0 SpaceX launch of Dragon 9 May 30 2020
- Space Flight News
- by Dr. Palmere, 2020 Camp Director
- 5-31-2020
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Crew Dragon spacecraft lifted off from launch complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. First manned launch of a commercial vehicle to the ISS (International Space Station). Count down begins ~ T-36. Video is a feed from SpaceX YT channel recorded live. Date: May 30, 2020. [Credits to SpaceX]
Thinking Like An Astronaut Activities:
Q1: Why is this flight important?
Q2: How is this launch similar to STS-25 (Challenger) and how is it different?
Q3: Who are the two astronauts on this flight? How are they similar to the two astronauts that flew on STS-1 (Columbia maiden flight)?
Q4: What data are viewable on the screen during the first ~ 5 minutes of the launch?
Q5: How could this video be made better for the viewer for the next SpaceX launch?
Q6: Where on the internet can we find a schedule for future SpaceX launches? (State URL) Can you find a website (URL) showing a schedule for all upcoming manned space flights?
Q7: What surprised you most about the video, the actions by the crew, the communications or anything else? What is most memorable? What is considered a milestone (important historical event)?
Now Test Your Pilot Skills:
Check out the online SpaceX docking simulator at: Link (URL): https://iss-sim.spacex.com/
1: Explore the sim.
2: Read and memorize the controls, especially acceleration.
3: Record your results for each attempt, begin with attempts after you study the tutorial directions and instructions.
4: Why is this considered a simulation?
5: What would you suggest to make this more fun to do?
6: Do you think the SpaceX pilot should be allowed to let the computer auto dock? Or should be manual docking by a pilot? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Have fun!!
Email Dr. Palmere your answers at: dr-palmere@spaccevoyage.com You can email him your questions too
SpaceX Demo 2 May 30 2020 24m34s
