Dragon CRS1, Orbcomm 2G=Falcon 9 v1.0 - Canaveral SLC-40 - 08.10.12 00:35 UTC

[Salo]

А что они делают больше месяца, после "ВЕТ ДРЕС РЕХЕРСАЛ" (мокрой примерки платья)? Что им мешает через неделю запустить?

А что обычно делают с Прогрессом на Байконуре в течении двух месяцев?

А Прогресс тоже за 2 месяца вывозят на старт?

А Дракон вывозили? :wink:

[Александр Ч.]

Тут лежат фотографии с примерки http://www.spaceflightnow.com/falcon9/004/wdrgallery/

Для тех, кто не обращал внимания раньше, обратите на "туа" и пристегнутую "табуретку" ;-)

[Александр Ч.]

Опять эти русские тормозят частную американскую космонавтику  :lol: http://www.spacepolicyonline.com/news/first-operational-spacex-launch-set-for-october-9-or-10-but-could-be-earlier#.UEe-yq2pe0d.twitter

First Operational SpaceX Launch Set for October 9 or 10, But Could Be Earlier
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Marcia S. Smith
Posted: 05-Sep-2012
Updated: 05-Sep-2012 04:52 PM

Speaking at a press conference after today's successful International Space Station (ISS) spacewalk, NASA officials said that the first operational SpaceX cargo launch to ISS is scheduled for October 9 or 10, but could be as early as October 5.

The reason for the launch date uncertainty is when the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station will be available for the launch.   SpaceX launches from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) on that range, which is adjacent to NASA's Kennedy Space Center.   Right now the range is not free until October 9 or 10, but SpaceX will be ready to go as early as October 5.

NASA said it would prefer the 5th because it is trying to squeeze in the mission before the arrival of a Soyuz spacecraft with three new ISS crewmembers.  That Soyuz is scheduled for launch on October 15 and would dock on October 17 if it follows the usual profile.

SpaceX completed the test phase of its commercial cargo program in May with the successful launch, berthing and recovery of the Dragon capsule.   Now the program moves into the operational phase.   SpaceX is under contract to provide 12 cargo launches for NASA between now and 2015.

[Salo]

В данном случае виноват GPS. :wink:

[Александр Ч.]

Угу, че им трудно GPS передвинуть? Тем более NASA типа тоже за пятое, а то вдруг опять стало надо будет пилить, а тут русские со своим Союзом. Опять из-за них переноси   :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

[Salo]

В общем да, "твёрдая дата" 8 октября потихоньку превращается в расплывчатое 9-10. А там и конец октября может выскочить.

[Salo]

http://cybersecurity.ru/space/160301.html

Коммерческий грузовик SpaceX Dragon отправится к МКС в начале октября[/size]
(04:18 ) 20.09.2012

// CyberSecurity.ru // - Из-за проблем, возникших во время подготовки к старту нового российского пилотируемого корабля "Союз ТМА-06М", в НАСА решили досрочно провести запуск коммерческого корабля Dragon к МКС, чтобы тот доставил грузы на станцию. Напомним, что пуск "Союза ТМА-06М" изначально был запланирован на 15 октября, но из-за технических проблем и необходимости замены некоторых узлов, старт был отодвинут минимум на неделю. Это обстоятельство позволяет открыть стартовое окно для космического грузовика SpaceX Dragon, который должен будет стартовать в первые две недели октября.

 Как сообщили в SpaceX, более точный график старта будет объявлен позже, после того, как он окончательно согласуется с российской стороной. По предварительным данным, ракета-носитель Falcon должна будет стартовать с базы ВВС США во Флориде 9 или 10 октября и пристыковаться к космической станции за несколько дней до старта российского "Союза" с новым экипажем.

 Всего в рамках контракта со SpaceX НАСА купило у компании 12 запусков Dragon, а общая сумма контракта с калифорнийской компанией составляет 1,6 млрд долларов. В мае этого года Dragon уже отправлялась к МКС и стыковалась со станцией.[/size]

[Александр Ч.]

По предварительным данным, ракета-носитель Falcon должна будет стартовать с базы ВВС США во Флориде 9 или 10 октября и пристыковаться к космической станции за несколько дней до старта российского "Союза" с новым экипажем.

Срочно в охумору :-D
Это помимо грузовика, ставшего к концу заметки женского рода ;-)

[Salo]

8 октября в 04:34 ЛМВ.

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SpaceX, NASA Target Oct. 7 Launch For Resupply Mission To Space Station[/size]
09.20.12

[Salo]

SpaceX, NASA Target Oct. 7 Launch For Resupply Mission To Space Station
09.20.12

The Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, Falcon 9 rocket is in position for a wet dress rehearsal (WDR) at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. During the rehearsal, the rocket will be fully fueled and launch controllers will perform a countdown demonstration. Photo credit: NASA
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 NASA managers, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) officials and international partner representatives Thursday announced Sunday, Oct. 7, as the target launch date for the first contracted cargo resupply flight to the International Space Station under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) contract.

 International Space Station Program managers confirmed the status and readiness of the Falcon 9 rocket and its Dragon cargo spacecraft for the SpaceX CRS-1 mission, as well as the space station's readiness to receive Dragon.

