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Before the Boeing Starliner departs the ISS, its former crew, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, had some words for those on the ground who’ve been supporting their mission throughout the years. Follow along for updates: spaceflightnow.com/2024/09/06/liv…

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Flight controllers in Houston are preparing for the deorbit burn that will begin Starliner's autonomous descent towards the White Sands, New Mexico landing site. Watch live: spaceflightnow.com/2024/09/06/liv…

Flight controllers in Houston are preparing for the deorbit burn that will begin Starliner's autonomous descent towards the White Sands, New Mexico landing site. Watch live: spaceflightnow.com/2024/09/06/liv…
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Starliner is now entering the atmosphere, the point known as Entry Interface. This map provided by NASA shows the ground track and where the fiery reentry will be visible. Watch live: spaceflightnow.com/2024/09/06/liv…

Starliner is now entering the atmosphere, the point known as Entry Interface. This map provided by NASA shows the ground track and where the fiery reentry will be visible. Watch live: spaceflightnow.com/2024/09/06/liv…
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The first views of Starliner making a fiery streak through the night sky as it nears landing. Watch live: spaceflightnow.com/2024/09/06/liv…

The first views of Starliner making a fiery streak through the night sky as it nears landing. Watch live: spaceflightnow.com/2024/09/06/liv…
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NASA is resuming coverage once again regarding the return of Starliner. The post-landing briefing is now underway with the following participants: • Joel Montalbano, deputy associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington • Steve

NASA is resuming coverage once again regarding the return of Starliner. The post-landing briefing is now underway with the following participants:

• Joel Montalbano, deputy associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington
• Steve
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SpaceX will try again early Tuesday morning to launch the Polaris Dawn mission. Launch weather and the long-range forecast for splashdown at the end of the mission do not look good. Liftoff is scheduled for 3:38am ET. spaceflightnow.com/2024/09/09/liv… 📷 Adam Bernstein

SpaceX will try again early Tuesday morning to launch the Polaris Dawn mission. Launch weather and the long-range forecast for splashdown at the end of the mission do not look good. Liftoff is scheduled for 3:38am ET. spaceflightnow.com/2024/09/09/liv…
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Our live coverage of the Polaris Dawn mission begins at 11:30pm EDT (0330 UTC). Weather remains only 40% favorable for the planned 3:38 a.m. EDT (0738 UTC) liftoff from Kennedy Space Center. youtube.com/live/CzVVSxAXi…

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The crew of the Polaris Dawn mission just drove by the Press Site here at the Kennedy Space Center en route to Launch Complex 39A. In about 30 minutes, they will start suiting up in their EVA suits at a building adjacent to LC-39A. Our live coverage begins at 11:30 pm EDT (0330

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The Polaris Dawn mission is now just about four hours away from launching. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A is currently targeting 3:38 am EDT (0738 UTC). Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=CzVVSx…

The Polaris Dawn mission is now just about four hours away from launching. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A is currently targeting  3:38 am EDT (0738 UTC).

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The four members of the Polaris Dawn mission are boarding the Crew Dragon Resilience. This will be Commander Jared Isaacman's second trip to space and the first for his three crew mates. Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=CzVVSx…

The four members of the Polaris Dawn mission are boarding the Crew Dragon Resilience. This will be Commander <a href="/rookisaacman/">Jared Isaacman</a>'s second trip to space and the first for his three crew mates.

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Weather at and near the launch pad is causing SpaceX to push the T-0 liftoff of the Polaris Dawn mission to the second out of three launch opportunities within this window. Launch is now anticipated at 5:23 am EDT (0923 UTC), weather permitting. SpaceX is working no issues on

Weather at and near the launch pad is causing SpaceX to push the T-0 liftoff of the Polaris Dawn mission to the second out of three launch opportunities within this window. Launch is now anticipated at 5:23 am EDT (0923 UTC), weather permitting.

SpaceX is working no issues on
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SpaceX's launch weather officer forecasts a 35 percent chance of violating weather (or a 65 percent chance of good weather at liftoff). T-0 remains targeting 5:23 am ET (0923 UTC). Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=CzVVSx…

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SpaceX reports that they are currently tracking an 80 percent chance of good weather at liftoff at 5:23 am EDT (0923 UTC). Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=CzVVSx…

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The crew access arm has retracted and SpaceX is minutes away from beginning the fueling process on its Falcon 9 rocket to support the Polaris Dawn mission. Liftoff remains set for 5:23 am ET (0923 UTC). Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=CzVVSx…

The crew access arm has retracted and SpaceX is minutes away from beginning the fueling process on its Falcon 9 rocket to support the Polaris Dawn mission. Liftoff remains set for 5:23 am ET (0923 UTC).

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SpaceX has begun loading RP-1 and liquid oxygen onboard its Falcon 9 rocket in support of the Polaris Dawn mission. This means SpaceX is moving forward with a launch attempt at 5:23 am ET (0923 UTC). Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=CzVVSx…

SpaceX has begun loading RP-1 and liquid oxygen onboard its Falcon 9 rocket in support of the Polaris Dawn mission. This means SpaceX is moving forward with a launch attempt at 5:23 am ET (0923 UTC).

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The so-called 'big vent' is now in full swing as SpaceX is thermally conditioning the feed lines prior to second stage liquid oxygen load. Liftoff is set for 5:23 am ET (0923 UTC). Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=CzVVSx…

The so-called 'big vent' is now in full swing as SpaceX is thermally conditioning the feed lines prior to second stage liquid oxygen load.  Liftoff is set for 5:23 am ET (0923 UTC).

Watch live: youtube.com/watch?v=CzVVSx…
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The Crew Dragon Resilience flies free from the Falcon 9 upper stage, carrying the crew of the Polaris Dawn mission to the beginning of its roughly five-day mission on orbit.

The Crew Dragon Resilience flies free from the Falcon 9 upper stage, carrying the crew of the Polaris Dawn mission to the beginning of its roughly five-day mission on orbit.