NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli and ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen together with two more crew members still to be named will fly the Crew-7 mission.
SkyMan1958 Member
Posts: 1356 From: CA. Registered: Jan 2011
posted 02-21-2023 08:16 PM
I was just looking at the currently listed crew members for Crew 7. I noticed that the Russian cosmonaut's last name is Borisov (first name Konstantin), which made me think of the current head of Roscosmos, Yury Borisov. Does anyone know if the two are related? Thank you!
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 04-14-2023 05:02 PM
NASA update
NASA and SpaceX's seventh rotational mission to the space station is planned for no earlier than mid-August 2023.
NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli and Andreas Mogensen of ESA (European Space Agency), mission commander and pilot, respectively, will fly aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft named Endurance, which previously flew on NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 and Crew-3 missions. The final two mission specialists will be assigned in the coming weeks.
The spacecraft is currently being prepared for flight at SpaceX's refurbishing facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The company's Falcon 9 rocket booster selection in support of Crew-7 is ongoing.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 06-09-2023 06:02 PM
quote:Originally posted by SkyMan1958: Does anyone know if the two are related?
I do not know if they are related (or not), but Yury Borisov is not Konstantin's father (even though Yury does have a son by the same name).
The cosmonaut's father is Sergey Borisov, a decorated Russian test pilot.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 07-05-2023 03:08 PM
The earliest targeted launch date for Crew-7 is Tuesday, Aug. 15.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 07-25-2023 12:31 PM
NASA is now targeting the Crew-7 launch for no earlier than Aug. 17. The move provides a a couple of extra days for SpaceX to turnaround Pad 39A after a Falcon Heavy launch scheduled for July 26.
If Crew-7 cannot launch on Aug. 17, then NASA has just one more day to attempt a launch before standing down until Aug. 21 to allow for Russian Progress activities at the station. If Aug. 21 is not possible, then NASA will stand down until Aug. 25, to again allow for Progress activities to be completed.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 08-01-2023 09:47 AM
NASA and SpaceX now are targeting 5:23 a.m. EDT on Monday, Aug. 21, for the Crew-7 launch. The adjusted date allows additional time for launch site processing at Complex 39A.
If needed, a backup opportunity is available at 3:49 a.m. EDT on Friday, Aug. 25.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 08-03-2023 02:10 PM
The target launch date for the Crew-7 mission is now 3:49 a.m. EDT on Friday, Aug. 25. According to NASA, additional time was required for teams to complete pad readiness after SpaceX's recent Falcon Heavy launch from Complex 39A.
The delay also deconflicts the space station's cargo spacecraft traffic schedule. If needed, Crew-7 has additional launch opportunities on Saturday, Aug. 26 and Sunday, Aug. 27.
Crew-7 is now scheduled to dock to the orbiting laboratory about 2:45 a.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 26, to the space-facing port of the station's Harmony module.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 08-21-2023 04:12 PM
Today's flight readiness review has given a go to proceed with a launch attempt on Friday (Aug. 25) at 3:49 a.m. EDT (0749 GMT).
Docking will follow a day later at about 2:02 a.m. EDT (0602 GMT) on Saturday.
Backup launch opportunities are available on Saturday and Sunday, if needed. Weather forecasts will begin to be issued by the 45th Weather Squadron later this week.
The Crew-7 astronauts will conduct a launch day rehearsal on Tuesday morning, following the same schedule they will on Saturday. After the practice countdown, SpaceX plans to test fire the Falcon 9's first stage.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 08-24-2023 11:38 AM
Following the launch readiness review on Wednesday night (Aug. 23), the Crew-7 launch is now targeted for 3:50 a.m. EDT on Friday.
The 45th Weather Squadron predicts a 90 percent chance of favorable conditions for launch, with the cumulus cloud rule serving as the primary concern.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 08-24-2023 09:50 PM
NASA and SpaceX are standing down from the Friday, Aug. 25, launch opportunity. Launch now is targeted at 3:27 a.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 26. Per SpaceX:
The new launch date provides teams additional time to complete and discuss analysis. The vehicles remain healthy and crew is ready to fly.
The 45th Weather Squadron predicts a 95 percent chance of favorable conditions for launch on Saturday.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 08-25-2023 09:05 PM
NASA live video
Watch live with us as a crew of four launch on NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff is targeted at 3:27 a.m. EDT (0727 UTC), Sat., Aug. 26.
Live coverage begins at 11:30 p.m. EDT Friday (Aug. 25).
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 08-25-2023 11:20 PM
The license plate for Crew-7:
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 08-26-2023 01:35 AM
A familiar name (tag) heading to space with Crew-7. Congrats Ben!
GACspaceguy Member
Posts: 3038 From: Guyton, GA Registered: Jan 2006
posted 08-26-2023 03:14 AM
Super view of the Crew-7 launch here in the Guyton (Savannah), Georgia area. First stage flight and then boost back burn.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 08-27-2023 06:36 AM
SpaceX live video
Dragon will autonomously dock with the space station on Sunday, August 27, approximately 29 hours after liftoff.
SpaceAngel Member
Posts: 464 From: Maryland Registered: May 2010
posted 08-27-2023 10:03 AM
I've noticed during the crew's walkout that the Telsas were painted black; has those cars been repainted by any chance?
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 08-27-2023 01:36 PM
Not repainted, but rather newer model Tesla Model X cars. They were introduced for Crew-6.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 08-27-2023 03:14 PM
NASA's Crew-7 Flight Day 2 highlights video, including docking, hatch opening and the crew's welcome ceremony:
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 03-08-2024 07:28 PM
Pending weather conditions off the coast of Florida, Crew-7 is scheduled to undock from the space station at 11:05 a.m. EST on Monday (March 11).
SpaceX is targeting as early as 5:35 a.m. on Tuesday for splashdown.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 03-11-2024 10:58 AM
NASA video
Aboard the International Space Station, Crew-7 provided farewell remarks on Sunday (March 10).
Joining Crew-7 for the farewell remarks were NASA astronauts Matthew Dominik, Mike Barrett, Jeanette Epps, and Loral O’Hara as well as Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub.
Following the farewell remarks, a change of command ceremony took place in which Andreas Mogensen handed over command of the space station to Kononenko.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 03-11-2024 11:36 PM
NASA video
After nearly six months in orbit, the four members of Crew-7 are heading home.
Crew-7 is scheduled to splash down off the coast of Florida at approximately 5:50 a.m. EDT (0950 UTC) on Tuesday, March 12.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 52050 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 03-12-2024 08:21 PM
From the Cosmosphere on Facebook:
Local photographer Nick Hemphill captured this amazing shot of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft upon reentry early this morning over Hutchinson, Kansas.
posted 03-24-2022 09:09 AM
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