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NASA, SpaceX Look to March 2 for Next Available Crew-6 Launch Attempt

By |2023-02-27T03:48:00-05:00February 27th, 2023|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , , |

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida to the International Space Station at 1:45 EST Monday, Feb. 27, was scrubbed. The next available launch attempt is at 12:34 a.m. EST Thursday, March 2, pending resolution of the technical issue preventing Monday’s launch. Photo credit: SpaceXNASA and SpaceX scrubbed Monday’s launch attempt [...]

Crew-6 in Terminal Count, Ready for Launch From NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

By |2023-02-27T01:38:00-05:00February 27th, 2023|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , , |

The RP-1 rocket fuel load for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission launch is complete. It’s just a few minutes until liftoff (1:45 a.m. EST), and all looks good for the Crew-6 launch! There is still time to tune in to NASA TV or the agency’s website to watch the rocket and spacecraft blast off from [...]

Crew-6 Remains on Schedule, Launch Now 20 Minutes Away

By |2023-02-27T01:26:00-05:00February 27th, 2023|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Fuel loading is complete on the second stage, and liquid oxygen loading has begun. Everything remains on target for the 1:45 a.m. EST launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A in Florida. Weather conditions remain extremely favorable. Tune in to NASA TV or the agency’s website for a live [...]

Propellant and Liquid Oxygen Loading Underway

By |2023-02-27T01:12:00-05:00February 27th, 2023|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Right on schedule – at T-minus 35 minutes – RP-1 (rocket grade kerosene) loading and first stage liquid oxygen loading has begun. Liftoff, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is at 1:45 a.m. EST. Tune in to NASA TV or the agency’s website for a live broadcast. [...]

Dragon Endeavour Spacecraft Launch Escape System Armed

By |2023-02-27T01:08:00-05:00February 27th, 2023|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , , |

The launch escape system for the Dragon spacecraft Endeavour is now armed. From liftoff until they reach orbit – roughly 12 minutes – the crew would be able to escape safely in the unlikely event of an emergency. Crew-6 will carry two NASA astronauts – Mission Commander Stephen Bowen and Pilot Warren “Woody” Hoburg – [...]

Crew Access Arm Retracted for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Launch

By |2023-02-27T01:04:00-05:00February 27th, 2023|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , , |

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission launch remains on target for 1:45 a.m. EST from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photo credit: NASAThe crew access arm has retracted. Coming up shortly, the Dragon launch escape system will be armed. For continuous coverage of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 launch to the International Space Station, stay here on the [...]

Dragon Spacecraft Endeavour is ‘Go’ for Launch

By |2023-02-27T00:57:00-05:00February 27th, 2023|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Confirmation was received from Commander Stephen Bowen that SpaceX’s Dragon Endeavour spacecraft is ‘Go’ for launch. Weather remains favorable, and we are on target for a 1:45 a.m. EST launch today. In less than an hour, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with Endeavour atop, will lift off from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A [...]

Weather Looking Great for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Launch

By |2023-02-27T00:19:00-05:00February 27th, 2023|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , , |

There is a 95% chance of favorable weather conditions for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023. Photo credit: NASAWeather officials with Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s 45th Weather Squadron continue to predict a 95% chance of favorable weather conditions for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 launch from [...]

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Launch Now 90 Minutes Away

By |2023-02-27T00:14:00-05:00February 27th, 2023|Categories: NASA News|Tags: , , , , , , |

The flight crew is seated and secured inside their Dragon Endeavour spacecraft preparing for their 25-hour journey to the International Space Station on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission. About 45 minutes prior to liftoff, the SpaceX launch director will conduct a poll of NASA and SpaceX mission managers to determine if they are ready for [...]

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