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r/SpaceX CRS-23 Launch & Docking Discussion & Updates Thread!

Party Thread (CRS-23)

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Welcome to the r/SpaceX CRS-23 Launch & Docking Discussion & Updates Thread!

Hi dear people of the subreddit!

I'm u/hitura-nobad bringing you live updates during SpaceX's comercial resupply mission to the ISS.

NASA Mission Overview

NASA Mission Patch

DockingMonday 30th August 15:00 UTC
Static fireSuccessfull
PayloadCommercial Resupply Services-23 supplies, equipment and experiments
Payload mass? kg
Separation orbitLow Earth Orbit, ~200 km x 51.66°
Destination orbitLow Earth Orbit, ~400 km x 51.66°
Launch vehicleFalcon 9 v1.2 Block 5
CoreB1061-4
Past flights of this core3 ( Crew-1,Crew-2,SXM-8)
Spacecraft typeDragon 2
CapsuleC208-2
Past flights of this capsuleCRS-21
LiftoffAugust 29th 7:14 UTC (28th 3:14 a.m. EDT)
Duration of visit~1 month
Launch siteLC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida
LandingA Shortfall of Gravitas
Mission success criteriaSuccessful separation and deployment of Dragon into the target orbit; docking to the ISS; undocking from the ISS; and reentry, splashdown, and recovery of Dragon.

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Timeline

TimeUpdate
[](/# MC // row 0) 2021-08-30 14:48:01 UTCCoverage ended. Have a nice day and see you all soon on the next event!
[](/# MC // row 1)Hard mate confirmed
[](/# MC // row 2) 2021-08-30 14:35:34 UTCDocking Ring retraction completed
[](/# MC // row 3) 2021-08-30 14:31:06 UTCContact & Capture confirmed
[](/# MC // row 4) 2021-08-30 14:28:49 UTCRange 10m
[](/# MC // row 5) 2021-08-30 14:26:39 UTCGo for final approach
[](/# MC // row 6) 2021-08-30 14:21:59 UTC20m Holdpoint
[](/# MC // row 7) 2021-08-30 14:18:07 UTCRange 82m
[](/# MC // row 8) 2021-08-30 14:14:27 UTCRange 145m
[](/# MC // row 9) 2021-08-30 13:43:35 UTCRange 400m
[](/# MC // row 10) 2021-08-30 13:30:09 UTCRange 1km
[](/# MC // row 11) 2021-08-30 13:43:24 UTCNASA forgot to update their info graphics, shows Cargo dragon  docking to zenith port
[](/# MC // row 12) 2021-08-30 13:29:32 UTCDragon currently visible on ISS cameras
[](/# MC // row 13) 2021-08-30 13:27:01 UTCmid-course burn completed
[](/# MC // row 14) 2021-08-30 13:00:00 UTCDocking coverage started
[](/# MC // row 15) T+12:14Dragon seperation
[](/# MC // row 16) T+8:41SECO
[](/# MC // row 17) T+8:00Landing success
[](/# MC // row 18) T+7:13Landing startup
[](/# MC // row 19) T+6:10Reentry shutdown
[](/# MC // row 20) T+5:56Reentry startup
[](/# MC // row 21) T+3:21Boostback shutdown
[](/# MC // row 22) T+2:49Second stage ignition
[](/# MC // row 23) T+2:34Stage separation
[](/# MC // row 24) T+2:32MECO
[](/# MC // row 25) T+1:14Max Q
[](/# MC // row 26) T-0Liftoff
[](/# MC // row 27) T-60Startup
[](/# MC // row 28) T-7:03Engine chill
[](/# MC // row 29) T-18:24Webcast live
[](/# MC // row 30) T-19:41T-20 Minute vent
[](/# MC // row 31) T-28:16Fueling underway
[](/# MC // row 32) T-36:43Weather Forecast now 80% favorable
[](/# MC // row 33) 2021-08-27 16:26:39 UTCBackup opportunities after Sunday are Tuesday and Wednesdays
[](/# MC // row 34) 2021-08-27 16:18:51 UTCPOV 60%
[](/# MC // row 35) 2021-08-27 16:15:21 UTCASOG will not be autonomous for this mission yet
[](/# MC // row 36) 2021-08-27 16:14:08 UTCUpgrades reduced refurbishment at least in half for dragon
[](/# MC // row 37) 2021-08-27 16:12:50 UTC7:37:12 UTC launch , 7:14:39 UTC backup date
[](/# MC // row 38) 2021-08-27 16:05:17 UTCPress Conference started
[](/# MC // row 39) 2021-08-27 12:05:33 UTCThread live

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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.

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Stats

☑️ 124th Falcon 9 launch all time

☑️ 83th Falcon 9 landing

☑️ 105th consecutive successful Falcon 9 launch (excluding Amos-6)

☑️ 21st SpaceX launch this year

☑️ 2nd SpaceX CRS Launch this year

☑️ 4th flight of first stage B1061 (3rd ISS launch)

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Primary Mission: Deployment of payload into correct orbit

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.

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Links & Resources

  • General Launch Related Resources:
  • Launch Viewing Resources:
  • Maps and Hazard Area Resources:
  • Regulatory Resources:

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Participate in the discussion!

  • First of all, launch threads are party threads! We understand everyone is excited, so we relax the rules in these venues. The most important thing is that everyone enjoy themselves
  • Please constrain the launch party to this thread alone. We will remove low effort comments elsewhere!
  • Real-time chat on our official Internet Relay Chat (IRC) #SpaceX on Snoonet
  • Please post small launch updates, discussions, and questions here, rather than as a separate post. Thanks!
  • Wanna talk about other SpaceX stuff in a more relaxed atmosphere? Head over to r/SpaceXLounge

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Posted Aug 27, 2021, 8:07 AM UTC · edited

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