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spacetechnology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Boeing's Starliner Set for May 6 Launch After Minor Delay"

Boeing's first crewed launch of the Starliner capsule has been delayed to May 6, five days later than the initial target of May 1. The mission, known as Crew Flight Test (CFT), will send NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station for a roughly 10-day stay. This delay is to optimize the space station's schedule of activities and ensure a smooth docking process for the Starliner. Despite setbacks, including issues with the parachute system and flammable wiring, Boeing is preparing for its first astronaut flight, aiming to provide redundancy for NASA's human spaceflight program alongside SpaceX.

via Space.com|

#astronaut-launch #boeing #nasa

spaceaviation1 year ago•2 min saved

"Boeing's First Starliner Astronaut Launch: Commander's Warning and Preparations"

Boeing's Starliner capsule is set for its first crewed test flight in May, with NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore warning that it won't be perfect and that challenges are expected. Boeing has faced technical issues and delays with its Starliner program, including a failed uncrewed test flight in 2019. Despite recent successes, such as a docking at the ISS, the company still faces technological issues. Boeing officials are optimistic about the upcoming crewed test flight, but it's acknowledged that modifications will likely be necessary before NASA certifies it as a reliable alternative to SpaceX's Crew Dragon.

via Futurism|

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space1 year ago•2 min saved

"Russian Soyuz Rocket Launch to ISS Aborted 20 Seconds Before Liftoff, Rescheduled for March 23"

A Russian Soyuz rocket is set to launch three astronauts to the International Space Station on March 23 after an abort scuttled its first try. The crew includes NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson, Roscosmos' Oleg Novitskiy, and spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus. Despite the Soyuz MS-25 abort, SpaceX's Dragon capsule was successfully launched and is scheduled to dock with the ISS on Saturday.

via Space.com|

#astronaut-launch #iss #russian-soyuz-rocket

spacespace-exploration1 year ago•2 min saved

"Boeing Initiates Fueling for First Crewed Starliner Launch"

Boeing has initiated the fueling process for its Starliner capsule in preparation for its first astronaut mission, the Crew Flight Test (CFT), which is set to launch in early May with NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard. The mission will send the astronauts to the International Space Station for a 10-day stay. The fueling operation is taking place at Boeing's Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, and the mission has faced delays due to technical issues, but is now on track for a spring liftoff.

via Space.com|

#astronaut-launch #boeing #international-space-station

spaceaviation1 year ago•1 min saved

"Boeing Prepares Starliner Capsule for Inaugural Astronaut Launch"

Boeing has initiated the fueling process for its Starliner capsule in preparation for its first astronaut launch, the Crew Flight Test (CFT), scheduled for early May. The mission will carry NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station for a 10-day stay. Despite previous technical issues, including problems with parachutes and wiring, Boeing and NASA officials are confident in the spacecraft's readiness for the upcoming mission.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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space1 year ago•2 min saved

"Boeing Starliner's Crewed Test Flight Delayed to Early May Due to ISS Schedule Conflicts"

NASA and Boeing have delayed the first crewed mission of Boeing's Starliner capsule, called Crew Flight Test (CFT), to early May due to space station scheduling issues. The mission will send the Starliner and NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station for a roughly 10-day stay. The capsule has faced technical issues in the past, but NASA and Boeing are working to address them.

via Space.com|

#astronaut-launch #boeing #international-space-station

space-exploration1 year ago•1 min saved

"NASA and Boeing Postpone Starliner Capsule's First Astronaut Launch to Early May"

NASA and Boeing have delayed the first crewed mission of the Starliner capsule to the International Space Station (ISS) to early May due to space station scheduling issues. The mission, called Crew Flight Test (CFT), was initially set for mid-April but has been pushed back. The test flight will send the Starliner capsule and NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the ISS for a roughly 10-day stay. Boeing has been developing the Starliner under a contract with NASA, and this delay marks another setback in the capsule's journey to operational crewed flights.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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space1 year ago•3 min saved

"NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 Launch: Live Updates and Mission Coverage"

NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut launch from Kennedy Space Center is now targeting 10:53 p.m. EST after a Saturday night scrub due to unfavorable conditions. The launch will carry NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, as well as Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin to the International Space Station, with the targeted docking time at about 3 a.m. on Tuesday. The crew's seats are ready for liftoff, and weather conditions are now 85% favorable. This will be the 14th launch from Kennedy Space Center and adjacent Cape Canaveral Space Force Station this year.

via Florida Today|

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spacescience1 year ago•3 min saved

"NASA's Crew-8 Launch Delayed to March 2 Due to Bad Weather"

SpaceX has postponed the launch of its Crew-8 mission for NASA to March 2 due to unfavorable weather conditions offshore near the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The delay is to ensure the safety of the astronauts and recovery teams in the event of a launch emergency. The mission will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station for a six-month stay, and marks SpaceX's ninth crewed flight for NASA.

via Space.com|

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spacespace-exploration1 year ago•2 min saved

"NASA Emphasizes Safety for SpaceX Crew-8 Astronaut Launch"

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized the importance of safety as the agency's Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is set for launch, with liftoff scheduled for Friday. The mission will send three NASA astronauts and one Roscosmos cosmonaut to the ISS atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Safety remains the top priority, with mission managers closely monitoring weather systems off the Florida coast that could potentially cause a launch delay. This mission marks the fifth flight of the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, and discussions are ongoing about possibly extending its rated number of flights from five to 15.

via Space.com|

#astronaut-launch #crew-8 #nasa

space1 year ago•2 min saved

"Boeing's Starliner Set for Historic Crewed Mission to ISS in April"

Boeing's Starliner capsule is set for its first crewed mission to the International Space Station in mid-April, following successful resolution of technical issues that had caused delays. The mission, called Crew Flight Test (CFT), will carry NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams for a roughly 10-day stay. The capsule's parachute system has been modified, and flammable wiring tape has been removed or remediated. This will be the third spaceflight for Starliner, and it follows successful uncrewed test missions in 2019 and 2022.

via Space.com|

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space2 years ago•6 min saved

"Axiom Space's Ax-3 Astronaut Launch: How to Watch Live and Meet the Furry Hitchhiker"

SpaceX is set to launch the Ax-3 mission for Axiom Space, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station on January 17 at 5:11 p.m. EST. The launch can be watched live on various platforms including Space.com, Axiom Space YouTube channel, SpaceX X account, and NASA TV. The mission will last at least two weeks, with docking scheduled for January 19 at 5:15 a.m. EST. If the launch is delayed, backup dates are set for January 18 and 19.

via Space.com|

#astronaut-launch #axiom-space #international-space-station

spaceflight2 years ago•4 min saved

"Russia's Soyuz Rocket Prepared for Astronaut Launch to ISS"

Russia has rolled out the Soyuz 2.1a rocket for the upcoming MS-24 mission, scheduled to launch on September 15th. The mission will carry three crew members to the International Space Station (ISS) to relieve crewmembers who have been delayed in returning to Earth. The rocket was transported from the Russian Space Corporation (Roscosmos) integration facilities to the Baikonur Cosmodrome's Launch Complex 31. The crew members for this mission include Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, cosmonaut Nikolai Chub, and NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara.

via Space.com|

#astronaut-launch #baikonur-cosmodrome #international-space-station