Colonization of Mars is expected.
Musk’s SpaceX is becoming the first private manned space mission service provider in human history.
According to Engadget, SpaceX, a Musk-owned space exploration technology company, is about to make a historic first manned flight.
This news was received by Eric Berger, a well-known American technology editor.
Berger) confirmed that after obtaining permission from the Johnson Space Center, he tweeted that SpaceX would launch on May 7. 1. manned spaceship
Dragon) is in good shape. The launch date may change, and the mission may be moved to the end of April or postponed to May, depending on some variables that have nothing to do with hardware.
It is reported that the manned spacecraft performing the flight is a spacecraft developed by SpaceX and NASA for astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Last month, SpaceX successfully completed testing of its escape system, which is the last large-scale test before SpaceX’s official launch.
SpaceX escape test 2020.1 丨 Source: SpaceX official website
Everything is ready. NASA claims that there is only time to process paperwork before SpaceX will send the first astronauts into space.
NASA ’s manned space flight sub-master pipeline, G Lovero (
Doug
Loverro said: “Although it sounds normal, there are still a lot of documents that need to be verified, signed and checked to make sure we get everything done.” He also said: “This is probably the longest lasting thing in the cabin. One. It is not valued, but it is extremely important. You must make sure that you have done everything you need to do along the way.
Astronauts to perform this flight are selected by NASA: Bob behnken and Douglas Hurley will participate in the test flight; Victor Glover and Michael Hopkins will participate in the first flight. Since 2015, they have long been involved in SpaceX spacecraft development and astronaut training.
Astronaut performing this flight 丨 Source: Buiness Insider
CNBC states that to ensure the safety of these missions, former NASA manned space program director Bill Gerstenmaier
Gerstenmaier) will join
SpaceX. Gerstenmaier was the Deputy Director of Aerospace at NASA Headquarters. He has over 40 years of working experience at NASA and has participated in major projects of profound significance in the history of human spaceflight, from the construction of the space shuttle to the International Space Station.
At present, Gerstenmaier is working at the company’s headquarters in California, and he will be responsible for this flight safety task.
Charles Bolden, former NASA director and senior shuttle commander, congratulated on Twitter, calling the appointment “a huge help to the SpaceX team.”
Bill Gerstenmeier, former head of NASA’s manned space program 丨 Source: CNBC
Not only for Musk, but also for NASA.
Since the US space shuttle was retired in 2011, the United States had to resort to the Russian spacecraft to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Previously, NASA proposed the Commercial Crew Program, which encourages private companies to design and manufacture new astronaut-specific spacecraft. Both SpaceX and Boeing are involved. Their purpose is to “get the launch back to the United States”
With SpaceX, NASA will re-enable astronauts from the United States to fly to the International Space Station.
With Spacex, NASA will re-enable astronauts to fly from the United States to the International Space Station 丨 Source: SpaceX official website
SpaceX was founded in 2002 by Tesla CE Musk. Ten years later, in October 2012, the SpaceX Dragonship delivered supplies to the International Space Station, opening a new era in private spaceflight.
Prior to this, SpaceX has realized the recovery and reuse of carrier rockets for the first time in human history, significantly reducing launch costs. Today, SpaceX is using this advantage to compete with companies such as Amazon founder Bezos Private Blue Origin.
It is reported that, in addition to bidding for multiple NASA projects, SpaceX is also exploring the sideline of satellite Internet services. The company plans to launch more than 10,000 satellites to provide Internet services to remote areas of the planet to earn extra money to subsidize Musk’s well-known 2050 colonization of Mars.
Develop an interstellar spacecraft, launch the next generation of heavy rockets, and eventually emigrate to Mars. Iron Man is steadily moving forward.
Musk recently revealed more new details about this crazy dream on social media. He said that SpaceX plans to build 1,000 “Starships” in the next 10 years to build a complete StarFleet. Establish permanent settlements on Mars. He also said there would be a lot of work on Mars. “As long as everyone is willing to go, people who have no money to go to Mars will get loans.”
Cover image source: CNBC