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space1 year ago

"SpaceX's Crew-7 Astronauts Return to Earth in Live NASA Broadcast"

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-7 mission are set to return to Earth on March 12, and the event will be livestreamed for free on NASA TV. The Dragon capsule, named Endurance, undocked from the International Space Station after a 6.5-month stay and is expected to splash down off the coast of Florida. The mission, which launched in August 2023, includes astronauts from NASA, the European Space Agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and Russia's space agency. This marks the eighth operational astronaut flight to the ISS for SpaceX, with Boeing's first astronaut flight scheduled for early May.

via Space.com|
#astronaut-mission#crew-7#livestream
space1 year ago

"SpaceX's Crew-8 Successfully Docks at ISS for Six-Month Mission"

SpaceX's Crew-8 mission, carrying four astronauts, successfully docked its Dragon capsule, named Endeavour, at the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday. The astronauts will stay at the ISS for a six-month mission, relieving the Crew-7 astronauts who arrived in August 2023. This marks the eighth operational astronaut mission that SpaceX has flown to the ISS for NASA, as part of a commercial-crew deal.

via Space.com|
#astronaut-mission#crew-8#docking
space1 year ago

"Countdown to Crew-8: SpaceX Prepares for March 1 Astronaut Launch"

SpaceX conducted a static fire test with the Falcon 9 rocket for the upcoming Crew-8 astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA. The mission is scheduled to launch on March 1, carrying four astronauts for a six-month stay. The Crew Dragon capsule, named Endeavour, will carry the spaceflyers and has previously completed four crewed ISS missions.

via Space.com|
#astronaut-mission#crew-8#falcon-9
spacescience1 year ago

"SpaceX Ax-3 Astronaut Crew's Dramatic Splashdown Off Florida Coast"

The first all-European private astronaut mission, Ax-3, finally returned to Earth after spending an extra six days in space due to stormy weather near Florida. The crew successfully splashed down off the Florida coast after conducting more than 30 experiments in microgravity, including biomedical research, sleep, bone health, space weather, and cooking pasta in space. The mission marked the first all-European human spaceflight to the ISS with a crew from Italy, Turkey, and Sweden, and it was the second Axiom Space mission for the crew's commander, Michael López-Alegría.

via Fox Weather |
#astronaut-mission#international-space-station#spacescience
space1 year ago

Private Ax-3 Astronauts Successfully Return to Earth in SpaceX Capsule After Weather Delay

The private Ax-3 astronaut mission, consisting of four crewmembers, is set to conclude as the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" is expected to make a parachute-aided ocean splashdown off the coast of Florida on Feb. 9. The astronauts performed over 30 scientific experiments during their time aboard the International Space Station, and the reentry action can be watched live via SpaceX's account on X or Axiom Space.

via Space.com|
#astronaut-mission#ax-3#crew-dragon
spacescience1 year ago

"Storm Delays Axiom 3 Crew's Florida Splashdown Again"

Axiom Space's Ax-3 mission, the first all-European crew of private astronauts at the International Space Station, is extending its stay in low-Earth orbit due to unfavorable weather conditions for splashdown near the Florida coastline. The astronauts are now scheduled to depart the ISS at 9:05 a.m. Wednesday, aiming for a successful return to Earth. Axiom Space aims to build the world’s first commercial space station, with the Ax-3 mission playing a pivotal role in gathering mission data and conducting scientific experiments.

via Florida Today|
#astronaut-mission#axiom-space#commercial-space-station
space1 year ago

"Syracuse Native Jeanette Epps Set for Historic Space Mission with NASA's Crew-8"

SpaceX and NASA are targeting February 22 for the launch of the Crew-8 mission, which will send four astronauts to the International Space Station for a six-month stay. The mission will be commanded by Matthew Dominick of NASA, with Michael Barratt as pilot and Jeanette Epps and Alexander Grebenkin as mission specialists. The Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour will be used for this mission, marking its fifth astronaut mission to the ISS. Additionally, a SpaceX mission, IM-1, is scheduled to lift off before Crew-8, with both missions aiming for a lunar landing attempt on February 22.

via Space.com|
#astronaut-mission#crew-8#international-space-station
space-exploration2 years ago

"AX-3 Launch Rescheduled for Thursday"

The AX-3 mission, the first all-European mission to the International Space Station, was delayed due to the need for additional time for pre-launch checkouts and data analysis, with the new launch set for Thursday at 4:49 p.m. The mission will carry paying passengers representing their national space programs and will be led by an experienced commander with five missions under his belt. The crew will spend two weeks in space and work on 30 science experiments.

via WESH 2 Orlando|
#astronaut-mission#ax-3#axiom
space2 years ago

"Private Ax-3 Astronaut Mission Set for Jan. 17 Launch by SpaceX"

SpaceX is set to launch the private Ax-3 mission to the International Space Station on Jan. 17 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission, managed by Axiom Space, will send four astronauts, including the first citizen of Turkey to reach space, for a two-week stay. The crew will conduct over 30 science experiments during their time aboard the ISS. If the launch readiness review goes well, a Falcon 9 rocket will send the astronauts skyward aboard a Dragon capsule on Wednesday at 5:11 p.m. EST.

via Space.com|
#astronaut-mission#ax-3-mission#axiom-space
space2 years ago

"Axiom Space's Historic Ax-3 Astronaut Launch from Cape Canaveral: How to Watch Live"

SpaceX has rolled out the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule for the upcoming Ax-3 private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, scheduled for January 17, 2024. The mission, organized by Axiom Space, will send four crew members, including the first Turkish citizen to reach space. Axiom Space plans to launch its own modules to the ISS in the future, with the goal of creating a free-flying private space station in low Earth orbit.

via Space.com|
#astronaut-mission#ax-3#falcon-9
space2 years ago

"Axiom Space Prepares for Historic All-European Mission to International Space Station"

The SpaceX Dragon capsule for Axiom Space's Ax-3 mission to the International Space Station has arrived at Kennedy Space Center's Pad 39A ahead of its scheduled Jan. 17, 2024 launch. The mission will send four people, including the first citizen of Turkey to reach space, to the ISS using SpaceX hardware. This will be the 12th astronaut mission for SpaceX, and the crew will be led by former NASA astronaut Michael López-Alegría.

via Space.com|
#astronaut-mission#axiom-space#dragon-capsule
science-and-astronomy2 years ago

India's Gaganyaan Mission Faces Delay as Test Flight Aborted

India successfully conducted an uncrewed test of the emergency escape system for its Gaganyaan astronaut capsule, demonstrating the vehicle's ability to separate from its rocket in case of a launch problem. The test flight, known as TV-D1, involved launching a test version of the crew module and its attached escape system. The spacecraft separated from the rocket, deployed parachutes, and safely landed in the sea. India is planning to launch its first crewed mission in 2024 as part of its ambitious human spaceflight program.

via Space.com|
#astronaut-mission#emergency-escape-system#gaganyaan
spaceflight2 years ago

SpaceX's Crew-7 Astronaut Launch Delayed, Watch Astronauts Answer Questions

The launch of SpaceX's Crew-7 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) has been delayed to August 17th due to the need to reconfigure the launch pad after the planned launch of the Jupiter 3 communications satellite. The mission will send four astronauts, including NASA's Jasmin Moghbeli, to the ISS aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule named Endurance. This will be SpaceX's 11th crewed flight and the seventh operational astronaut mission for NASA.

via Space.com|
#astronaut-mission#crew-7#international-space-station