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Posted: 11/19/2023 2:58:58 PM EDT
[#1]
This is such a great thread.. Thank you for doing this. I will keep my eyes open tonight for the Vandenberg launch
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Posted: 11/20/2023 6:57:42 AM EDT
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Starlink 7-7 launched at 230 AM PST on 20 November 2023.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 7:45:48 AM EDT
[#3]
Any idea when the next Starship launch is planned?
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Posted: 11/20/2023 8:37:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tnriverluver: Any idea when the next Starship launch is planned? This is about the most official info so far, make sure to add the Elon time correction.
This thread will have more detailed Starship developments: Official Starship Thread |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 10:46:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DarkGray: This is about the most official info so far, make sure to add the Elon time correction.
This thread will have more detailed Starship developments: Official Starship Thread Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DarkGray: Originally Posted By tnriverluver: Any idea when the next Starship launch is planned? This is about the most official info so far, make sure to add the Elon time correction.
This thread will have more detailed Starship developments: Official Starship Thread I follow that thread as well. I've never made it to a live launch especially because of Nasa's past track record of delays. Bit of a trip from W Tn down to Kennedy Space Center. With Spacex doing much better on time launches and since I'm now retired I may soon try to catch one of these monsters lifting off! 
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Posted: 11/20/2023 8:05:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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Mission: Falcon 9, Starlink 6-29
1) Mission Description: "A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch another batch of Starlink V2 Mini internet satellites. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster will land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean." SpaceFlightNow source 2) Launch window: 1:47 AM EST (22 November 2023). Backup opportunities available until 2:59 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 22. 3) Launch site: SLC-40, Florida 4) Launch direction: Southeast 5) Webcast viewing option:  SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink Group 6-29 - SLC-40 - CCSFS - November 22, 2023 6) Observation comments: None 7) Launch preparations: a. Boats heading out.  Gav Cornwell@SpaceOffshore. SpaceX steamroller never stops, regardless of location or event. A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship is underway from Florida to support Starlink 6-29.  Bob departed PC on Nov 20 @ 7:36am ET (less than 11 hour turnaround) Source: NASASpaceFlight.com b. Satellites: Previously provided. c. Ready for launch: d. Navigation Warning:  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com 8) First stage return/ocean recovery/disposal: Recover on drone ship ASOG. 9) Launch to deployment events/timeline: Hours:Minutes:Seconds after lift-off. Times approximate. 00:01:12 Max Q (Moment of peak mechanical stress on the rocket) 00:02:26 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:02:30 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:02:35 2nd stage engine starts (SES-1) 00:03:06 Fairing deployment 00:06:11 1st stage entry burn begins 00:06:32 1st stage entry burn ends 00:08:06 1st stage landing burn begins 00:08:27 1st stage landing 00:08:39 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-1) 00:54:03 2nd stage engine starts (SES-2) 00:54:05 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2) 01:05:21 Starlink satellites deploy 10) Orbit insertion: 284 x 293 kilometers at 43 degree inclination |
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Posted: 11/22/2023 9:16:47 AM EDT
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Starlink 6-29 was launched at 2:47 AM EST on 22 November 2023.
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Posted: 11/25/2023 10:32:37 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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Mission: Falcon 9, Starlink 6-30
1) Mission Description: "A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch another batch of Starlink V2 Mini internet satellites. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster will land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean." SpaceFlightNow source 2) Launch window: 11:20 PM EST (27 November 2023). Backup launch opportunities extend until 2:58 AM on 28 November 2023. 3) Launch site: SLC-40, Florida 4) Launch direction: Southeast 5) Webcast viewing option:  SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink Group 6-30 - SLC-40 - CCSFS - November 28, 2023 6) Observation comments: None 7) Launch preparations: a. Boats heading out. Crosby Skipper + JRTI departed PC on Nov 24 @ 6:51pm ET  Bob departed PC on Nov 25 @ 7:23pm ET  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com b. Satellites: Previously provided. c. Ready for launch: d. Navigation Warning:  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com 8) First stage return/ocean recovery/disposal: Recover on drone ship JRTI. 9) Launch to deployment events/timeline: Hours:Minutes:Seconds after lift-off. Times approximate. 00:01:12 Max Q (Moment of peak mechanical stress on the rocket) 00:02:26 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:02:30 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:02:35 2nd stage engine starts (SES-1) 00:03:06 Fairing deployment 00:06:11 1st stage entry burn begins 00:06:32 1st stage entry burn ends 00:08:06 1st stage landing burn begins 00:08:27 1st stage landing 00:08:39 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-1) 00:54:03 2nd stage engine starts (SES-2) 00:54:05 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2) 01:05:21 Starlink satellites deploy 10) Orbit insertion: 284 x 293 kilometers at 43 degree inclination |
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Posted: 11/27/2023 7:49:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SuperHeavy]
[#9]
Assuming all goes well, will be in town for USSF 52. Does anyone know of its a RTLZ launch? If so, best place to view? Port Canaveral?
