SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 from LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 27, 2022, at 3:52 a.m. EDT. This launch will carry four astronauts, three NASA, and one ESA to the International Space Station for Expedition 68.
Launch Overview
Launch Date: April 27, 2022, 3:52 a.m. EDT
Payload: Crew Dragon Freedom
Rocket: SpaceX Falcon 9 (B1067-4)
Launch Pad: LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida
Destination: International Space Station
Landing Site: A Shortfall of Gravitas, Atlantic Ocean
The Mission
The SpaceX Crew-4 mission will carry four astronauts to the International Space Station for Expedition 68. Three of the astronauts are from NASA with the fourth being an ESA astronaut. Below is a list of the crew and their role in the Crew-4 mission.
- Kjell Lindgren – Spacecraft Commander – NASA
- [Robert] Bob Himes – Pilot – NASA
- Samantha Cristoforetti – Mission Specialist 1 – ESA
- Jessica Watkins – Mission Specialist 2 – NASA
What is the Falcon 9?
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is the workhorse of commercial launches into Earth orbit. Nine Merlin engines power the partially reusable rocket on the first stage and a single vacuum optimized Merlin on the second stage. The Falcon 9 has launched a total of 149 times with a 98% success rate, making it a highly trusted vehicle among the commercial, scientific, and defense sectors.
The Booster
B1067-4 is set to launch the Crew-4 mission. The following is the flight log for this booster.
B1067 Flight Log
- CRS-22
- Crew-3
- Turksat-5B
The Weather
April 27, 2022
- 90% GO
- Primary Concern(s):
- Cumulus Clouds
- Flight Through Rain
- Risk(s):
- All Risks Low
24-hour Delay
- 40% GO
- Primary Concern(s):
- Cumulus Clouds
- Flight Through Rain
- Risk(s):
- All Risks Low
Last Updated: Apr. 25, 11:08 a.m. EDT
Where to watch?
You can find coverage of Saturday’s launch on SpaceX’s YouTube channel. The live stream will usually go live about 15 minutes before liftoff and will offer the best views of the launch. NASA will also be streaming this launch on its YouTube channel.
Featured Image: Crew-4 Rollout – NASA/Joel Kowsky
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