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Posted: 12/28/2023 9:18:48 PM EDT
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I love falcon heavy
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Posted: 12/28/2023 9:19:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/28/2023 9:20:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/28/2023 9:32:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RiverSwine45: Pretty awesome show https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/180908/20231228_200832_jpg-3074180.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/180908/20231228_201042_jpg-3074182.JPG That was something else ! Sound wasn't there, but the view was spectacular. |
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Posted: 12/28/2023 10:09:16 PM EDT
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I wanted to see the heavy.... lost track of time.. realised 30 min after the fact that it went, but I didn't hear a thing,
not even the 2 returns. 
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Posted: 12/28/2023 10:16:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/28/2023 10:21:20 PM EDT
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My first in person launch. Very impressive. Still waiting on the starlink launch.
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Posted: 12/28/2023 10:23:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RED_5: I wanted to see the heavy.... lost track of time.. realised 30 min after the fact that it went, but I didn't hear a thing, not even the 2 returns. Geez of all people I figured you would be standing by |
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Posted: 12/28/2023 10:27:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AR4U: My first in person launch. Very impressive. Still waiting on the starlink launch. It's amazingly clear out tonight compared to earlier today. I'm heading home. May watch from the house if I don't fall asleep first. |
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Posted: 12/28/2023 10:27:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GCeyPV6WgAEYf4x?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 That is so fucking cool |
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Posted: 12/28/2023 10:32:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RiverSwine45: It's amazingly clear out tonight compared to earlier today. I'm heading home. May watch from the house if I don't fall asleep first. |
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Posted: 12/28/2023 10:34:34 PM EDT
[#12]
pretty cool video in this tweet
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Posted: 12/28/2023 11:56:14 PM EDT
[#13]
Watching the side boosters maneuvering and the fairing halves coming down was awesome.
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Posted: 12/29/2023 12:10:52 AM EDT
[#14]
nailed it
3 for 3 tonight |
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Posted: 12/29/2023 12:13:27 AM EDT
[#15]
Well, that was quite a thing.
If that didn't break the shortest time between orbital launches record then they are going to next year. |
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Posted: 12/29/2023 12:19:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hesperus: Well, that was quite a thing. If that didn't break the shortest time between orbital launches record then they are going to next year. yeah, I think there was a couple earlier in the year with like a 4hr gap, but this what 2hr54min tonight? |
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Posted: 12/29/2023 12:20:48 AM EDT
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How many launches for 2023? I think that there were five Falcon Heavy launches.
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Posted: 12/29/2023 12:26:51 AM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: How many launches for 2023? I think that there were five Falcon Heavy launches. 96 and yes, 5 of them were FH. 98 if you count the 2 Starship launches. |
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Posted: 12/29/2023 12:39:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: yeah, I think there was a couple earlier in the year with like a 4hr gap, but this what 2hr54min tonight? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: Originally Posted By Hesperus: Well, that was quite a thing. If that didn't break the shortest time between orbital launches record then they are going to next year. yeah, I think there was a couple earlier in the year with like a 4hr gap, but this what 2hr54min tonight? NSF said tonight's launches broke the record for shortest launch interval. |
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Posted: 12/29/2023 12:41:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DarkGray: NSF said tonight's launches broke the record for shortest launch interval. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DarkGray: Originally Posted By Chokey: Originally Posted By Hesperus: Well, that was quite a thing. If that didn't break the shortest time between orbital launches record then they are going to next year. yeah, I think there was a couple earlier in the year with like a 4hr gap, but this what 2hr54min tonight? NSF said tonight's launches broke the record for shortest launch interval. hence the 2hr54min timeframe. 
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/29/2023 12:49:14 AM EDT
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My iPotato video of landing.
 December 28, 2023 |
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Posted: 12/29/2023 12:51:17 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/29/2023 1:24:06 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/29/2023 1:32:41 AM EDT
[#24]
I wanna work for space X. It's the most amazing company in history
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Posted: 12/29/2023 2:37:31 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/29/2023 1:03:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jurisprudent: My iPotato video of landing.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzm_48M59pAThank you. That was amazing. It also shows why the long exposure of the entry burns only appear as one instead of two. |
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Posted: 12/29/2023 1:11:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GCfONGfWMAAluor?format=jpg&name=large Cool shot. 
