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Welcome to the Manned Space Flight Division
Our goal at the Manned Space Flight Division is to simulate the many
manned missions that have and will be conducted by the real NASA in a
Microsoft Flight Simulator/Orbiter environment. In addition, as we push
the limits of space exploration, we will explore what NASA may do in
future manned exploration of the universe.
The Manned Space Flight Division reports into the SimNASA Johnson Space
Center.
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Manned Space Program
The
Manned Space Flight Division (MSF) is SimNASA's lead center for manned
exploration of the solar system. By simulating real time manned
spaceflight operations, SimNASA members will experience the highest level
of simulation.
Don't kid yourself, MSF
operations ARE ROCKET SCIENCE and we will be with you the entire way as
you experience the thrill of leaving behind Earth and exploring the great
unknown as so few had done before. Using Orbiter, a space flight
simulator created by Dr. Martin Schweiger, you will have a front row
seat in exploring the universe with others.
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Manned
Space Flight Division Training Program
All pilots who join SimNASA
are eligible to participate in the MSF Mission Specialist Training program
after meeting the program prerequisite requirements. Each
application will be evaluated on a case-by-case bases to validate that all
requirements have been met. Once an applicant is approved, they will
start a challenging training program to qualify for spaceflight selection.
At the end of the training program, all successful pilots will be awarded
the coveted Astronaut Wings.
After the completion of the
first spaceflight, each individual will be awarded their Mission
Specialist Wings and be given further opportunities to enter the Astronaut
Pilot training track and Commander track. |
Projects - Past, Present and Future
MSF goal is to explore the
universe. As part of this goal SimNASA has simulated past NASA
missions and now is currently engaged in exploration beyond where NASA has
explored.
There are currently 64 Missions Found.
| Mission |
Mission
Objective |
Date and time of Launch |
Mission
Status/Outcome |
Mission
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Little Joe 1 |
First test launch of boilerplate Mercury capsule to test recovery system. |
18-Feb-2001
00:00:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Little Joe 2 |
Test of boiler plate Mercury capsule |
9-Mar-2001
03:00:00 UT |
Completed
Failure |
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Little Joe 3 |
Final test of boiler plate 1 Mercury capsule |
25-Mar-2001
00:00:00 UT |
Completed
Success |
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Little Joe 4 |
Initial test of boiler plate 2 Mercury capsule |
12-Apr-2001
00:00:00 UT |
Completed
Success |
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Little Joe 5 |
Final test of boiler plate 2 Mercury capsule |
12-Apr-2001
00:00:00 UT |
Not Flown
N/A |
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Mercury Redstone #3 |
First manned suborbital flight |
26-May-2001
00:00:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Mercury Redstone #4 |
Second manned suborbital flight |
1-Jul-2001
00:00:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Mercury Atlas #6 |
First manned orbital flight |
21-Jul-2001
00:00:00 UT |
Completed
Success |
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Mercury Atlas #7 |
Second manned orbital flight. Mission aborted after only 4 minutes of flight. |
26-Feb-2002
00:00:00 UT |
Completed
Failure |
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Gemini I |
First test launch of Titan with Gemini Capsule |
10-Mar-2002
23:01:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Gemini II |
Second test launch of Titan with Gemini capsule. |
15-Mar-2002
00:00:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Gemini III |
First manned launch of Gemini/Titan capsule |
16-Mar-2002
14:57:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Gemini IV |
Second manned launch of Gemini/Titan capsule. Schedule to be first virtual spacewalk however mission was aborted. |
25-Mar-2002
16:00:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Gemini V |
First virtual space walk. |
13-Apr-2002
01:26:45 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Gemini VI |
Eight day duration mission with a secondary objective of rendezvous with Gemini VII. Second objective not obtained. |
19-Apr-2002
22:47:15 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Gemini VII |
Rendezvous with Gemini VI. Failed to meet objectives. |
25-Apr-2002
22:30:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Gemini VIII |
First rendezvous and docking to another spacecraft. |
26-Apr-2002
00:55:45 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Gemini IXA |
Rendezvous with Gemini Agena Target Vehicle |
17-May-2002
00:52:16 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Apollo 7 |
Apollo 7 primary mission was to do a full systems test of the Commands Service Module (CSM) in addition to testing launch support systems for future flights. |
6-Aug-2002
00:00:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Apollo 9 |
