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AmericanPeople Joined Dec 2012 Posts 35558 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 1/10/2020 9:03:36 PM EST [Last Edit: AmericanPeople] [#1] Quote History Originally Posted By Plumber576: So is the IFA launch being handled in this thread or the Crew Dragon thread View Quote Right here

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Dragon after returning to Earth from its four-week stay at the @space_station – SpaceX’s eighth mission with a flight-proven spacecraft pic.twitter.com/PZOTF1VX4R
SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 8, 2020

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENyYvSUU8AAbLN8?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

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So do the two ISS stamps mean this was the 3rd trip for this particular Dragon?

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Originally Posted By 71cuda:
So do the two ISS stamps mean this was the 3rd trip for this particular Dragon?

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Originally Posted By Chokey:

Dragon after returning to Earth from its four-week stay at the @space_station – SpaceX’s eighth mission with a flight-proven spacecraft pic.twitter.com/PZOTF1VX4R
SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 8, 2020

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ENyYvSUU8AAbLN8?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

So do the two ISS stamps mean this was the 3rd trip for this particular Dragon?

yes

hdhogman Yep, That's Me on My H-D. Joined Jul 2001 Posts 20815 EE 100% (1) OH, USA	Posted: 1/10/2020 10:09:54 PM EST [Last Edit: hdhogman] [#4] Thanks Chokey, was not sure if the capsule was refurbed and reused. And, thank you for your contributions!
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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68286 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/14/2020 3:39:33 PM EST [#5] SpaceX plans to launch its next group of Starlink broadband satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket as soon as Monday, Jan. 20, from Cape Canaveral, two days after a Falcon 9 launch from a neighboring pad Saturday. https://t.co/EvBhShLx4D pic.twitter.com/A0gG64ARUO Spaceflight Now (@SpaceflightNow) January 14, 2020

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1) Background info: Source

"A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to launch the fourth batch of approximately 60 satellites for SpaceX’s Starlink broadband network, a mission designated Starlink 3."

This will be the 2nd SpaceX launch of 2020 (not including the Crew Dragon in flight abort launch scheduled for 18 January 2020).

2) Launch window: 9:06 AM EST (14:06 UTC) on 29 January 2020

3) Launch Site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida

4) Webcast/TV viewing options:

a. SpaceX webcast (Starts about 20 minutes before liftoff)

b. YouTube:

Starlink Mission

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KmBDCiL7MU

5) Launch preparations:

a. Static fire....20 January 2020

b. Ready to go

6) First stage return/disposal: Drone ship recovery by OCISLY

7) Payload fairing recovery: Ms. Tree and Ms Chief will attempt to recover both halves.

8) Mission press kit: Download here

9) Launch to deployment events/timeline:

Minutes:Seconds after lift-off

2:33 First stage MECO (main engine cutoff)
2:43 Second stage starts
3:24 Fairing jettison
6:41 1st stage entry burn ends
8:24 1st stage landing
45:55 Second stage engine ignition
61:48 Payload deployment

Plumber576 Member Joined Apr 2005 Posts 11243 EE 100% (8) OH, USA	Posted: 1/15/2020 10:34:24 PM EST [#7]

AmericanPeople Joined Dec 2012 Posts 35634 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 1/17/2020 10:40:55 PM EST [#8] Starlink 3 launch slipped one day to 21 January 2020.

hdhogman Yep, That's Me on My H-D. Joined Jul 2001 Posts 20836 EE 100% (1) OH, USA	Posted: 1/19/2020 11:07:56 AM EST [#9] Escape Capsule Test Was Successful. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-51169705
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hdhogman Yep, That's Me on My H-D. Joined Jul 2001 Posts 20839 EE 100% (1) OH, USA	Posted: 1/19/2020 11:49:13 AM EST [Last Edit: hdhogman] [#10] Video in this link, would not post from y-tube. https://www.ar15.com/forums/General/Happening-now-SpaceX-Crew-Dragon-Launch-Escape-Demonstration/5-2289388/
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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68363 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/20/2020 2:19:00 PM EST [#11] Static fire of Falcon 9 complete ahead of launching 60 Starlink satellites. Due to extreme weather in the recovery area, team is evaluating best launch opportunity SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 20, 2020

AmericanPeople Joined Dec 2012 Posts 35677 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 1/20/2020 9:47:47 PM EST [#12] Quote History Originally Posted By Chokey: Static fire of Falcon 9 complete ahead of launching 60 Starlink satellites. Due to extreme weather in the recovery area, team is evaluating best launch opportunity SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 20, 2020 View Quote Spaceflight Now has the date as TBD...possibly due to weather/ocean conditions noted in this tweet.

