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Falcon 9 · January 19, 2020

SpaceX Falcon 9 Dragon In-Flight Abort Test launch

SpaceX launched Dragon In-Flight Abort Test on a Falcon 9 from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL on January 19, 2020 at 15:30 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success. The mission went to suborbital. It carried Crew Dragon C205 to Atlantic Ocean. Booster B1046 flew for the 4th time, 411 days after its previous flight, and was not recovered.

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Mission details

LaunchedJanuary 19, 2020 at 15:30 UTC
StatusComplete (Success)
RocketFalcon 9 Block 5
Launch padLaunch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL
OrbitSuborbital
Mission typeTest Flight
BoosterB1046, 4th flight (411 days since the last)
LandingNo landing attempt
SpacecraftCrew Dragon C205

Times in UTC. Data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs, last changed 2026-10-26 21:39 UTC. Launch times move often; check the official page on launch day.

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Dragon In-Flight Abort Test questions

When did Dragon In-Flight Abort Test launch?

SpaceX launched Dragon In-Flight Abort Test on a Falcon 9 from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, FL on January 19, 2020 at 15:30 UTC. Launch Library 2 records it as a success.

Which booster flew Dragon In-Flight Abort Test?

Booster B1046 flew for the 4th time, 411 days after its previous flight, and was not recovered.

Where can I watch Dragon In-Flight Abort Test again?

The official SpaceX webcast is linked on this page, under Replay and sources.

Answers as of October 26, 2026.