We tried to design a way to save B1046, but not possible 😞
AFTS going to end it or natural self destruction?
Destroyed in Dragon fire
Please respect its last wishes by releasing some sweet high-res footage afterwards 🐉💥🔥
Ok, tho could be gnarly
Falcon 9 at LC-39A #SpaceX #Falcon9 #Dragon
The Falcon 9 rocket is returning to its hangar this morning, where the Crew Dragon capsule will be attached in readiness for Saturday's planned in-flight test of the emergency escape system: spaceflightnow.com/2020/01/09/fal…
NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch the final, major test before astronauts fly aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. The test, known as in-flight abort, will demonstrate the spacecraft’s escape capabilities — showing that the crew system can protect astronauts even in the unlikely event of an emergency during launch. The uncrewed flight test is targeted for 8 a.m. EST Saturday, Jan. 18, at the start of a four-hour test window, from Launch Complex 39A in Florida.SpaceX performed a full-duration static test Saturday, Jan. 11, of the Falcon 9 and completed a static fire of the Crew Dragon on Nov. 13, setting the stage for the critical flight test. Prior to launch, SpaceX and NASA teams will practice launch day end-to-end operations with NASA astronauts, including final spacecraft inspections and side hatch closeout. Additionally, SpaceX and NASA flight controllers along with support teams will be staged as they will for future Crew Dragon missions, helping the integrated launch team gain additional experience beyond existing simulations and training events.After liftoff, Falcon 9’s ascent will follow a trajectory that will mimic a Crew Dragon mission to the International Space Station matching the physical environments the rocket and spacecraft will encounter during a normal ascent.For this test, SpaceX will configure Crew Dragon to intentionally trigger a launch escape prior to 1 min, 30 seconds into flight to demonstrate Crew Dragon’s capability to safely separate from the Falcon 9 rocket in the unlikely event of an in-flight emergency. Once the launch escape sequence begins, Falcon 9’s first stage Merlin engines will shut down and Crew Dragon’s SuperDraco thrusters will begin their firing sequence. The launch vehicle and spacecraft will separate, and Crew Dragon’s SuperDracos will burn to completion.After Crew Dragon’s SuperDracos shutdown, the spacecraft will passively coast to apogee, the highest point in its arc. Near apogee, Crew Dragon’s trunk will separate and the smaller Draco thrusters will re-orient the spacecraft for reentry and parachute deploy. At the appropriate conditions, Dragon’s drogue and main parachutes will sequence to provide for a soft landing in the Atlantic Ocean near SpaceX Dragon recovery teams.Following Crew Dragon’s separation, Falcon 9 is expected to aerodynamically break up offshore over the Atlantic Ocean. Expected breakup time will vary based upon a number of factors, including day of launch winds and expected minor variations in vehicle attitudes and positions, but could occur shortly after separation or later upon reentry from the upper atmosphere. In either scenario, a dedicated team of SpaceX Falcon 9 recovery personnel will be staged and ready to begin recovering debris immediately after breakup.As part of the Dragon recovery operation, Air Force Detachment-3 personnel will work with the SpaceX recovery team to observe Crew Dragon and practice their initial approach to the spacecraft in the open ocean, mimicking an actual rescue operation before the SpaceX team recovers Crew Dragon for return to Cape Canaveral.SpaceX’s uncrewed in-flight abort demonstration test of Crew Dragon’s launch escape capabilities is designed to provide valuable data toward NASA certifying SpaceX’s crew transportation system for carrying astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
Viewing alert for @SpaceX #IFA. The Canaveral National Seashore confirmed that Playalinda Beach will NOT be open for this launch. The decision was made due to possible debris post launch and potential for exposure to toxic propellants. Activate your plan B for viewing.
L-3 forecast for #SpaceX IFA shows 90% go for 1/18 attempt from pad 39A. Window opens at 0800 ET (1300 UTC).
Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 10%Primary concern(s): Flight through Precipitation24-hr delay probability of violating launch weather constraints: 60% ➡️ 70%Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layer Rule, Disturbed Weather Rule, Flight through Precip48-hr delay probability of violating launch weather constraints: 70% ➡️ 60% Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layer Rule, Disturbed Weather Rule, Flight through Precip
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon vehicles are making the quarter-mile trip up the ramp to the launch mount at pad 39A this morning. The Falcon 9 is set for launch during a window opening at 8am EST (1300 GMT) Saturday for a Crew Dargon abort test. spaceflightnow.com/2020/01/09/fal…
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule have arrived at pad 39A in Florida, where the vehicle will be lifted vertical in preparation for an in-flight test of the human-rated ship’s launch escape system Saturday. spaceflightnow.com/2020/01/09/fal…
Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 10%Primary concern(s): Flight through Precipitation24-hr delay probability of violating launch weather constraints: 50% ➡️ 60%Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layer Rule, Flight through Precipitation 48-hr delay probability of violating launch weather constraints: 70% ➡️ 50%Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layer Rule, Disturbed Weather Rule, Flight through Precipitation
Teams from NASA and SpaceX are “go” for launch following today’s launch readiness review ahead the company’s in-flight abort test as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.Launch is scheduled for 8 a.m. EST Saturday, Jan. 18, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The flight test is planned to demonstrate Crew Dragon’s ability to safely escape the Falcon 9 rocket in the event of a failure during launch.Watch the pre-test news conference at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, on NASA TV and the agency’s website. The participants include:Kathy Lueders, manager, NASA Commercial Crew ProgramBenji Reed, director, Crew Mission Management, SpaceXMike McAleenan, launch weather officer, 45th Weather SquadronMeteorologists with the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing predict a 90% chance of favorable weather, with the primary concerns for launch day being the flight through precipitation rule during the four-hour launch window.More details about the mission and NASA’s Commercial Crew Program can be found in the press kit online at https://www.nasa.gov/specials/ccp-press-kit/main.html and by following the commercial crew blog, @commercial_crew and commercial crew on Facebook.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft have been raised vertical at pad 39A tonight. The vehicle stands 215 feet (65 meters) tall.Liftoff is set for Saturday on an unpiloted flight to test the Crew Dragon’s launch escape system.UPDATES: spaceflightnow.com/2020/01/09/fal…
Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon went vertical and the crew access arm was extended last night ahead of tomorrow’s in-flight demonstration of the spacecraft’s launch escape system. The four-hour launch window opens at 8:00 a.m. EST, 13:00 UTC → spacex.com/webcast
#Falcon9 with #CrewDragon crew capsule in vertical position at Launch Pad #LC39A for 18 Jan In-Flight Abort Test #IFA #KSC #NASA #SpaceX #ISS @Commercial_Crew @SpaceX @NASAKennedy #InFlightAbort
