How to watch SpaceX launch the private Ax-1 space station mission online

The International Space Station will get a private crew today at 7:45 a.m. The time is at 10:30. You can see our live mission updates in the window above.

The hatches will be open between the two spaceships around 9:30 a.m. A welcome ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m. The sun rises at 1350 GMT.

The original story is below.

You can watch many of the events live, as four people are scheduled to launch to space with Axiom Space.

The launch of the historic Ax-1 mission is scheduled for April 8. According to the space agency, the time is 1605 GMT. The Crew Dragon and Falcon 9 rocket will be carrying former NASA astronauts Michael Lopez-Alegr and Larry Connor, as well as paying passengers Mark Pathy and Eytan Stibbe.

The broadcast of prelaunch activities will begin at 8:20 a.m. The time is 1240 GMT. You can watch the broadcast at axiomspace.com and its social media, as well as at Space.com, if possible.

NASA's broadcast will start at 10:45 a.m. NASA social media and the agency's website are open in a new tab. It is possible that the same feed will be playing at all three entities, since the agency says that its coverage will join the joint Axiom Space and SpaceX broadcast.

You know the key moments to watch for when the broadcasts are on.

The first space tourists.

Friday, April 1 is a public holiday. The sun sets at luminary time (2100 GMT).

This virtual press conference will feature the astronauts who will fly aboard the plane. There is a full list of participants.

You can watch the conference live. The 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846

There is no earlier than 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5. The sun sets at 1900 GMT.

The news conference is scheduled for an hour after the launch readiness review. If possible, coverage will be provided from NASA and Space.com.

• Dana Weigel, International Space Station deputy program manager, NASA 
• Angela Hart, Commercial Low-Earth orbit (LEO) Program manager, NASA
• Michael Suffredini, president and CEO, Axiom Space
• Derek Hassmann, operations director, Axiom Space
• Benjamin Reed, senior director, Human Spaceflight Programs, SpaceX 
• Launch Weather Officer, 45th Weather Squadron, U.S. Space Force

Wednesday, April 6

The times are subject to change due to weather and technical factors.

The launch begins at 8:40 a.m. At 10:45 a.m., there will be a ceremony at Axiom Space. At NASA. There could be coverage from the company. If possible, we will also broadcast at Space.com. It is expected to be launched at 12:05 pm. The sun rises and sets at 1605 GMT.

A post-launch media briefing is scheduled for NET at 1:45 p.m. The 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 888-666-1846 If possible, coverage will be available at NASA and at Space.com. The participants include:

• Kathy Lueders, associate administrator for space operations, NASA
• Dana Weigel, International Space Station deputy program manager, NASA
• Angela Hart, Commercial LEO Program manager, NASA
• Michael Suffredini, president and CEO, Axiom Space
• Derek Hassmann, operations director, Axiom Space 
• Benjamin Reed, senior director, Human Spaceflight Programs, SpaceX 

In-Flight event.

The exact timing of the in-flight event is not yet known. If it does run, we will bring it to Space.com. This is what he said about the event.

Michael Lopez-Alegr, the vice-president of Axiom Space, will participate in an in-flight.

The next coverage opportunity will be two hours before the Dragon docks with the International Space Station.

Saturday, April 8

If possible, the coverage will be available at NASA and at Space.com. The times are subject to change depending on how the mission is going.

• 1 a.m. EDT (0500 GMT) – Webcast resumes and docking coverage begins.
• 2:45 a.m. EDT (0745 GMT) – Docking.
• 5 a.m. EDT (1000 GMT) – Hatch opening and crew arrival ceremony.

You can follow Elizabeth Howell on social media. You can follow us on social media.