CODEX was launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA at 11:29 KST, November 5 (Tue.) (21:29 EST, November 4 (Mon.)) in 2024, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket of SpaceX. The Cargo Dragon containing CODEX successfully docked with the ISS at 23:52 KST (9:52 EST) November 5 after about 12 hours from the launch.
| No | Time | Process |
|---|---|---|
| <Overview of the CODEX Launch Process> | ||
| 1 | L+0 min | Liftoff |
| 2 | L+2 min 23~34 sec | Main Engine Cutoff (MECO), Stage Separation, Second Engine Startup |
| 3 | L+8 min 40 sec | Second Engine Cutoff (SECO) |
| 4 | L+9 min 30 sec | Dragon Deployment |
| <Cargo Dragon Orbital Operation and ISS Approach> | ||
| 5 | L+15~18 min | Nose Cone Opening |
| 6 | L+11 hr | Approach Initiation |
| 7 | L+12 hr 07 min | Keep Out Sphere Entry |
| 8 | L+12 hr 23 min | ISS Docking |
CODEX was moved to the external payload platform ELC3-3 (ELC, EXpedite the PRocessing of Experiments to Space Station(ExPRESS) Logistics Carrier) using the Canadarm, the robotic arm operated on board the ISS, over about 3 days from November 10, and successfully installed around 10 AM KST, November 12 (Tue.) (around 8 PM EST, November 11 (Mon.)). After the installation, power-on and communication were performed successfully.
