NASA and SpaceX have greenlit the Crew-7 mission for launch on August 25, after reviewing the rocket and spacecraft readiness. Crew preparations are on track, potential space debris is being monitored, and there's a 90% favorable weather forecast for the launch. NASA, SpaceX, and international pa
Wednesday to review the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft readiness and decided launch is “Go” for liftoff to the space station. Launch now is targeted for 3:50 a.m. EDT Friday, August 25, from Kennedy’s Launch Complex 39A. If needed, a backup launch opportunity is available at 3:27 a.m. Saturday, August 26.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 crew members arrive at Launch Complex 39A during a dry dress rehearsal at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on August 22, 2023. Credit: SpaceXOn Wednesday, rocket and ground systems engineering teams completed the detailed data reviews following the integrated static fire of the Falcon 9 rocket conducted the day before at Launch Complex 39A. Falcon 9 performance was normal, resulting in a successful full duration static fire of all nine Merlin first-stage engines.
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