James Dean

Former space reporter at @FLORIDA_TODAY.

[James Dean @flatoday_jdean]

Ride for mayor was a no-brainer; tough call between @TheRealBuzz and @ShuttleCDRKelly #ivoted

[NASA's Kennedy Space Center @NASAKennedy]

Honorees were distinguished as “Chroniclers” during a ceremony May 3, at the NASA News Center 📰

Jim Banke, Todd Halvorson, Vic Ratner & Peter Cosgrove were recognized for their roles in helping spread the news of American space exploration from Kennedy: https://t.co/2VjAt7QdIf

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

Capture confirmed! Dragon is now attached to the @Space_Station robotic arm

[James Dean @flatoday_jdean]

Forecast still 70% "go" for 2:48am ET Saturday second attempt to launch #CRS17 from LC40. "After sunset, clouds from any afternoon convection will begin to dissipate and should be mostly gone by T-0."

[James Dean @flatoday_jdean]

After drone ship issue causes scrub this morning, May the 4th be with SpaceX and NASA for 2:48am ET Saturday second attempt to launch #CRS17

[James Dean @flatoday_jdean]

SpaceX "go" to fuel Falcon 9 for 3:11am ET launch of #CRS17 from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

[James Dean @flatoday_jdean]

SpaceX #CRS17 mission overview: https://t.co/EAGFJpBSIY
NASA's #CRS17 mission overview: https://t.co/qa32V0GXK1

[James Dean @flatoday_jdean]

SpaceX has issued alert for sonic boom or "brief thunder-like noise" anticipated for #CRS17 booster landing on drone ship stationed 12 miles off Cape Canaveral.

[James Dean @flatoday_jdean]

ISS flight controllers attempting to robotically swap out failed MBSU today and Thursday, still targeting #CRS17 launch NET Friday: https://t.co/gIO1dx2027

[Blue Origin @blueorigin]

We are targeting the next launch of #NewShepard tomorrow May 2nd at 8:30 am CDT / 13:30 UTC. The mission will take 38 microgravity research payloads to space. Watch the launch live at https://t.co/XNq9WB3aZ2 #NS11

[NASA's Kennedy Space Center @NASAKennedy]

NASA has requested @SpaceX move off from May 1 for the launch of the company’s 17th commercial resupply mission to the @Space_Station.

The earliest possible launch opportunity is no earlier than Friday, May 3: https://t.co/QZ7foSsxqA

[James Dean @flatoday_jdean]

"By Friday, a frontal system will be making its way into the Gulf Coast states, further complicating the weather pattern." #CRS17

[Emre Kelly @EmreKelly]

Still no official word from @NASA on delay of #SpaceX CRS-17 to Friday, but latest 45th weather forecast confirms May 3. 60% go for the attempt.

[Emre Kelly @EmreKelly]

ISS seeing issues with unit that distributes power to two of eight channels. Interesting that it could have an impact on CRS-17: "Discussions are underway to determine any impacts to SpaceX’s CRS-17 cargo resupply mission targeted for launch May 1," @NASA says.

[James Dean @flatoday_jdean]

SpaceX's #CRS17 mission features new Falcon 9 booster and "flight-proven" Dragon that flew to ISS on CRS-12, launched August 2017 (SpaceX photo).

[NASA's Kennedy Space Center @NASAKennedy]

Packed with more than 5,500 pounds of research, supplies and hardaware, @SpaceX’s #Dragon 🐉will launch at 3:59 a.m. ET on May 1.

Want to keep up with the mission to the @Space_Station? https://t.co/vMGaAN0mRx

[James Dean @flatoday_jdean]

First forecast shows 80% chance of favorable weather for 4:22am ET Tuesday launch of SpaceX's #CRS17 resupply mission to ISS, if schedule holds. Same odds for 3:59am Wednesday attempt, if necessary.

[Orion Spacecraft @NASA_Orion]

.@NASA is now targeting July 2 for Orion’s Ascent Abort-2 test flight from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. This date provides additional time for work on the launch abort system and takes into account Eastern Range availability.

[James Dean @flatoday_jdean]

ASAP says even before recent incident SpaceX faced "large body of work" to complete before flying Demo-2, unclear how mishap might affect that.

[James Dean @flatoday_jdean]

NASA ASAP says SpaceX followed all safety protocols and immediately executed mishap plans after weekend Crew Dragon test incident. SpaceX leading investigation with active NASA participation.

[James Dean @flatoday_jdean]

Air Force says 5th Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite (#AEHF5) was delivered to Cape Canaveral on April 20. Launch on ULA Atlas V targeted for June 27.