SpaceX SpX CRS-6 Falcon 9 v1.1
Rocket Launch Video Stream
About the SpX CRS-6 Mission
| Type | Resupply |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $61,200,000 |
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the eighth Dragon spacecraft on the sixth operational cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station. 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 v1.1 Rocket
Falcon 9 v1.1 is a significantly redesigned version of the its predecessor, including a higher payload capacity. This version arranges the engines in a structural form SpaceX calls an Octaweb.
| Length | 68.4 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.7 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 506.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 5,883.0 kN |
| Apogee | 200.0 km |
| LEO Capacity | 13,150 kg |
| GTO Capacity | 4,850 kg |
| Launch Cost | $61,200,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 9/29/2013 |
Mission Spacecraft
Dragon C108
Dragon C108 (C108) was the spacecraft used for this mission. It is a SpaceX Capsule designed for ISS Logistics and traveled to International Space Station.
This capsule flew both CRS-6, CRS-13, and CRS-18
It is the first three time flown dragon capsule.
As part of CRS-6 the robotic SpaceX Dragon capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, 21 May 2015.
The CRS-13 mission was the first NASA to fly on a flight-proven Falcon 9.
Now on display in Los Angeles, California at the California Science Center. 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 | C108 |
| Status | Retired |
| Destination | International Space Station |
| Maiden Flight | 12/8/2010 |
| Mission End | 5/21/2015 |
| Flights | 3 |
| Human Rated | No |
| Height | 6.1 m |
| Diameter | 3.7 m |
| Payload Capacity | 6,000 kg |
Booster Landing & Recovery
Core B1015
| Serial Number | B1015 |
|---|---|
| Last Flight | 04/14/2015 |
Destroyed on impact with droneship due to excess lateral velocity - throttle stiction B1015 tipped over during landing
Just Read the Instructions (Original) - JRTI
1st (Marmac 300) ASDS barge, Just Read the Instructions (JRTI) was used for 2 Falcon 9 landing attempts in the Altantic 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 (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-6 launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 SpX CRS-6 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 SpX CRS-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 SpX CRS-6 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-6 mission?
The SpX CRS-6 mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Falcon 9 v1.1 is a significantly redesigned version of the its predecessor, including a higher payload capacity. This version arranges the engines in a structural form SpaceX calls an Octaweb. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
Did the SpaceX Falcon 9 booster for SpX CRS-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 SpX CRS-6 launch?
The SpaceX Falcon 9 SpX CRS-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 SpX CRS-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 SpX CRS-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.
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