Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-27 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 8 November 2023 (05:05 UTC) (Read 28835 times)

zubenelgenubi · « **on:** 10/26/2023 05:02 am »

Thread for the Starlink 6-27 group launch.

NSF Threads for Starlink 6-27: Discussion

Launch 8 November 2023, at 05:05:30 UTC (12:05 am EST), from Canaveral SLC-40, on booster 1073-11. The first stage will land aboard Just Read the Instructions.

Payload 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites to 43 degree inclination orbit on a southeastern trajectory. Initial orbit 285 x 293 km.

Please use the Starlink Discussion Thread for all general discussion on Starlink.

Check the Starlink Index Thread for links to more Starlink information.

L2 SpaceX: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?board=60.0

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #1 on:** 10/26/2023 05:13 am »

Cross-posts:

Quote from: gongora on 06/21/2023 10:02 pm

Four more Starlinks from Vandy
1287-EX-ST-2023 Mission 1919 Starlink Group 6-27
NET July [21]
ASDS North 29 41 52 West 116 41 19

Vandenberg > Florida:

Quote from: gongora on 07/27/2023 07:15 pm

1537-EX-ST-2023 SpaceX Mission 1919 Starlink Group 6-27
Florida, NET September [2]
ASDS North 25 41 37 West 75 5 42

Quote from: Salo on 08/17/2023 07:10 am

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7245
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Starlink Group 6-27
Launch Time
NET November, 2023
...
SLC-40 or LC-39A, Florida, USA

Cargo Dragon SpX-29: 🐉

Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 10/22/2023 11:13 pm

A thought:
Will a Starlink Group 6 launch (6-27) be delayed until after this launch, to allow complete post-launch Falcon 9 data analysis? At the current SLC-40 Starlink launch cadence, these two launches would occur near the same time, but different launch complexes. The ISS supply flight would take precedence.
🤔

Starlink 6-25 Oct 28 UTC
Starlink 6-26 ~Nov 1
Starlink 6-27 ~Nov 5 > ~Nov 7?
SpX-29 Nov 6, LZ-1

O3b mPower-c:

Quote from: realnouns on 10/24/2023 01:06 pm

back to unspecific

NextSpaceflight, updated October 24:
Launch NET November 2023

The SLC-40 Starlink mission following 6-26 (itself not yet confirmed) is likely to launch in early November. Assuming that SpaceX continues to launch its Florida Starlink Group 6's in ascending numerical order, this launch will be 6-27. It is currently listed with launch NET November, from either Kennedy LC-39A or Canaveral SLC-40.

However, LC-39A will not be available due to launch preparations for November Falcon 9 launches.

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7245

Starlink 6-24 successfully launched from SLC-40 October 22 UTC, with a successful first stage landing aboard ASOG.

Starlink 6-25 is currently scheduled to launch October 28/29 UTC, with a first stage landing aboard JRTI.

Starlink 6-26 could launch NET November 1, with a first stage landing aboard ASOG. (4 day SLC-40 turnaround, 8 day ASDS turnaround)

Starlink 6-27 could launch NET November 5, but shifted after SpX-29 to NET November 7, with a first stage landing aboard JRTI. (4 day SLC-40 turnaround, 8 day ASDS turnaround)

(Foul weather and sea states, including hurricanes, will break the perfect pattern.🌀 Murphy's Law.)

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #2 on:** 10/28/2023 11:08 pm »

NextSpaceflight, updated October 28:
Launch NET 7 November

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #3 on:** 11/01/2023 03:16 pm »

2nd stage re-entry NOTAM (05:50 - 10:44 UTC, Nov. 8-14) shows this launch to be NET early November 8 UTC.

