CRS SpX-28
Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
15:47:00
Monday June 5, 2023
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Launch Notes
This launch will feature a new MVac nozzle extension design aimed at increasing cadence and reducing costs. This new nozzle extension is shorter and, as a result, the engine has a lower specific impulse and therefore performance. Due to this, it will only fly on missions that don't need Falcon 9's full performance capability.
CRS SpX-28
SpaceX CRS-28 is a Commercial Resupply Service mission to the International Space Station. The mission is contracted by NASA and will be flown by SpaceX using a Cargo Dragon. This mission will deliver the third pair of iROSA solar arrays which will be used to provide additional power to the station.
Low Earth Orbit
1 Payload
3,304 kilograms
Rocket
Agency
SpaceXPrice
$69.75 million
Rocket
Diameter: 3.7m
Height: 70m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 22,800 kg
GTO: 8,300 kg
Liftoff Thrust
7,607 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 5.2m
Height: 13m
Stages
2
A Shortfall of Gravitas
Launch Site
Stats
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86th
Orbital launch attempt