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Posted: 11/27/2023 8:25:12 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperHeavy: Assuming all goes well, will be in town for USSF 52. Does anyone know of its a RTLZ launch? If so, best place to view? Port Canaveral? Strictly an educated guess on my part. But I think they will be heading back to land. |
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Posted: 11/27/2023 8:27:57 PM EDT
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You can watch it from the Port, but the USSFS public viewing bleachers are closed as of DEC 1. It's my favorite spot too.
Reason is safety issues. (claimed) The real issue is somebody bitched about the traffic on the North side of the Port and had them shut it down. It's right at the gate to the base. |
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Posted: 11/27/2023 8:32:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hesperus: Strictly an educated guess on my part. But I think they will be heading back to land. No word on it yet. Secret squirrel stuff and it will be the X-37B. Depending on what initial orbit they want to place it, all boosters can be expended. I hope it's RTLS though. |
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Posted: 11/28/2023 7:53:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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Starlink 6-30 launched at 11:20 PM EST on 27 November 2023.
Passes the first 2-3 days could be bright. I have not seen early day passes for a month or two so that could have changed. I use this site for predictions. |
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Posted: 11/28/2023 7:54:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperHeavy: Assuming all goes well, will be in town for USSF 52. Does anyone know of its a RTLZ launch? If so, best place to view? Port Canaveral? The previous recent launch date for USSF-52/X-37B/OTV-7 is now not specified. My page 1, post 1 listing of it has been dropped to the bottom of the post with lines through it. |
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Posted: 11/29/2023 6:17:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/29/2023 8:07:52 PM EDT
[#16]
I just watched a nice pass of the Starlink 6-30 satellites launched two days ago. Easy naked eye objects spread out spanning roughly 20 degrees.
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Posted: 11/29/2023 8:28:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey:
It may be on the evening of 9 December local (EST) time. |
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Posted: 11/30/2023 8:07:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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Mission: Falcon 9, Korea 425
1) Mission description: "A Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket will launch the 425 Project EO/IR satellite 1 reconnaissance satellite for South Korea. The satellite is the first of five missions planned by the country’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) for a program known as the ‘425 Project’. This first mission is an optical/infra-red imaging satellite. The four missions to follow will feature synthetic aperture radar (SAR). Also onboard is EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite, a 2U cubesat which was funded by the Education Office of the European Space Agency. The Falcon 9 first-stage booster is expected to return to Landing Zone 4 at Vandenberg." Source 2) Launch window: 10:19 AM PST (1 December 2023). 3) Launch site: SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California 4) Launch direction: South-southwesterly 5) Webcast viewing options:  SpaceX - Falcon 9 - 425 Project Flight 1 - SLC-4E - Vandenberg SFB - December 1, 2023 6) Observation comments: None 7) Launch preparations: a. Boats heading out. Fairing recovery: Go Beyond (fka. Go Crusader) departed PoLB on Nov 30 @ 12:40am PT / 3:40am ET  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com b. Satellites: There are a total of 25 spacecraft on board this mission, including KOREA's 425, Space BD’s ISL48, SITAEL’s uHETSat, D-Orbit’s ION SCV Daring Diego, York Space Systems’ Bane, and PlanetIQ’s GNOMES-4. c. Ready for launch:  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com d. Navigation warning:  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com 8) First stage return/ocean recovery/disposal: Return to Landing Zone 4 9) Launch to deployment events/timeline: Hours:Minutes:Seconds after lift-off. Times approximate. 00:01:12 Max Q (moment of peak mechanical stress on the rocket) 00:02:19 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:02:22 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:02:30 2nd stage engine starts 00:02:36 1st stage boostback burn start 00:02:41 Fairing deployment 00:03:13 1st stage boostback burn end 00:06:42 1st stage entry burn start 00:07:04 1st stage entry burn ends 00:07:51 1st stage landing burn start 00:08:22 1st stage landing 10) Orbit destination: Sun-synchronous orbit. 700-800 kilometer orbit. |
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Posted: 12/1/2023 2:16:51 PM EDT
[#19]
The Space Affairs link is of the SpaceX commentary/video.