 Launch is scheduled for 8:34 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. A back up launch opportunity is available on Oct. 8.

 Media accreditation to view the launch now is open. International media without U.S. citizenship must apply for credentials to cover the prelaunch and launch activities by Wednesday, Sept 26. For U.S. media, the deadline to apply is Wednesday, Oct. 3.

 The launch of the Dragon spacecraft will be the first of 12 contracted flights by SpaceX to resupply the space station and marks the second trip by a Dragon to the station, following a successful demonstration mission in May. SpaceX services under the CRS contract will restore an American capability to deliver and return significant amounts of cargo, including science experiments, to the orbiting laboratory -- a feat not achievable since the retirement of the space shuttle.

 [color=yellow]The Dragon will be filled with about 1,000 pounds of supplies. This includes critical materials to support the 166 investigations planned for the station's Expedition 33 crew, including 63 new investigations. The Dragon will return about 734 pounds of scientific materials, including results from human research, biotechnology, materials and educational experiments, as well as about 504 pounds of space station hardware.[/color]

 Materials being launched on Dragon will support experiments in plant cell biology, human biotechnology and various materials technology demonstrations, among others. One experiment, called Micro 6, will examine the effects of microgravity on the opportunistic yeast Candida albicans, which is present on all humans. Another experiment, called Resist Tubule, will evaluate how microgravity affects the growth of cell walls in a plant called Arabidopsis. About 50 percent of the energy expended by terrestrial-bound plants is dedicated to structural support to overcome gravity. Understanding how the genes that control this energy expenditure operate in microgravity could have implications for future genetically modified plants and food supply. Both Micro 6 and Resist Tubule will return with the Dragon at the end of its mission.

 [color=yellow]Expedition 33 Commander Sunita Williams of NASA and Aki Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency will use a robot arm to grapple the Dragon following its rendezvous with the station on Wednesday, Oct. 10. They will attach the Dragon to the Earth-facing port of the station's Harmony module for a few weeks while crew members unload cargo and load experiment samples for return to Earth.

 Dragon is scheduled to return in late October for a parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of southern California.[/color]

 While NASA works with U.S. industry partners to develop commercial spaceflight capabilities, the agency also is developing the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS), a crew capsule and heavy-lift rocket to provide an entirely new capability for human exploration. Designed to be flexible for launching spacecraft for crew and cargo missions, SLS and Orion will expand human presence beyond low Earth orbit and enable new missions of exploration across the solar system.

[KBOB]

Когда у них прожиг двигателей?

[bavv]

ISS Updates @ISS101
SpaceX preparing for Falcon 9 Test Fire ahead of SpX-1 Launch to #ISS - http://bit.ly/QPL44E  #SpX1
26 сентября 12 в 22:01

...SpaceX is now set to put the Falcon 9 Launcher through its

Static Fire Test on Saturday, September 29. ...
As the countdown approaches its T-0 pretend launch time currently set for 17:30 GMT...[/list]

[bavv]

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SpaceX CRS-1 Static Fire: 9/29/12
On September 29, 2012, SpaceX completed a successful static fire test of the Falcon 9 rocket's nine Merlin engines. During this test, SpaceX engineers ran through all countdown processes as if it were launch day. All nine engines fired at full power for two seconds while the rocket was held down to the pad. This is the last major all systems test in preparation for Falcon 9 and Dragon's next mission to the space station, targeted for October 7.

Falcon 9 engines ignite on pad ahead of October launch
BY STEPHEN CLARK
SPACEFLIGHT NOW
Posted: September 29, 2012


Falcon 9 completes Static Fire Test ahead of SpX-1 Launch
September 29, 201

[zeaman]

Фото #2 неправильное. Сегодня прожигали без подстыкованного Дракона.

[Salo]

https://twitter.com/i/#/SpaceX/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2Feciixdsm

[Valerij]

Тем временем:

GLACIER- SpaceX Flight Preparations[/size]



Engineers Jud Dunlap, Brittney Macon, and Ashlyn Manzella with the Glacier before shipment to KSC

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbse/8030457033/

Вообще в этом фотодневнике "UAB/CBSE's photostream" http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbse/with/8030198802/#photo_8030198802  много интересного о том, как готовится ПН к отправке на американский сегмент МКС. Удивляет отсутвие "чистой комнаты".

Loading Glacier for SPX-1 Flight[/size]



(L to R): Engineers Jud Dunlap, Dave Cooper, Dave Evans, Rob Rouleau (Glacier Project Manager), and Ashyn Manzella with Glacier before shipment to KSC.

Loading Glacier for SPX-1 Flight[/size]



Systems Engineer, Jud Dunlap

[Salo]

[bavv]

Elon Musk @elonmusk
Now test firing our most advanced engine, the Merlin 1D-Vac, at 80 tons of thrust. pic.twitter.com/HGK1joVQ
1 октября 12 в 2:01

[SFN]

Удивляет отсутвие "чистой комнаты".

Как раз в Спейсексе отсутствие ЧК не удивляет - "лоукост спейс" не может себе позволить лишние затраты. )) А вот отсутствие ее на МКС очень удивляет. ))))