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SpaceX launch: How to watch on NASA TV – NASA streaming of Crew Dragon launch LIVE


will launch its unmanned module from Cape Canaveral, Florida, later today at 7.48am GMT (2.48am EST). The SpaceX rocket launch marks the first time a commercially built spacecraft designed for human travel will dock with the International Space Station (ISS). The launch comes nine years after NASA invested about £38million ($50million) into its Commercial Crew Program. Between today and March 8, SpaceX will aim to prove the safety and reliability of the Crew Dragon before astronauts can take the helm in June this year.

’s Steve Stich, deputy manager of the Commercial Crew Program, said: “It’s time to fly the SpaceX Demo-1 mission.

“This mission is an important step in returning human spaceflight to American soil.

“SpaceX and NASA teams are working side-by-side on this mission from start to finish as we have throughout this process.

“This flight test will inform the system design, operations and drive any changes that need to be made ahead of crew flights. We are ready to learn by flying.”

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How to watch the SpaceX launch on NASA TV?

The historic SpaceX launch will broadcast today via SpaceX’s YouTube channel and NASA’s online and terrestrial broadcasting.

You can watch NASA TV via the embedded video player below, where launch-related programs have been airing since February 22.

NASA TV is the US  agency’s around-the-clock educational broadcast, which streams NASA rocket launches among other segments.

NASA said: “The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from the historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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“About 10 minutes after launch, Crew Dragon will reach its preliminary orbit. It is scheduled to dock to station Sunday, March 3 at 6am EST.

“The Crew Dragon spacecraft will carry about 400 pounds of crew supplies and equipment to the space station and return some critical research samples to Earth.”

NASA’s coverage of the SpaceX mission will continue way past the launch date, with coverage ending on March 8.

The Crew Dragon itself will remain docked to the ISS between March 3 and March 8, before it splashes down in the Atlantic Ocean.

What is NASA’s broadcast schedule for the launch?

NASA said: “Launch day coverage of the SpaceX Demo-1 flight will be available on the NASA website.

“Coverage will include live streaming and blog updates beginning at 2am as the countdown milestones occur.

“On-demand streaming video and photos of the launch will be available shortly after liftoff.”

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Saturday, March 2:

Live launch coverage begins – 7am GMT (2am EST).

Post-launch press conference – 9am GMT (4am EST).

Sunday, March 3:

Crew Dragon rendezvous and docking coverage – 8.30am GMT (3.30am EST).

Hatch opening coverage – 1.30pm GMT (8.30am EST).

Station crew welcoming ceremony – 3.45pm GMT (10.45am EST).

Friday, March 8:

Crew Dragon undocking coverage begins – 5am GMT (2am EST).

Spacecraft deorbit and landing coverage – 12.30pm GMT (7.30am EST).

A post-landing press briefing will follow shortly after splashdown.



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