Due to weather concerns, the Crew-9 launch is now NET Saturday, September 28th.
NASA, SpaceX Shift Crew-9 Launch to NET Sept. 28 Over Weather ConcernsNASA and SpaceX teams have adjusted the next launch opportunity for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission to no earlier than 1:17 p.m. EDT, Saturday, Sept. 28, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida due to expected tropical storm conditions in the area. The change allows teams to complete a rehearsal of launch day activities Tuesday night with the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket, which rolled to Space Launch Complex-40 earlier in the day. Following rehearsal activities, the integrated system will move back to the hangar ahead of any potential storm activity.Although Tropical Storm Helene is moving through the Gulf of Mexico and expected to impact the Florida panhandle, the storm system is large enough that high winds and heavy rain are expected in the Cape Canaveral and Merritt Island regions on Florida’s east coast.NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are to launch aboard the Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station on what will be the ninth crew rotation mission with SpaceX under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. They will conduct research and perform maintenance activities during their five-month mission. The mission is launch from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.Author Elyna Niles-CarnesPosted on September 24, 2024Categories Commercial Crew, Crew-9, International Space Station, Kennedy Space Center, NASA, NASA Astronauts, SpaceXTags Aleksandr Gorbunov, Nick Hague, Space Launch Complex-40
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, with the Dragon spacecraft atop, is vertical at the launch pad of Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, ahead of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 launch to the International Space Station. Photo credit: SpaceX
242001Z SEP 24NAVAREA IV 1162/24(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 281712Z TO 281750Z SEP, ALTERNATE 291649Z TO 291727Z, 301627Z TO 301705Z SEP AND 011601Z TO 011639Z OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 28-38.98N 080-37.67W, 28-53.00N 080-23.00W, 28-47.00N 080-15.00W, 28-33.00N 080-22.00W, 28-27.77N 080-31.65W. B. 31-09.00N 077-47.00W, 31-21.00N 077-41.00W, 31-34.00N 077-24.00W, 31-29.00N 077-17.00W, 31-16.00N 077-30.00W, 31-06.00N 077-44.00W.2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 1155/24.3. CANCEL THIS MSG 011739Z OCT 24.
SpaceX and NASA are targeting no earlier than Saturday, September 28 for Falcon 9’s launch of Dragon’s ninth operational human spaceflight mission (Crew-9) to the International Space Station from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The instantaneous launch is at 1:17 p.m. ET, with a backup opportunity available on Sunday, September 29 at 12:54 p.m. ET if needed.A live webcast of this mission will begin about one hour prior to liftoff, which you can watch here and on X @SpaceX. You can also watch the webcast on the new X TV app.The Dragon spacecraft supporting this mission previously flew the Crew-4, Ax-2, and Ax-3 missions to and from the International Space Station. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage will land on Landing Zone 1 (LZ-1) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.During their time on the orbiting laboratory, the crew will conduct over 200 scientific experiments and technology demonstrations to prepare for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit and to benefit humanity on Earth.
