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Dragon heads home from ISS after CRS-33 mission, proving orbital reboost capability
space-exploration1 day ago

Dragon heads home from ISS after CRS-33 mission, proving orbital reboost capability

SpaceX’s Dragon cargo capsule is set to undock from the International Space Station today, closing the six‑month CRS‑33 mission that demonstrated a new capability to reboost the station’s orbit. During its stay, Dragon performed six reboosts and is returning experiments (Euro Material Aging samples and Thailand’s Liquid Crystals) and other gear, with splashdown planned in the Pacific off California on Feb. 27 around 2:44 a.m. EST (0744 GMT). The undocking marks another milestone for Dragon’s reusable cargo missions, which can help maintain ISS altitude, a capability previously handled by Russia’s Progress.

via Space|
#crs-33#dragon#international-space-station
Valentine’s Day Dock: SpaceX Crew-12 Arrives at ISS to bolster a skeleton crew
space-exploration13 days ago

Valentine’s Day Dock: SpaceX Crew-12 Arrives at ISS to bolster a skeleton crew

SpaceX’s Crew-12 astronauts docked the Dragon capsule with the International Space Station on Valentine’s Day, delivering four crewmembers—Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot, and Andrey Fedyaev—to a skeleton ISS crew after Crew-11’s medical evacuation left the station short-handed; they’ll join three other astronauts for an eight-month stay, with hatch opening expected around 5 p.m. EST after cargo transfer.

via Space|
#crew-12#docking#dragon
technology20 days ago

SpaceX moves Dragon launches to Cape as Starship prep accelerates

SpaceX will shift all Dragon missions from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A to Cape Canaveral’s SLC-40, freeing 39A for Falcon Heavy work and potential early Starship flights. NASA says 39A could still be used for crewed launches if needed. The FAA has approved infrastructure plans at Cape Canaveral to support Starship, allowing up to 44 launches and 88 landings per year and detailing environmental and water-use requirements, with a Florida Starship launch window that could arrive in the second half of 2026.

via Spaceflight Now|
#dragon#launchpad#nasa
SpaceX Dragon Successfully Reboosts ISS Orbit for First Time
space1 year ago

SpaceX Dragon Successfully Reboosts ISS Orbit for First Time

SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully demonstrated its ability to reboost the International Space Station (ISS) by adjusting its orbit with a 12-minute, 30-second burn of its Draco thrusters. This capability, previously provided by Roscosmos and Northrop Grumman vehicles, is crucial for maintaining the ISS's orbit. The demonstration also supports SpaceX's future role in deorbiting the ISS when it is retired, expected around 2030. The Dragon freighter, part of the 31st commercial resupply mission, also delivered over 6,000 pounds of cargo to the ISS.

via The Register|
#dragon#iss#nasa
SpaceX Dragon Boosts ISS Orbit in Historic First
space1 year ago

SpaceX Dragon Boosts ISS Orbit in Historic First

SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft has successfully performed an orbital boost for the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time, marking a significant milestone in its operational capabilities. This maneuver, which is typically done by Russian Soyuz and Progress vehicles, helps maintain the ISS's altitude and trajectory. The data from this operation will aid in designing a deorbit vehicle for the ISS's planned retirement after 2030. This development reduces NASA's reliance on Russian spacecraft and supports future commercial space station operations.

via Space.com|
#dragon#iss#nasa
SpaceX Dragon Delivers Supplies and Holiday Cheer to ISS
space1 year ago

SpaceX Dragon Delivers Supplies and Holiday Cheer to ISS

The SpaceX CRS-31 Dragon cargo spacecraft, carrying 6,000 pounds of supplies, is set to dock with the International Space Station (ISS) today at around 10:15 a.m. EST. This mission, SpaceX's 31st commercial resupply mission for NASA, launched from Kennedy Space Center on November 4. The Dragon will deliver food, equipment, and experiments, including studies on solar wind and plant growth in microgravity. The spacecraft will remain docked for about a month before returning with research and cargo.

via Space.com|
#crs-31#dragon#iss
"Millie Bobby Brown Battles Dragons in Netflix's 'Damsel': A Fairy Tale Reimagined"
entertainment2 years ago

"Millie Bobby Brown Battles Dragons in Netflix's 'Damsel': A Fairy Tale Reimagined"

In the Netflix Original film "Damsel," Millie Bobby Brown stars as Elodie, a fiercely determined heroine who finds herself in a fractured fairy tale where she is sacrificed to a dragon instead of marrying a prince. The fantasy adventure, featuring stunning visuals and gruesome violence, follows Elodie's desperate attempts to outmaneuver the relentless dragon and uncover long-buried secrets, showcasing Brown's strong performance as a dragon-fighting Final Girl.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#damsel#dragon#entertainment
Millie Bobby Brown's Damsel: A Fairy Tale with a Twist
movie-review2 years ago

Millie Bobby Brown's Damsel: A Fairy Tale with a Twist

"Damsel" is a revisionist fairy tale that follows Elodie, a princess forced into marriage with Prince Henry of Aurea to save her kingdom from starvation. However, the wedding takes a dark turn when Elodie is thrown into a chasm as a sacrifice to a dragon. The film features themes of sacrifice, bravery, and family loyalty, but also includes violent and disturbing scenes, making it a grim and heavy take on the traditional fantasy genre.

via Plugged In|
#dragon#fantasy#movie-review
"San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade Draws Crowds and Dragons to Chinatown"
culture2 years ago

"San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade Draws Crowds and Dragons to Chinatown"

Thousands gathered in San Francisco's Chinatown for the annual Chinese New Year Parade, celebrating the Year of the Dragon with a nearly three-hour parade featuring floats, a 300-foot dragon puppet, and grand marshal Awkwafina. Spectators enjoyed the festivities, including lion dances, firecrackers, and a sense of nostalgia, with the parade considered one of the top ten in the world and the largest Lunar New Year parade outside of Asia. The celebrations will continue through March 3, featuring a Community Street Fair with food vendors, activities, and performances.

via KQED|
#chinese-new-year#culture#dragon