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Posted: 12/31/2023 10:05:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/1/2024 11:58:59 AM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
[#29]
Mission: Falcon 9, Starlink 7-9
1) Mission description: "A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch another batch 21 Starlink internet satellites from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E). The mission includes six satellites equipped to provide cellphone coverage. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster will land on the drone ship ‘Of Course I Still Love You’ in the Pacific Ocean." Source "This launch will include the first six Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities that will enable mobile network operators around the world to provide seamless global access to texting, calling, and browsing wherever you may be on land, lakes, or coastal waters." Source 2) Launch window: 6:13 - 10:13 PM PST (2 January 2024). Current launch time 7:44 PM PST 3) Launch site: SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California 4) Launch direction: South southeasterly 5) Webcast viewing options:  SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink Group 7-9 - SLC-4E - Vandenberg SFB - January 3, 2024 6) Observation comments: None 7) Launch preparations: a. Boats heading out. Debra C + OCISLY departed PoLB on Dec 31 @ 1;25pm PT / 4:25pm ET  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com Go Beyond (fka. Go Crusader) departed PoLB on Jan 1 @ 7:25am PT / 10:25am ET  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com b. Satellites: The Direct to Cell satellites "may" be the ones with a large silvery plate (antenna?)  Source: Starlink.com c. Ready for launch:  Source: SpaceFlightNow.com 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) 00:02:29 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:02:35 2nd stage engine starts (SES-1) 00:03:04 Fairing deployment 00:06:17 1st stage entry burn begins 00:06:37 1st stage entry burn ends 00:08:12 1st stage landing burn begins 00:08:33 1st stage landing 00:08:39 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-1) 00:53:35 2nd stage engine starts (SES-2) 00:53:38 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2) 01:02:39 Starlink satellites deploy 10) Orbit destination: 336 x 345 kilometers, 53 degree inclination |
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Posted: 1/3/2024 12:11:47 AM EDT
[#30]
Starlink 7-9 successfully launched.
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Posted: 1/3/2024 7:58:51 AM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Starlink 7-9 successfully launched.  |
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Posted: 1/3/2024 8:41:06 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Hadrian]
[#32]
VP of Launch @ SpaceX:
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Posted: 1/3/2024 8:43:43 AM EDT
[#33]
Right after Sundown. Should be relatively clear, it will make for great viewing.
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Posted: 1/3/2024 11:57:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kill-9: VP of Launch @ SpaceX:
The current schedule driver at Florida may be booster recovery. Turnaround time (includes booster recovery) is roughly seven days. Starlink launches from SLC-40 were about every four days. This is why I expected a third drone ship being needed at the Cape. Another solution discussed at NASASpaceFight.com is offloading several Starlink satellites so there is enough fuel performance to do a return to land for some launches. I don't know if every three launches would do this or every four or two but that should become apparent if they really are aiming for 144 launches. |
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Posted: 1/3/2024 12:09:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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Mission: Falcon 9, Ovzon-3
1) Mission Description: "A Falcon 9 will launch a much delayed small geostationary satellite for the Swedish broadband internet provider Ovzon. Originally scheduled to launch on an Ariane 5, the satellite was moved to Falcon 9 due to delayed in manufacturing. " SpaceFlightNow source 2) Launch window: 6:04 - 6:14 PM EST (3 January 2024). 3) Launch site: SLC-40, Florida 4) Launch direction: East 5) Webcast viewing option:  SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Ovzon-3 - SLC-40 - Cape Canaveral SFS - December 4, 2024 6) Observation comments: Sunset is 5:38 PM EST. Civil twilight at 6:04 PM EST. Jellyfish effects could be good. 7) Launch preparations: a. Boats heading out. Bob departed PC on Jan 1 @ 10:54pm ET  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com b. Satellite:    Credit: Ovzon c. Ready for launch: d. Navigation Warning:  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com 8) First stage return/ocean recovery/disposal: Return to Landing Zone 1. 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) 00:02:13 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:02:16 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:02:24 2nd stage engine starts 00:02:26 Boostback burn starts 00:03:07 Fairing deployment 00:03:26 Boostback burn ends 00:06:10 1st stage entry burn start 00:06:33 1st stage entry burn ends 00:07:28 1st stage landing burn start 00:07:52 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-1) 00:08:00 1st stage landing 00:30:27 2nd stage engine starts (SES-2) 00:31:24 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2) 00:38:36 Ovzon 3 deploys 10) Orbit insertion: Geosynchronous transfer orbit |
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Posted: 1/3/2024 5:39:15 PM EDT
[#36]
As first note by Dagger, jellyfish effects could be good with this launch timing.
