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Workers are returning to Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana to resume preparations for Vega and Ariane 5 launches. Construction of the new Ariane 6 launch pad has also restarted. COVID-19 lockdown measures introduced in March meant that all but safety-critical operations were suspended at the Spaceport and the vast site had to be secured. Strict new safety and hygiene procedures have now been introduced. Launch teams returning from mainland Europe will spend two weeks in quarantine. Vega is due to return to flight this summer on its first rideshare mission dedicated to small satellites and Vega's new dispenser called the Small Spacecraft Mission Service. ★ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/ESAsubscribe and click twice on the bell button to receive our notifications. Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/SpaceInVideos Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/ESAonTwitter On Facebook: http://bit.ly/ESAonFacebook On Instagram: http://bit.ly/ESAonInstagram On Flickr: http://bit.ly/ESAonFlickr We are Europe's gateway to space. Our mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Check out http://www.esa.int/ESA to get up to speed on everything space related. Copyright information about our videos is available here: http://www.esa.int/spaceinvideos/Terms_and_Conditions #ESA #SpacePort #FrenchGuiana

Watch live as a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket launches the SSpX-DM2 (Demonstration Mission 2) with NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, USA to the International Space Station. Launch window opens at approximately: 20:00 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) 13:00 PT / 16:00 ET 21:00 UK 22:00 Europe 22:00 West Africa 23:00 East Africa 23:00 Russia 01:30 India 04:00 China 05:00 Japan 06:00 Australia #LaunchAmerica Learn more at https://www.spacetv.net Credit: NASA

A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley launched atop a Falcon 9 rocket from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 30, 2020. Full Story: https://www.space.com/spacex-demo2-nasa-astronaut-launch-success.html Credit: NASA/SpaceX

Preparing to ‘Launch America,’ a cargo spacecraft arrives at the space station, and the detective capabilities of our next Mars rover … a few of the stories to tell you about – This Week at NASA! This video is available for download from NASA's Image and Video Library: https://images.nasa.gov/details-Preparing%20to%20Launch%20America%20into%20a%20New%20Era%20of%20Space%20Exploration%20on%20This%20Week%[email protected]%20May%2029,%202020

NASA and SpaceX’s initial launch attempt of the Demo-2 mission that will send NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the International Space Station was scrubbed on May 27 due to unfavorable weather conditions in the area. The next launch opportunity will be Saturday, May 30, at 3:22 p.m. EDT. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft will lift off from Kennedy Space Center’s historic Launch Complex 39A, returning human spaceflight capability to the U.S. after nearly a decade. This will be SpaceX’s final flight test under the agency’s Commercial Crew Program.

SpaceX conducted a static fire test of their SpaceX Starship SN4 prototype's Raptor engine on May 28, 2020 at their Boca Chica, Texas facility. Credit: SPadre.com (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTDiD965A_s)

Watch live as a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket launches the SSpX-DM2 (Demonstration Mission 2) with NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, USA to the International Space Station. Launching at 20:30 UTC 13:30 PT / 16:30 ET 21:30 UK 22:30 Europe 23:30 Russia 02:00 India 04:30 China 05:30 Japan 06:30 Australia #LaunchAmerica Learn more at https://www.spacetv.net Credit: NASA

After standing down from launch on Wednesday, May 27, SpaceX is now targeting Saturday, May 30 for Falcon 9’s launch of Crew Dragon’s second demonstration (Demo-2) mission from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This test flight with NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley on board the Dragon spacecraft will return human spaceflight to the United States. The instantaneous launch window opens at 3:22 p.m. EDT, or 19:22 UTC, with a backup instantaneous launch opportunity available on Sunday, May 31 at 3:00 p.m. EDT, or 19:00 UTC. Tune in here to watch the launch webcast. Coverage will begin about 4 hours before liftoff. Demo-2 is the final major test for SpaceX’s human spaceflight system to be certified by NASA for operational crew missions to and from the International Space Station. SpaceX is returning human spaceflight to the United States with one of the safest, most advanced systems ever built, and NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is a turning point for America’s future in space exploration that lays the groundwork for future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine makes a statement after the scrub of NASA's SpaceX Demo-2 launch on the Falcon 9 rocket today, May 27, 2020, at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA and SpaceX scrubbed today's launch attempt of the Demo-2 test flight to the International Space Station due to unfavorable weather. Astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken have egressed from the SpaceX Crew Dragon. The next launch attempt will be at 3:22 p.m. EDT on Saturday, May 30.

