PADLaunch Complex 39A
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPETourism
PROGRAMAxiom Private Spaceflight
MISSION OVERVIEW
This is a Crew Dragon flight for a private company Axiom Space. The mission will carry a professionally trained commander alongside three private astronauts to and from the International Space Station. This crew will stay aboard space station for at least eight days.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Axiom Space Mission 3
MISSION TYPE
Tourism
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 39ALAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USAPROGRAM
Axiom Private Spaceflight
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: da48063e-b50f-4602-adab-ad7331ee6d82
Reported date: Jan 18, 2024 at 21:49 UTC
Last synced: 1 second ago
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25TOTAL FLIGHTS
25/25LANDINGS
88dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 1 SUCCESS
First flight: May 21, 2023Previous flight: Oct 22, 2023
CREW DRAGON 2 — CREW DRAGON FREEDOM
C212SERIAL
5FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
ActiveSTATUS
FLIGHT-PROVEN CAPSULE
Crew Dragon spacecraft first used for Crew-4.
CREW MANIFEST
Michael Lu00f3pez-Alegru00edaCommander
Walter VilladeiPilot
Alper GezeravciMission Specialist
Marcus WandtMission Specialist
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
564
SUCCESSES
563
SUCCESS RATE
99.8%
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Axiom Space Mission 3 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Axiom Space Mission 3 is scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 9:49 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Axiom Space Mission 3?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Axiom Space Mission 3 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 564 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Axiom Space Mission 3 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is Axiom Space Mission 3 going to?
The Axiom Space Mission 3 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Axiom Space Mission 3?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Axiom Space Mission 3 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Axiom Private Spaceflight program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Axiom Space Mission 3 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
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Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 18, 2024 at 21:49 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 27, 2026 23:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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