Suggested Searches

Blogs

    Dragon Separates from Falcon 9 Rocket

    CRS-23 mission patch

    The uncrewed Dragon spacecraft has separated from the second stage of the Falcon 9 rocket, continuing on its journey to the International Space Station. The company’s 23rd cargo resupply mission will deliver more than 4,800 pounds of science experiments and research, crew supplies, and hardware to the orbiting laboratory. Dragon is scheduled to arrive at …

    Read Full Post

    Successful Landing for Falcon 9 First Stage

    SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket first stage landing

    SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage completed a perfect landing, touching down on the company’s “A Shortfall of Gravitas” drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Coming up next, Dragon will separate from the rocket’s second stage to continue its journey to the International Space Station.

    Read Full Post

    Cargo Dragon Launches for Monday Docking to Station

    The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the Cargo Dragon spacecraft toward the International Space Station.

    Dragon successfully launched on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 3:14 a.m. EDT from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying more than 4,800 pounds of research, crew supplies and hardware to the International Space Station. At the time of the launch, the station was flying south of Australia. NASA Television and the agency’s website continue to provide live …

    Read Full Post

    Cargo Dragon Launches for Monday Docking to Station

    The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches the Cargo Dragon spacecraft toward the International Space Station.

    Dragon successfully launched on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 3:14 a.m. EDT from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying more than 4,800 pounds of research, crew supplies and hardware to the International Space Station. At the time of the launch, the station was flying south of Australia. NASA Television and the agency’s website continue to provide live …

    Read Full Post

    Main Engine Cuts Off, Falcon 9 First Stage Separates

    CRS-23 launch from Kennedy Space Center

    The Falcon 9 rocket’s nine Merlin engines have finished their burn, and the first stage has separated from the rocket. As the second stage continues carrying Dragon on its flight, the rocket’s first stage will attempt a targeted landing on the drone ship “A Shortfall of Gravitas.” That’s coming up in just about six minutes.

    Read Full Post

    Liftoff! Falcon 9 Blasts off From Kennedy’s Launch Pad 39A

    CRS-23 launch from Kennedy Space Center

    We have liftoff! At 3:14 a.m. EDT, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket powered off the launch pad from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A in Florida, carrying the Dragon spacecraft on the company’s 23rd commercial resupply services mission. Slated to arrive at the International Space Station on Monday, Aug. 30, at approximately 11 a.m., Dragon …

    Read Full Post

    CRS-23 Launch from Kennedy Space Center Just Moments Away!

    NASA and SpaceX's 22nd commercial resupply services mission

    In just a few minutes, the company’s Dragon spacecraft – carrying several important NASA investigations – will blast off aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39A. The instantaneous launch window opens at 3:14 a.m. EDT. The destination is the International Space Station, where it will dock for approximately one month. …

    Read Full Post

    SpaceX’s 23rd Cargo Resupply Mission Nears Liftoff

    CRS-23 mission patch

    In just under 15 minutes, the Falcon 9 rocket’s nine Merlin engines will roar to life, sending the uncrewed Dragon spacecraft on its journey to the International Space Station for SpaceX’s 23rd commercial resupply services mission. The rocket has been fueled with liquid oxygen and RP-1 – rocket-grade kerosene. In the next few minutes, the …

    Read Full Post

    Key Milestones for Today’s Launch

    CRS-23 mission Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft

    Packed with more than 4,800 pounds of research, crew supplies and hardware, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida today at 3:14 a.m. Here is a look at some key milestones: Mission Timeline (all times approximate) COUNTDOWN Hour/Min/Sec      Events – 00:38:00             SpaceX …

    Read Full Post

    Live Launch Coverage Begins From Florida’s Space Coast

    CRS-23 mission

    We are now about 20 minutes away from liftoff of SpaceX’s 23rd commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station. Tune in to NASA TV or the agency’s website, starting now, to watch the broadcast live from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Also, you can stay with us here on the blog, …

    Read Full Post