BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Florida Space Tourism Network (flspacetourism.com)//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b2b8a9db24a9aa61bdfb21078fe7a0be DTSTAMP:20260405T205550Z SUMMARY:SpaceX Falcon 9 – Cygnus NG-24 (Northrop Grumman-24) DESCRIPTION:

Launch Time: 07:51 AM EST

Rocket: Falcon 9 Block 5
< strong data-start="450" data-end="468">Spacecraft: Northrop Grumman Cygnus
Mission Type: Commercial Resupply Service s (CRS) mission to the International Space Station

Missi on Overview &\; Payload Insight

Cygnus NG-24 is Northro p Grumman&rsquo\;s 24th operational Cygnus cargo mission to the Internatio nal Space Station under NASA&rsquo\;s Commercial Resupply Services contrac t. The spacecraft will deliver sev eral tons of supplies\, scientific experiments\, crew provisions\, and sta tion hardware to support ongoing ISS operations.

The Cygnus spacecraft consists of:

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A Service Module (built in the U.S.) providing power\, propulsi on\, and guidance
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A Pressurized Cargo Module\, manufactured by Thales Alenia Space \, carrying research payloads and logistics
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After rendezvous\, Cygnus will autonomously bert h to the ISS using the station&rsquo\;s robotic arm.

Science & \; Mission Objectives

Cargo abo ard NG-24 typically supports:

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Microgravity research in biology\, materials science\, and human health
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Technology demonstrations for future deep-space missions
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Crew supplies and maintenance hardware
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Waste disposal following unberthing\, as Cygnus performs a controlled dest ructive reentry
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Cy gnus missions play a critical role in maintaining continuous scientific re search aboard the ISS.

Why This Launch Matters

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Supports uninterrupted ISS research and operations
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Demonstrates continued collaboration between SpaceX and Northrop Grumman\n
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Highlights Falcon 9&rsquo\;s versatility for both crewed and cargo missions
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Reinforces the Space Coast&rsquo\;s role as the world&rsquo\;s premier orbital logistics hub
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V isitor &\; Viewing Tips

Best Viewing Locations: Jetty Park\, Playalinda Beach\, Cocoa Beach Pier\, Titusville riverfron t parks

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Arrive Ea rly: Cargo launches are popular and draw steady crowds
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What to Bring: Cam era\, binoculars\, water\, sunscreen\, folding chair
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Livestream: NASA and Northrop Grumman typically provide live coverage with mission commentary
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URL:https://new.flspacetourism.com/events/2026/04/08/spacex-falcon-9-cygnus -ng-24-northrop-grumman-24.html DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T000000 LOCATION:SLC-40\, Cape Canaveral SFS\, Florida\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7a8cd3d365d7636799699cfc98e18a21 DTSTAMP:20260405T205550Z SUMMARY:United Launch Alliance – Starliner-1 (NASA Commercial Crew Missio n) DESCRIPTION:

Launch Date: No E arlier Than April 2026
Launch Time: TBD
Launch Site: Space Launch Complex- 41 (SLC-41)\, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station\, Florida
Launch Vehicle : Atlas V N22
Spacecraft: Boeing CST-100 Starliner
Mis sion Type: Crewed flight to the International Space Station (ISS)