https://blogs.nasa.gov/crew-9/2024/09/24/nasa-spacex-shift-crew-9-launch-to-net-sept-28-over-weather-concerns/QuoteNASA, SpaceX Shift Crew-9 Launch to NET Sept. 28 Over Weather ConcernsNASA and SpaceX teams have adjusted the next launch opportunity for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission to no earlier than 1:17 p.m. EDT, Saturday, Sept. 28, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida due to expected tropical storm conditions in the area. The change allows teams to complete a rehearsal of launch day activities Tuesday night with the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket, which rolled to Space Launch Complex-40 earlier in the day. Following rehearsal activities, the integrated system will move back to the hangar ahead of any potential storm activity.<snip>
NASA, SpaceX Shift Crew-9 Launch to NET Sept. 28 Over Weather ConcernsNASA and SpaceX teams have adjusted the next launch opportunity for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission to no earlier than 1:17 p.m. EDT, Saturday, Sept. 28, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida due to expected tropical storm conditions in the area. The change allows teams to complete a rehearsal of launch day activities Tuesday night with the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket, which rolled to Space Launch Complex-40 earlier in the day. Following rehearsal activities, the integrated system will move back to the hangar ahead of any potential storm activity.<snip>
Falcon 9 and Dragon rolled out and went vertical at pad 40 in Florida
Falcon and Dragon at sunrise ahead of this weekend's launch of Crew-9 spacex.com/launches
NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station.Liftoff is targeted for 1:17 p.m. EDT, Saturday, Sept. 28, from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This is the first human spaceflight mission to launch from that pad. The targeted docking time is approximately 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29.Live coverage of the prelaunch news conference, launch, the post-launch news conference, and docking stream on NASA+ and the agency’s website. Learn how to stream NASA content through a variety of additional platforms, including social media.The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will carry NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov to the orbiting laboratory for an approximate five-month science mission. This is the ninth crew rotation mission and the 10th human spaceflight mission for NASA to the space station supported by Dragon since 2020 as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program.The deadline for media accreditation for in-person coverage of this launch has passed. The agency’s media credentialing policy is available online. For questions about media accreditation, please email: [email protected].Media looking for access to NASA live video feeds can subscribe to the agency’s media resources distribution list to receive daily updates and links.NASA’s mission coverage is as follows (all times Eastern and subject to change based on real-time operations):Friday, Sept. 2711:30 a.m. – One-on-one media interviews at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida with various mission subject matter experts. Sign-up information will be emailed to media accredited to attend this launch.1:15 p.m. – NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Panel: Space Station 101 with the following participants:NASA Associate Administrator Jim FreeRobyn Gatens, director, NASA’s International Space Station Program, and acting director, NASA’s Commercial Spaceflight DivisionJennifer Buchli, chief scientist, NASA’s International Space Station ProgramJohn Posey, Dragon engineer, NASA’s Commercial Crew ProgramMedia may ask questions in person and via phone. Limited auditorium space will be available for in-person participation. For the dial-in number and passcode, media should contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 12:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at [email protected].Coverage of the virtual news conference will stream live on NASA+, YouTube, Facebook, and the agency’s website. Members of the public may ask questions online by posting questions to the YouTube, Facebook, and X livestreams using #AskNASA.5 p.m. – Prelaunch news conference from Kennedy with the following participants:NASA Associate Administrator Jim FreeKen Bowersox, associate administrator, NASA’s Space Operations Mission DirectorateSteve Stich, manager, NASA’s Commercial Crew ProgramDina Contella, deputy manager, NASA’s International Space Station ProgramJennifer Buchli, chief scientist, NASA’s International Space Station ProgramWilliam Gerstenmaier, vice president, Build & Flight Reliability, SpaceXBrian Cizek, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron, Cape Canaveral Space Force StationCoverage of the virtual news conference will stream live on NASA+ and the agency’s website.Media may ask questions in person and via phone. Limited auditorium space will be available for in-person participation. For the dial-in number and passcode, media should contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at [email protected].Saturday, Sept. 289:10 a.m. – Launch coverage begins on NASA+ and the agency’s website.1:17 p.m. – LaunchFollowing the conclusion of launch and ascent coverage, NASA will switch to audio only. Continuous coverage resumes on NASA+ at the start of rendezvous and docking and continues through hatch opening and the welcome ceremony. For NASA+ information, schedules, and links to streaming video, visit:https://plus.nasa.gov3 p.m. – Postlaunch news conference with the following participants:NASA Deputy Administrator Pam MelroyKen Bowersox, associate administrator, NASA’s Space Operations Mission DirectorateDana Hutcherson, deputy program manager, NASA’s Commercial Crew ProgramDina Contella, deputy manager, NASA’s