SpaceX Crew-11 mission successfully launches to International Space Station: See photos

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission launched successfully, sending four international astronauts aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour to the International Space Station.

Published on Aug 01, 2025 10:34 pm IST 7 Photos
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A close-ip view of the moment the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a Crew Dragon capsule lifted off from Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, leaving behind a dramatic trail of fire and smoke. (AP Photo/John Raoux)(AP)

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Crew-11 mission successfully lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on August 1, 2025. The Crew Dragon capsule, named Endeavour, is transporting a new team of astronauts to the International Space Station. People were also gather around to witness the moment. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)(AFP)

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The Crew-11 mission aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Endeavour features a diverse team of astronauts from around the world. Leading the mission is Commander Zena Cardman of NASA, joined by Pilot Mike Fincke, also from the U.S. The crew also includes Mission Specialist Oleg Platonov of Russia’s Roscosmos and Mission Specialist Kimiya Yui from Japan’s space agency, JAXA. REUTERS/Steve Nesius(REUTERS)

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts were all smiles as they waved to cameras and onlookers ahead of their highly anticipated launch. Dressed in their sleek SpaceX flight suits, the four crew members shared a moment of excitement and unity.  REUTERS/Steve Nesius(REUTERS)

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Flames and smoke billowed from the base as the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soared skyward, transporting four astronauts. (Photo by Chandan Khanna / AFP)(AFP)

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