Cape Canaveral, Florida – August 1, 2025 — Preparations are in full swing as NASA and SpaceX gear up to launch the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Final communication checks are complete, and the hatch is officially closed on the Dragon spacecraft, signaling an imminent liftoff scheduled for 11:43 AM ET from Kennedy Space Center.
According to @NASAKennedy, the Dragon capsule is “signed, sealed, almost delivered,” as teams wrap up pre-flight procedures and onboard systems go green across the board.
Signed, sealed, almost delivered. Communication checks are complete, and the hatch now is closed on the @SpaceX Dragon spacecraft ahead of a 11:43am ET launch for #Crew11.
Launch weather officers with @SLDelta45 predict a 60% chance of favorable weather conditions at the launch… pic.twitter.com/rpwhA4ULM4
— NASA's Kennedy Space Center (@NASAKennedy) August 1, 2025
Launch Weather Outlook: 60% Favorable
Weather specialists with the Space Launch Delta 45 unit have predicted a 60% chance of favorable conditions for liftoff at the launch pad.
While Florida’s unpredictable skies have delayed missions in the past, current radar models show promising windows for a smooth ascent.
Where to Watch
NASA is livestreaming the Crew-11 launch on its official platform: NASA Launch Stream.
Watch live: go.nasa.gov/45uaHmk
Space fans across the globe can tune in to witness the mission unfold in real-time, with commentary from mission control and live footage from the launch site.
