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Falcon 9 v1.1 | SpX CRS-6

SUCCESSApr 14, 2015 at 20:10 UTCFalcon 9 →
PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEResupply
PROGRAMCommercial Resupply Services

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.

VEHICLE
Falcon 9
AGENCY
SpaceX
MISSION
SpX CRS-6
MISSION TYPE
Resupply
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Commercial Resupply Services
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
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API ID: db2dfb3b-e744-42ac-9cd8-ed936ad9a882
Reported date: Apr 14, 2015 at 20:10 UTC
Last synced: 8 hours ago
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First flight: Apr 14, 2015
C108SERIAL
3FLIGHTS
International Space StationDESTINATION
RetiredSTATUS
FLIGHT-PROVEN CAPSULE

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…

MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
v1.1
FLIGHTS
15
SUCCESSES
14
SUCCESS RATE
93.3%

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.

When is the Falcon 9 v1.1 | SpX CRS-6 launch?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | SpX CRS-6 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 8:10 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 SpX CRS-6?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | SpX CRS-6 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 15 times with a 93.3% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 v1.1 | SpX CRS-6 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is SpX CRS-6 going to?
The SpX CRS-6 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching SpX CRS-6?
The Falcon 9 v1.1 | SpX CRS-6 is operated by SpaceX. It is part of the Commercial Resupply Services program.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 v1.1 | SpX CRS-6 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.
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Launch date set: Apr 14, 2015 at 20:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: db2dfb3b-e744-42ac-9cd8-ed936ad9a882
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Mission Profile

SpX CRS-6 was a Falcon 9 v1.1 mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on April 14, 2015. The flight carried its payload on a resupply mission to Low Earth Orbit. The mission flew on first stage B1015. It was flown as part of the Commercial Resupply Services program. The launch was a success.