This capsule was used on both CRS-8 and CRS-14.
On CRS-8 this vehicle delivered the Bigelow BEAM module in its unpressurized cargo trunk. It was also used to carry Scott Kellys biological samples back to Earth. The Dragon spacecraft consists of a nose-cone cap, a conventional blunt-cone ballistic capsule, and an unpressurized cargo-carrier trunk equipped with two solar arrays. Dragon was launched into orbit by the company's Falcon 9 launch vehicle to resupply the International Space Station (ISS). One week free flight, up to two years while berthed to the International Space Station.
| Type | Capsule |
|---|---|
| Agency | SpaceX |
| Serial Number | C110 |
| Status | Retired |
| Destination | International Space Station |
| Maiden Flight | 12/8/2010 |
| Mission End | 5/11/2016 |
| Flights | 2 |
| Human Rated | No |
| Height | 6.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.7 m |
| Payload Capacity | 6,000 kg |
Booster Landing & Recovery
Core B1021
| Serial Number | B1021 |
|---|---|
| Last Flight | 03/30/2017 |
| Successful Landings | 2 |
Retired; on permanent display outside DISH Network Corporation headquarters in Littleton, Colorado. The first stage of the Falcon 9 landed on the ASDS, OCISLY stationed off of the East Coast. Marking the first successful barge landing!
Of Course I Still Love You - OCISLY
The second ASDS barge, Of Course I Still Love You (OCISLY) services launches in the Pacific Ocean and was the site of the first landing of a SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage during CRS-8, the launch of a Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station.
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 (opens in a new tab)
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 | 735 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 720 |
| Failed | 15 |
| Pending | 131 |
| Consecutive Success | 220 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the SpaceX Falcon 9 SpX CRS-8 launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 SpX CRS-8 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 SpX CRS-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 SpX CRS-8 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 SpX CRS-8 mission?
The SpX CRS-8 mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The Full Thrust variants first stage includes all systems necessary for an operational re-use of stages while the second stage is operated as an expendable rocket stage. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
Did the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster for SpX CRS-8 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 SpX CRS-8 launch?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 SpX CRS-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 SpX CRS-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 SpX CRS-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.
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