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NH, USA
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Posted: 9/14/2021 9:00:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_N-bk5VEAYY8gS?format=jpg&name=orig ....The more you know |
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Posted: 9/14/2021 9:35:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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1) Background info: Source
"A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Crew Dragon spacecraft on the first all-private orbital mission without any government-employed astronauts. The mission, known as Inspiration4, is organized to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The mission is commanded by billionaire Jared Isaacman, who will be joined by scientist and educator Sian Proctor, medical officer Hayley Arceneaux, and mission specialist Christopher Sembroski" 2) Launch window: 8:02 PM EDT (15 September 2021) -1:13 AM EDT on (16 September 2021) 3) Launch Site: SLC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida 4) Webcast viewing options: a. SpaceX webcast (Starts about four hours before liftoff) b. You Tube  Inspiration4 | Launch 5) Launch preparations: a. Boats heading out. b. Ready for launch. 6) First stage return/disposal: Ocean recovery on JRTI 7) Mission press kit: Now online here 8) Launch to deployment events/timeline: Hours:Minutes:Seconds after lift-off 00:02:37 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:02:40 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:02:41 2nd stage engine starts 00:06:46 1st stage entry burn starts 00:07:30 1st stage entry burn ends 00:08:51 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO) 00:09:04 1st stage entry burn starts 00:09:31 1st stage landing 00:12:09 Dragon separation |
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NH, USA
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Posted: 9/14/2021 10:04:13 AM EDT
[#3]
Falcon Heavy launch next month guys (USSF-44)
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Posted: 9/14/2021 5:15:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Neotopiaman: Falcon Heavy launch next month guys (USSF-44) Is that the first actual mission for it outside of probably the most expensive car commercial ever? |
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Posted: 9/14/2021 5:18:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Obo2: Is that the first actual mission for it outside of probably the most expensive car commercial ever? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Obo2: Originally Posted By Neotopiaman: Falcon Heavy launch next month guys (USSF-44) Is that the first actual mission for it outside of probably the most expensive car commercial ever? I believe so. |
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Posted: 9/14/2021 5:30:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brich2929: I believe so. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By brich2929: Originally Posted By Obo2: Originally Posted By Neotopiaman: Falcon Heavy launch next month guys (USSF-44) Is that the first actual mission for it outside of probably the most expensive car commercial ever? I believe so. there have been 2 others, 3 total FH launches |
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Posted: 9/14/2021 9:03:08 PM EDT
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I spent 5 or so minutes around 8pm trying to find the live stream before I finally paid attention to the date beneath the clock in the lower right of my screen.
 I'll probably forget all about the launch tomorrow. 
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GA, USA
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Posted: 9/14/2021 9:09:04 PM EDT
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Need to change time in post #1 to EDT. You have PDT listed. The post on this page is correct.
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Posted: 9/14/2021 9:13:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: there have been 2 others, 3 total FH launches First classified payload. I would be willing to bet that there's quite a few people in the NRO and related bureaucracies who want nothing to do with Elon. But they have no other option since ULA is being hobbled by its own moronic rules, Boeing can't get its shit together, Rocket Lab is still too small and Blue Origin is... |
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Posted: 9/14/2021 10:10:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By compulynx: Need to change time in post #1 to EDT. You have PDT listed. The post on this page is correct. Thanks. Corrected. |
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Posted: 9/14/2021 10:29:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Obo2: Is that the first actual mission for it outside of probably the most expensive car commercial ever? Nope it will be it’s FOURTH launch actually. |
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Posted: 9/14/2021 11:15:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Neotopiaman: Falcon Heavy launch next month guys (USSF-44) My details may not be correct but I believe that this mission will have both first stages recovered by ASDS ships. JRTI and ASOG. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 10:20:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: My details may not be correct but I believe that this mission will have both first stages recovered by ASDS ships. JRTI and ASOG. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Originally Posted By Neotopiaman: Falcon Heavy launch next month guys (USSF-44) My details may not be correct but I believe that this mission will have both first stages recovered by ASDS ships. JRTI and ASOG. Is the central core being expended? |
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NH, USA
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Posted: 9/15/2021 10:23:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Neotopiaman]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DK-Prof: Is the central core being expended? Yes, it's a large, high energy direct-to-GEO mission |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 10:24:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Neotopiaman: Yes, it's a large, high energy direct-to-GEO mission Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Neotopiaman: Originally Posted By DK-Prof: Is the central core being expended? Yes, it's a large, high energy direct-to-GEO mission Cool. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 11:52:59 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/15/2021 11:55:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Yobro512: Nope it will be it’s FOURTH launch actually. Suppose i shoulda been paying more attention will have to see if i can find them. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 1:09:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: My details may not be correct but I believe that this mission will have both first stages recovered by ASDS ships. JRTI and ASOG. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Originally Posted By Neotopiaman: Falcon Heavy launch next month guys (USSF-44) My details may not be correct but I believe that this mission will have both first stages recovered by ASDS ships. JRTI and ASOG. That will be badass. I hope they are close enough to be in the same camera view. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 1:26:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/15/2021 3:48:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/15/2021 3:55:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: California_Kid]
[#21]
Getting a little misty in here for me. I really hope this goes smoothly.
It would be REALLY bad if one of those Tesla cars crashes on auto-pilot.