F3648/23 NOTAMN Q) YMMM/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/1614S08406E710 A) YMMM B) 2311080550 C) 2311141044 D) DAILY 0550/1044 E) ROCKET LAUNCH WILL TAKE PLACE FLW RECEIVED FROM GOVERNMENT OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: HAZARDOUS OPS WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR ATMOSPHERIC RE-ENTRY AND SPLASHDOWN OF LAUNCH VEHICLE FALCON-9 STARLINK 6-27 STAGE 2 WI THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2033S 07500E 0746S 08927E 0853S 09228E 2422S 07500E TO BEGINNING F) SFC G) UNL

realnouns · « **Reply #4 on:** 11/01/2023 04:04 pm »

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7245

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Starlink Group 6-27
Launch Time
Tue Nov 7, 2023 10:00 PM EST
Time is approximate

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #5 on:** 11/02/2023 10:14 pm »

Will Starlink 6-27 launch as currently scheduled? There may be time to conduct post-launch analysis before SpX-29. See below: 👀

Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 11/02/2023 09:59 pm

Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 11/02/2023 09:47 pm
Quote from: SFN tweet
NASA's CRS-29 mission is slipping another two days to Nov. 9. This is the third delay for this mission without any detailed explanation from SpaceX or NASA: spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule

SFN Launch Schedule, updated November 2:
10 November 01:28 UTC = 9 November 8:28 pm EST

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #6 on:** 11/03/2023 10:32 am »

Two NGA Space Debris notices (the same notice for two different Navigational Areas). No Rocket Launching notice yet.

Quote from: NGA

030940Z NOV 23
HYDROLANT 2511/23(57,61,71).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
INDIAN OCEAN.
DNC 01, DNC 02, DNC 03.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
   0558Z TO 1027Z DAILY 08 THRU 14 NOV
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   08-53.00S 092-28.00E, 07-46.00S 089-27.00E,
   30-12.00S 061-09.00E, 40-45.00S 002-21.00W,
   42-56.00S 002-24.00W, 32-16.00S 063-10.00E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 141127Z NOV 23.//

Quote from: NGA

030940Z NOV 23
HYDROPAC 3469/23(57,61,71).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
INDIAN OCEAN.
DNC 01, DNC 02, DNC 03.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
   0558Z TO 1027Z DAILY 08 THRU 14 NOV
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   08-53.00S 092-28.00E, 07-46.00S 089-27.00E,
   30-12.00S 061-09.00E, 40-45.00S 002-21.00W,
   42-56.00S 002-24.00W, 32-16.00S 063-10.00E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 141127Z NOV 23.//

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #7 on:** 11/03/2023 07:09 pm »

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 11/03/2023 10:32 am

Two NGA Space Debris notices (the same notice for two different Navigational Areas). No Rocket Launching notice yet.
Quote from: NGA
030940Z NOV 23
HYDROLANT 2511/23(57,61,71).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
INDIAN OCEAN.
DNC 01, DNC 02, DNC 03.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
   0558Z TO 1027Z DAILY 08 THRU 14 NOV
   IN AREA BOUND BY <snip>

Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide, updated November 3:

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A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch on November 7 around 11 p.m. EST or later.

= 8 November ~04:00 UTC

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #8 on:** 11/04/2023 01:45 am »

The NGA Rocket Launching notice has arrived.

Quote from: NGA

310700Z OCT 23
NAVAREA IV 1284/23(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
BAHAMAS.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 
   080400Z TO 080831Z NOV, ALTERNATE
   0400Z TO 0831Z DAILY 09 THRU 13 NOV
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
A. 28-39.00N 080-37.70W, 28-39.00N 080-28.00W,
   28-30.00N 080-10.00W, 28-24.00N 080-09.00W,
   28-21.00N 080-11.00W, 28-23.00N 080-19.00W,
   28-29.40N 080-32.50W.
B. 26-20.00N 076-11.00W, 26-28.00N 076-11.00W,
   26-05.00N 074-59.00W, 25-36.00N 074-03.00W,
   25-23.00N 073-53.00W, 25-09.00N 074-01.00W,
   25-06.00N 074-16.00W, 25-08.00N 074-38.00W,
   25-18.00N 075-00.00W, 25-43.00N 075-37.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 130931Z NOV 23.

Edit to add: It's strange that it has the same time period every day. But AFAIK there's no other launch it could be.

