SpaceX F9 : Crew Dragon In-Flight Abort Test : Jan. 19, 2020 : Updates

[FutureSpaceTourist]

https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1219015108871041026

GO Searcher and Dragon are still proceeding towards an arrival in approximately 90 minutes time. They have slowed slightly.

[FutureSpaceTourist]

twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1219022858455867392

One of the GO boats has been spotted on the horizon.  #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX @SpaceXFleet

https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1219023277030547456

GO Searcher is now visible on the horizon and is about 60 minutes from Port Canaveral.

[FutureSpaceTourist]

Live stream in 15 mins for Dragon’s return following IFA test

[theinternetftw]

Transcript of the post-presser presser.

https://gist.github.com/theinternetftw/37203062c71bb1391f25229fb6a17195

[Chris Bergin]

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1219043417306603521

[Chris Bergin]

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1219046009436852225

[FutureSpaceTourist]

https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1219062943125508097

The trunk is on board GO Navigator. #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX @SpaceXFleet

[FutureSpaceTourist]

https://twitter.com/nova_road/status/1219051448660582403

Business end of the #SpaceX IFA Falcon 9 as it blasts off Pad 39A toward its demise

The expendable rocket did its job by blowing up, allowing the Crew Dragon to safely abort for a splashdown in the ocean

Congrats @SpaceX @elonmusk

(Captured via remote setup by @erikkuna)

[FutureSpaceTourist]

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1219079319089303555

A better look at the Crew Dragon capsule that experienced some significant stresses during the In-Flight Abort Test. If I had not seen the Super Dracos ignite today you would have a hard time convincing me it happened with this capsule. It's that clean. #IFA

[FutureSpaceTourist]

https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1219109064233443331

More shots of dragon.  #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX #Falcon9 #IFA

[jacqmans]

January 19, 2020
RELEASE 20-004

NASA, SpaceX Complete Final Major Flight Test of Crew Spacecraft

Watch the prelaunch activities and launch.
NASA and SpaceX completed a launch escape demonstration of the company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket Sunday. This was the final major flight test of the spacecraft before it begins carrying astronauts to the International Space Station under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

The launch escape test began at 10:30 a.m. EST with liftoff from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a mission to show the spacecraft’s capability to safely separate from the rocket in the unlikely event of an inflight emergency.

“This critical flight test puts us on the cusp of returning the capability to launch astronauts in American spacecraft on American rockets from American soil,” said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. “We are thrilled with the progress NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is making and look forward to the next milestone for Crew Dragon.”

As part of the test, SpaceX configured Crew Dragon to trigger a launch escape about 1.5 minutes after liftoff. All major functions were executed, including separation, engine firings, parachute deployment and landing. Crew Dragon splashed down at 10:38 a.m. just off the Florida coast in the Atlantic Ocean.

“As far as we can tell thus far, it’s a picture perfect mission. It went as well as one can possibly expect," said Elon Musk, Chief Engineer at SpaceX. “This is a reflection of the dedication and hard work of the SpaceX and NASA teams to achieve this goal. Obviously, I’m super fired up. This is great.”

Teams of personnel from SpaceX and the U.S. Air Force 45th Operations Group's Detachment-3 out of Patrick Air Force Base will recover the spacecraft for return to SpaceX facilities in Florida and begin the recovery effort of the Falcon 9, which broke apart as planned.

“The past few days have been an incredible experience for us,” said astronaut Doug Hurley. “We started with a full dress rehearsal of what Bob and I will do for our mission. Today, we watched the demonstration of a system that we hope to never use, but can save lives if we ever do. It took a lot of work between NASA and SpaceX to get to this point, and we can’t wait to take a ride to the space station soon.”

Prior to the flight test, teams completed launch day procedures for the first crewed flight test, from suit-up to launch pad operations. The joint teams now will begin the full data reviews that need to be completed prior to NASA astronauts flying the system during SpaceX’s Demo-2 mission.

NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is working with the American aerospace industry as companies develop and operate a new generation of spacecraft and launch systems capable of carrying crews to low-Earth orbit and the International Space Station. Commercial human space transportation to and from the station will provide expanded utility, additional research time and broader opportunities for discovery on the orbiting laboratory. The program also has the benefit of facilitating and promoting for America a vibrant economy in low-Earth orbit.

[jacqmans]

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, and SpaceX Chief Engineer Elon Musk converse inside Firing Room 4 in Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Control Center while awaiting the liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft on the uncrewed In-Flight Abort Test, Jan. 19, 2020. The test demonstrated the spacecraft’s escape capabilities in preparation for crewed flights to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program.

Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

[jacqmans]

NASA astronauts Doug Hurley, left, and Bob Behnken watch the liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft on the uncrewed In-Flight Abort Test, Jan. 19, 2020, inside Firing Room 4 in Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Control Center. The test demonstrated the spacecraft’s escape capabilities in preparation for crewed flights to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program.

Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

[FutureSpaceTourist]

twitter.com/jimbridenstine/status/1218930884226711553

Congratulations to the @NASA and @SpaceX team for a successful In-Flight Abort Test! This critical test puts us on the cusp of once again launching American astronauts on American rockets from American soil. Spacecraft recovery operations are underway.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1219127317957615617

Thanks on behalf of the @SpaceX  team! Thank you also for the support @NASA has provided over the years, without which this would not have happened.

[FutureSpaceTourist]

More remote camera shots coming in

https://twitter.com/thefavoritist/status/1219326209940738049

Nine Merlin engines, bathed in a cloud of condensation, lifts off from LC-39A lighting up @SpaceX’s Crew Access Arm and never to return again.

Was unsure if this composition would work but I’m pretty happy with it!

Read @NASASpaceflight’s IFA article: nasaspaceflight.com/2020/01/spacex…

[FutureSpaceTourist]

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1219340904407977984

Dragon trunk from in-flight abort test is in surprisingly good shape!

[ShaunML09]

https://mobile.twitter.com/JimBridenstine/status/1219372664298659840

[FutureSpaceTourist]

https://twitter.com/ares1x/status/1219398478767575040

Things you see on the way home from work!   Beautiful Day to bring home your Dragon!!!   @918digital @julia_bergeron @griffd @rrosenbl @spacenerd19 @TalkofTville @OhMaiMiller @elonmusk @ExploreSpaceKSC @Astro_CabanaBob @spotted_model

[Davidgojr]

Here was video I shot from the VAB showing the launch, audio of the first stage disintegration, second stage fall and impact and explosion on the water:

[starsilk]

Here was video I shot from the VAB showing the launch, audio of the first stage disintegration, second stage fall and impact and explosion on the water:

at 3:51 to save people hunting for it. try asking youtube to slow the speed down to 0.25x for a little more detail