SPACEX
Falcon 9 Block 5 | Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34
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May 15, 2026 at 22:05 UTC
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PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEResupply
PROGRAMCommercial Resupply Services
MISSION OVERVIEW
34th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station operated by SpaceX. The flight will be conducted under the second Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA.
Cargo Dragon 2 brings supplies and payloads, including critical materials to directly support science and research investigations that occur onboard the orbiting laboratory.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34
MISSION TYPE
Resupply
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USAPROGRAM
Commercial Resupply Services
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e60aa241-1f2c-4459-ba94-2f576c3e5632
Reported date: May 15, 2026 at 22:05 UTC
Last synced: 19 minutes ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEMay 15, 2026 at 22:27 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 15, 2026 at 22:19 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 13, 2026 at 22:57 UTC
HOLD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(2 days)
May 13, 2026 at 22:57 UTCMay 13, 2026 22:50 → May 15, 2026 22:05 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 13, 2026 at 22:52 UTC
GO → HOLD
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 12, 2026 at 22:28 UTC
TBC → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEMay 12, 2026 at 20:30 UTC
GO → TBC
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(23.6 hrs)
May 12, 2026 at 20:30 UTCMay 12, 2026 23:16 → May 13, 2026 22:50 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
+ 4 earlier changes
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BOOSTER — B1096 →
#6THIS FLIGHT
6TOTAL FLIGHTS
6/6LANDINGS
107dTURNAROUND
FLIGHT-PROVEN BOOSTER
RTLS — Landing Zone 40 SUCCESS
First flight: Jul 16, 2025Previous flight: Jan 28, 2026
CARGO DRAGON 2 — CARGO DRAGON C209
C209SERIAL
6FLIGHTS
ISSDESTINATION
ActiveSTATUS
FLIGHT-PROVEN CAPSULE
Second Cargo Dragon 2
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Block 5
FLIGHTS
590
SUCCESSES
589
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.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
MORE INFO
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34 launch?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34 is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:05 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 Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 590 times with a 99.8% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34 going to?
The Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34?
The Falcon 9 Block 5 | Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Commercial Resupply Services program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Block 5 | Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34 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
May 22, 2026 21:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
May 15, 2026 22:27 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
May 15, 2026 22:19 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
May 13, 2026 22:57 UTC
Launch delayed by 47.3 hours
May 13, 2026 22:50 UTC u2192 May 15, 2026 22:05 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 13, 2026 22:57 UTC
Status changed: HOLD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
May 13, 2026 22:52 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 HOLD
Launch placed on HOLD (via Launch Library 2)
May 12, 2026 22:28 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
May 12, 2026 20:30 UTC
Launch delayed by 23.6 hours
May 12, 2026 23:16 UTC u2192 May 13, 2026 22:50 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
May 12, 2026 20:30 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 TBC
Launch TBC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 30, 2026 17:43 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.3 hours
May 12, 2026 23:00 UTC u2192 May 12, 2026 23:16 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 30, 2026 17:43 UTC
Status changed: TBC u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 20, 2026 22:55 UTC
Launch moved up by 18 days
May 31, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 May 12, 2026 23:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 20, 2026 22:55 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 TBC
Launch TBC (via Launch Library 2)
Mar 28, 2026 12:30 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 12:30 UTC
Launch date set: May 15, 2026 at 22:05 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 19 minutes ago
●Launch Library 219 minutes ago
Launch ID: e60aa241-1f2c-4459-ba94-2f576c3e5632
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
●X (Twitter) Search8 minutes ago
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Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34 is GO for launch. SpaceX Falcon 9 targeting 22:05 UTC May 15.
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Mission Profile
Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34 was a Falcon 9 Block 5 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on May 15, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a resupply mission to Low Earth Orbit. The first stage, booster B1096, made its 6th flight, returning to service just 107 days after its previous mission. It was flown as part of the Commercial Resupply Services program. The launch was a success.