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Posted: 12/1/2023 2:19:22 PM EDT
[#20]
I'd better put some pants on so I can go outside and maybe see something.
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Posted: 12/1/2023 2:30:08 PM EDT
[#21]
Good launch and first stage landing at LZ-4.
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Posted: 12/1/2023 2:30:44 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By California_Kid: I'd better put some pants on so I can go outside and maybe see something. Gahdamn these things are fuckin loud, even from 60 miles as the bird flies, I can't imagine how loud it is in Lompoc. |
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Posted: 12/1/2023 5:58:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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Mission: Falcon 9, Starlink 6-31
1) Mission Description: "A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch another batch of Starlink V2 Mini internet satellites. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster will land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean." SpaceFlightNow source 2) Launch window: 11:00 PM EST (2 December 2023). Backup opportunities available until 11:59 p.m. ET. 3) Launch site: SLC-40, Florida 4) Launch direction: Southeast 5) Webcast viewing option:  SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink Group 6-31 - SLC-40 - CCSFS - December 3, 2023 6) Observation comments: None 7) Launch preparations: a. Boats heading out.  Credit: Gav Cornwell@SpaceOffshore. Departure! A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship is outbound to support Starlink 6-31. Tug Signet Titan towing. Departure 4:52 PM EST, 28 November 2023 Doug departed PC on Nov 29 @ 10:19pm ET  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com b. Satellites: Previously provided. c. Ready for launch: d. Navigation Warning:  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com 8) First stage return/ocean recovery/disposal: Recover on drone ship ASOG. 9) Launch to deployment events/timeline: Hours:Minutes:Seconds after lift-off. Times approximate. 00:01:12 Max Q (Moment of peak mechanical stress on the rocket) 00:02:26 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:02:29 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:02:35 2nd stage engine starts (SES-1) 00:03:07 Fairing deployment 00:06:10 1st stage entry burn begins 00:06:32 1st stage entry burn ends 00:08:06 1st stage landing burn begins 00:08:28 1st stage landing 00:08:39 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-1) 00:54:07 2nd stage engine starts (SES-2) 00:54:09 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2) 01:05:25 Starlink satellites deploy 10) Orbit insertion: 284 x 293 kilometers at 43 degree inclination |
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Posted: 12/1/2023 5:59:36 PM EDT
[#24]
lol |
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Posted: 12/1/2023 6:03:17 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/1/2023 6:39:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey:
lol Wonder if there was a +10% discount applied |
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Posted: 12/1/2023 11:55:57 PM EDT
[#27]
Tonight's launch is bouncing all over the place.
Was supposed to be a window opening at 11pm, the got moved to 4 hours further to 3am, now people saying tomorrow. |
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Posted: 12/2/2023 12:17:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GAS17txaQAAqZfQ?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GAS17uVbQAAQQyv?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GAS2KFgbEAAjSh2?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 I cannot even fathom the horsepower in that picture! wow! |
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Posted: 12/2/2023 12:31:07 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AROKIE: I cannot even fathom the horsepower in that picture! wow! That's a lot of thrust behind one relatively small space plane. I have a really weird feeling about this particular launch. That there's something important happening related to it that we are not yet allowed to understand. Or perhaps it will be just a bigger, louder version of previous launches and nothing will be said about it by anyone, anywhere except space nerds until the boring details are revealed in a declassification of documents that won't happen for a century. |
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Posted: 12/2/2023 5:19:36 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
[#30]
There is a 45% chance of acceptable weather tonight. 60% Sunday night. They may scrub before the evening starts.
