PhantomCruiser
Wanderer
That's what I was thinking, like the IR camera they had on stage 2 last flight.
Updates SpaceX Falcon 9 F5 CRS SpX-2 through CRS SpX-12 Updates
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Cosmic Penguin
Geek Penguin in GTO
Speaking of which, we need to get this for Orbiter...... (unfortunately Glider, who built the most frequently used SpaceX add-on here, is busy with D3D11 et al.)
Kyle
Armchair Astronaut
I wouldn't think it be too hard for someone to ask Glider for permission to modify his meshes to make something like that.
That Kerbal addon does look awesome though.
That Kerbal addon does look awesome though.
MaverickSawyer
Acolyte of the Probe
It's for the Real Solar System mod, though.
Kyle
Armchair Astronaut
March 5, 2014
MEDIA ADVISORY M14-040
NASA Coverage Set for March 16 SpaceX Mission to Space Station
The next SpaceX cargo mission to the International Space Station under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services contract is scheduled to launch Sunday, March 16, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
The company's Falcon 9 rocket, carrying its Dragon cargo capsule, will lift off at 4:41 a.m. EDT. NASA Television coverage of the launch begins at 3:45 a.m. If for any reason the launch is postponed, the next launch opportunity is Monday, March 17 at 4:19 a.m., with NASA TV coverage beginning at 3:15 a.m.
The mission, designated SpaceX-3, is the third of 12 SpaceX flights contracted by NASA to resupply the space station. It will be the fourth trip by a Dragon capsule to the orbiting laboratory.
The capsule will be filled with almost 5,000 pounds of scientific experiments and supplies. The Dragon will remain attached to the space station's Harmony module for more than three weeks, and splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Baja California on April 17 with more than 3,500 pounds of experiment samples and equipment returning from the station.
NASA will host a prelaunch news conference at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 15, at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, followed by a SpaceX science and technology cargo news conference at 2 p.m. Both briefings will be carried live on NASA TV and the agency's website.
If launch occurs March 16, NASA TV will provide live coverage Tuesday, March 18, of the arrival of the Dragon cargo ship to the International Space Station. Grapple and berthing coverage will begin at 5:45 a.m., with grapple at 7 a.m. Berthing coverage begins at 9:30 a.m.
Media may request accreditation to attend the prelaunch news conferences and launch online at:
https://media.ksc.nasa.gov
The deadline for U.S. media to apply for accreditation is March 10. The deadline has passed for international media to apply.
Media credentials will be valid for mission activities from launch through splashdown at Kennedy and at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
For more information about media accreditation, contact Jennifer Horner at 321-867-6598.
For an updated schedule of prelaunch briefings, events and NASA TV coverage items, visit:
http://go.nasa.gov/1dsh9dp
For NASA TV schedule and video streaming information, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv
For video b-roll and other International Space Station media resources, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/stationnews
For launch countdown coverage, NASA's launch blog and more information about the mission, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/spacex
For more information about the International Space Station, research in low-Earth orbit, NASA's commercial space programs and the future of American spaceflight, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/exploration
MEDIA ADVISORY M14-040
NASA Coverage Set for March 16 SpaceX Mission to Space Station
The next SpaceX cargo mission to the International Space Station under NASA's Commercial Resupply Services contract is scheduled to launch Sunday, March 16, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
The company's Falcon 9 rocket, carrying its Dragon cargo capsule, will lift off at 4:41 a.m. EDT. NASA Television coverage of the launch begins at 3:45 a.m. If for any reason the launch is postponed, the next launch opportunity is Monday, March 17 at 4:19 a.m., with NASA TV coverage beginning at 3:15 a.m.
The mission, designated SpaceX-3, is the third of 12 SpaceX flights contracted by NASA to resupply the space station. It will be the fourth trip by a Dragon capsule to the orbiting laboratory.
The capsule will be filled with almost 5,000 pounds of scientific experiments and supplies. The Dragon will remain attached to the space station's Harmony module for more than three weeks, and splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Baja California on April 17 with more than 3,500 pounds of experiment samples and equipment returning from the station.
NASA will host a prelaunch news conference at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 15, at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, followed by a SpaceX science and technology cargo news conference at 2 p.m. Both briefings will be carried live on NASA TV and the agency's website.
If launch occurs March 16, NASA TV will provide live coverage Tuesday, March 18, of the arrival of the Dragon cargo ship to the International Space Station. Grapple and berthing coverage will begin at 5:45 a.m., with grapple at 7 a.m. Berthing coverage begins at 9:30 a.m.
Media may request accreditation to attend the prelaunch news conferences and launch online at:
https://media.ksc.nasa.gov
The deadline for U.S. media to apply for accreditation is March 10. The deadline has passed for international media to apply.
Media credentials will be valid for mission activities from launch through splashdown at Kennedy and at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
For more information about media accreditation, contact Jennifer Horner at 321-867-6598.
For an updated schedule of prelaunch briefings, events and NASA TV coverage items, visit:
http://go.nasa.gov/1dsh9dp
For NASA TV schedule and video streaming information, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/nasatv
For video b-roll and other International Space Station media resources, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/stationnews
For launch countdown coverage, NASA's launch blog and more information about the mission, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/spacex
For more information about the International Space Station, research in low-Earth orbit, NASA's commercial space programs and the future of American spaceflight, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/exploration
Kyle
Armchair Astronaut
Hotfire delayed 24hrs due to poor weather, but in the mean time, pics now up of the cargo in the trunk.
ISProgram
SketchUp Orbinaut
ISProgram
SketchUp Orbinaut
Kyle
Armchair Astronaut
All I've got for now, sorry. But I will look.
No news of a hotfire, other than apparently per Twitter there are reports SpaceX is having some problems with the launch vehicle, but we've got a patch now.
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ISProgram
SketchUp Orbinaut
All I've got for now, sorry. But I will look.
No news of a hotfire, other than apparently per Twitter there are reports SpaceX is having some problems with the launch vehicle, but we've got a patch now.
Is this the NASA version? I ask this because I noticed the "SpX-3" designation instead of "CRS-3". Also, a certain four-leaved plant also appears to be missing...
Kyle
Armchair Astronaut
It's the NASA version, but it's a patch nonetheless.
Kyle
Armchair Astronaut
Static fire confirmed!
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And here's the SpaceX patch.
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And pictures with legs!
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And here's the SpaceX patch.
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And pictures with legs!
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Kyle
Armchair Astronaut
Some more images via SpaceX.
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L-4 forecast showing a 70% of favorable conditions for a March 16th attempt.
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L-4 forecast showing a 70% of favorable conditions for a March 16th attempt.
Kyle
Armchair Astronaut
Two week delay to NET March 30th due to contamination issues.
Kyle
Armchair Astronaut
Probably related to the capsule, but too early to make a judgement.
