Launch News SpaceX Falcon 9 F4 CRS SpX-1 Updates

[Kyle]

This thread will serve for the processing updates to the SpaceX Falcon 9 F4 CRS1 mission to the International Space Station, currently scheduled for August 18th, 2012.

SOURCE OF ARTICLE: http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2011/10/iss-partners-welcome-spacex-orbital-busy-2012/

Should all remain on plan, SpaceX will then launch their second CRS Dragon ... for an arrival two days later for a 26 day stay on the ISS.

 

[Jarvitä]

Is this a joke? They'll be lucky to launch F3 by then.

 

[Kyle]

Is this a joke? They'll be lucky to launch F3 by then.

No, it's not a joke. That's the current scheduled date.

Whether it holds, no idea. Though if COTS2+ actually makes it to the space station with complete success, this mission would naturally be less likely to delay for little issues like 'software issues' that we've been seeing.

 

[Zatnikitelman]

Um, the article was written on October 6, 2011 and a LOT has changed since then...

 

[Star Voyager]

Spaceflight Now still has it listed for the 18th as C4:

http://spaceflightnow.com/tracking/index.html

 

[Orbinaut Pete]

This thread will serve for the processing updates to the SpaceX Falcon 9 F4 CRS1 mission to the International Space Station, currently scheduled for August 18th, 2012.

I would be surprised if they get C2+ off the ground by then, never mind CRS-1!

Even if C2+ does get off the ground in May or June, I would expect CRS-1 to slip into late this year, if not next year, due to the need to work through/redesign/retest various anomalies.

Besides, the busy ISS schedule and beta cutout period would make CRS-1 impossible in the August timeframe anyway.

 

[Kyle]

Um, the article was written on October 6, 2011 and a LOT has changed since then...

I'm aware, but it was the ONLY article I could find on NSF that has relevance to the CRS1 mission. The date is in mind of recent changes to the date. It is August 18th, 2012.

 

[C3PO]

Even if C2+ does get off the ground in May or June, I would expect CRS-1 to slip into late this year, if not next year, due to the need to work through/redesign/retest various anomalies.

:hesaid:

Most likely they will have some real anomalies to work out instead of the theoretical ones they're working on now.

 

[Kyle]

CRS1 has been delayed to September 24th.

 

[Star Voyager]

Nice birthday candle for John Young :thumbup: ...

 

[Kyle]

CRS SpX-1 has been delayed now to September 28th. LV is already at the Cape, but the capsule doesn't arrive until August now.

Not a terrible delay given the history with it and COTS-2+.

 

[Kyle]

CRS SpX-1 has been delayed to October 5th.

 

[FADEC]

Not a terrible delay given the history with it and COTS-2+.

And NASA delays (especially with the Space Shuttle) :lol:

 

[orb]

Universe Today: SpaceX’s Next Cargo Run to Space Station in October

 

[Kyle]

SpX CRS-1 now is pegged for launch on October 8th at 8:12pm, another night launch. Delay is due to conflict by a Delta IV launch.

Good to hear that the delay after months of no news is only 3 days instead of months. Excellent sign of progress by SpaceX.

 

[orb]

Falcon 9 was rolled out for wet dress rehearsal. During the rehearsal, the rocket will be fully fueled and launch controllers will perform a countdown demonstration:

Click on images to enlarge​

 

[orb]

Spaceflight Now: Falcon 9 undergoes pad rehearsal for October launch

NASASpaceflight: SpaceX conduct successful WDR on their latest Falcon 9:

Preparations for SpaceX’s debut Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in October are on track, following Friday’s successful Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR). The test was carried out on their Falcon 9 launch vehicle, minus its Dragon passenger, at Cape Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40).

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Parabolic Arc: SpaceX Completes Falcon 9 Launch Rehearsal

 

[orb]

Florida Today: Russian delay sets up SpaceX cargo shot:

CAPE CANAVERAL — Launch of the next crew to the International Space Station is being delayed about a week so specialists can replace a part on a Soyuz spacecraft, Russian and U.S. officials said Monday.

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NASA mission commentator Amiko Kauderer said the delay will clear the way for SpaceX to proceed with plans to launch its first commercial resupply mission to the station as scheduled.

That flight is expected to blast off from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station [highlight]around Oct. 9 or Oct. 10[/highlight].

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SPACE.com: Private Capsule Set to Launch Space Station Cargo Next Month

 

[ky]

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

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.
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[Kyle]

Looking promising, can't wait for this launch. Let's hope there isn't another abort on the pad like last time.