Source Starlink 6-31 did launch at 11:00 PM EST on 2 December 2023. |
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Posted: 12/4/2023 2:04:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
[#31]
Mission: Falcon 9, Starlink 6-33
1) Mission Description: "A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch another batch of Starlink V2 Mini internet satellites. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster will land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean." SpaceFlightNow source 2) Launch window: 3) Launch site: SLC-40, Florida 4) Launch direction: Southeast 5) Webcast viewing option:  SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink Group 6-33 - SLC-40 - CCSFS - December 7, 2023 6) Observation comments: None 7) Launch preparations: a. Boats heading out. Crosby Skipper + JRTI departed PC on Dec 2 @ 3:38pm ET  Bob departed PC on Dec 3 @ 7:35pm ET  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com b. Satellites: Previously provided. c. Ready for launch: d. Navigation Warning:  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com 8) First stage return/ocean recovery/disposal: Recover on drone ship ASOG. 9) Launch to deployment events/timeline: Hours:Minutes:Seconds after lift-off. Times approximate. 00:01:12 Max Q (Moment of peak mechanical stress on the rocket) 00:02:26 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:02:29 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:02:36 2nd stage engine starts (SES-1) 00:03:03 Fairing deployment 00:06:10 1st stage entry burn begins 00:06:31 1st stage entry burn ends 00:08:03 1st stage landing burn begins 00:08:26 1st stage landing 00:08:39 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-1) 00:54:09 2nd stage engine starts (SES-2) 00:54:11 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2) 01:05:19 Starlink satellites deploy 10) Orbit insertion: 284 x 293 kilometers at 43 degree inclination |
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Posted: 12/6/2023 5:26:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/7/2023 9:49:59 AM EDT
[#33]
Starlink 6-33 launched at 12:07 AM EST on 7 December 2023.
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Posted: 12/7/2023 11:56:35 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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Mission: Falcon 9, Starlink 7-8
1) Mission description: "A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch another batch of Starlink Version 2 Mini internet satellites. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster will land on a drone ship in the Pacific Ocean." Source 2) Launch window: 12:01 AM PST (8 December 2023). 3) Launch site: SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California 4) Launch direction: South southeasterly 5) Webcast viewing options:  WORSE STREAM - SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink Group 7-8 - SLC-4E - Vandenberg SFB - December 8, 2023 6) Observation comments: None 7) Launch preparations: a. Boats heading out. Debra C + OCISLY departed PoLB on Nov 5 @ 5:02pm PT / 8:02pm ET  Go Beyond (fka. Go Crusader) departed PoLB on Dec 6 @ 10:44am PT / 1:44pm ET  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com b. Satellites: See previous Starlink discussions. c. Ready for launch: d. Navigation warning:  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com 8) First stage return/ocean recovery/disposal: Drone ship OCISLY 9) Launch to deployment events/timeline: Hours:Minutes:Seconds after lift-off. Times approximate. 00:01:12 Max Q (Moment of peak mechanical stress on the rocket) 00:02:26 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:02:30 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:02:36 2nd stage engine starts (SES-1) 00:03:00 Fairing deployment 00:06:22 1st stage entry burn begins 00:06:45 1st stage entry burn ends 00:08:10 1st stage landing burn begins 00:08:31 1st stage landing 00:08:38 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-1) 00:53:32 2nd stage engine starts (SES-2) 00:53:33 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2) 01:02:26 Starlink satellites deploy 10) Orbit destination: 286 x 297 kilometers, 53 degree inclination |
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Posted: 12/8/2023 6:55:09 AM EDT
[#35]
Starlink 7-8 launched at 12:03 AM PST on 8 December 2023.
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Posted: 12/9/2023 5:52:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
[#36]
New launch date 28 December 2023.
