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    Rocket Raised to Vertical Position for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Launch

    Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon Endeavour spacecraft raised to the vertical position at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 30A

    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Dragon spacecraft Endeavour atop, was raised to the vertical position Thursday, Feb. 23, at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A in Florida in preparation for the Crew-6 mission to the International Space Station. Earlier today, the mated spacecraft and rocket arrived at the launch complex after …

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    Spacecraft, Rocket for Crew-6 Mission Roll out to Launch Pad at Kennedy

    Dragon Endeavour spacecraft for NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 mission

    The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s Dragon spacecraft Endeavour atop, arrived at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A this morning, Feb. 23, after rolling out from the SpaceX integration hangar adjacent to the launch pad. The spacecraft and rocket will be raised to the vertical position for an integrated static fire test …

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    Roscosmos, SpaceX Crew Ships Near Launch as Station Prepares

    The four SpaceX Crew-6 members pose for a portrait after arriving at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. From left are, Andrey Fedyaev, Sultan Alneyadi, Warren "Woody" Hoburg, and Stephen Bowen. Credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

    Four Expedition 68 crew members are preparing for their return to Earth next month while also working on space physics and household maintenance tasks. Meanwhile, a two crew ships, one from Roscosmos and one from SpaceX, are nearing their launch to the International Space Station. NASA Flight Engineers Nicole Mann and Josh Cassada reviewed their …

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    NASA, SpaceX Announce Update to Crew-6 Mission

    NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 crew members arrive at Kennedy Space Center

    During a media teleconference Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA provided an update to NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff, from Kennedy’s Launch Complex 39A, is slated for Monday, Feb. 27, at 1:45 a.m. EST. Live launch-day coverage on NASA TV and the agency’s website begins at …

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    Muscle Research, BEAM Work Ahead of Crew Ship Launches

    The waning gibbous Moon is pictured above Earth's horizon as the space station orbited above the Pacific Ocean.

    The Expedition 68 crew members began the week exploring what microgravity is doing to their bodies and ways to offset those effects. The International Space Station’s residents also inspected BEAM as a pair of crew ships prepare to blast off to the orbital outpost. Flight Engineers Nicole Mann of NASA and Koichi Wakata of the …

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    Crew-6 Flight Crew Touches Down in Florida

    NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 crew members in their pressure suits

    NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 flight crew has reported to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to start final preparations for their mission to the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Warren “Woody” Hoburg, UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev arrived at Kennedy’s Launch and Landing Facility at approximately …

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    NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Flight Crew Departs Houston, Bound for Florida

    NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts

    NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 crew members departed Ellington Field near NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston this afternoon, Feb. 21, and are en route to the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen, commander; Warren “Woody” Hoburg, pilot; and mission specialists astronaut Sultan Alneyadi and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev will land at Kennedy’s …

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    Crew-6 Flight Readiness Review Underway, Media Teleconference to Follow

    The four crew members that comprise the SpaceX Crew-6 mission pose for a photo in their spacesuits during a training session at the company's headquarters in Hawthorne, California. From left are, Mission Specialist Andrey Fedyaev, Pilot Warren "Woody" Hoburg, Commander Stephen Bowen, and Mission Specialist Sultan Alneyadi.

    Managers from NASA and SpaceX, along with international partners, are gathered at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida today, Feb. 21, for the Crew-6 mission’s Flight Readiness Review (FRR) in preparation for the sixth crew rotation mission with SpaceX to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. During the next …

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    NASA Sets Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-6 Events, Launch

    NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 launch from Kennedy Space Center

    NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission with astronauts to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for 2:07 a.m. EST, Sunday, Feb. 26, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to dock to the space-facing …

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    NASA, Boeing Provide Update on First Crewed Starliner Flight Test

    The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft was moved into the Hazardous Processing Area at the company’s Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Feb. 8, 2023, in advance of power up and fueling operations. NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test will demonstrate the end-to-end capabilities of the Starliner system to carry astronaut to and from the International Space Station.

    NASA and Boeing held a mission overview media teleconference Friday to provide a status update on the first astronaut flight test of the company’s CST-100 Starliner to the International Space Station. During the call, managers shared mission progress and discussed upcoming milestones ahead of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT), which is targeted to launch …

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