The objective of Apollo 9 was to do a full shake down of the Lunar Excursion Module (LEM) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). This would have been a relative short mission. MISSION CANCELLED. |
10-Aug-2002
00:00:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Apollo 8 |
The primary objective of Apollo 8 was to not only test the ability of the Saturn V launch vehicle, but to test the the Apollo CSM and LEM in Earth Orbit. A dual EVA was conducted. |
10-Aug-2002
14:00:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Apollo 10 |
Apollo 10 was the first moon landing. The primary mission was to test the LEM in lunar orbit, land safely and return to Earth. This was be the first lunar mission. |
20-Aug-2002
14:12:48 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Apollo 12 |
Apollo 12 primary objective was to be the first pin point landing on the moon. Scheduled to land on Ocean of Storms. LEM Orion was plagued, so the crew returned home. |
16-Sep-2002
12:25:10 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Apollo 15 |
Landing on Haley-Apennine region of the moon, Apollo 15 will be the first to use the lunar rover to extend the exploration range of the Astronauts. In addition this landing will be the highest latitude landing on the moon. |
17-Nov-2002
08:34:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Apollo 17 |
Apollo 17 was the last lunar landing mission of the Apollo series. Landing in one of the most challenging landing areas of the moon at Taurus Littrow. This mission is the longest Apollo mission as the astronauts stayed four full days on the moon. |
7-Dec-2002
07:00:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Skylab II |
First long duration mission aboard the newly launch Skylab space station. Crews' primary objectivity is to bring the Skylab station on-line in addition to Earth and Solar observations. |
23-Mar-2003
05:45:02 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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Skylab III |
Continue mission of Skylab space station. Complete solar observations and cardiovascular experiments. |
4-May-2003
18:26:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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SCSS-1 |
First crew to Skylab-Columbia. Activate station systems and ensure ready for habitation. |
2-Sep-2003
10:43:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-TA |
Atmospheric test flight of shuttle "Goddard" |
25-Oct-2003
00:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-TO |
First orbital test of space shuttle |
23-Nov-2003
15:25 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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SCSS-2 |
Continue construction and check-out of station. |
6-Dec-2003
04:22:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-1 |
First operational flight of space shuttle |
07-Dec-2003
04:22 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-3 |
First flight of "Dawn Trader" to deliver science module to SCSS |
09-Feb-2004
00:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-2 |
Deliver Science Module #2 and Hydroponics module. |
1-May-2004
18:40 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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SCSS-3 |
Third mission to Skylab. First crew to be delievered by the Space Shuttle (STS-4), and return by Space Shuttle (STS-5). |
5-May-2004
17:24:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-4 |
deployment of Hydroponics Module from the Science Module 2, deployment of Solar Truss Array to Port 5, dispatch of SCSS-3 crew to SCSS, to replace current, retrieve SCSS-2 crew and return to Earth. |
21-May-2004
17:23:24 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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SCSS-4 |
Fourth Skylab-Columbia Space Station crew. Conduct scientific and research projects for the next three to six months. |
14-Aug-2004
11:53:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-5 |
Fifth Space Transportation System flight aboard STS FREEDOM. Deliver SCSS 4 crew and return SCSS 3 crew for Skylab-Columbia. Extend main truss assembly for future docking of Return to Moon missions. |
14-Aug-2004
11:53:00 UT |
Planning
N/A |
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SCSS-5 |
Fifth Skylab-Columbia Space Station crew. Conduct scientific and research projects for the next three to six months. |
19-Dec-2004
03:33:52 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-6 |
Sixth STS launch "Dawn Trader". Deliever Fuel Module for LOLS |
8-Jan-2005
04:58:15 UT |
Completed
Finished |
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STS-7 |
Seventh STS flight "Magellan" to deliver part II of fuel module for RMT |
10-Feb-2005
00:05:20 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-8 |
Venerable Deliever SCSS-6 crew to Skylab-Columbia and return SCSS-5 crew to Earth |
20-Mar-2005
21:32:52 UT |
Completed
Finished |
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SCSS-6 |
Sixth Skylab-Columbia Space Station crew. Conduct scientific and research projects for the next three to six months. |
20-Mar-2005
21:32:52 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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RTM-1A |
First Return To Moon flight STATION CREW. The primary purpose of RTM-1A is to bring into operation first permanent surface moon station at Amundsen crater (located near the lunar south pole). |