Copied to Page 133, post # 36 due to extended delay. Mission: Falcon Heavy, USSF-52/OTV-7/X-37B 1) Mission Description: "AA SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch the USSF-52 mission for the U.S. Space Force. The Falcon Heavy will launch the experimental X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle on this mission. This will be the seventh flight of this spacecraft on a mission also known as OTV-7. This will be the first launch of an X-37B using a Falcon Heavy rocket. " SpaceFlightNow source 2) Launch window: 8:13 - 8:23 PM EST. Unknown launch date. 3) Launch site: SLC-39A, Florida 4) Launch direction: Northeast 5) Webcast viewing option:  SpaceX - Falcon Heavy - USSF-52 - LC-39A - Kennedy Space Center - December 29, 2023 6) Observation comments: None 7) Launch preparations: a. Boats heading out. Doug departed PC on Nov 6 @ 7:20pm ET  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com b. Satellites: X-37B c. Ready for launch:  d. Navigation Warning:  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com 8) First stage return/ocean recovery/disposal: Side boosters will return to land at LZ-1 and LZ-2. Center core status will be expended in the ocean. 9) Launch to deployment events/timeline: Hours:Minutes:Seconds after lift-off. Times approximate. 00:01:11 Max Q (moment of peak mechanical stress on the rocket) 00:02:24 Side boosters engine cutoff (BECO) 00:02:28 Side boosters separate 00:02:43 Side boosters' boostback burns begin 00:03:52 Side boosters' boostback burns end 00:03:54 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:03:57 Center core 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:04:03 2nd stage engine starts (SES) 00:04:28 Fairing deployment 00:06:46 Side boosters’ entry burns start 00:07:03 Side boosters’ entry burns end 00:08:06 Side boosters’ landing burns start 00:08:24 Side boosters’ landing 10) Orbit insertion: Not provided |
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Posted: 12/9/2023 6:00:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SuperHeavy]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Mission: Falcon Heavy, USSF-52/OTV-7 1) Mission Description: "AA SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch the USSF 52 mission for the U.S. Space Force. The Falcon Heavy will launch the experimental X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle on this mission. This will be the seventh flight of this spacecraft on a mission also known as OTV-7. This will be the first launch of an X-37B using a Falcon Heavy rocket. " SpaceFlightNow source 2) Launch window: 8:14 - 8:24 PM EST (10 December 2023). 3) Launch site: SLC-40, Florida 4) Launch direction: Northeast 5) Webcast viewing option: 6) Observation comments: None 7) Launch preparations: a. Boats heading out. Source: NASASpaceFlight.com b. Satellites: Previously provided. c. Ready for launch: d. Navigation Warning: Source: NASASpaceFlight.com 8) First stage return/ocean recovery/disposal: Side boosters will return to land at LZ-1 and LZ-2. Center core status not provided. 9) Launch to deployment events/timeline: Hours:Minutes:Seconds after lift-off. Times approximate. 00:01:11 Max Q (moment of peak mechanical stress on the rocket) 00:02:24 Side boosters engine cutoff (BECO) 00:02:28 Side boosters separate 00:02:43 Side boosters' boostback burns begin 00:03:52 Side boosters' boostback burns end 00:03:54 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:03:57 Center core 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:04:03 2nd stage engine starts (SES) 00:04:28 Fairing deployment 00:06:46 Side boosters’ entry burns start 00:07:03 Side boosters’ entry burns end 00:08:06 Side boosters’ landing burns start 00:08:24 Side boosters’ landing 10) Orbit insertion: I pray that this sucker goes up. I didn't want to post to jynx myself. Have on-site Space Force base viewing tickets for it and even moved flights to stay to watch it. |
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Posted: 12/9/2023 8:41:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/9/2023 9:26:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GA8mRHdaAAApzca?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 The center core will be disposed of in the ocean. |
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Posted: 12/10/2023 8:22:49 AM EDT
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Launch Mission Execution Forecast
Mission: Falcon Heavy USSF-52 Issued: 9 Dec 23 /0930L (1430Z) Valid: 10 Dec 23 / 2014-2024L (11/0114-0124Z) Forecast Discussion: A strong frontal system is developing in the eastern U.S. as high pressure near Bermuda retreats eastward. On Sunday, the frontal boundary will move through Northern and Central Florida, bringing an increasing threat for showers and a few thunderstorms. Model consensus suggests most of the unsettled weather associated with the front will stay just northwest of the Space Coast during the launch window Sunday. This will create breezy conditions, scattered showers, and isolated thunderstorms at the Spaceport. The primary launch weather concerns for a Sunday evening launch attempt are Liftoff Winds and the Cumulus Cloud Rule. The cold front is expected to sweep through the Space Coast overnight Sunday, clearing most of the cloud cover away, but breezy, northerly winds are expected to continue behind the front. The sole launch weather concern for a Monday evening launch attempt will be Liftoff Winds. Source |
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Posted: 12/10/2023 9:47:32 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/10/2023 9:51:07 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/10/2023 9:59:11 AM EDT
[#43]
Cool, calm, clear and crisp for a launch tomorrow night.
