SLS ARTEMIS INASA is now targeting at the earliest September 27 between 11:37am and 12:47pm EDT with a backup of October 2 at 2:52pm to 4:41pm EDT. These launch dates are pending a fix of the issue which caused the delay. Check back later for more info on viewing. Check here for info on close viewing tickets. The Visitor Complex has stated that tickets from August are valid for one more launch attempt.FALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on September 13 at 10:10pm EDT. A Falcon 9 from pad 40 will launch another Starlink batch on September 19. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on late September. A Falcon 9 from pad 39A will launch four astronauts on NASA's Crew-5 mission on October 3, at the earliest, at 12:45pm EDT. A Falcon 9 from pad 40 will launch the Galaxy 33 & 34 communication satellites on early October, in the evening EDT. Sunset is 7:03pm. And a Falcon 9 from pad 40 will launch the Hotbird 13F comsat for Eutelsat in mid October.
Intelsat made some FCC ground station filings to support LEOP of "Hotbird F1", which isn't actually a real name. I'm guessing that should be Hotbird 13F. The launch date given is October 17.
Orbital Test FlightLaunch TimeNET October, 2022First full-stack launch of Starship and Super Heavy. First Starship launch to attempt to reach orbit.
VCLS Demo-2RLaunch TimeNET December, 2022
UK PathfinderLaunch TimeNET January, 2023...Mission DetailsFirst ABL launch from the UK in collaboration with Lockheed Martin and SaxaVord UK Spaceport, the mission plans to put six CubeSats into orbit.Payloads: 6Low Earth OrbitLocationSaxaVord Spaceport, Shetland Space Centre, United Kingdom
GPS III-6Launch TimeNET December, 2022
GPS III-7Launch TimeNET October, 2023
USSF-51Launch TimeNET December, 2022Launcher was switched from Vulcan Centaur to Atlas V at ULA’s request. Atlas V config is currently TBD.
William Harwood @cbs_spacenewsF9/Starlink 4-34: And SpaceX has scrubbed this evening's launch attempt due to weather; the team is recycling for another try tomorrow, at 9:48:40pm EDT (0148 UTC)
Libre Space Foundation — PicoBus Class: PicoSat Deployer Dimensions: 37cm x 12cm x 15cm Mass: 6.327Kg (including dispenser) Mission: An 8P Pocketqube deployer to be used to deploy 6 picosatellites into space and test the world’s first fully free and open source telecommunications constellationGENESIS-L & GENESIS-N (AMSAT Spain). Objective: Technology demonstration for radio-amateurs, micro sub-joule pulsed plasma thruster & test platform to build heritage for future missionsFOSSASAT-1B. Objective: Communication & Remote sensing Technology Demonstrator of LoRa telecommunications, ADCS demonstration, & low-resolution earth imager experiment.Qubik-1 & Qubik-2 (Libre Space). Objective: Communication Technology Demonstrator performing multiple telecommunication experiments
A Falcon 9 from pad 40 will launch another Starlink batch on September 19 or later, around 2pm EDT.
Sept. 19 • Falcon 9 • Starlink 4-35Launch time: 1756 GMT (1:56 p.m. EDT)Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida...Sept. 26 • Falcon 9 • Starlink 4-36Launch time: 2238 GMT (6:38 p.m. EDT)Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida...Oct. 5/6 • Falcon 9 • Galaxy 33 & 34Launch window: 2307-0014 GMT on 5th/6th (7:07-8:14 p.m. EDT on 5th)Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida...Oct. 13/14 • Falcon 9 • Hotbird 13FLaunch window: 0325-0524 GMT on 14th (11:25 p.m.-1:24 a.m. EDT on 13th/14th)Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida...October • Falcon 9 • Starlink 4-29Launch time: TBDLaunch site: SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California...October • Falcon 9 • Starlink 4-37Launch time: TBDLaunch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida...4th Quarter • Falcon 9 • Hotbird 13GLaunch window: TBDLaunch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida...NET November • Falcon 9 • Eutelsat 10BLaunch window: TBDLaunch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida
SpaceX @SpaceXStanding down from tonight's Starlink mission due to unfavorable weather, now targeting Thursday, September 15 at 9:27 p.m. ET for launch of 54 Starlink satellites from SLC-40
Sept. 19 • Alpha • Demo Flight 2Launch window: 0700-0900 GMT (3:00-5:00 a.m. EDT; 12:00-2:00 a.m. PDT)Launch site: SLC-2W, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
P138 is pushed out another week per the new Launch Closure Flyer, to September 26 at 22:00 UTC.Quote from: PSCAAlaska Aerospace will open the launch window from 26 September - 28 September 2022. Launch attempts will take place within a three and a half hour window beginning at 2:00 PM local.Launch is a complex process requiring multiple elements to work together. It’s likely the launch could be postponed, or “scrubbed”, multiple times to allow for minor rocket adjustments or adverse weather conditions (e.g., winds, heavy rain/snow). Also, the launch team must take a safety down day after three consecutive days of launch attempts.Additionally there is a new Integrated Range Schedule showing the new dates for P138. But it also shows P137 from October 10 to October 17.Remember, there is no actual confirmation of what launches P137 and P138 actually are. We're assuming that they are both ABL's DEMO-1 because of the available information being identical except for the dates.
