The crew arriving at pad 39A in Florida earlier today
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This will be the fifth flight for the Falcon 9 first stage booster launching this mission, and the third for this Dragon spacecraft. Both previously supported Axiom Space’s Ax-2 mission
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Crew transport of the future
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Dragon’s hatch is now closed. Less than two hours to Falcon 9’s launch to the ISS.
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Ax-3 is go for launch
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Dragon missions are important for safely flying astronauts to conduct research and other activities in orbit, as well as laying the foundation for that future where more people from all around the world have an opportunity to travel to low-Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, or beyond!

To support our growing manifest of Dragon missions, we upgraded our pad at Space Launch Complex 40 to also support human spaceflight missions! Meaning, we’ll have more opportunities for more people to fly on Dragon to orbit

‍If you’re interested in helping us advance the future of human spaceflight, and potentially fly on a future Dragon mission, check out
spacex.com/humanspaceflight/
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Propellant load of Falcon 9 is underway and Dragon’s escape system is armed. Approximately 30 minutes until liftoff
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SpaceX was founded to help create a future where not just hundreds but thousands and ultimately millions of people can travel off Earth, to live and work in space and on other planets.
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Teams are keeping an eye on weather, which is now 60% favorable for liftoff
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Liftoff of Ax-3!
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Main engine cutoff and stage separation confirmed. Second stage engine burn underway
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Falcon 9’s first stage booster has landed at Landing Zone 1
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Dragon has separated from Falcon 9’s second stage
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Flight profile of Dragon and Ax-3 as they travel to the space station
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⁣‍Follow Dragon and Ax-3 during their flight → spacex.com/follow-dragon/
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