OneSpeed · « **Reply #9 on:** 11/04/2023 03:20 am »

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 11/03/2023 10:32 am

Two NGA Space Debris notices (the same notice for two different Navigational Areas). No Rocket Launching notice yet.

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 11/04/2023 01:45 am

The NGA Rocket Launching notice has arrived.

Maps from the NGA notices.

Edit: ASDS 630km downrange.

striver · « **Reply #10 on:** 11/04/2023 05:07 am »

At what distance will the 1st stage land?

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #11 on:** 11/04/2023 11:46 am »

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 11/04/2023 01:45 am

The NGA Rocket Launching notice has arrived.

Quote from: NGA

310700Z OCT 23
NAVAREA IV 1284/23(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
BAHAMAS.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 
   080400Z TO 080831Z NOV, ALTERNATE
   0400Z TO 0831Z DAILY 09 THRU 13 NOV
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
A. 28-39.00N 080-37.70W, 28-39.00N 080-28.00W,
   28-30.00N 080-10.00W, 28-24.00N 080-09.00W,
   28-21.00N 080-11.00W, 28-23.00N 080-19.00W,
   28-29.40N 080-32.50W.
B. 26-20.00N 076-11.00W, 26-28.00N 076-11.00W,
   26-05.00N 074-59.00W, 25-36.00N 074-03.00W,
   25-23.00N 073-53.00W, 25-09.00N 074-01.00W,
   25-06.00N 074-16.00W, 25-08.00N 074-38.00W,
   25-18.00N 075-00.00W, 25-43.00N 075-37.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 130931Z NOV 23.

Edit to add: It's strange that it has the same time period every day. But AFAIK there's no other launch it could be.

The FAA ATCSCC Current Operations Plan Advisory has 6-27 listed with the same time period.

https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp

Quote from: FAA

STARLINK 6-27 (X1942):CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY:    11/08/23    0400Z-0831Z
BACKUP:     11/09/23    0400Z-0831Z
            11/10/23    0400Z-0831Z
            11/11/23    0400Z-0831Z
            11/12/23    0400Z-0831Z
            11/13/23    0400Z-0831Z

realnouns · « **Reply #12 on:** 11/05/2023 01:41 am »

Signet Titan + JRTI departed PC on Nov 4 @ 7:34pm ET

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #13 on:** 11/05/2023 06:49 am »

https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1720948351535886659

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12 hours later... JRTI droneship has been unloaded, completed turnaround, and is back to sea to support the upcoming Starlink 6-27. Tug Signet Titan towing.

nsf.live/spacecoast

realnouns · « **Reply #14 on:** 11/06/2023 01:53 am »

Bob departed PC on Nov 5 @ 9:51pm ET

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #15 on:** 11/06/2023 03:14 pm »

L-1 weather forecast. >95% 'Go' for November 7/8. 95% 'Go' for November 8/9. All Additional Risk Criteria are Low.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #16 on:** 11/06/2023 09:19 pm »

Which first stage will be used for this launch (semi-rhetorical question)?

The May 16 press briefing revealed Falcon 9 first stages are now cleared for use up to twenty times for Starlink launches.

1064.5 and 1065.5 are reserved as the Falcon Heavy side boosters for USSF-52.

1072.1 is reserved for Cygnus NG-20.

1076.9 and 1073.11 may undergo modifications to become Falcon Heavy side boosters for a future launch, but both are available for "single-stick" launches currently. The maximum payload for B1073 is apparently one less Starlink satellite than other first stages.

One of the lesser-used first stages will likely be held for Cargo Dragon SpX-29, currently launching Nov 10 UTC.

Available first stages, with UTC date of most recent recovery:
1081.2 Aug 26 (reserved for SpX-29?)
1073.11 Sep 4 (1 less Starlink?)
1078.6 Sep 16
1060.18 Sep 24
1069.11 Sep 30
1076.9 Oct 5
1067.15 Oct 13
1062.17 Oct 18 (maybe)

And, will this launch carry 23 satellites?

