View Full Version : SpaceX first launch American Astronauts... 'Vehicle is supersonic'
crazed 9.6
05-27-2020, 07:57 PM
SpaceX and Nasa are launching a Rocket today aren't they ?
It is first launch on US soil since the last Shuttle launch.
Bummer on the abort today (weather). Next window is Saturday.
crazed 9.6
05-28-2020, 05:09 AM
Bummer on the abort today (weather). Next window is Saturday.
I wanna know what ilan has on all this.
These game changers in the area of space exploration are fantastic. Not that coperation with SpaceX and NASA are a game changer, but damn fine to see.
I seen a model the other day about how things could go.
Seeing future models of space stations and groups of such stations, each with their own functions and limits, like an aircraft carrier at sea.
We needed private enterprise to re-energize space exploration in the US. Too many people in government felt delegating money for space exploration was a waste. Unfortunately, people wanted to see an immediate return on investment, and the advancement of science wasn't viewed as a viable measure of success. I hope we have liftoff on Sat.
What time is SpaceX's Demo-2 astronaut launch for NASA?
Hanneke Weitering, Space | 29 May 2020
Mark your calendars!
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NASA astronaut Bob Behnken is seen on the fixed service structure of Launch Complex 39A before boarding SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft on top of the Falcon 9 rocket on May 27, 2020, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
(Image: © Joel Kowsky/NASA)
NASA astronaut Bob Behnken is seen on the fixed service structure of Launch Complex 39A before boarding SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft on top of the Falcon 9 rocket on May 27, 2020, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
(Image: © Joel Kowsky/NASA)
SpaceX will make a second attempt at launching its first Crew Dragon spacecraft with astronauts this weekend after the liftoff of the historic Demo-2 mission was scrubbed due to bad weather on Wednesday (May 27).
While the planned launch date has changed, so has the time, so be sure to take note of the updated schedule and don't miss the big event! SpaceX is now targeting Saturday (May 30) at 3:22 p.m. EDT (1922 GMT) for the liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket that will send veteran NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley toward the International Space Station from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
If the launch attempt on Saturday is delayed again due to the weather — there's currently a 50% chance of unfavorable launch weather — the next available launch window will be on Sunday (May 31) at 3 p.m. EDT (1900 GMT).
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The launch can be watched on the NASA Channel. There are several other streams available, many on Youtube. If you need to find one, just enter "stream spacex" on Google and you'll turn up several options. - ilan
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Artist’s concept of the Crew Dragon capsule and Falcon 9 rocket. Image via SpaceX/ AP.
At the moment, the weather is looking good, with a 70% chance of launch.
crazed 9.6
05-30-2020, 07:08 PM
At the moment, the weather is looking good, with a 70% chance of launch.
this is great to hear:)
Still go for launch, 10 min.
Their hearts must be racing! To a great liftoff and mission!
Fuel load complete, LOX still loading!
crazed 9.6
05-30-2020, 07:19 PM
@ 4 minutes to launch , my heart is racing !!
:)
Weather ain't gonna stop her now.
Internal power now. t-2:40
yes, big transition to internal power!
crazed 9.6
05-30-2020, 07:24 PM
Vehicle is supersonic !!!
fantastic !!!
Now we get to see a landing
crazed 9.6
05-30-2020, 07:29 PM
@ 5 minutes into flight , Bob and Doug are traveling at 5600 mph !!
Drone ship I Still Love You, lol
SECO and landing burn. wow...
SECO in a minute. All nominal.
Dang, they missed showing the landing.
crazed 9.6
05-30-2020, 07:33 PM
Dang, they missed showing the landing.
yea, but Falcon 9 has landed safely :)
Successful landing of module!
crazed 9.6
05-30-2020, 07:35 PM
Successful landing of module!
amazing , simply amazing what these guys can do :)
Separation! awesome. They are on their way to the ISS. 19 hours.
crazed 9.6
05-30-2020, 07:37 PM
12 minutes ago, Bob and Doug were sitting on a launch pad on Earth.. now they are in orbit looking to dock at the ISS
Nuts !!
It appears like a simple bus ride, but imagine the thinking and technology that went into it!
crazed 9.6
05-30-2020, 08:23 PM
It appears like a simple bus ride, but imagine the thinking and technology that went into it!
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Docking with the ISS (International Space Station) is expected at 10:27 AM ET Sunday. Should be fun to watchl
The answer is either 6.2 or 3,478,377,190,643. I'm at an impasse with some of my gozintas.
crazed 9.6
05-30-2020, 08:48 PM
The answer is either 6.2 or 3,478,377,190,643. I'm at an impasse with some of my gozintas.
lmao ... :)
The docking is earlier than expected... pretty soon now.
Dragon Endevour is now docked with ISS!
Yes sir... Their power is being switched over to the ISS.
Now ceremonial remarks, pretty neat. "Dragon, Arriving"
Should be about an hour for hatch opening.
I wonder if these will shift to earlier times. Here's the original schedule:
10:29 a.m. ET — Docking
12:45 p.m. ET — Hatch Open
1:15 p.m. ET — Welcome ceremony
3:15 p.m. ET — Post-Arrival Conference
Sounds like about hatch open in 30 min or so, from the SpaceX COO, 12:45p Eastern, maybe to schedule. The vestibule between the ISS and Dragon is pressurized, and equalized, so maybe just no rush... Dragon might be up there for a while anyway,it's not a drive by, lol.
Hatch from the ISS to the International Docking Adaptor is open, only the Dragon hatch remains.
They are now on board. :)
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