SpaceX's role in ISS missions
Since 2020, SpaceX has been the company responsible for carrying NASA astronauts to the International Space Station aboard its Crew Dragon capsule, ending nearly a decade in which the US relied entirely on Russia's Soyuz spacecraft to launch crew. Beyond crewed flights, the company also regularly launches cargo missions carrying supplies, spare parts, and science experiments for the station.
The embed connects to the company's official channel, which broadcasts every launch with real-time graphics: speed, altitude, and mission phase, along with the iconic vertical landing of the rocket's first stage.
What to expect from a typical broadcast
- Countdown with live telemetry: real-time speed, altitude, and remaining fuel.
- First and second stage separation on the Falcon 9 rocket, roughly two and a half minutes after liftoff.
- First-stage landing, either on a sea-based droneship or back on land, for reuse in future missions.
- On crewed missions, docking with the ISS several hours after launch, also broadcast live.
💡 Tip: launches can slip due to weather or last-minute technical reviews — that's normal in this industry. If SpaceX's own countdown page shows a new window, this channel's feed will pick up automatically at the new time.