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Rocket Launch: NET: November 10, 2021 9:03 PM EDT | NASA's SpaceX Crew-3

Nov 10, 2021 09:03 PM Launch Complex 39A NASA's SpaceX Crew-3

LAUNCH UPDATE 11/5: NASA has announced a new launch date opportunity for Crew-3:
No Earlier Than Wednesday, November 10, 9:03 PM EST.

Please see below for adjusted arrival information on November 10.

 

MISSION

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission will launch four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). This launch will be the third crew rotation mission to the ISS as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.


LAUNCH VIEWING

Launch Viewing Packages are now available online!  

The launch window for Crew-3 is outside normal visitor complex operating hours, so launch viewing packages are only available for Feel the Fun at the Atlantis North Lawn.  Please note that this launch takes place in the evening of

Wednesday, November 10. The visitor complex will re-open at 6 PM for Crew-3 launch viewing package holders only.  


By purchasing a package, you understand that all launch viewing packages are mission-specific. Packages are also non-refundable and non-transferable.   

The four astronauts that make up the Crew-3 mission team

Rocket Launch: NET November 10, 2021 9:03 PM EDT | NASA's SpaceX Crew-3

Crew

Astronaut Raja Chari

Raja Chari, NASA Astronaut

Astronaut Thomas H Marshburn

Tom H Marshburn, NASA Astronaut

Astronaut Matthias Maurer

Matthias Maurer, ESA Astronaut

Astronaut Kayla Barron

Kayla Barron, NASA Astronaut

Feel The Fun Launch Viewing Package 

Atlantis North Lawn viewing is perfect for the entire family, with entertaining activities as you prepare for the launch attempt. From here, you will see the launch as soon as the rocket clears the tree line.  

WHERE: Atlantis North Lawn, to the left when approaching Space Shuttle Atlantis
DISTANCE: Approximately 6.7 miles/ 10.8 kilometers from the launch pad   
PRICE: $149 plus tax, available online only 
CHECK IN: Begins at 7:15 PM, November 10 
 
INCLUSIONS: 

  • 2-day admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex  
  • Entertaining activities for the entire family 
  • Real-time launch video and audio feed, with live commentary from a space-expert  
  • Catered meal 
  • Complimentary souvenir, and a commemorative launch card, badge and lanyard 
  • Digital photo of your party from AstroPhotos 
      

Packages are no longer on sale.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

  • Check-in for Feel the Fun is next to Space Shuttle Atlantis and will not open before 7:15 PM. 
  • Your first admission of your launch viewing package is valid for visitor complex entry all day on November 10. If you can, return to the visitor complex after the launch during normal operations to explore the rest of our attractions! 
  • Launch viewing packages support two launch attempts and a 2nd daily admission ticket included in each package is valid to use within 30 days after the launch date.  
  • Launch viewing packages are for all ages.  
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is not responsible for the launch’s status or schedule.  
  • Please review the Scrub Policy

Feel The Heat Launch Viewing Package- 

Get as close to the launch pad as possible. From here, you will see the rocket leave the pad from across the Banana Creek! Plus, gain exclusive access to the Apollo/Saturn V Center exhibits and attractions. 

WHERE: Banana Creek Launch Viewing Area at the Apollo/Saturn V Center 
DISTANCE:
Approximately 3.9 miles/6.27 kilometers 
PRICE:
$250 plus tax, available online only 
BUS BOARDING:
Begins at 6:15 PM, the evening of Wednesday, November 10  

INCLUSIONS: 

  • 2-day admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex  
  • Bus transportation through NASA’s gates to the Apollo/Saturn V Center 
  • Real-time launch commentary from a space-expert  
  • Complimentary meal served from Moon Rock Cafe 
  • Complimentary premium souvenir, launch card, badge and lanyard 
  • Digital photo of your party from AstroPhotos 

 

Packages are no longer on sale.

  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

  • Bus boarding for Feel the Heat begins at 6:15 PM in the evening of November 10 and ends by 8:15 PM.  
  • Plan to arrive by6 PM at the latest and plan for increased traffic.  
  • Launch viewing packages are for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. 
  • Launch viewing packages support two launch attempts and a 2nd daily admission ticket included in each package is valid to use within 30 days after the launch date.  
  • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is not responsible for the launch’s status or schedule.  
  • Please review the Scrub Policy