SpaceX and NASA are targeting May 27 for Falcon 9’s launch of Crew Dragon’s second demonstration mission (Demo-2) from historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley will be the first two NASA astronauts to fly onboard the Dragon spacecraft as part of the Demo-2 mission to and from the International Space Station, which will return human spaceflight to the United States since the Space Shuttle was retired in 2011. Our dear friends at the Arlington Fly-In sent us the bad news yesterday... "Due to the worldwide public safety and economic uncertainties of the COVID-19 crisis, and to protect our guests and volunteers, the 2020 Arlington Fly-In is cancelled. The event that was scheduled for August 14-16 will not occur, and instead we will shift our planning to the 2021 event. If you have purchased tickets for 2020, your passes will automatically roll-over to the 2021 event without any action on your part. This includes specific camping space assignments. If you have other questions, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. Vendors and sponsors will similarly have their options automatically extended to our 2021
event." The Lindbergh Innovation Forum, a global platform to showcase breakthrough innovation in aviation, presents an innovative new format: a series of online, livestreamed, open and collaborative panel discussions with industry leaders moderated by Erik Lindbergh. Fireside Talks with Erik Lindbergh will feature in-depth discussions with industry leaders on current, innovation focused, aviation industry topics. The first event is set for Earth Day April 22, 2020. All this -- and MORE in today's episode of Airborne!!!
Airborne 04.20.20 is chock full of info in this Daily News Episode, Monday, April 20th, 2020... Presented by Aero-TV veteran videographer and Airborne Host Sophie Hurlock. Sophie is supported by ANN Chief Videographer Nathan Cremisino, as well as ANN CEO/Editor-In-Chief Jim Campbell. This episode covers:
- At Long Last! SpaceX Confirms Demo-2 MANNED Launch date
- Another Treasured Aviation Event Falls to COVID-19
- Lindbergh Innovation Forum Presents Fireside Talks
- The World Games in Birmingham, USA, Postponed to 2022
- Transportation Secretary Chao Announces $10B in Relief for America’s Airports
- Air Canada Requires Face-Covering
- Van's Is Adding A Little 'Sumpthin/Sumpthin' To New RV Tail Kits
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