Nasa is set to provide extensive coverage of the prelaunch and launch activities for the highly anticipated SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The liftoff is targeted for 12:09 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 31, from Launch Complex 39A at Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The targeted docking time is approximately 3 a.m. on Saturday, August 2. Viewers can catch the live launch coverage on multiple platforms, including Nasa+, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and more. Additionally, Nasa offers guidance on how to access their content across various social media channels.
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will transport a diverse crew to the ISS, including NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov. This mission marks the 11th crew rotation and the 12th human spaceflight mission supported by the Dragon spacecraft since 2020, as part of Nasa's Commercial Crew Program.
The deadline for media accreditation for in-person coverage of this launch has already passed. Nasa’s media credentialing policy can be found online. For inquiries regarding media accreditation, please reach out via email at ksc-media-accreditat@mail.nasa.gov. Media representatives seeking access to Nasa’s live video feeds can subscribe to the agency’s media resources distribution list for daily updates and links.
Nasa’s mission coverage will follow this schedule (all times are in Eastern Daylight Time and are subject to change):
Saturday, July 26 - 1 p.m.: Crew-11 arrival media event at Nasa Kennedy featuring crew members Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, Kimiya Yui, and Oleg Platonov. Live coverage will be available on Nasa Kennedy’s social media accounts. This event is exclusive to previously credentialed media.Wednesday, July 30 - 5:30 p.m.: Prelaunch news conference with participants including Ken Bowersox and Steve Stich. Live coverage will be available on Nasa’s YouTube channel. Media can ask questions in person or via phone. For dial-in information, contact the Kennedy newsroom an hour prior to the event at ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.Thursday, July 31 - 8 a.m.: Launch coverage begins on Nasa+, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. 12:09 p.m.: Launch. Following the launch, Nasa will distribute audio-only discussions between Crew-11, the ISS, and flight controllers during Dragon’s transit.1:30 p.m.: Postlaunch news conference with key participants, including NASA and SpaceX officials. Live coverage will be available on Nasa’s YouTube channel. Media may ask questions in person or via phone, and limited auditorium space will be available for in-person participation.Saturday, August 2 - 1 a.m.: Arrival coverage begins on Nasa+. 3 a.m.: Targeted docking to the Harmony module. 4:45 a.m.: Hatch opening. 5:30 a.m.: Welcome ceremony. All times are estimates and may be adjusted based on real-time operations after launch.
Nasa will provide a live video feed from Launch Complex 39A approximately six hours before the planned liftoff of the Crew-11 mission. This uninterrupted feed will continue until the prelaunch broadcast begins on Nasa+, roughly four hours before launch. You can find the live feed online at youtube.com/kscnewsroom.
On launch day, Nasa will offer comprehensive coverage on its website, including livestreaming and blog updates starting no earlier than 8 a.m. on July 31. On-demand streaming video and photos from the launch will be available shortly after liftoff. For countdown coverage inquiries, contact the Nasa Kennedy newsroom at 321-867-2468.
Members of the public can register to attend the launch virtually, participating in Nasa’s virtual guest program. This program includes curated launch resources, updates about related opportunities or changes, and a stamp for the Nasa virtual guest passport post-launch.
Audio coverage will also be accessible via the Launch Information Service and on the Amateur Television System’s VHF radio frequency, 146.940 MHz, as well as the KSC Amateur Radio Club’s UHF frequency, 444.925 MHz, FM mode, available in Brevard County on the Space Coast.
Engage with the mission on social media by using the hashtags Crew11 and NASASocial. Connect with Nasa on X, Facebook, and Instagram, and follow accounts like @NASA and @NASAKennedy for the latest updates.
Nasa also offers a Spanish section called Nasa en Español. For additional mission coverage in Spanish, check out Nasa en Español on various platforms including X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. For inquiries about Spanish coverage or to request interviews, contact Antonia Jaramillo at 321-501-8425 or via email at antonia.jaramillobotero@nasa.gov.
Nasa’s Commercial Crew Program has successfully fulfilled its mission of providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation to and from the ISS, partnering with American private industry. This collaboration opens up access to low Earth orbit and the ISS for greater scientific exploration and commercial opportunities. For nearly 25 years, humans have continuously lived and worked aboard the ISS, advancing scientific knowledge and preparing for future explorations, including missions to the Moon and Mars.
For more information about the Crew-11 mission, visit nasa.gov/commercialcrew.
Contact Information:
Joshua Finch / Claire O’Shea
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100
joshua.a.finch@nasa.gov / claire.a.o’shea@nasa.gov
Steven Siceloff / Stephanie Plucinsky
Kennedy Space Center, Florida
321-867-2468
steven.p.siceloff@nasa.gov / stephanie.n.plucinsky@nasa.gov