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Posted: 9/15/2021 4:00:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By California_Kid: Getting a little misty in here for me. I really hope this goes smoothly. It would be REALLY bad if one of those Tesla cars crashes on auto-pilot. Does the F9 have a better safety record than the Tesla?
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Posted: 9/15/2021 4:11:17 PM EDT
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Still strikes me as incredible that they don't give those things a hell of a power washing before sending them up again. Especially when they are carrying people.
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Posted: 9/15/2021 4:11:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lagtime: Does the F9 have a better safety record than the Tesla? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lagtime: Originally Posted By California_Kid: Getting a little misty in here for me. I really hope this goes smoothly. It would be REALLY bad if one of those Tesla cars crashes on auto-pilot. Does the F9 have a better safety record than the Tesla? Nobody has yet been killed by a Falcon 9 rocket malfunction. I'll just leave it at that. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 4:13:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By California_Kid: Nobody has yet been killed by a Falcon 9 rocket malfunction. I'll just leave it at that. There's what, like a million Tesla's on the road by now? Only 2 or 3 Dragon capsules? I can't believe they came up with solar panels that can survive reentry. |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 9/15/2021 4:18:34 PM EDT
[#26]
T - 3:45 hours
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Posted: 9/15/2021 4:21:29 PM EDT
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Has Bezos filed a lawsuit to stop this manned launch yet?
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Posted: 9/15/2021 4:27:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hesperus: Still strikes me as incredible that they don't give those things a hell of a power washing before sending them up again. Especially when they are carrying people. The guys at the Cape get kind of butt hurt when that gets mentioned, they wear a dirty booster like a badge of honor. Kind of a superstition thing for them. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 4:30:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dagger41: The guys at the Cape get kind of butt hurt when that gets mentioned, they wear a dirty booster like a badge of honor. Kind of a superstition thing for them. That makes sense. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 4:36:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jwidman: Has Bezos filed a lawsuit to stop this manned launch yet?  Not yet but he does have the money for a late ruling in the case. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 4:50:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dagger41: The guys at the Cape get kind of butt hurt when that gets mentioned, they wear a dirty booster like a badge of honor. Kind of a superstition thing for them. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dagger41: Originally Posted By Hesperus: Still strikes me as incredible that they don't give those things a hell of a power washing before sending them up again. Especially when they are carrying people. The guys at the Cape get kind of butt hurt when that gets mentioned, they wear a dirty booster like a badge of honor. Kind of a superstition thing for them. That's not dirt. That's "seasoning." 
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Posted: 9/15/2021 4:55:50 PM EDT
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Every time I hear "Dr. Sian Procter" my flawed hearing hears "Dr. Science Officer."
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Posted: 9/15/2021 4:58:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hesperus: Still strikes me as incredible that they don't give those things a hell of a power washing before sending them up again. Especially when they are carrying people. I wouldn't do anything physical to them that didn't have solid technical reasons for doing it. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 5:03:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1Andy2: I wouldn't do anything physical to them that didn't have solid technical reasons for doing it. Yea just more chances to do damage to the booster. They have to clean the weld lines to check them i kinda wish they didn't and left it fully toasty. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 5:04:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hesperus: Still strikes me as incredible that they don't give those things a hell of a power washing before sending them up again. Especially when they are carrying people. OTOH, leaving them unwashed makes it very obvious that they're reusable - even to the casual observer who may not be aware of it. There's some PR benefit in that. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 5:15:09 PM EDT
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Uh-oh.
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Posted: 9/15/2021 6:06:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Skibane: OTOH, leaving them unwashed makes it very obvious that they're reusable - even to the casual observer who may not be aware of it. There's some PR benefit in that. I seem to recall a satire headline saying that SpaceX had a brand new booster going into service, but they would 'dirty it up' at the customers request.
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Posted: 9/15/2021 6:19:56 PM EDT
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Everyday Astronaut's stream for the launch
 [LIVE 3 MILES AWAY!!!] Watch SpaceX launch 4 civilians into orbit for Inspiration 4!!! |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 6:31:02 PM EDT
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Didn’t know they were going that high of an orbit
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Posted: 9/15/2021 6:55:32 PM EDT
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People along the US east coast should watch outside for the rocket ascent and the re-entry burn of the first stage.
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Posted: 9/15/2021 6:58:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hesperus: I seem to recall a satire headline saying that SpaceX had a brand new booster going into service, but they would 'dirty it up' at the customers request. It's hard to beat the carbon scoring look. |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 6:59:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NwG: Didn’t know they were going that high of an orbit 
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:08:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: People along the US east coast should watch outside for the rocket ascent and the re-entry burn of the first stage. how far north could it be visible? |
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:10:34 PM EDT
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wow that is a high orbit. didnt realize dragon had the capability of that.
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:17:17 PM EDT
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Getting closer
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:20:24 PM EDT
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crew access arm retracting
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:29:06 PM EDT
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35 minutes
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:42:43 PM EDT
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T-20 minutes
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:46:49 PM EDT
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Hayley Arceneaux is Star Trek. "I want to be Bones, I'm the medical officer."
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/15/2021 7:49:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Orion_Shall_Rise: wow that is a high orbit. didnt realize dragon had the capability of that. Dragon (with help from 2nd stage) can probably get to moon orbit if it needed to, wouldn’t put it past SpaceX to be holding that back for now |
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