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68371 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/21/2020 12:47:53 PM EST [#13] Forecast issued for #SpaceX's next Starlink launch, which is now set for Friday. Liftoff from LC 40 between 1049 and 1059 ET (1549 to 1559 UTC). 80% go for launch, but upper-level winds looking pretty strong. pic.twitter.com/CWkBdcVOMm Emre Kelly (@EmreKelly) January 21, 2020

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Posted: 1/21/2020 5:49:12 PM EST

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Now targeting January 24 at 10:54 a.m. EST, 15:54 UTC, for launch of 60 Starlink satellites; team is continuing to monitor weather in the recovery area
SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 21, 2020

Falcon 9’s first stage supporting this mission previously launched off LC-39A and from SpaceX’s West Coast launch pad pic.twitter.com/XVZt9TpQap
SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 21, 2020

AmericanPeople Joined Dec 2012 Posts 35696 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 1/23/2020 8:35:34 AM EST [#15] New launch date 27 January 2020, 949 AM EST.

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68410 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/23/2020 11:13:58 AM EST [#16] Quote History Originally Posted By AmericanPeople: New launch date 27 January 2020, 949 AM EST. View Quote Weather in the recovery area continues to be unfavorable so team is now targeting Monday, January 27 for launch of Starlink, pending Range availability SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 23, 2020

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68477 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/26/2020 2:41:43 PM EST [#17] not looking good for tomorrow

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68487 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/26/2020 4:03:48 PM EST [#18] Weather is 50% favorable for tomorrow’s launch of 60 Starlink satellites at 9:49 a.m. EST, 14:49 UTC. Webcast will go live ~15 minutes before liftoff ? https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z pic.twitter.com/6ajTQ2znOi SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 26, 2020

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68509 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/27/2020 8:36:36 AM EST [#19] Upper level winds over Florida’s Space Coast this morning are as strong as predicted. Peak winds are around 138 knots from the west between 35,000 and 40,000 feet. SpaceX will analyze the wind data to determine if it’s safe for the Falcon 9 to launch. https://t.co/JPG97JCbdX pic.twitter.com/Cu1vDNZqsl Spaceflight Now (@SpaceflightNow) January 27, 2020

3Trip Joined Apr 2010 Posts 13045 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 1/27/2020 8:44:08 AM EST [#20] cant wait for the stubbier and more wind sheer resistant starship to be finished, all these delays due to common high level winds is, well frustrating, especially for the launch tourism companies down here!

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68512 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/27/2020 9:22:30 AM EST [#21] Standing down today due to strong upper level winds. Next launch opportunity is tomorrow at 9:28 a.m. EST, or 14:28 UTC. SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 27, 2020

AJE Do or do not. There is no "try" Joined Nov 2005 Posts 53537 EE 100% (76) OH, USA	Posted: 1/27/2020 10:15:56 AM EST [#22] Quote History Originally Posted By 3Trip: cant wait for the stubbier and more wind sheer resistant starship to be finished, all these delays due to common high level winds is, well frustrating, especially for the launch tourism companies down here! View Quote I'd really like to watch one in person but I know it's a crapshoot to try to plan it that way
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Dagger41 Member Joined Sep 2011 Posts 38579 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 1/27/2020 4:57:02 PM EST [#23] I'm going to head out Jetty Park in the morning and hopefully catch the launch. Grandson just got home from work (KSC) and said so far it's a go. Looking forward to it !
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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68537 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/27/2020 6:12:11 PM EST [#24] Now targeting Wednesday, January 29 at 9:06 a.m., 14:06 UTC, for launch of Starlink due to poor weather in the recovery area SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 27, 2020

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Posted: 1/27/2020 8:58:30 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Chokey:

Now targeting Wednesday, January 29 at 9:06 a.m., 14:06 UTC, for launch of Starlink due to poor weather in the recovery area
SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 27, 2020

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Well since there is no launch tomorrow I may as well head over to Cidco Road in Cocoa and see if I can get a pic or 2 of that contraption they are building over there.

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Posted: 1/29/2020 7:50:09 AM EST

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Clocks are running but upper lever winds are a concern.
Live local updates here :

https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2020/01/29/live-watch-spacex-launch-60-starlink-satellites-cape-canaveral-florida/4607007002/

Saw the Starship prototype being built at the Cocoa facility yesterday, it's rather tall.
Got a couple of pics on my cell phone, no idea how to upload them here, sorry.

Texted them to MrHold , he may post them up for me.

