{"id":22160,"date":"2022-07-12T19:25:48","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T11:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/launch-spotlight-crs-25-spacex-set-to-launch-the-25th-space-station-resupply-mission\/"},"modified":"2022-07-12T19:25:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-12T11:25:48","slug":"launch-spotlight-crs-25-spacex-set-to-launch-the-25th-space-station-resupply-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/launch-spotlight-crs-25-spacex-set-to-launch-the-25th-space-station-resupply-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"Launch Spotlight: CRS-25 \u2013 SpaceX set to launch the 25th space station resupply mission"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 from LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 14, 2022, at 8:44 p.m. EDT. This launch will carry a Cargo Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station carrying food, science, and other supplies for the Commercial Resupply Services 25 (CRS-25) mission.<\/p>\n

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Launch Overview<\/h2>\n

Launch Date<\/strong>: July 14, 2022, 8:44 p.m. EDT<\/p>\n

Payload:<\/strong> Cargo Dragon (C208)<\/p>\n

Rocket: <\/strong>Falcon 9 (B1067-5)<\/p>\n

Launch Pad:<\/strong> LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida<\/p>\n

Destination:<\/strong> International Space Station<\/p>\n

Landing Site:<\/strong> A Shortfall of Gravitas, Atlantic Ocean<\/p>\n

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The Mission<\/h3>\n

SpaceX is set to launch a Cargo Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station which will carry 5,800 pounds of food, science, and other various supplies for the Commercial Resupply Services 25 (CRS-25) mission. One of the primary experiments being launched is the Earth Surface Mineral Dust Investigation (EMIT) with its purpose being to \u201cidentify the composition of mineral dust from Earth\u2019s arid regions and analyze dust carried through the atmosphere from deserts to see what effects it has on the planet, further advancing NASA\u2019s data contributions to monitoring climate change.\u201d<\/p>\n

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What is the Falcon 9?<\/h2>\n

SpaceX\u2019s 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 162 times with a 98% success rate, making it a highly trusted vehicle among the commercial, scientific, and defense sectors.<\/p>\n

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The Booster<\/h2>\n

B1058-13 will be launching the CRS-25 mission. This will be the fifth mission for this Falcon 9 booster.<\/p>\n

B1067 Flight Log<\/h4>\n
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  • CRS-22<\/li>\n
  • Crew-3<\/li>\n
  • Turksat-5B<\/li>\n
  • Crew-4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    The Weather<\/h2>\n

    July 14, 2022<\/h3>\n
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    • 70% GO<\/li>\n
    • Primary Concern(s):\n
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      • Cumulus Clouds<\/li>\n
      • Flight through rain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Risk(s):\n
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        • All Risks Low<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          24-hour Delay<\/h3>\n
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          • 70% GO<\/li>\n
          • Primary Concern(s):\n
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            • Cumulus Clouds<\/li>\n
            • Flight through rain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Risk(s):\n
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              • All Risks Low<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Read the full forecast here<\/em><\/p>\n

                Last Updated: July 11, 2022, 7:55 p.m. EDT <\/em><\/p>\n

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                Where to watch?<\/h2>\n

                You can find coverage of Wednesday\u2019s launch on SpaceX\u2019s YouTube channel. The live stream will usually go live about 15 minutes before liftoff and will offer the best views of the launch. We will embed the stream here once it is published.<\/p>\n

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