SpaceX CRS-2 NG-20 Launch: Everything You Need to Know!

TLDRSpaceX is launching the CRS-2 NG-20 mission to resupply the International Space Station. This is the first time SpaceX has flown north of Grumman's Signus spacecraft. The launch will occur from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The payload mass is about 8,000 kg, including the Signus spacecraft. The Falcon 9 first stage will land at LZ-1, and the fairings will be recovered from the water. This is the 10th launch for SpaceX in 2024 and the 195th consecutive successful landing. The launch is scheduled for January 30th, 12:07 Eastern Time.

Key insights

🚀This is the first time SpaceX has flown north of Grumman's Signus spacecraft.

🌎The mission aims to resupply the International Space Station.

💼Northrop Grumman is the customer for this mission.

🛰️The payload includes the Signus spacecraft.

🌊The fairings will be recovered from the water.

Q&A

What is the payload mass of the CRS-2 NG-20 mission?

—The payload mass is about 8,000 kg.

Where will the Falcon 9 first stage land?

—The Falcon 9 first stage will land at LZ-1.

What is the launch site for this mission?

—The launch will occur from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

How many launches has SpaceX conducted in 2024?

—This is the 10th launch for SpaceX in 2024.

Will the fairings be recovered?

—Yes, the fairings will be recovered from the water.

Timestamped Summary

03:15SpaceX is launching the CRS-2 NG-20 mission to resupply the International Space Station.

03:35This is the first time SpaceX has flown north of Grumman's Signus spacecraft.

04:12The payload mass is about 8,000 kg, including the Signus spacecraft.

08:08The Falcon 9 first stage will land at LZ-1, and the fairings will be recovered from the water.

11:57This is the 10th launch for SpaceX in 2024 and the 195th consecutive successful landing.

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