Ride along with the Museum’s Director of Astrovisualization Carter Emmart and astrophysicist Jackie Faherty on their mission from Earth to the ISS, to the Moon, and beyond this Wednesday, May 27, at 1:00 pm ET. Click the bell to be notified when we go live! Explore space from the safety of your couch with our playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrfcruGtplwG5sRg8FEVZRa8pOVQ8cUz_ Want to test your knowledge, now that you’re an OpenSpace astronaut? Take the quiz: https://bit.ly/spaceflightquiz Like mapping out a cross-country car trip, sending humans into space takes a lot of planning. Weather, distance, detours, traffic, and sightseeing all come into play. Experience the thrill of space flight, see the sites, and discover what goes into planning a successful mission to space. #LearnWithMe #StayHome #Planetarium #Astronaut #SpaceMission #SpaceFlight *** Subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=amnhorg Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/user/AMNHorg Facebook: http://fb.com/naturalhistory Twitter: http://twitter.com/amnh Tumblr: http://amnhnyc.tumblr.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/amnh © American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY

With most European states in lockdown because of COVID-19, ESA has continued to operate its space missions. Scientific, exploration, Earth observation, climate and technology testbed satellites are continuing to produce data and provide vital services. Since early March, the majority of the workforce at ESA’s European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) mission control in Darmstadt, Germany, have been working from home. But despite the constraints this involves, mission controllers have overseen complex manoeuvres and procedures. These have included testing a laser space communications system, space debris avoidance manoeuvres, a dramatic Earth flyby and even recovering a spacecraft after it experienced a major power failure. ★ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/ESAsubscribe and click twice on the bell button to receive our notifications. Check out our full video catalog: http://bit.ly/SpaceInVideos Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/ESAonTwitter On Facebook: http://bit.ly/ESAonFacebook On Instagram: http://bit.ly/ESAonInstagram On Flickr: http://bit.ly/ESAonFlickr We are Europe's gateway to space. Our mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. Check out http://www.esa.int/ESA to get up to speed on everything space related. Copyright information about our videos is available here: http://www.esa.int/spaceinvideos/Terms_and_Conditions #ESA #SpaceOperations #Control

NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley have put on their sleek new SpaceX spacesuits ahead of launch on May 22, 2020. How SpaceX's sleek spacesuit changes astronaut fashion from the space shuttle era: https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-dragon-spacesuits-explained.html Credit: SpaceX/NASA

The first global virtual NASA Social comes to end as we take you through Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for the last show. Join us at 10 a.m. as we chat with Therrin Protze, COO of the visitor complex to learn more about this incredible place – opening again to the public tomorrow, May 28. Have a question for about Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex? Be sure to share in the comments below for a chance to be featured on our live feed.

Have you ever wondered how the Orion Service Module is built? During the coming weeks, we will explain how Airbus is building ESA's European Service Module for NASA's Orion spacecraft. 🛰 Stay tuned to watch all the videos and learn how our team of engineers are working together on this unique project! 🔗 https://www.airbus.com/space/space-infrastructures/Orion-ESM.html #spacematters #behindthescenes #ARTEMIS

It’s not just Mission Control that’s counting down — how are you preparing to #LaunchAmerica? From building your own rocket to binge-watching launch overage, share a video, a photo or simply your thoughts for a chance to be featured on our social media platforms, as we prepare for the return of human spaceflight to U.S. soil. Check here for terms and conditions: https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-invites-you-to-launchamerica

The first global virtual NASA Social continues as NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine and Kennedy Space Center director Bob Cabana join us live to answer your questions! Tune in at 11:20 a.m. ET to learn more about the Crew Dragon mission and the Commercial Crew Program. Have a question for our guests? Be sure to share in the comments below for a chance to be featured on our live feed.

