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Posted: 1/19/2022 1:50:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gage: Is that launching to the south? One source stated that this is going to a polar orbit (97.86 degree inclination) so that means a launch to the south if true. It makes sense since it is a radar Earth observation satellite. |
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Posted: 1/21/2022 10:09:23 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/22/2022 10:32:48 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/23/2022 11:49:45 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2022 4:35:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/24/2022 8:57:30 PM EDT
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Couple of launches this week… I was considering a trip down to check them out. Does the seem like a good idea with the forecast etc?
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Posted: 1/24/2022 9:05:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By slanted: Couple of launches this week… I was considering a trip down to check them out. Does the seem like a good idea with the forecast etc? for Thursdays launch https://www.patrick.spaceforce.mil/Portals/14/Weather/Falcon%209%20COSMO-SkyMed%20L-3%20Forecast%20-%2027%20Jan%20Launch.pdf?ver=5eKl-2mlKusHjJH5vN__IQ%3d%3d nothing for Saturday yet though (middle column under "Launch Support") https://www.patrick.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/Weather/ |
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Posted: 1/24/2022 9:07:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By slanted: Couple of launches this week… I was considering a trip down to check them out. Does the seem like a good idea with the forecast etc? One source has the CSG 2 booster returning to the general launch area to land. Obviously it is one of the two dedicated landing pads. Some info on viewing spots here |
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Posted: 1/24/2022 9:23:19 PM EDT
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Great info, thanks!
Any favorite spots to view? Particularly for the Thursday launch if that’s landing back on the Cape. |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 12:13:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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Mission: Falcon 9, CSG 2
Note: the launch is to the south. 1) Background info: Source "A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the second COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation, or CSG 2, radar surveillance satellite for ASI, the Italian space agency." 2) Launch window: 6:11:50 PM EST (31 January 2022). 3) Launch Site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida 4) Webcast viewing options: a. SpaceX webcast (Starts about 15 minutes before liftoff) b. You Tube  COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation FM2 Mission 5) Launch preparations: a. Boats heading out. Should just be one (probably Bob or Doug) to retrieve the payload fairings. b. On-orbit artist view:  A 3D render of the CSG-2 satellite in orbit (Credit: Agenzia Spaziale Italiana) c. Navigation warning.  d. Ready for launch:  6) First stage return/disposal: Return to Launch Site (RTLS) Landing Zone 1 7) Launch to deployment events/timeline: Hours:Minutes:Seconds after lift-off. Times approximate. 00:02:15 First stage MECO (main engine cutoff) 00:02:19 Stage separation 00:02:27 Second stage starts 00:02:32 1st stage boostback burn begins 00:03:20 1st stage boostback burn ends 00:03:45 Fairing deployment 00:06:11 1st stage entry burn begins 00:06:32 1st stage entry burn ends 00:07:22 1st stage landing burn starts 00:07:56 1st stage landing burn ends 00:08:44 2nd stage engine cutoff 00:56:01 2nd stage engine restarts 00:56:04 2nd stage engine cutoff 01:00:05 Satellite deployment |
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Posted: 1/26/2022 5:47:52 PM EDT
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dat cadence tho
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Posted: 1/26/2022 5:53:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: dat cadence tho
Ooh NROL-87? And yes, this launch cadence is phenomenal. Falcon 9 seems to be almost everything that the Shuttle was spos-da be. Bit smaller in cargo capacity. But it finds ways to make up for that. 
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Posted: 1/26/2022 6:50:08 PM EDT
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way too cloudy here. not gonna be able to see anything
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Posted: 1/26/2022 7:17:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hesperus: And yes, this launch cadence is phenomenal. Falcon 9 seems to be almost everything that the Shuttle was spos-da be. Bit smaller in cargo capacity. But it finds ways to make up for that. Bit smaller in Launch capacity for Falcon 9 Falcon Heavy's mere existence means that it's slightly smaller capacity isn't an issue, because Falcon Heavy has far more throw weight than the shuttle (though to this point, it hasn't used it). The Shuttle rarely used it's full capacity, anyway. But you're dead on, it's doing the launch-cadence-makes-things-cheap thing that the Shuttle was supposed to do but never did. |
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Posted: 1/27/2022 6:06:21 PM EDT
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hmmm, about an hour til launch
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Posted: 1/27/2022 6:51:12 PM EDT
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Launch delayed one day.
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Posted: 1/27/2022 6:52:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/27/2022 7:29:36 PM EDT
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probably will launch tomorrow, appears it could be cloudy, which is a bummer
High winds in the forecast for Saturday’s launch. |
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Posted: 1/27/2022 11:13:55 PM EDT
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So.... some of the Inspire4 story was bullshit.