Edit November 6: It's B1073.11, carrying 23 satellites!

Edit November 8: B1081.2 confirmed for SpX-29.

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #17 on:** 11/06/2023 09:23 pm »

B1073-11 with 23 satellites:

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SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, November 7 at 11:01 p.m. ET for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. If needed, seven backup opportunities are available starting at 11:23 p.m. ET until 3:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 8. Eight backup opportunities are also currently available on Wednesday, November 8 starting at 11:00 p.m. ET until 2:58 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 9.

A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.

This is the 11th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched SES-22, ispace’s HAKUTO-R Mission 1, Hispasat Amazonas Nexus mission, CRS-27, and six Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-27

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1721653848304242820

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Targeting Tuesday, November 7 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 @Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Florida → http://spacex.com/launches

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #18 on:** 11/06/2023 09:56 pm »

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1721655459742978178

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Upcoming launches as SpaceX pushes for 100 flights this year.

By Aaron McCrea (@AaronMc286).

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/11/launch-roundup-01/

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Launch Roundup: SpaceX pushes for 100 flights in the year with a ISS resupply, a rideshare mission, and more
written by Aaron McCrea November 6, 2023

SpaceX is actively working to reach its goal of 100 launches by the end of this year with four launches carrying many different types of payloads coming this week. Additionally, China will continue to upgrade its satellites in orbit with the 150th launch of its Chang Zheng 3B/E rocket.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #19 on:** 11/06/2023 10:24 pm »

https://twitter.com/tskelso/status/1721669578915484003

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CelesTrak has pre-launch SupGP data for the #Starlink Group 6-27 launch from Cape Canaveral on 2023-11-08 at 04:01:20 UTC: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?FILE=starlink-g6-27. Deployment of 23 satellites is set for 05:05:57.940 UTC. Data for 7 backup launch opportunities is also provided.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #20 on:** 11/07/2023 07:12 am »

PDF of online press kit. Launch times.

04:01:20 UTC.
04:23:50 UTC.
05:14:30 UTC.
06:05:00 UTC.
06:29:00 UTC.
06:55:30 UTC.
07:46:00 UTC.
08:00:00 UTC.

Can someone post the Twitter link to the livestream?

catdlr · « **Reply #21 on:** 11/07/2023 07:26 am »

Here is the Twitter link to the launch live stream:

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-27

Here are the two YouTube re-broadcast links:

SPACE AFFAIRS:
https://www.youtube.com/live/OAz714MJumU

VisitTitusvilleFL:
https://www.youtube.com/live/bFSRkxho8us

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #22 on:** 11/07/2023 04:42 pm »

SpaceX has updated the mission webpage. Launch is now at 04:31 UTC (which is not one of the backup times that SpaceX sent to CelesTrak).

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-27

Quote from: SpaceX

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, November 7 at 11:31 p.m. ET for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. If needed, seven backup opportunities are available starting at 12:05 a.m. ET until 2:59 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 8. Eight backup opportunities are also currently available on Wednesday, November 8 starting at 11:17 p.m. ET until 2:59 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 9.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #23 on:** 11/07/2023 07:26 pm »

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #24 on:** 11/07/2023 08:08 pm »

https://twitter.com/tskelso/status/1721995446514786357

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UPDATE #1: @SpaceX has adjusted the primary & backup launch opportunities for #Starlink Group 6-27 with launch planned for 2023-11-08 at 04:31:00 UTC and deployment at 05:35:37.940 UTC. Details can be found at: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/

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Starlink G6-27 Pre-Launch
(Starlink-G6-27 Pre-Launch RMS Data)
Derived from a pre-launch Starlink-G6-27 state vector, provided by SpaceX. GP data is provided for the entire stack, as well as one for a single satellite.
Launch: 2023-11-08 04:31:00 UTC.
Deployment: 2023-11-08 05:35:37.940 UTC.