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Posted: 1/3/2024 6:56:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Chokey]
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Posted: 1/3/2024 7:09:09 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/3/2024 7:13:03 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/3/2024 7:13:09 PM EDT
[#40]
I think these landings just get more amazing the more they do them.
To think about how far they took space travel from where it was just 10 years ago. |
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Posted: 1/3/2024 7:45:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/3/2024 8:36:59 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/3/2024 8:47:48 PM EDT
[#43]
Too cloudy by me, NE Florida
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Posted: 1/4/2024 12:00:41 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Chokey]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kill-9: VP of Launch @ SpaceX:
Main thing right now is to accelerate our supply chain and get our production rate up so we are consistently shipping a 2nd stage/Mvac every 2.5 days. The supply chain is a very challenging thing to accelerate and sustain as we are consuming tens of thousands of specialized parts & raw material from hundreds of vendors each week. It only takes one late part to delay a mission. |
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Posted: 1/4/2024 11:42:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey:
Main thing right now is to accelerate our supply chain and get our production rate up so we are consistently shipping a 2nd stage/Mvac every 2.5 days. The supply chain is a very challenging thing to accelerate and sustain as we are consuming tens of thousands of specialized parts & raw material from hundreds of vendors each week. It only takes one late part to delay a mission. Maybe they should have resolved any logistics issues before they made a projection of 144 launches in 2024. I thought the long pole was drone ship availability for booster recovery. |
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Posted: 1/5/2024 8:45:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Maybe they should have resolved any logistics issues before they made a projection of 144 launches in 2024. I thought the long pole was drone ship availability for booster recovery. There is a problem with that right now. JRTI was towed up to Charleston for repairs after the booster fell over on it and the Octagrabber is so torqued that they may need to build a completely new one. That leaves ASOG to work double duty. Not every mission allows for RTLS so that option is out for recoveries. I reckon the January is going to be a slow month for launches, it usually is due to weather delays. We average a cold front pushing through every 2.5/3 days. I'm pretty sure SpaceX is scrambling to juggle the schedule to accommodate just using one ASDS for this month. |
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Posted: 1/6/2024 6:28:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/6/2024 6:40:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AmericanPeople]
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Mission: Falcon 9, Starlink 6-35
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: 4:00 - 8:00 PM EST (7 January 2024). Backup opportunities available until 7:59 p.m. ET. Launch time currently 5:35 PM EST "However, the rocket was only raised upright on the launch pad at around 1 p.m. EST which would be far too late for the opening of the launch window." Source: SpaceFlightNow.com 3) Launch site: SLC-40, Florida 4) Launch direction: Southeast 5) Webcast viewing option:  SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink Group 6-35 - SLC-40 - CCSFS - January 7, 2024 6) Observation comments: Sunset: 5:41 PM. Civil Twilight: 6:07 PM. A launch around civil twilight could result in good jellyfish effects. A launch closer to the end of the window opens the door to post-deorbit burn propellant venting visible in the US southwest/coastal states. 7) Launch preparations: a. Boats heading out. Signet Warhorse III + ASOG departed PC on Jan 4 @ 8:47am ET. [UPDATE: Loitering by the PC Anchor location since ~10am ET] [UPDATE: SWIII + ASOG hit the water for good just after 5pm ET]  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com Doug departed PC on Jan 5 @ 5:02pm ET  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com b. Satellites: Previously provided. c. Ready for launch: Close to ready!  The Falcon 9 rocket goes upright at Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Photo: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now. d. Navigation Warning:  Source: NASASpaceFlight.com 8) First stage return/ocean recovery/disposal: Recovery 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) 00:02:27 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO) 00:02:30 1st and 2nd stages separate 00:02:36 2nd stage engine starts (SES-1) 00:03:06 Fairing deployment 00:06:13 1st stage entry burn begins 00:06:35 1st stage entry burn ends 00:08:06 1st stage landing burn begins 00:08:27 1st stage landing 00:08:41 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-1) 00:54:12 2nd stage engine starts (SES-2) 00:54:14 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2) 01:05:22 Starlink satellites deploy 10) Orbit insertion: 284 x 293 kilometers at 43 degree inclination |
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Posted: 1/7/2024 6:33:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/7/2024 6:48:41 PM EDT
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And... Stuck the landing.
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