Crew Demo-1 | Launch

At 2:49 a.m. EST on March 2, SpaceX launched Crew Dragon’s first demonstration mission from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The intent of this test flight without crew on board the spacecraft was to demonstrate SpaceX’s capabilities to safely and reliably fly astronauts to and from the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

Crew Dragon docked with the ISS on March 3 at 3:02 a.m. PST, becoming the first American spacecraft to autonomously dock with the orbiting laboratory. The spacecraft undocked from the ISS at 11:32 p.m. PST on March 7 and splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean at 5:45 a.m. PST on March 8.

[RinoaL]

SpaceX's engineering and execution is getting so good that these really are becoming routine. I have a lot of respect for all the dedication and planning that went into making this so amazing. Most of all, the video didnt cut out during the 1st stage landing!

Speaking of planning, you guys have REALLY stepped up your livestream. I love the new HUD and multiple cameras to keep it interesting. I woke my mother up for the launch and we both loved watching the livestream!

You guys are turning Science-Fiction into Science-Reality

[bassboylowg]

48:50 - 10 second countdown till launch
51:38 - MECO/1st stage separation
56:50 - First stage entry burn
58:03 - Second stage engine cutoff
58:44 - Stage 1 landing
1:00:06 - Dragon deployment

[miguelgordillo]

Every single time I see a new landing, Me: "There's no way... there's no way... omg they did it!"

Always incredible!

[MolecularMindz]

The man keeping space as a dream alive. Thanks Mr Musk.

[ahmadiarismaharto]

This never gets old.. Everytime I see a Stage 1 land safely back on Earth I get so emotional that I almost cry with happiness.. And I'm not even American. Bravo SpaceX. We're with you all the way..!

[AbbreviatedReviews]

Watching SpaceX launches is like a football game with all of the cheering crowds. It's great!

[RinoaL]

I love this show. Its so Hard-Sci-Fi that its Reality.

[andricang]

When the landing gets more cheers than the launch... Well done SpaceX

[jotchy_]

"Unstable video connection
Of course I still love you"
— Space X

[mikknikls]

Another one giant leap for mankind! It's so really amazing! Wow!

[joecantdance]

The enthusiasm is just so uplifting and brings a tear to my eye. Well done Spacex. Now more Falcon Heavy!

[DecoyEx]

haha, SpaceX humor doesn't stop to amaze me every time, Ripley ;D well played sirs :D

[heavenstomurgatroyd]

As an old Engineer hearing your control room explode as you stick the landing makes me proud. Thank you!

[rohullahkarimi]

4 Years ago with no crew launched and today we have watched the Crew 6 Launch, it is really mind boggling that in a period of exactly 4 years this team have sent 34 astronauts that some of them are just civilian like us to space, just when you think about the future and see these things nowadays it is just really exciting.

[johngoh]

Wow dragon 2 looks like luxury trip to space

[MattChaffe]

Everytime SpaceX gets these launches and landings down flawlessly, I still can't resist jumping up and down in excitement! It was even more awe-inspiring to know Crew Dragon is on its way to the ISS! Amazing launch and incredible drone ship footage! This rocked my morning!

[juanalmeida]

Congratulations on another successful launch.
This is another milestone on the road to Mars and beyond.

[MohammadAli-]

The landings will never get old. Maybe in like 15 years

[georgipetrov]

SpaceX spacecrafts are not only effective, but they are really beautiful - excellent design. Together with clever show this give us a symphony.
Thank you Musk, thank you people from SpaceX! You return us the dream!

[gamingjose]

Saw launch, stage sep, second stage ignition, and entry burn all the way from MIAMI! Awesome stuff spacex!!