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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68559 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 8:07:33 AM EST [#27] Falcon 9 and Starlink are looking good ahead of this morning’s launch at 9:06 a.m. EST, 14:06 UTC, and weather is 80% favorable. Webcast will go live ~15 minutes before liftoff ? https://t.co/gtC39uBC7z pic.twitter.com/m8tgt8JPTR SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 29, 2020

AJE Do or do not. There is no "try" Joined Nov 2005 Posts 53550 EE 100% (76) OH, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 8:16:23 AM EST [#28] Yay
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Master_of_Orion Insert Job Here Joined Jul 2003 Posts 16128 EE 0% (0) OR, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 8:55:55 AM EST [#29] live Starlink Mission https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KmBDCiL7MU
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AmericanPeople Joined Dec 2012 Posts 35724 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:05:10 AM EST [#30] Two minutes

Dapzel CHESS, NOT CHECKERS Joined May 2007 Posts 28659 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:11:24 AM EST [#31] I gotta say. SpaceX is doing their thing.. They try to recover and recycle as much as possible..
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AmericanPeople Joined Dec 2012 Posts 35725 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:14:54 AM EST [#32] First stage landing in about 30 seconds.

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68560 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:15:44 AM EST [#33] nailed it but a bit hard

AmericanPeople Joined Dec 2012 Posts 35726 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:15:55 AM EST [Last Edit: AmericanPeople] [#34] That was perhaps the best first stage landing video yet. Chokey, will you have a video clip of that?

Dapzel CHESS, NOT CHECKERS Joined May 2007 Posts 28660 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:16:13 AM EST [#35] Just amazing they are landing that booster out in the ocean on a ship
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Posted: 1/29/2020 9:17:34 AM EST

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Originally Posted By AmericanPeople:
That was perhaps the best first stage landing video yet.

Chokey, will you have a video clip of that?

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Falcon 9’s first stage has landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship – our 49th successful landing of an orbital class booster pic.twitter.com/QyR3zyPcIp
SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 29, 2020

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68562 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:18:08 AM EST [#37] Second stage engine cutoff confirmed, now in coast phase; webcast will return in about 35 minutes SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 29, 2020

Cabby Joined Feb 2001 Posts 2596 EE 100% (5) GA, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:18:29 AM EST [#38] It is crazy that something people said was impossible is now simply routine. SpaceX team is amazing.

Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68563 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:24:12 AM EST [#39] gif'd

double_trouble_2003 Agitator Joined Dec 2002 Posts 6468 EE 99% (84) OR, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:35:29 AM EST [#40] Quote History Originally Posted By Chokey: gif'd https://i.imgur.com/E2uVEEt.gif View Quote Simply the greatest thing you’ll see today.

Master_of_Orion Insert Job Here Joined Jul 2003 Posts 16130 EE 0% (0) OR, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:49:30 AM EST [Last Edit: Master_of_Orion] [#41] 1 fairing caught "Good, our first catch of the day." Fairing catch has occurred! pic.twitter.com/EMpNlpjvK6 Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) January 29, 2020
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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68565 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:50:11 AM EST [#42] Quote History Originally Posted By Master_of_Orion: 1 fairing caught View Quote

Dagger41 Member Joined Sep 2011 Posts 38587 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:53:15 AM EST [#43] Well that was fun. Caught the launch from the Banana River and 520 about a mile from Cocoa Beach. Love that rumble !
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AJE Do or do not. There is no "try" Joined Nov 2005 Posts 53551 EE 100% (76) OH, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:54:26 AM EST [#44] Quote History Originally Posted By Chokey: gif'd https://i.imgur.com/E2uVEEt.gif View Quote Needs an "IN" added to it
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Chokey King of Gifs Joined Oct 2001 Posts 68566 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 9:55:45 AM EST [#45]

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SpaceX says “Ms. Chief” just missed catching the other half of the Falcon 9 payload fairing. The shroud will be retrieved from the sea for possible reuse.

Falcon 9’s upper stage had a good second burn to set up for deployment of the 60 Starlink payloads.https://t.co/JPG97JCbdX pic.twitter.com/uLuwXM0klL
Spaceflight Now (@SpaceflightNow) January 29, 2020

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burnka871 Heavy Metal connoisseur Joined Oct 2013 Posts 2883 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 10:02:31 AM EST [#48] Incredible how at this point I'd be surprised if they failed at landing.
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Jack_Rackham Member Joined Feb 2006 Posts 5353 EE 100% (1) USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 10:07:01 AM EST [#49] Good job!

JuanPing 87th Deplorable Division Joined May 2014 Posts 4907 EE 100% (6) USA	Posted: 1/29/2020 10:32:08 AM EST [#50] Quote History Originally Posted By Master_of_Orion: 1 fairing caught "Good, our first catch of the day." Fairing catch has occurred! pic.twitter.com/EMpNlpjvK6 Chris B - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) January 29, 2020 View Quote Failed To Load Title https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIigqVtMp_Y