relocation of Nasa’s Spacex Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft
The International Space Station (ISS) is readying itself for an intricate maneuver: the relocation of the SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft. This procedure will involve four seasoned astronauts undocking the spacecraft from ahead of the Harmony module’s forward-facing port and redocking it to its space-facing port on Sunday, November 3, live-streamed from 6:15 a.m. EST.
Mission Overview
The SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft is currently docked at the forward-facing port of the Harmony module. The upcoming maneuver is part of NASA’s commercial resupply services mission, designed to facilitate the launch of a Dragon cargo spacecraft from Monday, November 4. This planned launch relies on the available port reserved for the crew vehicle, ensuring optimal utilization of space resources.
Astronauts and Control Centers
Four experienced astronauts will undertake the relocation:
- Nick Hague
- Suni Williams
- Butch Wilmore
- Roscosmos Cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov
The intricate process will be directed remotely by teams at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and SpaceX’s Mission Control in Hawthorne, California, beginning at 6:35 a.m. ET to finish by 7:18 a.m. ET.
Live Coverage and Streaming Options
For viewers who wish to follow this significant event, NASA+ offers live coverage commencing at 6:15 a.m. ET. This comprehensive broadcast will end once the docking is complete. For those looking to stay in the loop through various platforms, the following options are available:
- NASA+ – Scheduled NASA+ Coverage
- Social Media:
- Twitter@space_station and @ISS_Research
- Facebook @ISS
- Instagram @ISS
- Space Station Blog
About the SpaceX Crew-9 Mission
Launched on September 28 from Kennedy Space Center, the SpaceX Crew-9 mission has been more than a spectacular debut. The four astronauts aboard are scheduled to return earthward by February 2025. This mission, part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, has been fundamental in advancing the agency’s commercial space endeavors.
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NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is dedicated to the transportation of astronauts to the International Space Station. This program partners with private industries to advance space exploration and ensure a sustainable future in low Earth orbit and beyond.
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