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#140
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centaurinasa
on 23 Feb, 2023 09:07
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#141
by
centaurinasa
on 23 Feb, 2023 09:11
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#142
by
centaurinasa
on 23 Feb, 2023 11:12
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Now vertical and access arm deployed.
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#143
by
centaurinasa
on 23 Feb, 2023 11:25
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#144
by
centaurinasa
on 23 Feb, 2023 11:50
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#145
by
centaurinasa
on 23 Feb, 2023 13:04
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Sun is now rised
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#146
by
GewoonLukas_
on 23 Feb, 2023 13:17
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#147
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 23 Feb, 2023 13:51
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#148
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 23 Feb, 2023 13:55
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#149
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 23 Feb, 2023 14:33
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#150
by
GewoonLukas_
on 23 Feb, 2023 14:34
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SpaceX and NASA are targeting no earlier than Monday, February 27 for Falcon 9’s launch of Dragon’s sixth operational human spaceflight mission (Crew-6) to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The instantaneous launch window is at 1:45 a.m. ET (6:45 UTC), with a backup opportunity available on Tuesday, February 28 at 1:22 a.m. ET (6:22 UTC).
The Dragon spacecraft supporting this mission previously flew Demo-2, Crew-2, and Axiom Space’s Ax-1 to and from the space station. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
During their time on the orbiting laboratory, the crew will conduct over 200 science experiments and technology demonstrations in areas such as life and physical sciences to advanced materials, technology development, in-space production applications, and even student-led research.
The SpaceX webcast for the Crew-6 mission will go live about one hour before liftoff.
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crew-6Edit to add webcast:
Edit to add tweet:
Falcon 9 and Dragon are vertical at Launch Complex 39A; targeting Monday, February 27 for launch of the Crew-6 mission → http://spacex.com/launches
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1628777801439641601
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#151
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 23 Feb, 2023 18:27
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https://blogs.nasa.gov/commercialcrew/2023/02/23/early-weather-report-for-nasas-spacex-crew-6-launch-extremely-positive/Bright Outlook for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Launch Weather
In an official report released Thursday, Feb. 23, weather officials with Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s 45th Weather Squadron predict a 95% chance of favorable weather conditions for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with the cumulus cloud rule serving as the primary weather concern.
Liftoff is targeted for 1:45 a.m. EST, Monday, Feb. 27, from Kennedy’s Launch Complex 39A. The mission will carry two NASA astronauts – Commander Stephen Bowen and Pilot Warren “Woody” Hoburg – along with UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, who join as mission specialists, to the International Space Station.
The crew is scheduled for a long-duration stay of up to six months aboard the space station conducting science and maintenance before returning to Earth.
Starting at 10:15 p.m. EST on Feb. 26, there will be a live broadcast of the mission – including liftoff and postlaunch milestones – on NASA Television and the agency’s website. Follow along here on the Crew-6 blog for key events leading up to launch, and then follow on launch day starting at 9 p.m. EST.
Author James Cawley
Posted on February 23, 2023
Categories Commercial Crew, Commercial Spaceflight, International Space Station, Kennedy Space Center, NASA, NASA Astronauts, SpaceX
Tags Crew-6, Dragon spacecraft Endeavour, Falcon 9 rocket, International Space Station, Kennedy Space Center, Launch Complex 39A, NASA, NASA astronauts, NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 mission, SpaceX
Photo caption:
Trip Healey, manager, Program Control & Integration for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, left, and Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, prepare to raise NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 flag Wednesday, Feb. 22, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photo credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky
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#152
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 23 Feb, 2023 18:50
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#153
by
centaurinasa
on 23 Feb, 2023 19:24
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#154
by
Ken the Bin
on 23 Feb, 2023 20:24
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The 45th Weather Squadron finally fixed the Crew-6 weather forecast link.
L-3 weather forecast. 95% 'Go' for February 27. 90% 'Go' for February 28. Ascent Corridor Recovery risk is Low-Moderate for February 27. Ascent Corridor Recovery risk is Moderate-High and Booster Recovery Weather risk is Moderate for February 28. All other Additional Risk Criteria are Low.
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#155
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 23 Feb, 2023 22:55
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https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1628906119178473474Clocks at Kennedy Space Center are counting down to a T-0 of 1:45am ET tonight, as SpaceX completes a dry dress rehearsal ahead of the Crew-6 launch.
A static fire of the Falcon 9 should follow at 5:45am, per NASA's Steve Stitch.
Bring coffee: nsf.live/spacecoast
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#156
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 24 Feb, 2023 06:15
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https://twitter.com/spaceflightnow/status/1628965908675801092Riding in Tesla Model Xs, the four crew members who will ride to the International Space Station on SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft have arrived at the launch pad in Florida for a practice session ahead of liftoff Monday.
Live views of pad 39A: youtube.com/watch?v=i_8BZd…
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#157
by
scr00chy
on 24 Feb, 2023 07:19
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Looks like the Tesla Model X used during the dress rehearsal was black with SpaceX logo instead of the usual white with NASA logo.
A vehicle carrying two members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew 6 mission passes by the Vehicle Assembly Building as it returns to the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building from Launch Complex 39A following the completion of a dress rehearsal for the Crew 6 launch, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission is the sixth crew rotation mission of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. Bowen, Hoburg, Alneyadi, and Fedyaev are scheduled to launch on 1:45 a.m. EST on Feb. 27, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)
https://flic.kr/p/2oiBVq9
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#158
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 24 Feb, 2023 08:52
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#159
by
GewoonLukas_
on 24 Feb, 2023 09:28
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