Alaska Aerospace will open the launch window from 26 September - 28 September 2022. Launch attempts will take place within a three and a half hour window beginning at 2:00 PM local.Launch is a complex process requiring multiple elements to work together. It’s likely the launch could be postponed, or “scrubbed”, multiple times to allow for minor rocket adjustments or adverse weather conditions (e.g., winds, heavy rain/snow). Also, the launch team must take a safety down day after three consecutive days of launch attempts.
Thread for the Starlink 4-37 group launch.NSF Threads for Starlink 4-37: DiscussionLaunch NET October 12, 2022, from Canaveral SLC-40, on booster 10xx-x. ASDS landing is expected.Payload 53? Starlink satellites to 53.2 degree inclination on a northeastern trajectory. Initial orbit of approximately 230 x 335 km?
Discussion thread for SpaceX's Transporter 8 dedicated rideshare flight.Discussion thread for SpaceX Rideshare ProgramLaunch targeting May 2023 on Falcon 9 (booster 10xx.x) to SSO.Space Machines Optimus OTVExolaunch DROID.001 (32kg microsat, Turion Space)Momentus VigorideISILaunch SpIRIT (6U, Australia)Earth Observant Inc. demo sat
Quote from: RocketLabElectron is vertical and ready on the pad at LC-1 for this morning's sunrise in Mahia. Launch operations are progressing well for an on-time lift-off today for @synspectiveUTC | 20:38EDT | 16:38PDT | 13:38JST | 05:38NZT | 08:38
Electron is vertical and ready on the pad at LC-1 for this morning's sunrise in Mahia. Launch operations are progressing well for an on-time lift-off today for @synspectiveUTC | 20:38EDT | 16:38PDT | 13:38JST | 05:38NZT | 08:38
Quote from: Gav Cornwell tweetB1058 has already been unloaded from ASOG droneship. Bob has unloaded the fairing halves and is being refueled.Why so fast? SpaceX has another Starlink launch lined up (surprise) NET Sep 19th.Another rapid turnaround required...[Sep 15]nasaspaceflight.com/fleetcam
B1058 has already been unloaded from ASOG droneship. Bob has unloaded the fairing halves and is being refueled.Why so fast? SpaceX has another Starlink launch lined up (surprise) NET Sep 19th.Another rapid turnaround required...[Sep 15]nasaspaceflight.com/fleetcam
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1570585787762380801Quote from: SpaceX tweetDue to unfavorable weather tonight [September 15 EDT], we are now targeting Friday, September 16 at 9:05 p.m. ET for Falcon 9’s launch of Starlink.
Due to unfavorable weather tonight [September 15 EDT], we are now targeting Friday, September 16 at 9:05 p.m. ET for Falcon 9’s launch of Starlink.
Quote from: Eric Berger tweetNASA has asked the company to land its IM-1 mission near the South Pole, instead of an equatorial region of the Moon. This has contributed to a slip in its launch on a Falcon 9 rocket to March 2023. [Sep 16]
NASA has asked the company to land its IM-1 mission near the South Pole, instead of an equatorial region of the Moon. This has contributed to a slip in its launch on a Falcon 9 rocket to March 2023. [Sep 16]
William Harwood @cbs_spacenewsF9/Starlink 4-34: SCRUB! For the 4th night in a row, bad weather has forced SpaceX to call off the launch of 54 Starlink satellites atop a Falcon 9 rocket at the CCSFS; the team is now recycling for another attempt Saturday evening at 8:43pm EDT (0043 UTC), weather permitting
Firefly Aerospace @Firefly_Space🚀 Launch Update: We have received a weather update surrounding the storms off the west coast of the US that is causing a delay to our launch window. Working with @SLDelta30 to reschedule. New launch window is now no earlier than September 29th. Alpha stands ready to launch.