Backup Launch Opportunity #1
Starlink G6-27B1 Pre-Launch
(Starlink-G6-27B1 Pre-Launch RMS Data)
Launch: 2023-11-08 05:05:30 UTC.
Deployment: 2023-11-08 06:10:07.940 UTC.

Backup Launch Opportunity #2
Starlink G6-27B2 Pre-Launch
(Starlink-G6-27B2 Pre-Launch RMS Data)
Launch: 2023-11-08 05:56:00 UTC.
Deployment: 2023-11-08 07:00:37.940 UTC.

Backup Launch Opportunity #3
Starlink G6-27B3 Pre-Launch
(Starlink-G6-27B3 Pre-Launch RMS Data)
Launch: 2023-11-08 06:12:00 UTC.
Deployment: 2023-11-08 07:16:37.940 UTC.

Backup Launch Opportunity #4
Starlink G6-27B4 Pre-Launch
(Starlink-G6-27B4 Pre-Launch RMS Data)
Launch: 2023-11-08 06:28:00 UTC.
Deployment: 2023-11-08 07:32:37.940 UTC.

Backup Launch Opportunity #5
Starlink G6-27B5 Pre-Launch
(Starlink-G6-27B5 Pre-Launch RMS Data)
Launch: 2023-11-08 06:46:30 UTC.
Deployment: 2023-11-08 07:51:07.940 UTC.

Backup Launch Opportunity #6
Starlink G6-27B6 Pre-Launch
(Starlink-G6-27B6 Pre-Launch RMS Data)
Launch: 2023-11-08 07:37:10 UTC.
Deployment: 2023-11-08 08:41:47.940 UTC.

Backup Launch Opportunity #7
Starlink G6-27B7 Pre-Launch
(Starlink-G6-27B7 Pre-Launch RMS Data)
Launch: 2023-11-08 07:59:10 UTC.
Deployment: 2023-11-08 09:03:47.940 UTC.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #25 on:** 11/08/2023 12:05 am »

Now targeting the first backup opportunity: 05:05 UTC.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-27

Quote from: SpaceX

SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, November 8 at 12:05 a.m. ET for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. If needed, six backup opportunities are available starting at 12:56 a.m. ET until 2:59 a.m. ET. Eight backup opportunities are also currently available starting at 11:17 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 8 until 2:59 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 9.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #26 on:** 11/08/2023 01:44 am »

Quote from: catdlr on 11/07/2023 07:26 am

Here is the Twitter link to the launch live stream:

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-27

Thanks, but that's the SpaceX page which doesn't work for me. Can you post the direct Twitter link?

Robotbeat · « **Reply #27 on:** 11/08/2023 01:53 am »

Like this?
https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1eaJbgkWvDRxX

catdlr · « **Reply #28 on:** 11/08/2023 02:24 am »

Quote from: Steven Pietrobon on 11/08/2023 01:44 am

Quote from: catdlr on 11/07/2023 07:26 am
Here is the Twitter link to the launch live stream:

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-27

Thanks, but that's the SpaceX page which doesn't work for me. Can you post the direct Twitter link?

Sorry,

(Thanks Robobeat).

https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1eaJbgkWvDRxX

catdlr · « **Reply #29 on:** 11/08/2023 02:26 am »

Here are the non Twitter feeds:

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #30 on:** 11/08/2023 03:25 am »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1722092614533718300

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Sunset at Space Launch Complex 40 with newly installed crew access arm. Falcon 9 is vertical for tonight's launch of @Starlink satellites

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #31 on:** 11/08/2023 03:27 am »

T-38 minutes. The SpaceX launch director should be verifying go to start propellant loading.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #32 on:** 11/08/2023 03:28 am »

NSF is live

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #33 on:** 11/08/2023 03:28 am »

NSF webcast has begun.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #34 on:** 11/08/2023 03:31 am »

T-35 minutes. First stage LOX loading and first and second stage RP-1 loading should be starting about now.