1-May-2005
14:30:50 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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RTM-1 |
First Return To Moon flight. The primary purpose of RTM-1 is to bring into operation LOLS as well as established the first permanent surface moon station at Amundsen crater (located near the lunar south pole). |
1-May-2005
14:30:50 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-9 |
To deliver the remaining SCSS-6 crew, resupply the SCSS, and return part of the RTM-1 crew to Earth. |
29-May-2005
16:55:30 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-11 |
STS-11 "Dawn Trader" SCSS supply mission. Also a short spacewalk outside of the SCSS shall be performed to ready electrical and plumbing connections for future science modules. |
24-Jun-2005
15:14:18 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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AESC-4 |
Deliver Apollo Escape Capsule replacement to SCSS and return AESC-3 to Earth. |
24-Jul-2005
13:25:02 UT |
Completed
Finished |
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STS-10 |
STS-10 "Magellan" crew exchange and resupply mission. It will take up SCSS-7 Station Cmdr along with any Mission Specialist trainees, and return SCSS-6 crew. |
17-Sep-2005
09:44:30UT |
Complete
Finished |
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SCSS-7 |
Seventh Skylab-Columbia Space Station research crew. Conduct scientific and research projects for the next three to six months. |
17-Sep-2005
09:44:30 UT |
Landed
Finished |
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STS-12 |
Twelfth STS launch using STS "Freedom." Primary objective is to loft RTM-2 crew to SCSS and return RTM-1A crew back to Earth. |
29-Oct-2005
00:06:54 UT |
Landed
Finished |
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RTM-2 |
RTM-2 mission is to conduct scientific and research projects for the next three to six months at Amundsen (now Boudreaux) Base, SimNASA's first permanent surface moon station(located near the lunar south pole). |
29-Oct-2005
00:06:54 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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AESC-5 |
Deliver Apollo Escape Capsule replacement to SCSS and return AESC-4 to Earth. |
31-Dec-2005
10:54:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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SCSS-8 |
Eighth Skylab-Columbia Space Station research crew. Conduct scientific and research projects for the next three to six months. |
04-Feb-2006
00:32:00 UT |
Landed
Finished |
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STS-13 |
STS-13 "Venerable". Crew exchange and resupply mission. It will take up SCSS-8 Station Cmdr along with any Mission Specialist trainees, and return SCSS-7 crew. Landing will be at Edwards AFB where "Venerable" will be decommissioned. |
04-Feb-2006
00:28:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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AMEV1A-1 |
AMEV1A-1 (Advanced Manned Exploration Vehicle) test flight. This Risc Reduction Flight 1 is a first stage (5 segment SRB) only flight. The second stage is a 'mass simulator'; basically a second stage water-filled dummy. |
12-Mar-2006
21:00:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-14 |
Fourteenth STS mission aboard "Magellan" SCSS supply mission, SCSS-8 crew addition, and SCSS robotic arm placement mission. |
31-Mar-2006
20:44:00 UT |
Landed
Finished |
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AESC-6 |
Deliver final Apollo Escape Capsule replacement to SCSS and return AESC-5 to Earth. |
27-May-2006
17:00:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-15 |
STS mission aboard "Dawn Trader". Return of RTM-2 crew from SCSS. Delivery of new LRV to SCSS. |
18-Jun-2006
15:03:02 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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RTM-3 |
RTM-3 mission is to conduct scientific and research projects for the next three to six months at Boudreaux Base, SimNASA's first permanent surface moon station(located at Amundsen crater near the lunar south pole). |
18-Jun-2006
15:02:00 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-16 |
STS-16 "Freedom". Retrieval of resupply module Leonardo from SCSS. Return of RTM-3 crew. |
23-Jul-2006
12:50:04 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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SCSS-9 |
Ninth Skylab-Columbia Space Station research crew. Conduct scientific and research projects for the next three to six months. |
27-Aug-2006
10:50:00 UT |
Landed
Finished |
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STS-17 |
STS-17 "Magellan". Crew exchange and resupply mission. It will take up SCSS-9 Station Cmdr along with any Mission Specialist trainees, and return SCSS-8 crew. Landing will be at Edwards AFB where "Magellan" will be decommissioned. |
27-Aug-2006
10:56:08 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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STS-18 |
STS-18 "Freedom". Last of the Shuttle Transport System Flights. Will attach two PMA's to SCSS. Landing will be at Edwards AFB where "Freedom" will be decommissioned. |
17-Sep-2006
09:31:48 UT |
Complete
Finished |
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