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Posted: 4/1/2022 1:52:20 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/1/2022 1:54:27 PM EDT
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Several payload deployments were visible finally.
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Posted: 4/1/2022 8:07:49 PM EDT
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got to see about 5 seconds before the clouds consumed it.
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Posted: 4/5/2022 4:46:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/6/2022 7:34:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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1) Background info: Source
"A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Crew Dragon spacecraft on its sixth flight with astronauts. The commercial mission, managed by Axiom Space, will be commanded by former NASA astronaut Michael López-Alegría. Paying passengers Larry Connor, Mark Pathy, and Eytan Stibbe will also be on-board for the 10-day mission to the International Space Station. The Crew Dragon will return to a splashdown at sea."  Axiom Space @Axiom_Space With one week until launch, the #Ax1 crew is in quarantine in Florida as they finalize preparations for the time they’ll spend working and living aboard space_station as the first all-private crew. 2) Launch window: 11:17 AM EDT (8 April 2022) 3) Launch Site: LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida 4) Webcast viewing options: a. SpaceX webcast (Starts about 15 minutes before liftoff) b. You Tube  Ax-1 Mission | Launch 5) Launch preparations: a. Hazard zones:  b. Boats heading out.  Doug is outbound with A Shortfall Of Gravitas for the Axiom-1 mission. Source: Jenny Hautmann @JennyHPhoto c. Ready to launch (SpaceX photo):   Falcon 9 and Dragon vertical at 39A; targeting Friday, April 8 for launch of Ax-1  6) First stage return/disposal: Ocean ship recovery on A Shortfall of Gravitas (ASOG). 7) Launch to deployment events/timeline: Hours:Minutes:Seconds after lift-off 00:02:35 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:02:39 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:02:46 2nd stage engine starts 00:07:25 1st stage entry burn begins 00:08:48 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO) 00:09:02 1st stage landing burn begins 00:09:29 1st stage landing burn begins 00:12:07 Dragon separates from second stage Docking with the ISS is on 9 April 2022 around 730 AM EDT. Check NASA TV for coverage and SpaceX may as well. |
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Posted: 4/6/2022 8:15:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/6/2022 10:04:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Pavelow16478: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/86377/80727BEE-7178-43D3-ACF8-6C58756BD225_jpe-2340325.JPG How close are those two launch pads and is the SLS in the hazard zone if the Falcon 9 blows up at or within seconds of launch. Obviously that event is very low probability. |
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Posted: 4/6/2022 10:42:28 PM EDT
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different perspective
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Posted: 4/6/2022 10:44:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: different perspective https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FPtJkepXMAkLipE?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 I had a feeling it might have been a photo perspective issue. They are very far apart. Thanks. |
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Posted: 4/7/2022 12:42:26 AM EDT
[Last Edit: RiverSwine45]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: I had a feeling it might have been a photo perspective issue. They are very far apart. Thanks. Not really that far.  Attached FileEta that it is 8700' between 39 a and b |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 8:00:27 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/8/2022 10:19:55 AM EDT
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The Axiom vision (and business model) is interesting.
I wonder if this mission is ultimately an attempt for them to raise capital and get venture investors. Spend a ton of money in order to get huge visibility, and then hopefully get some ambitious wealthy people to jump on board and help fund their company? No idea, but I hope they do well. 
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Posted: 4/8/2022 10:55:54 AM EDT
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In
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:00:18 AM EDT
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Posted up next to my office window. Very clear skies
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:01:58 AM EDT
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Something to read while waiting on the launch.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/04/the-axiom-1-crew-launches-today-are-these-guys-tourists-astronauts-or-what/ |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:20:22 AM EDT
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Good launch. Safe journey all.
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:21:00 AM EDT
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Never, ever, ever gets old.
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:22:17 AM EDT
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Looking good!
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:26:27 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:27:37 AM EDT
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And we have a landing!
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:27:39 AM EDT
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And stuck the landing, again.
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:28:02 AM EDT
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Perfect feed on both views of the landing
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:28:09 AM EDT
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More great landing footage!
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:29:28 AM EDT
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Hurrah!
They have a stuffed bunny on board. Hopefully the Russians will let them in tomorrow. |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:29:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TacticalGarand44: Never, ever, ever gets old. |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:31:14 AM EDT
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Yep, great landing video.
I like the dual cameras. |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:37:01 AM EDT
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Endeavor's third flight.
Falcon 9's fifth flight. |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:41:41 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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I believe that Axiom wants to build a commercial space station.
The landing video was about the best yet. The video on my computer was delayed about 30 seconds compared to the video on my phone. Maybe that is a computer issue since many functions do lag. |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 11:46:47 AM EDT
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Man, they make it look easy.
Think about the fact that they are so confident in their equipment that they use a booster that has survived the rigors of launch 4 times before, for human cargo. Very cool. |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 2:56:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/8/2022 3:54:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/8/2022 3:56:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hesperus: Just in case no ones mentioned it yet... https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/383325/image_jpeg-2342305.JPG Axiom Space?  That's how the Death Star will start. |
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Posted: 4/8/2022 5:12:27 PM EDT
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Now its the Sierra Club and Army Corps of Red Tape. They're going after Musk with everything to put sticks in the proverbial wheel.
 Starship may NEVER launch from Boca Chica! Environmental groups claim victory over SpaceX. |
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Posted: 4/9/2022 7:15:35 AM EDT
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Approach and Docking webcast
 Ax-1 Mission | Approach and Docking |
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Posted: 4/9/2022 7:25:17 AM EDT
[Last Edit: David0858]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: Approach and Docking webcast  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rd8Q0gBHuENm... |
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Posted: 4/9/2022 7:58:18 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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The center video from Dragon pointing at the docking adapter is not visible to the ISS crew. That is a requirement to dock.
