Author Topic: SpaceX Falcon 9/Dragon CRS-3 SpX-3 PROCESSING/Pre-LAUNCH UPDATES (Read 241959 times)

Jason1701 · « **Reply #60 on:** 02/05/2014 05:29 pm »

Quote from: Robotbeat on 02/05/2014 03:53 pm

Not surprising to me. Space is hard.^TM

Also, do we know if the stages and the Dragon are at the Cape right now?

They were supposed to be there mid-January, so I think they're very likely to all be there now.

Robotbeat · « **Reply #61 on:** 02/05/2014 06:14 pm »

Quote from: Jason1701 on 02/05/2014 05:29 pm

Quote from: Robotbeat on 02/05/2014 03:53 pm
Not surprising to me. Space is hard.^TM

Also, do we know if the stages and the Dragon are at the Cape right now?

They were supposed to be there mid-January, so I think they're very likely to all be there now.

L2 has info related to this.

jacqmans · « **Reply #62 on:** 02/05/2014 08:21 pm »

International Space Station program managers have selected Sunday, March 16 as the launch date for SpaceX's third cargo resupply mission to the orbital complex. Launch is set for approximately 4:41 a.m. Eastern from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. For more info: http://www.nasa.gov/spacex

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #63 on:** 02/06/2014 01:14 am »

Here's an article on the latest date. New threads to come.

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/02/spacex-dragons-crs-3-launch-march-16/

AncientU · « **Reply #64 on:** 02/06/2014 01:53 am »

Great article (as usual) Chris.

Elmar Moelzer · « **Reply #65 on:** 02/06/2014 02:55 am »

Great article and very welcome information. Glad it is no serious problems causing the delay. Still, SpaceX is falling behind in their launch schedule for this year.

jacqmans · « **Reply #66 on:** 02/08/2014 07:23 am »

February 7, 2014

MEDIA ADVISORY M14-027

NASA Media Accreditation Open for Next SpaceX Station Resupply Mission Launch

Media accreditation is open for the launch of NASA's next commercial cargo resupply flight to the International Space Station.

Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) will launch its Dragon spacecraft on a Falcon 9 rocket at about 4:41 a.m. EDT Sunday, March 16 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) in Florida.

This will be the company's third commercial resupply mission to the space station, which will deliver several tons of supplies, including new science experiments and technology research.

Prelaunch and launch activities for media will take place at CCAFS and nearby at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. International media without U.S. citizenship must apply for credentials to cover the prelaunch and launch activities by noon Thursday, Feb. 13, in order to gain access to CCAFS for the launch. Accreditation is open until Thursday, Feb. 27, for international media without U.S. citizenship who do not need access to CCAFS. The deadline for U.S. media to apply for credentials is 4 p.m. Monday, March 10.

All media accreditation requests need to be submitted online at:

https://media.ksc.nasa.gov

NASA also is inviting 50 social media users to apply for credentials for the launch. Social media users selected to attend will be given the same access as journalists. All social media accreditation applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Registration for social media accreditation is open online. Social media users with U.S. citizenship must apply for credentials by 3 p.m. EST Wednesday, Feb. 19, to qualify. For more information about NASA social media accreditation requirements and to register, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/social

International journalists must submit a scanned copy of their "I" visa and passport. Green card holders must submit a scanned copy of their card. They must send their scanned documents to Jennifer Horner at [email protected] for credential request processing.

All media representatives must present two forms of legal, government identification to access Kennedy Space Center. One form must be a photo ID, such as a passport or driver's license. Questions about accreditation should be directed to Jennifer Horner at [email protected], 321-867-6598 or 321-867-2468.

For more information about the SpaceX resupply mission, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/spacex

sublimemarsupial · « **Reply #67 on:** 02/10/2014 03:04 am »

Quote from: Robotbeat on 02/05/2014 06:14 pm

Quote from: Jason1701 on 02/05/2014 05:29 pm
Quote from: Robotbeat on 02/05/2014 03:53 pm
Not surprising to me. Space is hard.^TM

Also, do we know if the stages and the Dragon are at the Cape right now?

They were supposed to be there mid-January, so I think they're very likely to all be there now.
L2 has info related to this.

Spaceflight Now quotes SpaceX as stating that both stages and Dragon are now at the Cape being processed.

http://www.spaceflightnow.com/falcon9/009/140209date/#.UvhPGUJdUpo

Fuji · « **Reply #68 on:** 02/12/2014 12:59 pm »

http://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/10/new-launch-dates-for-spacex-and-soyuz-2-1b-fregat-m/

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SpaceX CRS-3 (Dragon C5) Falcon 9 v1.1 is now planned for March 16, 2014 at 0841 UT. It should be carrying these satellites:
• All-Star/THEIA, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 2401.700 MHz
• Hermes-2, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 437.425 MHz
• Ho’oponopono-2, University of Hawaii, 427.220 MHz 9600 bps FSK / GMSK
• LMRSat, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
• SporeSat, Santa Clara University, 437.100 MHz and 2401.2-2431.2 MHz
• TechCube-1, NASA Goddard
• TSAT (TestSat-Lite), Taylor University

mlindner · « **Reply #69 on:** 02/12/2014 06:39 pm »

