Falcon 9: Dragon CRS-15 (ISS resupply, science & "spook" stuff)

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  • Dr Mordrid
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    • Apr 2001
    • 26592
    #1

    Falcon 9: Dragon CRS-15 (ISS resupply, science & "spook" stuff)

    Dragon CRS-15

    Launch date: June 28
    Launch time: 0603 EDT (1003 GMT)
    Pad: LC-40
    Core: Flight Provenâ„¢ B1045.2 (Block 4; TESS)
    Stage landing: NO (?)

    Payloads: 2,410 kg pressurized, 900 kg unpressurized

    ECOSTRESS: ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station

    DESIS: DLR Earth Sensing Imaging Spectrometer

    OFPM: Optical Fiber Production in Microgravity (ZBLAN fiber; Made In Space, Inc.)

    UiTMSAT 1, MAYA 1 and BHUTAN 1: JAXA cubesats (Japan space agency)

    Biarri-Squad 1, 2 & 3: Australia, US, UK and Canada defense agencies (read: 4/5 of Five Eyes), Boeing & BAE; precision flying exeriment (?!!?)

    FACSAT-1: Earth observation tech demonstrator; Colombia (FAC: Fuerza Aérea Colombian)
    Last edited by Dr Mordrid; 4 June 2018, 00:01.
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    • Dr Mordrid
      Moderator
      • Apr 2001
      • 26592
      #2
      SpaceX ✔ @SpaceX
      Falcon 9 and Dragon went vertical tonight ahead of tomorrows resupply mission to the @ISS. Weather is 90% favorable for launch at 5:42 a.m. EDT, 9:42 UTC.
      Dr. Mordrid
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      An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

      I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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        • Dr Mordrid
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          • Apr 2001
          • 26592
          #3
          ISS gets HAL's cousin - CIMON
          Dr. Mordrid
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          An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

          I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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            • Dr Mordrid
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              • Apr 2001
              • 26592
              #4
              From an astronomer/satellite hunter, re: the 6+ hour Block 5 upper stage long-coast & Atlantic re-entry,

              Jonathan McDowell ✔ @planet4589
              Replying to @Marco_Langbroek
              6h is also the coast duration for a 3-burn GEO insertion, so helping qualify it for NRO direct GEO insertion missions
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              Jonathan McDowell ✔ @planet4589
              And the SpaceX rep on the NASA TV mission briefing confirms it's a long duration coast test - I bet for the reason I suggested
              1:30 PM - Jun 28, 2018

              Dr. Mordrid
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              An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

              I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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                • Dr Mordrid
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                  • Apr 2001
                  • 26592
                  #5
                  NASA TV at about 0515 Eastern

                  NASA Live - NASA
                  https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/#public
                  NASA live: Follow live television broadcasts on NASA+, the agency's streaming service, and NASA's social media channels with this schedule of upcoming live events including news briefings, launches and landings.
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                  An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

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                    • Dr Mordrid
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                      • Apr 2001
                      • 26592
                      #6
                      Picture perfect.

                      Launch photographer Tom Cross was impressed,

                      TomCross @_TomCross_
                      CRS-15 was hands down the most beautiful launch Id ever seen. This was absolutely incredible! #spacex #crs15 @Teslarati @ISS_Research @NASA @NASAKennedy @elonmusk
                      6:03 AM - Jun 29, 2018

                      Dr. Mordrid
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                      An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

                      I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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                        • Dr Mordrid
                          Moderator
                          • Apr 2001
                          • 26592
                          #7
                          Michael Seeley @Mike_Seeley
                          Stunning #sunrise launch of the #SpaceX #CRS15 #Falcon9 as seen from the roof of the VAB.

                          (Pic: me / @WeReportSpace )
                          6:03 AM - Jun 29, 2018 · Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)

                          Dr. Mordrid
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                          An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

                          I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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                            • Dr Mordrid
                              Moderator
                              • Apr 2001
                              • 26592
                              #8
                              Twitter video of the sunrise upper stage "ghost"

                              donovan ☄ (@donovan_n) on X
                              https://twitter.com/donovan_n/status/1012643731269439489?s=19
                              @SpaceX @Space_Station Most magnificent thing i've seen in my life. Thank you @SpaceX @elonmusk @Space_Station
                              Dr. Mordrid
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                              An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

                              I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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                                • Dr Mordrid
                                  Moderator
                                  • Apr 2001
                                  • 26592
                                  #9
                                  NASA TV
                                  Dr. Mordrid
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                                  An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

                                  I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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                                    • Dr Mordrid
                                      Moderator
                                      • Apr 2001
                                      • 26592
                                      #10
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                                      An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

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