[Technology] Space X launch, Sat 30 May 20:22 BST

[Deleted member 22389]

If your interested, American Astronauts will go up to the ISS on an American rocket, first time in 10 years since the Shuttle.
https://www.spacex.com/launches/

 

[Frutos]

I believe it's 21:30, not 20:30.

 

[Chicken Run]

Looking forward to this, 2030 GMT 2130 BST although the weather may have an impact.

 

[swindonseagull]

https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/showthread.php?352518-Anyone-want-to-see-a-space-station/page4

see my post here it should be visible about 15-20 mins after launch in the UK skies

 

[Chicken Run]

Apart from NASA’s stream does anyone know what UK channel is showing tonight’s historical launch?

 

[Chicken Run]

Space X launch, Wed 20:30.

Absolutely love the Astronauts suits btw.

Very Buck Rogers.

 

[Frutos]

Apart from NASA’s stream does anyone know what UK channel is showing tonight’s historical launch?

None of them.

 

[Frutos]

Weather forecast is now 60% favourable, apparently.

 

[Chicken Run]

None of them.

Just seen Sky News will be showing the launch.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

Just seen Sky News will be showing the launch.

Looking forward to this also, maybe sky could send Beth Rigby on a one way ticket

 

[Chicken Run]

Looking forward to this also, maybe sky could send Beth Rigby on a one way ticket

No not one way but maybe some time away will convince her that it’s ok to admit being born a man?

 

[Dick Head]

No not one way but maybe some time away will convince her that it’s ok to admit being born a man?

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

https://nortr3nixy.nimpr.uk/showthread.php?352518-Anyone-want-to-see-a-space-station/page4

see my post here it should be visible about 15-20 mins after launch in the UK skies

Is there a link to this somewhere?
What direction & altitude?
Will it be easy to see? i.e. will rockets still be burning? Or will it be in near orbit at this point?

 

[dazzer6666]

Is there a link to this somewhere?
What direction & altitude?
Will it be easy to see? i.e. will rockets still be burning? Or will it be in near orbit at this point?

It passes over us about 15 mins after leaving Florida. This site has been absolutely bang on with all recent ISS and Starlink timings/visibility (yes I know it sounds boring, but anything to break lockdown tedium). ISS the last few nights has been exceptionally bright

https://www.meteorwatch.org/crew-dragon-watch-the-launch-then-see-it-fly-over-uk/

Also these guys on Twitter

https://twitter.com/VirtualAstro?s=20

 

[Chicken Run]

Space X launch, Wed 20:30.

Just over 5 hours cannot wait for this, hope the weather doesn’t delay lift off.

 

[Frutos]

Just over 5 hours cannot wait for this, hope the weather doesn’t delay lift off.

Really looking forward to this, as you say I hope the weather doesn't interfere.

 

[Frutos]

Weather is currently 50/50.

 

[Frutos]

The crew are currently getting strapped in - all on course so far.

 

[Deleted member 2719]

A bit premature, but who cares.



https://youtu.be/9RTaIpVuTqE

 

[Chicken Run]

The crew are currently getting strapped in - all on course so far.

This is very exciting, the Dragon looks incredible inside, nothing like the shuttle!! Fingers crossed for weather window.