Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : O3b mPOWER 1/2 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 16 December 2022 (22:48 UTC)  (Read 54981 times)

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For O3b mPower 1 and 2 or Starlink 4-37?
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NGA notice.

Quote from: NGA
100938Z DEC 22
NAVAREA IV 1338/22(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   162121Z TO 162335Z DEC, ALTERNATE
   2121Z TO 2335Z DAILY 17 THRU 22 DEC
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-38.15N 080-37.08W, 28-41.00N 080-19.00W,
      28-39.00N 079-56.00W, 28-32.00N 079-56.00W,
      28-30.00N 080-12.00W, 28-30.85N 080-33.21W.
   B. 28-38.00N 074-42.00W, 28-33.00N 072-28.00W,
      28-24.00N 071-47.00W, 28-00.00N 071-47.00W,
      27-57.00N 072-24.00W, 28-04.00N 074-41.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 230035Z DEC 22.

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https://twitter.com/kristinaverner/status/1602024834774536192

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@SpaceOffshore A Shortfall of Gravitas is headed out for duty from @PortCanaveral

#MARMAC302 #ASOG #SpaceX

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NGA notice.

Quote from: NGA
100938Z DEC 22
NAVAREA IV 1338/22(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   162121Z TO 162335Z DEC, ALTERNATE
   2121Z TO 2335Z DAILY 17 THRU 22 DEC
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-38.15N 080-37.08W, 28-41.00N 080-19.00W,
      28-39.00N 079-56.00W, 28-32.00N 079-56.00W,
      28-30.00N 080-12.00W, 28-30.85N 080-33.21W.
   B. 28-38.00N 074-42.00W, 28-33.00N 072-28.00W,
      28-24.00N 071-47.00W, 28-00.00N 071-47.00W,
      27-57.00N 072-24.00W, 28-04.00N 074-41.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 230035Z DEC 22.

@Ken, is one of these two notices for a submarine missile test?

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NGA notice.

Quote from: NGA
100938Z DEC 22
NAVAREA IV 1338/22(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   162121Z TO 162335Z DEC, ALTERNATE
   2121Z TO 2335Z DAILY 17 THRU 22 DEC
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-38.15N 080-37.08W, 28-41.00N 080-19.00W,
      28-39.00N 079-56.00W, 28-32.00N 079-56.00W,
      28-30.00N 080-12.00W, 28-30.85N 080-33.21W.
   B. 28-38.00N 074-42.00W, 28-33.00N 072-28.00W,
      28-24.00N 071-47.00W, 28-00.00N 071-47.00W,
      27-57.00N 072-24.00W, 28-04.00N 074-41.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 230035Z DEC 22.

@Ken, is one of these two notices for a submarine missile test?

I don't think so, but you're aware of how much guesswork goes into trying to interpret these.

The timing on this one aligns with O3b mPOWER 1/2.  The day-to-day time change on the other one aligns with a mid-latitude Starlink launch.

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NGA notice.

Map from the NGA notice. ASDS some 700km downrange.

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SES prelaunch stream is live now:

« Last Edit: 12/14/2022 09:57 am by FutureSpaceTourist »

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L-3 launch weather forecast is 90% GO

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https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1602733457666412546

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Rapid turnaround 🔄 Back to sea to join ASOG, JRTI, Doug and tug Crosby Skipper for upcoming launches on the East Coast.

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Launch window:
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide, updated December 13:
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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a pair of internet satellites for SES from pad 40 on December 16 at 4:21 p.m. EST. The launch window stretches to 5:49 p.m.
= 21:21 to 22:49 UTC
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Now also ATCSCC Adv. Operations Plan shows both Launches on Dec. 16.
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https://twitter.com/steviecses/status/1602945548604276736

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Getting very real now! #O3bmPOWER satellites inside the fairing @SpaceX at Cape Canaveral. Can't wait to see these baby's in orbit! #Launch #SendIt! @SES_Satellites

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Each launch is more exciting than the last! Check out our #o3bmPOWER satellites prepping for take-off in encapsulation! @BoeingSpace @SpaceX
https://twitter.com/JPHemingwaySES/status/1603019765928402947
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Our first two #O3bmPOWER satellites are preparing for launch! 🤩 Stay tuned for more details on how you can watch the livestream! @BoeingSpace @SpaceX #ShareAnywhere
https://twitter.com/SES_Satellites/status/1603035340763275264
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SLD 45 will support both the MPOWER-A & the STARLINK 4-37 tomorrow, 12/16.

Make sure you check both sets of closure areas at https://patrick.spaceforce.mil.

The MPOWER-A launch window opens at 16:21 EST (21:21 UTC).
The STARLINK 4-37 launch window opens at 16:39 EST (21:39 UTC).

https://twitter.com/SLDelta45/status/1603443904946241538
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No L-2 weather forecast posted publicly yesterday.  L-1 weather forecast. >90% 'Go' for December 16.  60% 'Go' for December 17.  All Additional Risk Criteria are Low for both days.

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Rapid turnaround 🔄 Back to sea to join ASOG, JRTI, Doug and tug Crosby Skipper for upcoming launches on the East Coast.
Crosby Skipper tugging ASOG, right?

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https://twitter.com/raul74cz/status/1603516339938795525

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Launch Hazard Areas for #MPOWER-A mission from CCSFS SLC-40, valid for NET 16 Dec 21:21 UTC, altern.17 to 22 Dec based on issued NOTMAR/NOTAM. Booster landing 672km downrange. Estimated fairing recovery position approx. 790km downrange. bit.do/LHA21

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