A new era for the space transport of humans into space is just around the corner.
On May 27, 2020, mission DM-2 was cancelled 16 minutes before the planned launch only because of the weather. Even the mission was scrubbed, the live stream gives a real good insight-view in a new way to fly to space.
This video shows the highlights of the launch preparations with NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken from 6 hours of live video transmission.
As the final flight test for SpaceX, this mission will validate the company’s crew transportation system, including the launch pad, rocket, spacecraft, and operational capabilities. This also will be the first time NASA astronauts will test the spacecraft systems in orbit.
The Demo-2 mission will be the final major step before NASA’s Commercial Crew Program certifies Crew Dragon for operational, long-duration missions to the space station. This certification and regular operation of Crew Dragon will enable NASA to continue the important research and technology investigations taking place onboard the station, which benefits people on Earth and lays the groundwork for future exploration of the Moon and Mars starting with the agency’s Artemis program, which will land the first woman and the next man on the lunar surface in 2024.
Next launch attempt is planned for Saturday, May 30, 3:22 p.m EDT (7:22 p.m UTC / 9:22 p.m. CEST).
The live video stream is here: [ Ссылка ]
Video footage by NASA and SpaceX.
Edit and colour correction by SPACE AFFAIRS.
