The damage forced SpaceX and NASA to switch to a backup Falcon 9 booster for the launch of four astronauts to the space station in April. That launch was originally supposed to use B1069, <snip>
Towards the start of this year, NASA’s Engineering and Safety Center assessed the previously flown Dragon Capsule heat shield structure for potential corrosion damage ahead of its flight on Crew-4. They found that corrosion degradation would occur up until launch, but signed off on the reuse of the structure.Two documents obtained by Space Explored via a Freedom of Information Act request show the start and conclusion of support the NASA Engineering and Safety Center provided to the Commercial Crew Program. The first document is simply an overview of the request, while the second, which was partially redacted, reveals the NESC’s findings.
NASA update from September 30, 2022:COMMENT COMMENT | EVENT | TIG | ORB | DV | HA | HP |COMMENT | | GMT | | M/S | KM | KM |COMMENT | | | | (F/S) | (NM) | (NM) |COMMENT =============================================================================COMMENT COMMENT Crew5_Launch 278:16:00:56.000 0.0 421.0 413.5COMMENT (0.0) (227.3) (223.3)COMMENT COMMENT Crew5_Dock 279:20:57:18.000 0.0 420.8 413.6COMMENT (0.0) (227.2) (223.3)COMMENT COMMENT Crew4_undock 285:23:06:00.000 0.0 420.7 412.9COMMENT (0.0) (227.2) (222.9)COMMENT COMMENT =============================================================================
twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1573019869922185218QuoteDeparture! Shannon is en-route to Tampa!nsf.live/spacecoasthttps://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1573020442926923777QuoteNew SpaceX flags (as vessel operator) on the ship!Dragon recovery ship Shannon is preparing to depart for Tampa.QuoteThe ship will support Crew-5 launch and then Crew-4 return options in the Gulf of Mexico.
Departure! Shannon is en-route to Tampa!nsf.live/spacecoast
New SpaceX flags (as vessel operator) on the ship!
The ship will support Crew-5 launch and then Crew-4 return options in the Gulf of Mexico.
https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1573947477400735744QuoteDragon recovery ship Shannon has arrived at Port Everglades.Tbe vessel was due to sail to Tampa for Crew 5 but has likely diverted in response to the hurricane forecast.
Dragon recovery ship Shannon has arrived at Port Everglades.Tbe vessel was due to sail to Tampa for Crew 5 but has likely diverted in response to the hurricane forecast.
SpaceX recovery ships divert from Hurricane Ian ASOG/Bob (carrying B1073) diverted south, instead of delivering to Port Canaveral.JRTI/Doug departed last night to avoid the storm, in advance of Crew 5Shannon was due in Tampa, diverted to Port Everglades. Megan following.https://twitter.com/SpaceOffshore/status/1574873915125555200
ASOG/Bob/B1073 are NE of the Bahamas. JRTI/Doug are sailing in that direction too.Megan is sailing towards Shannon is in the Everglades. All SpaceX ships are clear of Ian's direct path but conditions rough.Stay safe everyone in Florida!https://twitter.com/SpaceOffshore/status/1575217619166183425
The four @SpaceX #Crew4 astronauts, due to leave the station later this month, will speak to the media on Tuesday, Oct. 11, live on @NASA TV.
Space X recovery ship #Shannon docked @PortTampaBay @SpaceOffshore @SpaceX #SkyFOX1🦊 @FOX13News
Dragon recovery ship Shannon is docked in Tampa awaiting Crew-4 splashdown. Beauty 😍
Expedition 67 has concluded on board the ISS, wrapping up a mission of CubeSat deployments and science investigations. While SpaceX Crew-5 has arrived to join Expedition 68, Crew-4 is preparing to return to Earth.By William Graham (@w_d_graham):
090648Z OCT 22NAVAREA IV 1060/22(11).GULF OF MEXICO.WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS: IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 132115Z TO 132145Z OCT, ALTERNATE 141225Z TO 201900Z OCT 29-02.27N 080-13.48W, 28-51.00N 080-00.46W, 28-39.32N 080-13.48W, 28-51.00N 080-26.49W. B. 132110Z TO 132140Z OCT, ALTERNATE 141230Z TO 201855Z OCT 29-59.27N 080-35.59W, 29-48.00N 080-22.51W, 29-36.32N 080-35.59W, 29-48.00N 080-49.08W. C. 132105Z TO 132135Z OCT, ALTERNATE 141235Z TO 201850Z OCT 31-06.28N 080-15.00W, 30-55.01N 080-01.40W, 30-43.30N 080-15.00W, 30-55.01N 080-28.19W. D. 131315Z TO 131345Z OCT, ALTERNATE 142110Z TO 201920Z OCT 29-54.25N 086-10.58W, 29-42.57N 085-57.50W, 29-31.29N 086-10.58W, 29-42.57N 086-24.07W. E. 142115Z TO 142145Z OCT, ALTERNATE 151235Z TO 201925Z OCT 29-59.27N 087-30.00W, 29-48.00N 087-16.51W, 29-36.32N 087-30.00W, 29-48.00N 087-43.08W. F. 132130Z TO 132200Z OCT, ALTERNATE 142100Z TO 201915Z OCT 29-28.26N 084-12.00W, 29-16.58N 083-58.55W, 29-05.31N 084-12.00W, 29-16.58N 084-25.04W. G. 132130Z TO 132200Z OCT, ALTERNATE 141235Z TO 201915Z OCT 28-17.27N 083-54.00W, 28-06.00N 083-41.02W, 27-54.32N 083-54.00W, 28-06.00N 084-06.57W.2. CANCEL THIS MSG 202025Z OCT 22.
