CRS-23 Launch Campaign Thread
Overview
SpaceX's 23rd ISS resupply mission on behalf of NASA, this mission brings essential supplies to the International Space Station using the cargo variant of SpaceX's Dragon 2 spacecraft. Cargo includes several science experiments. The booster for this mission is expected to land on an ASDS. The mission will be complete with return and recovery of the Dragon capsule and down cargo.
| Liftoff currently scheduled for: | August 28th 7:37 UTC (28th 3:37 a.m. EDT) |
|---|---|
| Backup date(s) | August 29. The launch opportunity advances ~25 minutes per day. |
| Static fire | likely |
| Payload | Commercial Resupply Services-23 supplies, equipment and experiments |
| Payload mass | ? kg |
| Separation orbit | Low Earth Orbit, ~200 km x 51.66° |
| Destination orbit | Low Earth Orbit, ~400 km x 51.66° |
| Launch vehicle | Falcon 9 v1.2 Block 5 |
| Core | B1063-4 |
| Past flights of this core | 3 ( Crew-1,Crew-2,SXM-8) |
| Spacecraft type | Dragon 2 |
| Capsule | C208-2 |
| Past flights of this capsule | CRS-21 |
| Docking | TBA |
| Duration of visit | ~1 month |
| Launch site | LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida |
| Landing | ? |
| Mission success criteria | Successful separation and deployment of Dragon into the target orbit; docking to the ISS; undocking from the ISS; and reentry, splashdown, and recovery of Dragon. |
Media Events Schedule
NASA TV events are subject to change depending on launch delays and other factors. Visit the NASA TV schedule for the most up to date timeline.
News & Updates
Watching the Launch
SpaceX will host a live webcast on YouTube. Check the upcoming launch thread the day of for links to the stream. For more information or for in person viewing check out the Watching a Launch page on this sub's FAQ, which gives a summary of every viewing site and answers many more common questions, as well as Ben Cooper's launch viewing guide, Launch Rats, and the Space Coast Launch Ambassadors which have interactive maps, photos and detailed information about each site.
Links & Resources
- General Launch Related Resources:
- Launch Execution Forecasts - 45th Weather Squadron
- SpaceX Fleet Status - SpaceXFleet.com
- Launch Viewing Resources:
- Launch Viewing Guide for Cape Canaveral - Ben Cooper
- Launch Viewing Map - Launch Rats
- Launch Viewing Updates - Space Coast Launch Ambassadors
- Viewing and Rideshare - SpaceXMeetups Slack
- Watching a Launch - r/SpaceX Wiki
- Maps and Hazard Area Resources:
- Detailed launch maps - @Raul74Cz
- Launch Hazard and Airspace Closure Maps - 45th Space Wing (maps posted close to launch)
- Regulatory Resources:
- FCC Experimental STAs - r/SpaceX wiki
We will attempt to keep the above text regularly updated with resources and new mission information, but for the most part, updates will appear in the comments first. Feel free to ping us if additions or corrections are needed. This is a great place to discuss the launch, ask mission-specific questions, and track the minor movements of the vehicle, payload, weather, and more as we progress towards launch. Approximately 24 hours before liftoff, the launch thread will go live and the party will begin there.
Campaign threads are not launch threads. Normal subreddit rules still apply.
Posted Aug 17, 2021, 4:37 PM UTC · edited