In this week’s news, we look at what the future of logistics holds. With the space race at the forefront soon there may be tasks for space logistics teams to tackle. The idea of space resorts is one such plan that will need resupplying, just as the international space station does now.
Key Takeaway Points
- Falcon 9 Rocket Lands on Drone Ship with Historic All-Female Crew
- Dragon Capsule Carries Supplies and Scientific Payloads to ISS
- SpaceX Dragon Cargo Capsule Arrives at ISS with Over 3 Tons of Supplies
SpaceX successfully launched its 27th logistics cargo mission for NASA, delivering over 6,000 pounds of scientific research, crew supplies, and vehicle hardware to the International Space Station. The mission was the seventh under SpaceX’s Commercial Resupply Services-2 (CRS) contract with NASA. The planned launch time of 8:30 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 contingent on weather criteria launched smoothly. The resupply services mission played a crucial role in supporting the ongoing research efforts of the ISS crew.
An all-female crew made history as they managed the landing of the Falcon 9 rocket, which carried the Dragon capsule onto SpaceX’s drone ship “A Shortfall of Gravitas”. The rocket successfully landed around seven minutes and 45 seconds after liftoff on March 14, 2023. This marks a significant achievement for women in the field of aerospace engineering. Highlighting the strides being made towards gender equality in traditionally male-dominated industries.
Dragon Capsule Carries Supplies and Scientific Payloads to ISS
In its latest mission, a robotic Dragon capsule was launched from the International Space Station (ISS) carrying an array of supplies, vehicle hardware, and over 60 new scientific experiments. The mission included the final two investigations for the Tissue Chips in Space project, run jointly by the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the International Space Station National Laboratory. The HUNCH Ball Clamp Monopod, designed by high school students in the Houston area, was among the scientific payloads on board the CRS-27 resupply mission. This launch highlights the ongoing efforts to conduct critical scientific research in the unique environment of space.
SpaceX Dragon Cargo Capsule Arrives at ISS with Over 3 Tons of Supplies
The SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule successfully delivered over 3 tons of supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), including fresh fruit and cheese. The capsule was launched from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on March 14th and arrived at the ISS on March 16th at 7:31 a.m. EDT (1131 GMT), approximately 20 minutes earlier than scheduled. This marks SpaceX’s 27th robotic cargo flight to the ISS as part of NASA’s “commercial resupply services” mission, underscoring the critical role of commercial partnerships in supporting ongoing space exploration and scientific research efforts.
Afterburner Roundup
SpaceX’s 27th cargo mission for NASA delivered over 6,000 pounds of supplies to the ISS, including 60 new scientific experiments. The Falcon 9 rocket landing on the drone ship, “A Shortfall of Gravitas,” was managed by an all-female crew. The mission included the final two investigations for the Tissue Chips in Space project, and the HUNCH Ball Clamp Monopod, built by Houston high school students. The success demonstrates the importance of commercial partnerships and progress towards gender equality in aerospace engineering.
References
Spacex Dragon Space Station Arrival
SpaceX Launch International Space Station
Crew-4 Prelaunch Briefings, Weather Update
