In another coincidence, NASA is currently scheduled to be the first and last SpaceX launch from the East Coast this year
Quote from: Chris GebhardtIn another coincidence, NASA is currently scheduled to be the first and last SpaceX launch from the East Coast this yearhttps://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2017/12/slc-40-comes-back-with-crs-13-static-fire/Strongly implies no expectation of getting this thing launched in Dec.Given that they seem to be prepping 39A for FH, I was holding out some small hope that maybe this would go from Pad-40 after CRS-13. Seems not.
Let's assume worse case scenario - that a new fairing needs to be manufactured.How long will that take and to have the payload encapsulated into it?
http://www.launchphotography.com/Delta_4_Atlas_5_Falcon_9_Launch_Viewing.htmlhas Jan 4th likely 8pm ESThttps://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/also has Jan 4th time TBDIs that Jan 4th EST so that it is likely 5th 01:00 UTC?Or might it be 01:00 UTC on the 4th?
Quote from: IntoTheVoid on 12/01/2017 08:17 pmStrongly implies no expectation of getting this thing launched in Dec.Given that they seem to be prepping 39A for FH, I was holding out some small hope that maybe this would go from Pad-40 after CRS-13. Seems not.I think there is probably a general lack of information about Zuma. We probably won't hear about it launching until a week or less in advance is my guess.
Strongly implies no expectation of getting this thing launched in Dec.Given that they seem to be prepping 39A for FH, I was holding out some small hope that maybe this would go from Pad-40 after CRS-13. Seems not.
So not sure which mission this is, but someone took a picture of a Falcon core on transporter at the LC-39A HIF yesterday. Looks like the stage 2 is still integrated?https://www.instagram.com/p/BcuyZ9Ags4e/
Quote from: Ronsmytheiii on 12/16/2017 12:48 pmSo not sure which mission this is, but someone took a picture of a Falcon core on transporter at the LC-39A HIF yesterday. Looks like the stage 2 is still integrated?https://www.instagram.com/p/BcuyZ9Ags4e/I wonder, is this the first time we ever see a complete F9 (without payload or fairing) including 2nd stage, horizontal on anything BUT a transporter erector. If I remember right, people even speculated that they can't even be lifted off the TE without demating. Looks like they indeed can be moved around stacked together This looks like a brand new core, so either the FH center core went out for a spin, or much more likely, they are bringing the Zuma launcher over to pad 40 to have 39A clear for FHAny idea where it went after thos pic? If it headed for CCAFS I'd bet its Zuma's ride
Quote from: rockets4life97 on 12/02/2017 12:10 amQuote from: IntoTheVoid on 12/01/2017 08:17 pmStrongly implies no expectation of getting this thing launched in Dec.Given that they seem to be prepping 39A for FH, I was holding out some small hope that maybe this would go from Pad-40 after CRS-13. Seems not.I think there is probably a general lack of information about Zuma. We probably won't hear about it launching until a week or less in advance is my guess.As noted in the CRS-13 thread, we now know that Zuma will launch from SLC-40 in "early January". I am a bit surprised - but certainly pleased! - with the turnaround speed. Also demonstrates confidence in SLC-40 going forward, and bodes well for Heavy.https://twitter.com/spacex/status/938510889484828673
From the NSF Calendar:January 5th - Events: Zuma - Falcon 9 - KSC LC39A 01:00 UTPerhaps someone should check this for accuracy: MODS or Chris Bergin... Would be a nice Birthday Present though - Thursday January 4th 8:00 PM EST
The NSF calendar still lists Zuma as launching from LC39A. Is there a better thread to report this?
Quote from: cro-magnon gramps on 12/20/2017 08:16 pmFrom the NSF Calendar:January 5th - Events: Zuma - Falcon 9 - KSC LC39A 01:00 UTPerhaps someone should check this for accuracy: MODS or Chris Bergin... Would be a nice Birthday Present though - Thursday January 4th 8:00 PM EST 01:00 UTC is the same launch time given in the press kit for the 17 November attempt.