Resolution efforts underway. Back to sleep here. |
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Posted: 4/9/2022 8:30:46 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Chokey]
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soft capture
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Posted: 4/9/2022 9:33:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Taboot: Man, they make it look easy. Think about the fact that they are so confident in their equipment that they use a booster that has survived the rigors of launch 4 times before, for human cargo. Very cool. The advantage to flying them again and again is they get the opportunity to see which parts wear and fatigue and at what rate. I guarantee they know down to which bolts can be reused and how many times before replacement. IMHO single use boosters were one of the largest hindrances to the rate that space flight could develop. Engineers only had a single time to make sure things worked. They didn’t get a chance to inspect things afterwards to determine where there were deficiencies and which parts were over designed. |
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Posted: 4/9/2022 8:32:32 PM EDT
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Great new SpaceX documentary on Netflix called Return To Space.
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Posted: 4/14/2022 10:11:35 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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1) Background info: Source
"A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office, the U.S. government’s spy satellite agency. The mission is designated NROL-85. The first stage will return to Landing Zone 4 at Vandenberg." 2) Launch window: 6:13 AM PDT (17 April 2022) 3) Launch Site: SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California 4) Webcast viewing options: a. SpaceX webcast (Starts about 15 minutes before liftoff) b. You Tube  NROL-85 Mission 5) Launch preparations: a. Hazard zones:  b. Boats heading out. NRC Quest has departed LA to recover the fairing for the upcoming NROL-85 mission from Vandenberg.  Source: Gav Cornwell @SpaceOffshore c. Ready to launch:  6) First stage return/disposal: Return to shore-based landing zone 4 7) Launch to deployment events/timeline: Hours:Minutes:Seconds after lift-off 00:02:16 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:02:20 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:02:33 1st stage boostback burn begins 00:03:15 Fairing deployment 00:03:21 1st stage boostback burn ends 00:06:15 1st stage entry burn begins 00:06:36 1st stage entry burn ends 00:07:28 1st stage landing burn begins 00:08:00 1st stage landing |
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Posted: 4/15/2022 9:46:28 AM EDT
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Delayed until 16 April 2022 or later.
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Posted: 4/15/2022 6:20:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Chokey]
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Posted: 4/15/2022 8:22:16 PM EDT
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There is a slim chance that this timing before sunrise might be good for seeing ascent trails. With launches 14 minutes earlier each day about another five day slip would be much better.
Civil twilight on 17 April is at 602 AM PDT and sunrise is 628 AM PDT. |
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Posted: 4/15/2022 9:21:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: There is a slim chance that this timing before sunrise might be good for seeing ascent trails. With launches 14 minutes earlier each day about another five day slip would be much better. Civil twilight on 17 April is at 602 AM PDT and sunrise is 628 AM PDT. Early dawn launches out of Vandenburg we’re pretty good. |
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Posted: 4/15/2022 9:57:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: There is a slim chance that this timing before sunrise might be good for seeing ascent trails. With launches 14 minutes earlier each day about another five day slip would be much better. Civil twilight on 17 April is at 602 AM PDT and sunrise is 628 AM PDT. A five day slip? This isn't NASA.. It is Elon.
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Posted: 4/16/2022 12:09:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By JoseCuervo: A five day slip? This isn't NASA.. It is Elon. It is possible and may have happened. Weather delays. Cruise ships entering hazard zone. Delays are not a bad thing if it contributes to a successful launch. |
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Posted: 4/16/2022 3:40:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: It is possible and may have happened. Weather delays. Cruise ships entering hazard zone. Delays are not a bad thing if it contributes to a successful launch. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Originally Posted By JoseCuervo: A five day slip? This isn't NASA.. It is Elon. It is possible and may have happened. Weather delays. Cruise ships entering hazard zone. Delays are not a bad thing if it contributes to a successful launch. SLS WDR on LC-39B might be a factor. |
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Posted: 4/17/2022 8:51:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: 1) Background info: Source "A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office, the U.S. government’s spy satellite agency. The mission is designated NROL-85. The first stage will return to Landing Zone 4 at Vandenberg." 2) Launch window: 6:13 AM PDT (17 April 2022) 3) Launch Site: SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California 4) Webcast viewing options: a. SpaceX webcast (Starts about 15 minutes before liftoff) b. You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMcmf1g4qSA5) Launch preparations: a. Hazard zones: b. Boats heading out. NRC Quest has departed LA to recover the fairing for the upcoming NROL-85 mission from Vandenberg. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FQRTsYUXIAAdYa0?format=jpg&name=900x900 Source: Gav Cornwell @SpaceOffshore c. Ready to launch: https://ml1p7jdycgg9.i.optimole.com/I_M4byI-p6aBpVf-/w:768/h:354/q:90/process:5600/id:eded9914e0e89b06cce090f3f4f43316/https://www.rocketlaunchschedule.com/falcon2520925_image_20220415131351.jpeg 6) First stage return/disposal: Return to shore-based landing zone 4 7) Launch to deployment events/timeline: Hours:Minutes:Seconds after lift-off 00:02:16 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:02:20 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:02:33 1st stage boostback burn begins 00:03:15 Fairing deployment 00:03:21 1st stage boostback burn ends 00:06:15 1st stage entry burn begins 00:06:15 1st stage entry burn ends 00:07:28 1st stage landing burn begins 00:08:00 1st stage landing Happening soon |
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Posted: 4/17/2022 8:57:18 AM EDT
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Webcast is starting.
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Posted: 4/17/2022 9:22:38 AM EDT
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nailed it
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