102317Z OCT 22NAVAREA IV 1065/22(11).GULF OF MEXICO.WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS: IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 132115Z TO 132145Z OCT, ALTERNATE 141225Z TO 201900Z OCT 29-02.27N 080-13.48W, 28-51.00N 080-00.46W, 28-39.32N 080-13.48W, 28-51.00N 080-26.49W. B. 132110Z TO 132140Z OCT, ALTERNATE 141230Z TO 201855Z OCT 29-59.27N 080-35.59W, 29-48.00N 080-22.51W, 29-36.32N 080-35.59W, 29-48.00N 080-49.08W. C. 132105Z TO 132135Z OCT, ALTERNATE 141235Z TO 201850Z OCT 31-06.28N 080-15.00W, 30-55.01N 080-01.40W, 30-43.30N 080-15.00W, 30-55.01N 080-28.19W. D. 131315Z TO 131345Z OCT, ALTERNATE 142110Z TO 201920Z OCT 29-54.25N 086-10.58W, 29-42.57N 085-57.50W, 29-31.29N 086-10.58W, 29-42.57N 086-24.07W. E. 141255Z TO 141325Z OCT, ALTERNATE 142115Z TO 201925Z OCT 29-59.27N 087-30.00W, 29-48.00N 087-16.51W, 29-36.32N 087-30.00W, 29-48.00N 087-43.08W. F. 131305Z TO 131335Z OCT, ALTERNATE 132130Z TO 201915Z OCT 29-28.26N 084-12.00W, 29-16.58N 083-58.55W, 29-05.31N 084-12.00W, 29-16.58N 084-25.04W. G. 131300Z TO 131330Z OCT, ALTERNATE 132130Z TO 201920Z OCT 28-17.27N 083-54.00W, 28-06.00N 083-41.02W, 27-54.32N 083-54.00W, 28-06.00N 084-06.57W.2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 1060/22.3. CANCEL THIS MSG 202025Z OCT 22.
Cancel-and-replace NGA Space Debris for splashdown.
Off the coast of Daytona Beach, FL (possible capsule landing) temporary restriction:From October 13, 2022 at 2140 UTC to To October 13, 2022 at 2340 UTCFrom the surface up to and including 5000 feet MSLhttps://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_2_1010.html
Off the coast of Tallahassee, FL (possible capsule landing) temporary restriction:From October 13, 2022 at 1335 UTC to To October 13, 2022 at 1535 UTCFrom the surface up to and including 5000 feet MSLtfr.faa.gov/save_pages/det…
Off the coast of Tampa, FL (possible capsule landing) temporary restriction:From October 13, 2022 at 1330 UTC to To October 13, 2022 at 1530 UTCFrom the surface up to and including 5000 feet MSLtfr.faa.gov/save_pages/det…
LIVE: #Crew4 astronauts recap their mission to the @Space_Station. Their @ISS_Research highlights included improving space diets, changes to the immune system in microgravity, and tech that could be used for future exploration of the Moon and Mars.
NASA and SpaceX are targeting for a 5:41 p.m ET Thursday splashdown of the Crew-4 astronauts. If weather permits, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft would undock from the space station at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday to begin the journey home, NASA says.
.@NASA and @SpaceX are targeting 5:41pm EDT Oct.13, for the splashdown of the Crew-4 flight, wrapping up a nearly six-month science mission. The Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to undock from the @Space_Station at 7:05pm EDT Oct.12, for the journey home.https://go.nasa.gov/3eqDDUK
Oct 11, 2022MEDIA ADVISORY M22-146NASA TV to Air Crew Activities as Astronauts Prepare, Return to EarthNASA will provide live coverage of the upcoming return activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission to the International Space Station.NASA and SpaceX are targeting 5:41 p.m. EDT Thursday, Oct. 13, for the splashdown and conclusion of the Crew-4 flight, wrapping up a nearly six-month science mission for NASA astronauts Bob Hines, Kjell Lindgren, and Jessica Watkins, as well as ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti. Their SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to undock from the space station at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, to begin the journey home.Weather remains a watch item as teams track the progress of a cold front forecast to pass over the splashdown areas off the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of Florida. Mission teams will continue to monitor splashdown and recovery conditions with another weather review at six hours prior to undocking. Additional undocking opportunities also are available Thursday, Oct. 13.The Crew-4 farewell remarks, change of command, hatch closing, undocking, and splashdown coverage will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. NASA also will host an audio only post-splashdown news teleconference. Follow all live events at:https://www.nasa.gov/liveOn Wednesday, Oct. 12, the Crew-4 astronauts will share farewell remarks, and station Commander Samantha Cristoforetti will hand over command of the station to Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Prokopyev. The Dragon spacecraft, named Freedom by the crew, will autonomously undock, depart the space station, and splash down Thursday, Oct. 13, at one of seven targeted landing zones in the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. Freedom also will return important and time-sensitive research to Earth.NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 return coverage is as follows (all times Eastern):Wednesday, Oct. 1210:05 a.m. – Crew-4 farewell remarks and change of command ceremony aboard the space station.5 p.m. – Hatch closure coverage begins for 5:20 p.m. hatch closing6:45 p.m. – Undocking coverage begins for 7:05 p.m. undocking with a Thursday splashdownThursday, Oct. 135:41 p.m. – Splashdown off the coast of Florida7 p.m. – Return to Earth media teleconference call from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston with:Steve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in FloridaJoel Montalbano, manger, International Space Station, NASA’s Johnson Space Center in HoustonSpaceX RepresentativeMedia may ask questions via phone only. For the dial-in number and passcode, media must contact the NASA Johnson newsroom at: [email protected] or 281-483-5111 by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13.See full mission coverage, NASA's commercial crew blog, and more information about the mission at:https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew-end-
