NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg, together with a United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut and an international partner crew member, both still to be named, will fly the Crew-6 mission.
SkyMan1958 Member
Posts: 1313 From: CA. Registered: Jan 2011
posted 12-16-2021 03:57 PM
Bowen's last flight in STS-133 ended in March 2011. Given that Crew-6 should fly somewhere around April 2023 that will be a 12+ year span between flights. That's got to rank up there amongst longest intervals between flights for US astronauts. Does anyone know what the longest interval between flights is for US astronauts? Thank you!
SpaceAholic Member
Posts: 5268 From: Sierra Vista, Arizona Registered: Nov 1999
posted 12-16-2021 04:08 PM
John Glenn (36 years). Who knows, maybe Aldrin will hitch a ride on Blue Origin and break that record.
brianjbradley Member
Posts: 162 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Registered: Dec 2010
posted 12-16-2021 07:05 PM
Bowen is a nice guy but you gotta feel for Michael Barratt, Tracy Caldwell and Doug Wheelock who are unassigned and last flew before Bowen's last flight (Barratt with him). Also hoping Jeremy Hansen gets a seat on Crew-6 or Crew-7.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 02-21-2023 06:28 PM
At today's (Feb. 21) Flight Readiness Review (FRR), NASA and SpaceX mission managers decided to delay the Crew-6 mission by one day to Monday, Feb. 27. at 1:45 a.m. EST (0645 GMT). The move allows for the more time to get the Dragon and Falcon 9 ready to go.
SpaceX will roll the vehicle out to Pad 39A on Wednesday (Feb. 22) to set up for a launch dress rehearsal beginning at around 1:45 a.m. EST on Friday (Feb. 24), followed by a static fire at 5:45 a.m. EST that same morning.
If a launch on Feb. 27 is not possible, there is a backup opportunity on Feb. 28 at 1:22 a.m. EST. If a further delay is needed, NASA and SpaceX will stand down on March 1 (due to rendezvous phasing), but will then pick up with three opportunities in a row on March 2, 3 and 4.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 02-24-2023 08:10 AM
Crew-6 portrait:
SpaceAngel Member
Posts: 448 From: Maryland Registered: May 2010
posted 02-26-2023 09:54 AM
How's the weather looking for tomorrow's launch?
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 02-26-2023 11:29 AM
The 45th Weather Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base predicts a 95 percent chance of favorable conditions for a launch at 1:45 a.m EST on Monday (Feb. 27).
The only concern is a very low threat of a cumulus cloud violation.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 02-26-2023 07:17 PM
NASA video
Full coverage on NASA TV will begin on Sunday (Feb. 26) at 10:15 p.m. EST (0315 GMT on Feb. 27). Liftoff is scheduled for 1:45 a.m. EST (0645 GMT) on Monday.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 02-26-2023 09:26 PM
The license plate for Crew-6:
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 02-27-2023 12:46 AM
SCRUB! Due to a TEA-TEB ground-side issue.
TEA-TEB is the ignition fluid that sparks with oxidizer and allows the nine Merlin engines to fire.
Assuming the issue can be addressed, the next opportunity to launch is on Tuesday (Feb. 28) at 1:22 a.m. EST (0622 GMT).
The weather forecast for Tuesday calls for a 90 percent chance of acceptable conditions at Kennedy Space Center with the concerns being cumulus clouds and liftoff winds. The weather downrange in the case of an abort is the greater concern, with conditions across the Atlantic Ocean predicted to worsen.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 02-27-2023 04:22 AM
NASA and SpaceX will forgo a launch opportunity on Tuesday (Feb. 28), due to the forecast for unfavorable weather conditions.
The next available attempt is at 12:34 a.m. EST (0534 GMT) on Thursday (March 2), pending resolution of the technical issue that prevented a launch on Monday.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 02-27-2023 09:54 AM
Before this morning's scrub, actor Woody Harrelson and the cast of Saturday Night Live had a message for Warren "Woody" Hoburg:
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 03-01-2023 06:51 PM
NASA video
NASA and SpaceX are targeting 12:34 a.m. EST (0545 GMT) on Thursday (March 2) to launch the Crew-6 mission to the International Space Station.
Live launch coverage will begin on Wednesday (March 1) at 8:45 p.m. EST (0145 GMT March 2).
