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After multiple delays, the Axiom Space mission with private astronauts, Ax-1 was pushed back
a tad bit more.
As you can see on TheSpaceXFans website, the Ax-1 mission is expected to lift off on Friday
8th at 3:17pm UTC or 11:17pm EDT.
SpaceX posted a Tweet about the Falcon 9 and Dragon for the Ax-1 mission which are now
vertical on pad LC-39A.
Thought I would share this Tweet posted with a video of SpaceX’s recovery vessel Bob
carrying 2 intact fairings from the Transporter-4 mission.
SpaceX posted a Tweet about the launch that will come after the Ax-1 mission lifts off,
NROL-85.
They said “Static fire test of Falcon 9 complete – targeting Friday, April 15 for
launch of the NROL-85 mission from Vandenberg in California.
The Falcon 9 first stage supporting this mission previously launched NROL-87 in February.”
There was another interesting article posted related to science that is planned for the
Ax-1 mission.
It says “This week, four SpaceX crew members will conduct the first-ever experiments on
cultivated meat in space.
The historic Axiom-1 mission is the first fully private spaceflight to the International
Space Station, and among other experiments, will test the effects of microgravity on the
formation of muscle tissue cultivated by Aleph Farms.”
There is an article about another launch that SpaceX has secured.
It says “Astranis Space Technologies has signed a contract with SpaceX for a dedicated
Falcon 9 launch to put four Astranis MicroGEO communications satellites into service in
2023.”
Heading over to Boca Chica, here’s a view of the launch site with Booster 7 on the orbital
mount.
The Starship quick disconnect has been removed from the tower QD arm.
The Booster quick disconnect on the orbital mount is attached to Booster 7.
This bridge crane was seen lifted into the Wide Bay to be installed.
Multiple bridge cranes are now installed in the Wide Bay.
Everyday Astronaut posted a Tweet saying “Anyone have a good source on the weight/output of
the Tesla Model S Plaid motor?
In this section we're showing why electric turbo pumps don't scale up well.
Based on these (potentially inaccurate) numbers, it would take ~676 motors just to spin the
pumps of an RD-170!”
Musk responded with “Raptor pump power is over 100MW per engine & 33 engines, means
over 3GW.
Not even remotely possible for electric motors & batteries to compete.”
The Starship 24 nosecone was once again rolled out of the fabrication tent.
The Ship 24 aft section was seen being moved to the High Bay for stacking.
However, not for Starship 24 stacking.
Interestingly, it was stacked atop Booster 8 but later removed.
The Liquid Oxygen section of Ship 24 was moved into the High Bay for stacking.
On Monday, Super Heavy Booster 7 came to life as SpaceX did some testing.
During the day, SpaceX did a full cryogenic proof test of the Booster 7 prototype.
Look at this crazy venting as Booster 7 depressurised.
Taking a brief look at the road and beach closures on the Cameron County website, after
the testing of Booster 7, all dates have been cancelled.
As always, I have to say thank you to Mary, or BocaChicaGal, as well as Nic Ansuini for
being out there filming the Starbase content.
Also, thank you to the NASASpaceflight team working behind the scenes on their videos,
livestreams and other space content.
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