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Mission Overview &\; Payload Insight
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Starliner-1 is Boeing&rsquo\;s first operational crew rotation mission to t he International Space Station under NASA&rsquo\;s Commercial Crew Program . This mission follows Starliner&rsquo\;s certification process and repres ents Boeing&rsquo\;s transition from test flights to regular crewed ISS op erations alongside SpaceX&rsquo\;s Crew Dragon missions.
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The CST-10 0 Starliner spacecraft will carry a four-person crew to the ISS f or a long-duration stay of approximately six months\, supporting science research\, station opera tions\, and crew rotation objectives.
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Mission Objectives
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Durin g the Starliner-1 mission\, the crew will:
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Conduct microgr avity research across life sciences\, materials science\, and tec hnology development
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Support ISS maintenance and operations
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Advance NASA&rsquo\;s goal of maintaining redundant U.S. crew transportation systems
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Contr ibute to research that supports future deep-space missions\, including Art emis
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Why This Lau nch Matters
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First fully operational Boeing Starl iner crew mission
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Strengthens U.S. crewed access to space t hrough dual-provider redundancy< /strong>
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One of the final crewed missions on Atlas V\, a historic launch vehicle\n
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Reinforces Cape Canaveral&rsquo\;s role as the world&rsquo\; s leading human spaceflight hub
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Visitor &\; Viewing Tips
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Best Viewing L ocations:
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Jetty P ark
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Playalinda Beach
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Titusville riverfront p arks
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Cocoa Beach Pier
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Arrive Early: Crewed launches d raw large crowds&mdash\;arrive several hours early
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What to Bring: Camera\, binocul ars\, water\, sunscreen\, folding chair
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Livestream: NASA and Boeing are expected t o provide live coverage and commentary
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Launch Note
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Launch timing is subject to c hange due to spacecraft readiness\, ISS traffic\, and weather. Ch eck FLspaceTourism.com\ , NASA\, ULA\, and Boeing channels for final confirmation as launch approa ches.
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🔗 For additional details and live coverage\, visit the UL Alaunch.com page.
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Stay updated at ULAlaunch.com/ missions/commercial-crew
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Or link below
URL:https://new.flspacetourism.com/events/2026/04/30/united-launch-alliance -starliner-1-nasa-commercial-crew-mission.html DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T000000 LOCATION:SLC-41\, Cape Canaveral SFS\, Florida\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:085fcc735d4015c7421e7fb833fe5fd5 DTSTAMP:20260405T205550Z SUMMARY:SpaceX VAST-1 – Commercial Space Station Pathfinder DESCRIPTION:
Launch Date: No Earlier Than June 2026
Launch Time: TBD
Launch Site: Launch Complex 39A (L C-39A)\, Kennedy Space Center\, Florida
Rocket: Falcon 9 Block 5
Spacecraft: Crew Dragon
Commercial Partner: Vast Spac e
Mission Type: Commercial space station demonstration / human-s paceflight pathfinder
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Mission Ove rview &\; Payload Insight
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VAST-1 is a groundbreaking co mmercial spaceflight mission conducted by SpaceX in partnership with Vast Space\, marking the first launch toward a privately owned c ommercial space station.

The mission will launch a Crew Dr agon spacecraft carrying astronauts to Haven-1\, Vast&rsquo\;s first space station module. Haven-1 is designed as a free-f lying commercial space habitat\, intended to support research\, m anufacturing\, and human operations in low Earth orbit.

This mission represents a major step in transition ing from government-operated space stations to commercial orbital destinations\, aligned with NAS A&rsquo\;s strategy to enable private industry to maintain a continuous hu man presence in orbit after the ISS retires.

About Haven-1 (Station Payload)

Haven-1 is a compact\, next-generation space station design ed to demonstrate:

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Long-duration human habitation in LEO
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Commercia l microgravity research and technology testing
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In-space manufacturing opp ortunities
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Privat e astronaut missions and government partnerships
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The station features life-support systems\, crew quarters\, research facilities\, and docking capability for Crew Dragon spacecraft.

Why Th is Mission Matters

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First step toward commercial space sta tions replacing the ISS
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Demonstrates SpaceX&rsquo\ ;s role beyond transport&mdash\;enabling full orbital ecosystems
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Advances NASA&rsquo\;s Commercial LEO Destinations (CLD) vision
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Opens the door to private research\, industry\, and internation al partnerships in orbit
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A historic milestone for Florida&r squo\;s Space Coast as a launch hub for future space habitats
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Visitor &\; Viewing Tips\n
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Best Viewing Locations:
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (launch viewin g packages likely)
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Playalinda Beach
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Jetty Pa rk
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Titusville riverfront parks
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Arrive Early: Crewed a nd historic missions attract large crowds
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What to Bring: Camera\, binoculars\, wat er\, sunscreen\, folding chair
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Livestream: SpaceX and Vast Space are expected to p rovide live coverage with mission commentary
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Launch Note

The VAST-1 mission is currently scheduled NET June 2026. Timing is subject to vehicle re adiness\, station deployment milestones\, and regulatory approvals. Check FLspaceTourism.com and official SpaceX/Vast channels for final confirmatio n.

🔗 For additional details and live coverage\, visit the Space X Launches page.

Stay updated at spacex.com/starlink

Or link below

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