Fog is blocking bottom view of vehicle.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #35 on:** 11/08/2023 03:31 am »

"Propellant load has begun for tonight’s launch of 23 @Starlink satellites from Florida. All systems and weather are currently go for launch"

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1722109436859388113

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #36 on:** 11/08/2023 03:35 am »

T-30 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #37 on:** 11/08/2023 03:37 am »

Arm has been installed on tower.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #38 on:** 11/08/2023 03:40 am »

T-25 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #39 on:** 11/08/2023 03:46 am »

T-20 minute vent. Second stage RP-1 loading should be completed about now.

Very little wind at Cape.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #40 on:** 11/08/2023 03:49 am »

T-16 minutes. Second stage LOX loading should be starting about now.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #41 on:** 11/08/2023 03:51 am »

https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/1722114245473501318

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F9/Starlink 6-27: This will be the 80th F9-family launch of '23 and the 270th single-stick F9 flight overall; booster B1073 is making its 11th flight; a successful droneship recovery would be SpaceX's 192nd and its 242nd overall

https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/1722114349811012009

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F9/Starlink 6-27: The 23 Starlinks going up this evening will boost the total orbited to date to 5,422; going into tonight's launch, space statistician Jonathan McDowell (@planet4589) says 5,005 Starlinks are presumed functional (not counting this latest batch)

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #42 on:** 11/08/2023 03:52 am »

https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1722113196624871441

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T-20 minute vent.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #43 on:** 11/08/2023 03:56 am »

T-10 minutes. Fog seems to be going down.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #44 on:** 11/08/2023 03:58 am »

T-7 minutes. Engine chill should be starting about now.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #45 on:** 11/08/2023 03:59 am »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1722116572947579115

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Watch Falcon 9 launch 23 @Starlink satellites to orbit

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #46 on:** 11/08/2023 03:59 am »

T-6 minutes. First stage RP-1 loading should be complete about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #47 on:** 11/08/2023 04:01 am »

T-5 minutes. Tanks pressing for strongback retract.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #48 on:** 11/08/2023 04:02 am »

T-4 minutes. Strongback is retracting.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #49 on:** 11/08/2023 04:03 am »

T-3 minutes. First stage LOX load is complete.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #50 on:** 11/08/2023 04:04 am »

T-2 minutes. Second stage LOX load is complete.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #51 on:** 11/08/2023 04:05 am »

T-1 minute. Falcon 9 is in startup.

LD is go for launch.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #52 on:** 11/08/2023 04:06 am »

Liftoff!

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #53 on:** 11/08/2023 04:06 am »

NSF liftoff views

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #54 on:** 11/08/2023 04:07 am »

T+1 minute.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #55 on:** 11/08/2023 04:07 am »

https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1722118483230462025

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LAUNCH! SpaceX Falcon 9 B1073-11 launches Starlink 6-27 from SLC-40.

Live on X and YT Livestream:
youtube.com/watch?v=JUHz_J…

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #56 on:** 11/08/2023 04:08 am »

T+2 minutes.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #57 on:** 11/08/2023 04:08 am »

https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/1722118517925773358

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F9/Starlink 6-27: LIFTOFF! At 12:05:30am EDT (05:05 UTC)

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #58 on:** 11/08/2023 04:09 am »

First stage separation.

Ignition.

T+3 minutes.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #59 on:** 11/08/2023 04:10 am »

NSF booster views

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #60 on:** 11/08/2023 04:10 am »

Fairing separation.

T+4 minutes.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #61 on:** 11/08/2023 04:10 am »

https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1722119059284656250

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Staging 1-2.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #62 on:** 11/08/2023 04:11 am »

T+5 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #63 on:** 11/08/2023 04:12 am »

T+6 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #64 on:** 11/08/2023 04:13 am »

Entry burn.

T+7 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #65 on:** 11/08/2023 04:13 am »

T+8 minutes. Landing burn. This was a few seconds earlier than previous missions.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #66 on:** 11/08/2023 04:14 am »

S2 views from the ground - some exhaust gasses visible

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #67 on:** 11/08/2023 04:15 am »

Touchdown!

Cutoff.

End of SpaceX webcast. Upcoming events.