GACspaceguy Member
Posts: 2981 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
posted 03-02-2023 12:19 AM
We had a little cloud cover as you can see but very nice view here in Guyton (South Eastern Georgia) for the Crew 6 launch of the Falcon 9 and the Dragon spacecraft.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 03-02-2023 08:47 PM
SpaceX video
Dragon will autonomously dock with the space station on Friday, March 3 at approximately 1:17 a.m. ET (6:17 UTC). The webcast will begin approximately 1.5 hours prior to docking.
Learn about the role of Astronaut Hazzaa AlMansoori, Increment Lead of Expedition 69 on Earth...
Any more information about this statement?
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 04-02-2023 11:10 AM
The National News (UAE) has more:
Maj Al Mansouri will serve as increment lead for the reminder of the mission, becoming the first Arab to take on the position.
He will act as a primary point of contact between mission control on Earth and the crew aboard the ISS as they carry out their duties, including a raft of science experiments.
He will be tasked with identifying critical issues, gathering and passing on information to the astronauts and helping to develop and communicate mission procedures.
"I am honoured to facilitate seamless information exchange between the Astronauts Office and the ISS Expedition team," said Maj Al Mansouri.
"However, my role entails more than just transmitting data. It includes understanding and appreciating our crew's challenges and triumphs in space. We aim to advance human space exploration through our collective efforts to support Expedition 69."
posted 04-03-2023 02:19 AM
Does this position correspond to the position of Samantha Cristoforetti during ISS Expedition 67 as "USOS"?
...and the crew aboard the ISS
Does this include the cosmonauts of ISS Expedition 69? (Commander of ISS expedition 69 is still Sergey Prokopyev!)
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 04-03-2023 07:10 AM
Increment Lead is a ground control position. Samantha Cristoforetti was commander of the International Space Station from on board the space station.
Recent Increment Leads have included Drew Morgan (Expedition 67) and Jonny Kim (Expedition 65). As the increment lead representing NASA's Astronaut Office, I believe the responsibilities primary focus on the work on the US Operating Segment (USOS) of the space station, but I am not sure. It could extends to the Russian segment as well.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 08-30-2023 05:44 PM
NASA and SpaceX are targeting Saturday (Sept. 2) for Dragon Endeavour to undock from the space station and safely splashdown with Crew-6 off the coast of Florida on Sunday.
Teams are monitoring weather forecasts across seven potential splashdown sites off the coast of Florida and any impacts Tropical Storm (formerly Hurricane) Idalia may have on recovery operations.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-01-2023 08:38 AM
NASA and SpaceX have stood down from Saturday's (Sept. 2) departure opportunities for the Crew-6 mission due to unfavorable weather conditions near the splashdown sites off the coast of Florida.
The next available undocking opportunity is no earlier than 7:05 a.m. EDT (1105 GMT) on Sunday, with a splashdown no earlier than 12:07 a.m. on Monday, pending weather evaluations. Mission teams will meet Friday evening to determine the viability of the next Crew-6 undock target.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-02-2023 09:32 AM
After Saturday morning's weather briefing, NASA and SpaceX are proceeding toward an undocking at 7:05 a.m. EDT on Sunday, setting up a splashdown off Florida’s coast at 12:15 a.m. on Monday.
Weather conditions for the splashdown are improving and will be evaluated ahead of the Dragon undocking.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-03-2023 12:29 AM
SpaceX video
SpaceX and NASA are targeting Sunday, September 3 at 7:05 a.m. EDT for Dragon to autonomously undock from the International Space Station. Live webcast coverage will begin about 20 minutes prior to undocking.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-03-2023 08:30 AM
The current configuration of the space station after the Crew-6 undocking:
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-03-2023 08:33 AM
SpaceX video
Live webcast coverage of Crew-6’s return to Earth will begin about one hour prior to splashdown, which is scheduled for approximately 12:17 a.m. EDT (0417 GMT) on Monday, Sept. 4, near Jacksonville off the coast of Florida.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-03-2023 07:49 PM
From the National Weather Service's Tallahassee Office:
Heads up folks across north Florida, the peninsula, and south Georgia. The NASA Crew-6 mission will be returning to Earth tonight with splashdown estimated at 12:17 am EDT. If you look towards the path around 12:05 a.m. to 12:20 a.m. it could be visible. A sonic boom cant be ruled out either.
And from NASA:
You may be able to spot SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft in the night sky shortly before Crew-6 splashes down off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida around 12:17 a.m. EDT (0417 UTC) on Monday, Sept. 4.
Here's where (and when) Endeavour will be most visible.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 50993 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 09-03-2023 11:57 PM
Ben Cooper's (SpaceX) photo of Crew-6 reentering over Kennedy Space Center:
posted 12-16-2021 03:16 PM
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