This guy was too fat and gave the seat to his College roommate. I would have attempted to starve myself to death and dropped those 80lbs if possible. |
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Posted: 1/28/2022 10:52:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ASUsax: Bit smaller in Launch capacity for Falcon 9 Falcon Heavy's mere existence means that it's slightly smaller capacity isn't an issue, because Falcon Heavy has far more throw weight than the shuttle (though to this point, it hasn't used it). The Shuttle rarely used it's full capacity, anyway. But you're dead on, it's doing the launch-cadence-makes-things-cheap thing that the Shuttle was supposed to do but never did. I keep thinking of the IXPE launch. IXPE was originally intended to go up on some tiny air launched rocket to get to its Equatorial orbit. All sorts of work went into making the package as tiny as possible. Then SpaceX comes in and says, "yeah we can put it in that orbit cheaper than Northrop-Grumman's air launched contraption." Then they proceed to power-slide it into place, launching out of Canaveral with what will probably be the smallest single payload that Falcon 9 will ever launch. |
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Posted: 1/28/2022 10:56:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RyanEsstac: So.... some of the Inspire4 story was bullshit. This guy was too fat and gave the seat to his College roommate. I would have attempted to starve myself to death and dropped those 80lbs if possible. I've been working on my health for the past 3 years and even after all this I know that I'm in no state to go into space. A human body can't just lose 80 pounds without there being consequences. In my case, my weight loss has been accompanied by a massive discharge of toxins built up in my body. I was in a state of partial liver failure until 2 years ago and partial kidney failure until a year ago. As much as it sucks to have missed out. It would have sucked more for him and everyone else if he had died during the flight. |
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Posted: 1/28/2022 6:41:06 PM EDT
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Due to unfavorable weather, now targeting Friday, January 28 at 6:11 p.m. EST for launch of COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation FM2
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Posted: 1/28/2022 6:50:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hdhogman: Due to unfavorable weather, now targeting Friday, January 28 at 6:11 p.m. EST for launch of COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation FM2 
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Posted: 1/28/2022 6:56:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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Webcast is live.
Jessie is hosting! Weather is red at this time. |
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Posted: 1/28/2022 7:01:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Webcast is live. Jessie is hosting! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Webcast is live. Jessie is hosting!  Weather is red at this time. 
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Posted: 1/28/2022 7:06:19 PM EDT
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weather scrub
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Posted: 1/28/2022 7:06:20 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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Weather scrub. Saturday next attempt.
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Posted: 1/28/2022 7:06:53 PM EDT
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Scrubbed.
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Posted: 1/28/2022 7:08:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/28/2022 7:10:24 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/28/2022 7:45:26 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/29/2022 1:11:50 AM EDT
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SpaceX targeting 52 Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy launches in 2022
"Shortly before SpaceX was scheduled to launch an Italian Earth observation satellite, a member of NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) revealed that the company aims to conduct as many as 52 launches this year." At least SpaceX is not making the same claim of about 50 launches like they did in 2021...and did not get close. |
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Posted: 1/29/2022 11:46:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: SpaceX targeting 52 Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy launches in 2022 "Shortly before SpaceX was scheduled to launch an Italian Earth observation satellite, a member of NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) revealed that the company aims to conduct as many as 52 launches this year." At least SpaceX is not making the same claim of about 50 launches like they did in 2021...and did not get close. I think the launch cadence is sustainable. But you've gotta have something to launch. Hopefully 2022 is better for everyone, not that I have much confidence in that. |
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Posted: 1/29/2022 2:29:39 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/30/2022 4:30:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/30/2022 4:36:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/30/2022 6:52:59 PM EDT
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webcast preamble is up.
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Posted: 1/30/2022 6:58:33 PM EDT
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WX is good
No-Go on the range due to a Cruise Ship... 
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Posted: 1/30/2022 7:02:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Chokey]
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got this one, then another that is leaving the port right now. Not sure why they're letting them leave the port right now.
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Posted: 1/30/2022 7:03:26 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/30/2022 7:11:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: scul]
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hold at T-0:33 for the cruise ship.
next attempt tomorrow... |
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Posted: 1/30/2022 7:11:53 PM EDT
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HOLD
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Posted: 1/30/2022 7:12:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By scul: hold at T-33 for the cruise ship. do they send a bill to the cruise ship company for the costs of the failed launch? |
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Posted: 1/30/2022 7:12:57 PM EDT
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Fuck that cruise ship!
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Posted: 1/30/2022 7:13:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jack_Of_Some_Trades: do they send a bill to the cruise ship company for the costs of the failed launch? I hope! |
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Posted: 1/30/2022 7:14:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 556therapy]
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That was the MSC Meriviglia that fucked that up and further answering the question, is there anything a MSC cruise doesn’t fuck up.
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Posted: 1/30/2022 7:14:39 PM EDT
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WOW, seems like a whole lot of wasted time and effort, if they already know a fuckin ship is in the haz zone.
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Posted: 1/30/2022 7:14:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HeavyMetal: I hope! Massive failure to communicate!!! |
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Posted: 1/30/2022 7:16:42 PM EDT
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It’s those idiot Italian captains. I cruise a lot and can’t stand when they captain introduces himself over the PA as this Issa capitan Mario Luigi.
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Posted: 1/30/2022 7:18:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 556therapy: That was the MSC Meriviglia that fucked that up and further answering the question, is there anything a MSC cruise doesn’t fuck up. no, it was Harmony of the Seas, it was still in the downrange hazard area. |
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