00:53:19 2nd stage engine starts (SES-2)
00:53:22 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2)
01:04:49 Starlink satellites deploy

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #68 on:** 11/08/2023 04:15 am »

https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1722120432789155997

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And another landing!

catdlr · « **Reply #69 on:** 11/08/2023 04:16 am »

Gee, couldn't they stay on just a few more seconds to get orbit confirmation?

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #70 on:** 11/08/2023 04:18 am »

More landing shots

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #71 on:** 11/08/2023 04:25 am »

https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/1722122916203040877

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F9/Starlink 6-27: Here's what happens when you mess around with the camera and forget to watch the countdown; you see the sky light up and realize you've missed the climb out!

catdlr · « **Reply #72 on:** 11/08/2023 04:26 am »

Now the fun begins, waiting for Future to start posting his list of Twitter posts with spectacular shots.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #73 on:** 11/08/2023 04:27 am »

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1722123209099682275

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Late nights and fog can't stop the momentum. The Starlink 6-27 launch brings the SpaceX launch count to 80, so far, in 2023.

@NASASpaceflight Launch Round-up: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/11/launch-roundup-01/

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #74 on:** 11/08/2023 04:28 am »

https://twitter.com/goingballistic5/status/1722120316309106977

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A Falcon 9 crosses a @Starlink Dish over Sarasota Bay carrying Starlink satellites to form the @SpaceX logo.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #75 on:** 11/08/2023 04:36 am »

https://twitter.com/nstewwx/status/1722123463987519615

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Fresh batch of #SpaceX @Starlink satellites headed to space after a beautiful late-night launch from the Florida Space Coast!

That second stage jellyfish was one of the best I've seen! Also spot (I believe) the first stage booster on its way back to Earth. #FLwx #Starlink

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Upon closer inspection, based on the "twirling" movement this is most likely one of the the fairings falling just below the second stage.

catdlr · « **Reply #76 on:** 11/08/2023 04:38 am »

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #77 on:** 11/08/2023 04:39 am »

Highlights

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #78 on:** 11/08/2023 04:40 am »

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Falcon 9 launches Starlink 6-27 at 12:05 a.m. ET this morning

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1722126270199128469

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Falcon 9 launches Starlink 6-27 at 12:05 a.m. ET this morning

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #79 on:** 11/08/2023 04:40 am »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1722126770563055745

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Approximately 30 minutes until @Starlink satellite deployment

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #80 on:** 11/08/2023 04:45 am »

Forgot to post pad clear

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #81 on:** 11/08/2023 04:55 am »

https://twitter.com/ercphotos/status/1722124994841288982

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Falcon 9, Starlink 6-27 View From Orlando Fl

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #82 on:** 11/08/2023 04:57 am »

https://twitter.com/mdcainjr/status/1722130825943073273

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#SpaceX launches 23 #Starlink satellites towards low Earth orbit at 12:05am EST on Wednesday 11/08.

Here is a 30 second exposure as the rocket clears the tower.

📸 by me for @SpaceflightNow

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #83 on:** 11/08/2023 04:58 am »

T+53 minutes and 19 seconds. Expected ignition for three seconds.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #84 on:** 11/08/2023 05:10 am »

T+1 hour 4 minutes and 49 seconds. Expected separation.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #85 on:** 11/08/2023 05:11 am »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1722134498144592303

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Deployment of 23 @Starlink satellites confirmed

catdlr · « **Reply #86 on:** 11/08/2023 05:13 am »

Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 11/08/2023 04:57 am

https://twitter.com/mdcainjr/status/1722130825943073273

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#SpaceX launches 23 #Starlink satellites towards low Earth orbit at 12:05am EST on Wednesday 11/08.

Here is a 30 second exposure as the rocket clears the tower.