Late September • Falcon 9 • Starlink 4-35Launch time: TBDLaunch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FloridaA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch with another batch of Starlink internet satellites. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster will land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Delayed from Sept. 19 in ripple effect from Starlink 4-34 delays. [Sept. 16]...Late September • Falcon 9 • Starlink 4-36Launch time: TBDLaunch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, FloridaA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch with another batch of Starlink internet satellites. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster will land on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Delayed from Sept. 26 in ripple effect from Starlink 4-34 delays. [Sept. 16]...December • Falcon 9 • SDA Tranche 0Launch time: TBDLaunch site: SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, CaliforniaA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch around 10 Tranche 0 demonstration satellites for the U.S. military’s Space Development Agency. The launch is the first of two Falcon 9 missions to carry SDA demonstration spacecraft for a future constellation of military missile tracking and data relay satellites. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster will return to Landing Zone 4 at Vandenberg. Delayed from Sept. 24. Delayed from Sept. 29 by payload supply chain issues. [Sept. 16]
Discussion Thread for launch of KOREASAT 6ANSF Threads for KOREASAT 6A : DiscussionLaunch in 2025Built by Thales Alenia Space. 3500kg.KT SAT AND THALES ALENIA SPACE SIGN CONTRACT FOR KOREASAT 6A COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITEQuoteParis, September 12, 2022 – KT SAT Corporation Ltd. (KT SAT), the leading satellite service provider in South Korea, and Thales Alenia Space, the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), signed the contract for the KOREASAT 6A communications satellite.KOREASAT 6A will replace the current KORESAT 6 satellite and will deliver both fixed satellite service (FSS) and broadcasting satellite service (BSS) to South Korea. It will be positioned in geostationary orbit at 116° East.As program prime contractor, Thales Alenia Space is responsible for the design, construction, testing and ground delivery of the satellite, followed by orbital positioning and in-orbit testing services. In addition, Thales Alenia Space will train and support the customer’s on-site engineering team and will provide operational assistance throughout the satellite’s lifetime. Built on Thales Alenia Space's proven Spacebus 4000B2 platform, KOREASAT 6A will be fitted with six BSS transponders and 20 FSS transponders to cover all of South Korea. Slated for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2024, KOREASAT 6A will weigh about 3.5 metric tons at launch and offers a design life of 15 years.KT SAT to unveil the Multi-Orbit Satellite Business Strategy at WSBW 2022 in ParisQuoteMeanwhile, KT SAT is preparing for the new satellite launch of KOREASAT6A. It signed a contract with Thales Alenia Space for manufacturing and with Satconsult for technical advice of KOREASAT6A. Also KT SAT signed with SpaceX for a launch service as well. After a successful launch in 2025, KOREASAT6A will cover growing demand of data communication in Asia Pacific region.
Paris, September 12, 2022 – KT SAT Corporation Ltd. (KT SAT), the leading satellite service provider in South Korea, and Thales Alenia Space, the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), signed the contract for the KOREASAT 6A communications satellite.KOREASAT 6A will replace the current KORESAT 6 satellite and will deliver both fixed satellite service (FSS) and broadcasting satellite service (BSS) to South Korea. It will be positioned in geostationary orbit at 116° East.As program prime contractor, Thales Alenia Space is responsible for the design, construction, testing and ground delivery of the satellite, followed by orbital positioning and in-orbit testing services. In addition, Thales Alenia Space will train and support the customer’s on-site engineering team and will provide operational assistance throughout the satellite’s lifetime. Built on Thales Alenia Space's proven Spacebus 4000B2 platform, KOREASAT 6A will be fitted with six BSS transponders and 20 FSS transponders to cover all of South Korea. Slated for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2024, KOREASAT 6A will weigh about 3.5 metric tons at launch and offers a design life of 15 years.
Meanwhile, KT SAT is preparing for the new satellite launch of KOREASAT6A. It signed a contract with Thales Alenia Space for manufacturing and with Satconsult for technical advice of KOREASAT6A. Also KT SAT signed with SpaceX for a launch service as well. After a successful launch in 2025, KOREASAT6A will cover growing demand of data communication in Asia Pacific region.