The first global virtual NASA Social continues as we take you to some of the Spaceport’s most iconic locations! Join us at 3 p.m. ET as Kristen Leyva, of the Launch Services Program, shares more about how she got to where she is today with Launch Services Program. Have a question for our guest? Be sure to share in the comments below for a chance to be featured on our live feed.

The first global virtual NASA Social continues as we take you behind-the-scenes of Launch Services Program’s Hangar AE! Find out more live at 2 p.m. ET as Reed Divertie, Chief of the Ground Systems Integration Branch, shares more about how LSP is responsible for launching NASA’s uncrewed science and robotic missions. Have a question for our guest? Be sure to share in the comments below for a chance to be featured on our live feed.

SpaceX is about to launch its Crew Dragon, and is making history by bringing back human spaceflight to U.S. soil. » Subscribe to Seeker!http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker » Watch more Countdown to Launch: http://bit.ly/CTLplaylist » Visit our shop at http://shop.seeker.com SpaceX’s Demo-2 is just days away from launching and we are on the verge of a historic event in human space flight because for the first time ever SpaceX, a privately owned company, will ferry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). The two astronauts will be aboard the Crew Dragon, a state of the art, completely autonomous vehicle that will launch on one of the reusable Falcon 9 rockets. Demo-2 is a huge mission, it is the final demonstration flight for SpaceX, and the result could make or break if the new era of human spaceflight can be brought back to the United States. Find out more about the Demo-2 launch in this Countdown to Launch. #spacex #crewdragon #rocket #space #seeker #science #CountdownToLaunch The Race to Get SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Off the Ground | Countdown to Launch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4-zBYdM4-M Read more: Commercial Crew Program https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/commercialcrew_press_kit.pdf "NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is working with the American aerospace industry as companies develop and operate a new generation of spacecraft and launch systems capable of carrying crews to low-Earth orbit and the International Space Station. Commercial transportation to and from the station will provide expanded utility, additional research time and broader opportunities for discovery on the orbiting laboratory. " Launch America https://www.nasa.gov/specials/dm2/ "A new era of human spaceflight is set to begin as American astronauts once again launch on an American rocket from American soil to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program." SpaceX to Bring Crew to Short-Staffed Space Station for Longer Stay https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/science/nasa-spacex-crew-dragon.html "Two NASA astronauts will now stay for more than a month and not two weeks during their first flight aboard the Crew Dragon capsule."

NASA has a new ride to the International Space Station for its astronauts and it's SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Capsule. So I wanted to give you a super quick rundown of the exact timing of the events a crew heading to the ISS will go through on launch day. All the way from suit up to docking to the station. An article version for future reference! - http://everydayastronaut.com/crew-dragon-timeline 00:00 - INTRO 00:53 - T MINUS 05:45 - T PLUS 11:27 - OUTRO -------------------------- Want to support what I do? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter for access to exclusive livestreams, our discord channel and subreddit! - http://patreon.com/everydayastronaut Extra thanks to my incredible Mission Directors who TRULY help make all of this possible! - Aaron Davis, Bill Stiers, David Glover, Hector Ramos, Jared smith, John Malkin, Mac Malkawi, Max Haot, Nicholas T. Gallman, Ole Mathias Aarseth Heggem, Rodrick Crider Jr, Ryan M., Scott G Raderstorf, Simon Pilkington, Tomdmay and TTTA Or become a YouTube member for some bonus perks as well! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6uKrU_WqJ1R2HMTY3LIx5Q/join The best place for all your space merch needs! https://everydayastronaut.com/shop/ Edited by Tim Dodd and Andrew Taylor All music is original! Check out my album "Maximum Aerodynamic Pressure" anywhere you listen to music (Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, etc) or click here for easy links - http://everydayastronaut.com/music I'm the cohost of an awesome podcast where we talk all about current technologies and how they shape our future! http://ourludicrousfuture.com or here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/ourludicrousfuture