The ENTERPRISE Space Flight is now scheduled for January 8, 2024. The countdown has already begun.
Here are the details.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! This is the last update you will receive from me.
Check Celestis.com for updates and to watch the events live-streamed. They will be available afterward, too, if you can’t watch live.
A video tribute I recorded about DeForest Kelley will be shown during the memorial service two days before the launch (Saturday, January 6th)
See below for how/when to watch. ALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
LAUNCH UPDATES
United Launch Alliance, has received all required approvals to launch Vulcan Cert-1 mission on Monday January 8, 2024 at 2:18 am EST. Launch backup dates are January 9th, 10th, and 11th at similar times.
At 00:50:26.0 after the launch, Peregrine will separate and start its journey to the Moon. Astrobotic announced that the Peregrine Lunar Lander – housing the Tranquility Flight participants capsules – will attempt a landing on the lunar surface on February 23, 2024 if the launch occurs on January 8, 2024.
At 01:18:23.9 after the launch, the Centaur Third Main Engine will start and send the flight capsules of the Enterprise Flight participants on their journey to deep space.
WEBCAST INFORMATION
A DREAM FULFILLED Memorial Service celebrating participants aboard the Enterprise Flight and Tranquility Flight.
Live webcast starts on January 6, 2024 at 10 AM EST. Visit the Celestis website and click on View Mission Details button. Or, visit the Launch Event website.
A recording of the events will be available on Celestis YouTube channel shortly after the event ends.
The Enterprise Flight Memorial (Part I) 10:00 AM
A Shared Mission of Purpose (Part II) 1:20 PM.
The Tranquility Flight Memorial (Part III) 2:15 PM
All times are EST. To find the local time visit the Event Agenda Page and click Change Timezone.
CELEBRATING Star Trek, Hollywood and Celestis — welcome dinner.
Live webcast starts on January 6,2024 at 6:45PM EST.
Visit the Celestis website and click on View Mission Details button. Or, visit the Launch Event website.
A recording of the events will be available on Celestis YouTube channel shortly after the event ends.
VULCAN CENTAUR ROCKET LAUNCH
Launch webcast will be available on ULA website. Pre-launch coverage begins approximately 30 minutes before scheduled liftoff.
For updated information on the launch status call ULA’s Launch Hotline Number 1.877. ULA. 4321 (1.877. 852.4321)
ASTROBOTIC PEREGRINE MISSION COVERAGE
NASA will sponsor a special online event for the Astrobotic Peregrine 1 mission. You will receive mission updates, curated resources, and a stamp for your NASA virtual passport following launch. All resources, participation, and registration are FREE.
For additional information about NASA coverage of ULA, Astrobotic Artemis Robotic Moon Launch visit NASA.
HOW TO ATTEND THE EVENTS IN PERSON
There is still time to attend the events of the Celestis Enterprise and Tranquility Flights.
Event attendance packages may be purchased until 11:59 PM, December 30, 2023 at https://events.celestis.com/EnterpriseTranquilityFlightLaunch#/tickets?lang=en
ULA Special Access Tour tickets offer the opportunity to view and photograph the Vulcan rocket on the launch pad. The tickets cost is additional and may be purchased until 11:59 PM, December 30, 2023 on events website at https://events.celestis.com/EnterpriseTranquilityFlightLaunch#/tickets?lang=en. IMPORTANT: the tour is available only to US citizens and Permanent Resident Card holders, older than 5 years.
COVID PROTOCOL
The Celestis team will be following Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance Recommendations. We highly recommend everyone attending the launch events to get COVID tested prior attending the event if they are experiencing symptoms. If you have tested positive for COVID or have COVID symptoms, we ask that you do not attend the event.
To prevent spreading of the common cold, flu or COVID, any Celestis staff member or contractor that is not up to date on COVID vaccination will be wearing masks. We ask event guests who are not COVID vaccinated to also wear a mask. Celestis will have masks readily available on site.
TRIBUTE TO EACH PARTICIPANT ABOARD
Each of the participants on board the Celestis memorial spaceflights has his or her own story. When the rocket takes off and lights up the night sky we all cheer, cry, hug and wave goodbye whether we are at home or at the launch site.
Let’s wish farewell to each special loved one aboard the Tranquility or Enterprise Flights and celebrate their life, well lived. Please share with us your loved one’s story talking about their interest in space. Record a 2-3 minute video, add photos if you want. The video will be displayed on the event pages during the launch events and on the Celestis website.
*As always, please know that all launch schedules are subject to a variety of factors that may cause a change in launch date. Please never make non-changeable travel plans and reservations, and always plan your travel so that you may attend the launch anytime within the 4 day window.
Everyone here at Celestis is excited as we are one step closer to this historic launch and can’t wait to share the experience with you, whether you are viewing the launch in person from the Cape or at home via the live webcast.
Ad Astra!
Sincerely,
Colby Youngblood
President
Celestis, Inc.