It should be a treat for spectators. 
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Posted: 12/10/2023 10:02:40 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperHeavy: I pray that this sucker goes up. I didn't want to post to jynx myself. Have on-site Space Force base viewing tickets for it and even moved flights to stay to watch it. @SuperHeavy Hope you can stay a couple more days ! |
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Posted: 12/10/2023 10:54:29 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SuperHeavy]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dagger41: @SuperHeavy Hope you can stay a couple more days ! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Dagger41: Originally Posted By SuperHeavy: I pray that this sucker goes up. I didn't want to post to jynx myself. Have on-site Space Force base viewing tickets for it and even moved flights to stay to watch it. @SuperHeavy Hope you can stay a couple more days ! On the phone with the airline now  Your mention is the only reason I saw it was changed |
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Posted: 12/10/2023 11:11:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperHeavy: On the phone with the airline now Your mention is the only reason I saw it was changed Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperHeavy: Originally Posted By Dagger41: Originally Posted By SuperHeavy: I pray that this sucker goes up. I didn't want to post to jynx myself. Have on-site Space Force base viewing tickets for it and even moved flights to stay to watch it. @SuperHeavy Hope you can stay a couple more days ! On the phone with the airline now Your mention is the only reason I saw it was changed Very cool. You going to be at the Saturn V viewing area? |
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Posted: 12/10/2023 11:44:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SuperHeavy: On the phone with the airline now Your mention is the only reason I saw it was changed If you are around, head over to Gator's at the Port and watch the F9 booster get lifted off JRTI and on to its stand on the dock. Thinking of taking a ride over there now. @SuperHeavy |
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Posted: 12/10/2023 11:48:28 AM EDT
[#48]
Damnit. I was just about to leave for Canaveral and looked one last time and saw the rocket is postponed till tomorrow. I have already bought tickets to get in as well as a hotel room.
Why can't spacex work around MY schedule! LoL |
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Posted: 12/10/2023 11:50:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TheLookingGlass: Damnit. I was just about to leave for Canaveral and looked one last time and saw the rocket is postponed till tomorrow. I have already bought tickets to get in as well as a hotel room. Why can't spacex work around MY schedule! LoL Mother Nature p0wns SpaceX. |
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Posted: 12/10/2023 12:04:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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Mission: Falcon 9, Starlink 6-34
1) Mission Description: "A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch another batch of Starlink V2 Mini internet satellites. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster will land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean." SpaceFlightNow source 2) Launch window: 11:07 PM EST (13 December 2023). 3) Launch site: SLC-40, Florida 4) Launch direction: Southeast 5) Webcast viewing option:  SCRUBBED - SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink Group 6-34 - SLC-40 - CCSFS - December 13, 2023 6) Observation comments: None 7) Launch preparations: a. Boats heading out.  Gav Cornwell@SpaceOffshore. Departure! ASOG droneship is underway from Port Canaveral for Starlink 6-34. Signet Titan + ASOG departed PC on Dec 7 @ 5:26pm ET  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com Bob departed PC on Dec 9 @ 7:07am ET  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com b. Satellites: Previously provided. c. Ready for launch: d. Navigation Warning:  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com 8) First stage return/ocean recovery/disposal: Recover on drone ship ASOG. 9) Launch to deployment events/timeline: Hours:Minutes:Seconds after lift-off. Times approximate. 00:01:12 Max Q (Moment of peak mechanical stress on the rocket) 00:02:30 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:02:34 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:02:40 2nd stage engine starts (SES-1) 00:03:10 Fairing deployment 00:06:14 1st stage entry burn begins 00:06:32 1st stage entry burn ends 00:08:06 1st stage landing burn begins 00:08:28 1st stage landing 00:08:44 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-1) 00:54:09 2nd stage engine starts (SES-2) 00:54:11 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2) 01:05:27 Starlink satellites deploy 10) Orbit insertion: 285 x 293 kilometers at 43 degree inclination |
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