SpaceX and NASA are targeting no earlier than Wednesday, October 5 for Falcon 9's launch of Dragon's fifth operational human spaceflight mission (Crew-5) to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The instantaneous launch window opens at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with a backup opportunity available on Thursday, October 6 at 11:38 a.m. Eastern Time.
SpaceX Crew-5 Mission | Launch Webcast Starts at 8:30am
This will be the fifth crewed operational NASA Commercial Crew Program flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft, and the eighth overall crewed orbital flight. The mission is scheduled to launch today and is due to transport four crew members to the International Space Station.
Two NASA astronauts, one JAXA astronaut, and one Russian cosmonaut have been assigned to the mission. Three of the currently assigned crew members were assigned following delays to Boeing's Starliner program. Commander Nicole Mann was reassigned to the flight from Boeing's Boe-CFT mission, while Pilot Josh Cassada and Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata transferred from Boeing Starliner-1. Anna Kikina was reassigned from Soyuz MS-22. Three of the four crew members would be making their first space flight, with the exception of Koichi Wakata, who is a veteran of four previous space flights.
The Dragon spacecraft supporting this mission previously flew Crew-3 to and from the space station. The first stage is a newly built Falcon-9 v1.2 Block 5 (designated B1077.1). This will be the 179th launch of a Falcon-9 rocket. Following stage separation, Falcon 9's first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. There have been 138 successful landings of Falcon-9 boosters, making this the 139th if successful. This will also be the 45th SpaceX launch this year.
During their time on the orbiting laboratory, the crew will conduct over 200 science experiments and technology demonstrations in areas such as human health and lunar fuel systems.
Other live streams:
NASA SPACEflight
Spaceflight Now
Support Macon Media
If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.
Or, if you prefer Pay Pal, try PayPal.me/MaconMedia
Published at 8:10am on Wednesday, October 05, 2022
Author: Bobby Coggins
Posts
0 comments :
Post a Comment