Quote from: Fuji on 02/12/2014 12:59 pm

http://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/10/new-launch-dates-for-spacex-and-soyuz-2-1b-fregat-m/
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SpaceX CRS-3 (Dragon C5) Falcon 9 v1.1 is now planned for March 16, 2014 at 0841 UT. It should be carrying these satellites:
• All-Star/THEIA, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 2401.700 MHz
• Hermes-2, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 437.425 MHz
• Ho’oponopono-2, University of Hawaii, 427.220 MHz 9600 bps FSK / GMSK
• LMRSat, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
• SporeSat, Santa Clara University, 437.100 MHz and 2401.2-2431.2 MHz
• TechCube-1, NASA Goddard
• TSAT (TestSat-Lite), Taylor University

Are those in the trunk or on the upper stage?

Skyrocket · « **Reply #70 on:** 02/12/2014 07:44 pm »

Quote from: Fuji on 02/12/2014 12:59 pm

http://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/10/new-launch-dates-for-spacex-and-soyuz-2-1b-fregat-m/
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SpaceX CRS-3 (Dragon C5) Falcon 9 v1.1 is now planned for March 16, 2014 at 0841 UT. It should be carrying these satellites:
• All-Star/THEIA, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 2401.700 MHz
• Hermes-2, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 437.425 MHz
• Ho’oponopono-2, University of Hawaii, 427.220 MHz 9600 bps FSK / GMSK
• LMRSat, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
• SporeSat, Santa Clara University, 437.100 MHz and 2401.2-2431.2 MHz
• TechCube-1, NASA Goddard
• TSAT (TestSat-Lite), Taylor University

Ho’oponopono-2 has already been launched last year on a Minotaur-1 launch

Syrinx · « **Reply #71 on:** 02/12/2014 08:57 pm »

Maybe it was a different Ho’oponopono-2.

Comga · « **Reply #72 on:** 02/13/2014 02:59 am »

Quote from: Skyrocket on 02/12/2014 07:44 pm

Quote from: Fuji on 02/12/2014 12:59 pm
http://amsat-uk.org/2014/02/10/new-launch-dates-for-spacex-and-soyuz-2-1b-fregat-m/
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SpaceX CRS-3 (Dragon C5) Falcon 9 v1.1 is now planned for March 16, 2014 at 0841 UT. It should be carrying these satellites:
• All-Star/THEIA, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 2401.700 MHz
• Hermes-2, Colorado Space Grant Consortium, 437.425 MHz
• Ho’oponopono-2, University of Hawaii, 427.220 MHz 9600 bps FSK / GMSK
• LMRSat, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
• SporeSat, Santa Clara University, 437.100 MHz and 2401.2-2431.2 MHz
• TechCube-1, NASA Goddard
• TSAT (TestSat-Lite), Taylor University

Ho’oponopono-2 has already been launched last year on a Minotaur-1 launch

Jonathan's Space Report Launch Log has the Ho’oponopono-2 launched last year with STPSat-3 but no Ho’oponopono-1 anywhere.
Perhaps that was Ho’oponopono-1 and this one is really Ho’oponopono-2.

Could Jonathan have made a numbering error?

Ben the Space Brit · « **Reply #73 on:** 02/13/2014 12:37 pm »

Quote from: Comga on 02/13/2014 02:59 am

Could Jonathan have made a numbering error?

It wouldn't be unprecedented that, for some scheduling reason, vehicle 2 of a series was launched before vehicle 1. The Voyagers come to mind because of their insertion orbit requirements. In this case, it is more likely to have been the scheduling blight SpaceX has suffered in the past year.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #74 on:** 02/14/2014 04:57 am »

Gunter's Space Page lists Ho'oponopono 2 and 3, but no Ho'oponopono 1.

http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/ho-oponopono.htm

Skyrocket · « **Reply #75 on:** 02/14/2014 06:59 am »

Ho'oponopono 1 appears to be a non-flight prototype

Asher82 · « **Reply #76 on:** 02/14/2014 01:41 pm »

As great as the name Ho'oponopono is, this should probably be discussed in the discussion thread...

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #77 on:** 02/20/2014 04:47 pm »

Short article based on comments provided to a L2 member at the event with Tom Mueller last night. Note the questions about the legs and such were after his speech and he allowed for his comments to be used.

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/02/crs-3-falcon-9-first-stage-sport-legs-attempt-soft-splashdown/

Mader Levap · « **Reply #78 on:** 02/20/2014 09:09 pm »

Looks like they got something from these slips at least, as previously it was not certain CRS-3 will have legs at all.

Prober · « **Reply #79 on:** 02/20/2014 10:35 pm »

Quote from: Mader Levap on 02/20/2014 09:09 pm

Looks like they got something from these slips at least, as previously it was not certain CRS-3 will have legs at all.

Back up a sec, you sure the legs didn't cause the slip?