📸 by me for @SpaceflightNow

The first time that "Cleared the Tower" can be said for that launch pad.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #87 on:** 11/08/2023 05:14 am »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1722135185674895655

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Falcon 9 launches 23 @Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida. We’ve now launched 80 times in 2023, delivering more than 1,000 metric tons to orbit

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #88 on:** 11/08/2023 05:22 am »

https://twitter.com/brasileight/status/1722135023883559324

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Starlink 6-27 takes flight at 00:05 hours, beautiful night for a LAUnch! Weather was perfect
@CanonUSA
@SpaceX
@SLDelta45
📸me

catdlr · « **Reply #89 on:** 11/08/2023 05:26 am »

The Space Devs Replay

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #90 on:** 11/08/2023 07:04 am »

https://twitter.com/davidjdphotos/status/1722158300379193824

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Into the night, Falcon takes flight.

📸: @WeAreSpaceScout

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #91 on:** 11/08/2023 02:47 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacebrandonb/status/1722276533791084645

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Maximum Aerodynamic Pressure🚀

📸: Me for @WeAreSpaceScout

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #92 on:** 11/08/2023 04:35 pm »

https://twitter.com/_mgde_/status/1722308929927950688

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The dreams you don’t forget.

@Starlink 6-27 off into the night aboard Falcon 9, having launched at 12:05am local time. Stoked to have finally bagged this shot after a number of previous attempts!

📸 - @NASASpaceflight

📺 - youtube.com/live/JUHz_Jc7t…

shiro · « **Reply #93 on:** 11/08/2023 06:07 pm »

Some reusability stats for this launch (Starlink Group 6-27):

Booster B1073.11 turnaround time: 65 days 2 hours 18 minutes
(its previous mission was Starlink Group 6-12 on Sep 4, 2023 UTC).

FYI: median turnaround time for Falcon 9 / Heavy boosters is currently 56.60 days *
* – based on the last 30 launches, excluding new first stages.

Launchpad SLC-40 turnaround time: 4 days 4 hours 28 minutes
(the previous launch from this pad was Starlink Group 6-26 on Nov 4, 2023 UTC).

FYI: median turnaround time for SLC-40 is currently 5.96 days *
* – based on the last 30 launches.

The same type of stats for previous SpaceX launches may be found on this spreadsheet online.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #94 on:** 11/08/2023 06:27 pm »

Thank you, Steven and FST, for today's launch thread coverage! 👏👍😀🏅

And thank you to our NSF webcasters! 💯🌟✨️

catdlr · « **Reply #95 on:** 11/08/2023 07:29 pm »

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #96 on:** 11/09/2023 10:01 am »

A successful first Falcon 9 launch of four in five days.

realnouns · « **Reply #97 on:** 11/10/2023 12:21 pm »

Bob returned to PC on Nov 9 @ 9:47pm ET

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #98 on:** 11/10/2023 01:04 pm »

https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1722956015220539729

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SpaceX recovery ship Bob returned to Port Canaveral overnight with both fairing halves from Starlink 6-27!

nsf.live/spacecoast

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #99 on:** 11/10/2023 06:24 pm »

https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1723056610690412921

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Just Read the Instructions droneship is inbound to Port Canaveral carrying Falcon 9 B1073 from Starlink 6-27.

Views: nsf.live/spacecoast

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #100 on:** 11/10/2023 06:27 pm »

https://twitter.com/jerrypikephoto/status/1723059328234479634

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Falcon 9 on the way into Port Canaveral this afternoon!

realnouns · « **Reply #101 on:** 11/10/2023 07:38 pm »

Signet Titan + JRTI + B1073 returned to PC on Nov 10 @ 3:04pm ET

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #102 on:** 11/10/2023 09:05 pm »

https://twitter.com/jerrypikephoto/status/1723081739835203876

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What a trip for Falcon 9, it started at SLC-40 Wednesday morning, travelled to space, landed 350 miles away in the Bahamas, and arrived back at the cape again in just over 2 days. Insane!

sindark · « **Reply #103 on:** 11/13/2023 02:46 am »

Does it make sense that I saw this set from the Rouge ravine near Toronto at around 6:10pm EST tonight?

43° 48.5802' N, 79° 8.9934' W

I think we saw about 20 strung out nearly crossing the southern sky from west to east.