Author Topic: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES 11/Echostar 105 : Oct 11, 2017 : Updates  (Read 111167 times)

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A few additional pics of SES-11 at the Airbus factory
Source: https://www.ses.com/media-gallery/ses-11-media-gallery
« Last Edit: 10/04/2017 09:01 am by Lewis007 »

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https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/915976707340828672

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Now targeting October 11 for the launch of EchoStar 105/SES-11 from Pad 39A in Florida.
 

« Last Edit: 10/05/2017 04:34 pm by jpo234 »
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WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
112248Z TO 120146Z OCT, ALTERNATE
122248Z TO 130146Z OCT
IN AREAS BOUND BY:
A. 28-40N 080-38W, 28-40N 080-20W,
28-39N 079-50W, 28-37N 079-36W,
28-33N 079-36W, 28-33N 080-36W,
28-39N 080-38W.
B. 28-34N 076-13W, 28-38N 074-35W,
28-36N 072-36W, 28-31N 072-08W,
28-01N 072-09W, 27-59N 072-38W,
28-10N 074-40W, 28-26N 076-13W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 130246Z OCT 17.//

Authority: EASTERN RANGE 060527Z OCT 17.

Date: 060817Z OCT 17
Cancel: 13024600 Oct 17

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Weather forecast is good, 80% GO:

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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20% 
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule   
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20% 
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule 

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Forecast for Wednesday unchanged at 80% chance of favorable conditions.

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Don’t know how long this has been there:

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@SpaceX spies with their camera eye ... Remotely operated camera about a mile from @NASAKennedy Pad 39A.

https://twitter.com/wordsmithfl/status/917415559704317957

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Weather forecast is now 90% GO:

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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 10% 
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule   
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 10% 
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule 

Edit to add from the forecast:

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As for the recovery area, weather is favorable until Thursday when a low pressure system may move
into the area, increasing winds and seas.  This low will migrate west and possibly impact Florida by the weekend.
« Last Edit: 10/10/2017 12:23 pm by FutureSpaceTourist »

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I think we can assume F9 issue is sorted:

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#EchoStar105 is targeted for launch Oct. 11 from launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida-launch window 6:53-8:53 PM EDT

https://twitter.com/echostar/status/917793069411401728

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F9 at the pad:

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Still the best view anywhere, now let's get this @SpaceX #Falcon9 rocket in space! Weather for tomorrow looks good! #NoMoreScrubs

https://twitter.com/mjuricacbs47/status/917856074161680386

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1031 is now vertical, based on an Instagram post from an employee. I'm gonna avoid posting it because he is clearly a new employee and excited about his job.

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Picture from SpaceX homepage
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Heh... looks like they were indecisive about the framing.

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Getting Echostar-105/#SES11 ready for launch! Be sure to watch the launch live & listen to our launch playlist! https://open.spotify.com/user/bbquijlcjwvc8h5k4gsshpz5f/playlist/36QjOtqYkW7ypGRXOfxjhf

https://twitter.com/ses_satellites/status/917962315152150528

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From @cbphoto1: Photographers set up remote cameras for 6:53pm ET launch of SpaceX Falcon 9, commercial satellite from KSC's pad 39A.

https://twitter.com/flatoday_jdean/status/918096757329932288

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DISH network is again airing the launch live in HD for those who have it stateside.  Check the channel listing for coverage...
Best quote heard during an inspection, "I was unaware that I was the only one who was aware."

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