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NASA Astronauts Launch from America in Historic Test Flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon

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Saturday, May 30, 2020
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Known as NASA's SpaceX Demo-2, the mission is an end-to-end test flight to validate the SpaceX crew transportation system, including launch, in-orbit, docking and landing operations.

Key Points: 
  • Known as NASA's SpaceX Demo-2, the mission is an end-to-end test flight to validate the SpaceX crew transportation system, including launch, in-orbit, docking and landing operations.
  • This is SpaceX's second spaceflight test of its Crew Dragon and its first test with astronauts aboard, which will pave the way for its certification for regular crew flights to the station as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program .
  • The crew will perform tests on Crew Dragon in addition to conducting research and other tasks with the space station crew.
  • As SpaceX's final flight test, it will validate all aspects of its crew transportation system, including the Crew Dragon spacecraft, spacesuits, Falcon 9 launch vehicle, launch pad 39A and operations capabilities.

Coverage of Landmark NASA SpaceX Commercial Crew Test Flight

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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WASHINGTON, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch and launch activities for the agency's SpaceX Demo-2 test flight on Wednesday, May 27, carrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the International Space Station .

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NASA will provide live coverage of prelaunch and launch activities for the agency's SpaceX Demo-2 test flight on Wednesday, May 27, carrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the International Space Station .
  • NASA and SpaceX will provide joint, live coverage from launch to arrival at the space station.
  • Full mission coverage will air live on NASA Television and the agency's website , as well as numerous other platforms .
  • SpaceX currently is readying the hardware for the first space station crew rotational mission, which would happen after data from this test flight is reviewed for certification.

NASA to Provide Coverage of SpaceX Commercial Crew Test Flight with Astronauts

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Friday, May 1, 2020
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The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Key Points: 
  • The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft will launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • This will be SpaceX's final test flight of NASA's Commercial Crew Programand will provide data on the performance of the Falcon 9 rocket, Crew Dragon spacecraft and ground systems, as well as in-orbit, docking and landing operations.
  • The test flight also will provide valuable data toward NASA certifying SpaceX's crew transportation system for regular flights carrying astronauts to and from the space station.
  • The goal of NASA's Commercial Crew Program is safe, reliable and cost-effective transportation to and from the International Space Station.

NASA to Host Preview Briefings, Interviews for First Crew Launch with SpaceX

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Monday, April 20, 2020
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In addition, NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley , who will serve as crew for the mission,will be available for remote interviews.

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  • In addition, NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley , who will serve as crew for the mission,will be available for remote interviews.
  • NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston will host a trio of media briefings beginning at 11 a.m. EDT May 1, to preview NASA's SpaceX Demo-2 mission.
  • The flight test with NASA astronauts aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft will lift off on a Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • All media participation in these news conferences and interviews will be remote; no media will be accommodated at any NASA site due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NASA Adds Shannon Walker to First Operational Crewed SpaceX Mission

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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This test is expected to take place in mid-to-late May as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.

Key Points: 
  • This test is expected to take place in mid-to-late May as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
  • Pending the successful Demo-2 test, Walker, Glover, Hopkins, and Noguchi will launch aboard Crew Dragon on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • Walker earned a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's and doctorate in space physics, all from Rice University in Houston.
  • NASA already assigned Glover and Hopkins to the first operation SpaceX crewed mission in August 2018.

NASA, SpaceX Invite Media to First Crew Launch to Station from America Since 2011

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will launch Crew Dragon, with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley aboard the spacecraft, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Key Points: 
  • SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will launch Crew Dragon, with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley aboard the spacecraft, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • NASA and SpaceX are currently targeting no earlier than mid-to-late May for launch.
  • It is the final flight test of the system before SpaceX is certified to carry out operational crew flights to and from the space station for NASA.
  • Media accreditation deadlines are as follows:
    International media without U.S. citizenship must apply by 4 p.m. EDT Friday, April 17.

NASA, SpaceX Complete Final Major Flight Test of Crew Spacecraft

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Sunday, January 19, 2020
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This was the final major flight test of the spacecraft before it begins carrying astronauts to the International Space Station under NASA's Commercial Crew Program .

Key Points: 
  • This was the final major flight test of the spacecraft before it begins carrying astronauts to the International Space Station under NASA's Commercial Crew Program .
  • "We are thrilled with the progress NASA's Commercial Crew Program is making and look forward to the next milestone for Crew Dragon."
  • As part of the test, SpaceX configured Crew Dragon to trigger a launch escape about 1.5 minutes after liftoff.
  • Prior to the flight test, teams completed launch day procedures for the first crewed flight test, from suit-up to launch pad operations.

NASA to Provide Coverage of SpaceX Crew Dragon Launch Escape Test

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch escapedemonstration, as part of the agency's Commercial Crew Program , which is workingwith U.S. companies to launch American astronauts on American rockets and spacecraft from American soil.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the SpaceX Crew Dragon launch escapedemonstration, as part of the agency's Commercial Crew Program , which is workingwith U.S. companies to launch American astronauts on American rockets and spacecraft from American soil.
  • The test launch, as well as other activities leading up to the test, will air on NASA Television and the agency's website .
  • The SpaceX Crew Dragon will launch from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • SpaceX will intentionally trigger Crew Dragon to perform the launch escape prior to 1 minute, 30 seconds into flight.

NASA Invites Media to SpaceX In-Flight Abort Test for Commercial Crew

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Media accreditation is open for SpaceX's In-Flight Abort Test as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Media accreditation is open for SpaceX's In-Flight Abort Test as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
  • This will be among thefinal major tests for the company before NASA astronauts will fly aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft.
  • Media accreditation deadlines are as follows:
    International media without U.S. citizenship must apply by 4 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 6, for access to Kennedy media activities.
  • For test coverage, NASA's launch blog, and more information about the test, visit:
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NASA Administrator to Visit SpaceX Headquarters

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Monday, October 7, 2019
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Following the tour, SpaceX will host a media availability with Bridenstine, SpaceX Chief Engineer Elon Musk, and NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley the crew for the Demo-2 flight test to the space station.

Key Points: 
  • Following the tour, SpaceX will host a media availability with Bridenstine, SpaceX Chief Engineer Elon Musk, and NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley the crew for the Demo-2 flight test to the space station.
  • SpaceX will carry NASA astronauts to the space station on the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft, and help return the ability to fly American astronauts on American rockets and spacecraft from American soil.
  • NASA and SpaceX currently are preparing for an upcoming in-flight abort test of Crew Dragon's launch escape system and the company's second demonstration mission, Demo-2, which will send NASA astronauts to and from the station aboard Crew Dragon.
  • SpaceX will provide additional logistical details for credentialed media closer to the visit.