International Space Station ProgramSarah Walker, director, Dragon Mission Management, SpaceXThe virtual news conference will stream live on NASA+, YouTube, and the agency’s website.Media may ask questions in person and via phone. Limited auditorium space will be available for in-person participation. For the dial-in number and passcode, please contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at [email protected].Sunday, Sept. 293:30 p.m. – Arrival coverage begins on NASA+ and the agency’s website.5:30 p.m. – Targeted docking to the forward-facing port of the station’s Harmony module7:15 p.m. – Hatch opening7:40 p.m. – Welcome ceremonyAll times are estimates and could be adjusted based on real-time operations after launch. Follow the space station blog for the most up-to-date operations information.Audio Only CoverageAudio only of the news conferences and launch coverage will be carried on the NASA “V” circuits, which may be accessed by dialing 321-867-1220, -1240 or -7135. On launch day, “mission audio,” countdown activities without NASA+ launch commentary, will be carried on 321-867-7135.Launch audio also will be available on Launch Information Service and Amateur Television System’s VHF radio frequency 146.940 MHz and KSC Amateur Radio Club’s UHF radio frequency 444.925 MHz, FM mode, heard within Brevard County on the Space Coast.Live Video Coverage Prior to LaunchNASA will provide a live video feed of Space Launch Complex-40 approximately six hours prior to the planned liftoff of the Crew-9 mission. Pending unlikely technical issues, the feed will be uninterrupted until the prelaunch broadcast begins on NASA+, approximately four hours prior to launch. Once the feed is live, find it online at: http://youtube.com/kscnewsroomNASA Website Launch CoverageLaunch day coverage of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission will be available on the agency’s website. Coverage will include livestreaming and blog updates beginning no earlier than 9:10 a.m. Sept. 28, as the countdown milestones occur. On-demand streaming video and photos of the launch will be available shortly after liftoff.For questions about countdown coverage, contact the Kennedy newsroom at 321-867-2468. Follow countdown coverage on the commercial crew or Crew-9 blog.Attend Launch VirtuallyMembers of the public can register to attend this launch virtually. NASA’s virtual guest program for this mission also includes curated launch resources, notifications about related opportunities or changes, and a stamp for the NASA virtual guest passport following a successful launch.Watch, Engage on Social MediaLet people know you’re following the mission on X, Facebook, and Instagram by using the hashtags #Crew9 and #NASASocial. You can also stay connected by following and tagging these accounts:X: @NASA, @NASAKennedy, @NASASocial, @Space_Station, @ISS_Research, @ISS National Lab, @SpaceX, @Commercial_CrewFacebook: NASA, NASAKennedy, ISS, ISS National LabInstagram: @NASA, @NASAKennedy, @ISS, @ISSNationalLab, @SpaceXCoverage en EspanolDid you know NASA has a Spanish section called NASA en Espanol? Make sure to check out NASA en Espanol on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for more coverage on Crew-9.Para obtener información sobre cobertura en español en el Centro Espacial Kennedy o si desea solicitar entrevistas en español, comuníquese con Antonia Jaramillo: 321-501-8425;[email protected]; o Messod Bendayan: 256-930-1371; [email protected].NASA’s Commercial Crew Program has delivered on its goal of safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation to and from the International Space Station from the United States through a partnership with American private industry. This partnership is changing the arc of human spaceflight history by opening access to low-Earth orbit and the International Space Station to more people, more science, and more commercial opportunities. The space station remains the springboard to NASA’s next great leap in space exploration, including future missions to the Moon and, eventually, to Mars.For NASA’s launch blog and more information about the mission, visit:https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew-end-
NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Panel: Space Station 101NASA's Kennedy Space Center27 SeptDigital content creators and media are joined by NASA subject matter experts at Kennedy Space Center ahead of the Crew-9 launch to the International Space Station! Participants include: Jim Free, NASA Associate Administrator Robyn Gatens, Director, International Space Station and acting Director for the Commercial Spaceflight Division Jennifer Buchli, International Space Station Program Chief Scientist John Posey, NASA Crew Dragon Engineer from Engineering Join us online and submit questions using #ASKNASA for a chance to have your questions answered live on air! NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 1:17 p.m. EDT on Saturday, Sept. 28, for the launch of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station, with NASA astronaut Nick Hague, commander, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, mission specialist, launching aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Pre-Launch News ConferenceLeaders from NASA and SpaceX preview the launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission, and a launch weather officer from the U.S. Space Force provides a forecast. Participants include: • Jim Free, NASA Associate Administrator • Ken Bowersox, associate administrator, NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate • Steve Stich, manager, NASA’s Commercial Crew Program • Dina Contella, deputy manager, NASA’s International Space Station Program • Jennifer Buchli, chief scientist, NASA’s International Space Station Program • William Gerstenmaier, vice president, Build & Flight Reliability, SpaceX • Brian Cizek, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station