It was a mistake:Quote from: Gav CornwellCorrection! [ASOG] is for CRS-28! [May 31]Quote from: Gav CornwellDeparture! ASOG droneship and Doug are outbound from Port Canaveral to support the Starlink 6-4 mission.http://nsf.live/spacecoast [May 28]
Correction! [ASOG] is for CRS-28! [May 31]
Departure! ASOG droneship and Doug are outbound from Port Canaveral to support the Starlink 6-4 mission.http://nsf.live/spacecoast [May 28]
Quote from: Gav CornwellDeparture! JRTI droneship is outbound with tug Crosby Skipper to support Starlink 6-4 (for realz this time 😎)http://nsf.live/spacecoast [May 31]Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 05/31/2023 06:55 pm...JRTI should support this launch:
Departure! JRTI droneship is outbound with tug Crosby Skipper to support Starlink 6-4 (for realz this time 😎)http://nsf.live/spacecoast [May 31]
...JRTI should support this launch:
SFN Launch Schedule, updated May 31:Launch June 4 09:48 to 13:00 UTC = 5:48 to 9:00 am EDT
NextSpaceflight, added May 31:Launch NET June 2023
The Near-Earth Object Surveillance Mission (NEOSM), formerly called Near-Earth Object Camera (NEOCam) is a planned space-based infrared telescope designed to survey the Solar System for potentially hazardous asteroids.
The newly selected investigators will join the GDC Interdisciplinary Scientists selected in November 2021: Rebecca Bishop at The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, California, Yue Deng at the University of Texas in Arlington, and Jeffrey Thayer at the University of Colorado in Boulder.The three selected investigations are:...Atmospheric Electrodynamics probe for THERmal plasma (AETHER)AETHER will describe the complex nature and structure of the ionosphere focusing on understanding phenomena that contribute to space weather. AETHER’s instrument is a Langmuir probe, which measures electron temperature and density, as well as other features, of the near-Earth plasma. AETHER is led by Laila Andersson at University of Colorado, Boulder.
A Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory-led mission to explore electric currents in Earth's atmosphere that link the aurora to our planet's magnetosphere has been selected by NASA to move forward to a scheduled launch in 2024.The Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer, EZIE, is a set of three small spacecraft that will study the auroral electrojet, which are electrical currents flowing about 60 to 90 miles above the poles that link the beautiful aurora to the Earth's magnetosphere, and which responds to solar activity and other drivers.
In October 2019, Xbow Launch Systems, who offer the Super Strypi vehicle under the designation Bolt, was among eight launch providers selected for OSP-4 by the US Air Force. Meanwhile Xbow has replaced the Super Stypi based Bolt with a modular launch vehicle family also called Bolt based on a new rocket motor family.
X-Bow's team will now examine the XL-2 mission data, inspect the recovered hardware and move on to test its additively manufactured solid propellant technology on its second mission, sponsored by the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) and the Department of Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). Multiple further launches of increasing size and capabilities in support of, and under contract with additional customers are scheduled through 2024 and beyond. X-Bow also continues to offer its Bolt 'Orbital Vehicle' to the U.S. Space Force on the OSP-4 contract.
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Cargo Dragon CRS-28 resupply mission to the ISS from pad 39A on June 3 at 12:35 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on June 4 at 5:53 a.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Satria communications satellite for Indonesia from pad 40 on June 19. A Falcon 9 will launch the Euclid telescope for the European Space Agency from pad 40 on early July, in the mid-day EDT. The next Falcon Heavy will launch the USSF-52 mission for the U.S. Space Force from pad 39A on July 7. The two side boosters will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.
FALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Cargo Dragon CRS-28 resupply mission to the ISS from pad 39A on June 3 at 12:35 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on June 4 at 5:53 a.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Satria communications satellite for Indonesia from pad 40 on mid-June. A Falcon 9 will launch the Euclid telescope for the European Space Agency from pad 40 on early July, in the mid-day EDT. The next Falcon Heavy will launch the USSF-52 mission for the U.S. Space Force from pad 39A on July 7. The two side boosters will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.ATLAS V & VULCANCheck back for viewing info on the next United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. The first flight of the Vulcan rocket will use the same launch pad when it sends the Peregrine lunar lander to the moon on TBD.
A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on June 4 at 5:58 a.m. EDT.
Date: Under ReviewMission: NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test
Boeing Statement on Starliner CFT StatusJune 1, 2023Boeing’s priority for Starliner’s Crew Flight Test is the safe launch, docking and return of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. For that reason, we have recommended to NASA that we reevaluate our launch window to allow for closing out the remaining technical and certification items.We were notified by the parachute supplier of an issue, identified through testing, that reduced our safety margin. Our engineering team provided additional analysis and given that, we determined the safest course of action was to stand down for the July launch opportunity.We are now determining when we will be ready to launch, but anticipate additional parachute testing. We are committed to the Starliner program and are working closely with NASA to identify a new launch date.
NextSpaceflight, updated June 2:Launch 9 June 2023, 04:34 UTC
O3b mPOWER 5 & 6Launch TimeNET July, 2023
Peregrine Mission One & KuiperSatLaunch TimeNET July, 2023First flight of Vulcan
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 05/05/2023 03:46 amCargo Dragon C208.4?NextSpaceflight, updated June 2:C208.4
Cargo Dragon C208.4?
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-28QuoteSpaceX is targeting Saturday, June 3 for Falcon 9’s launch of Dragon’s 28th Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-28) mission to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The instantaneous launch window is at 12:35 p.m. ET (16:35 UTC) and a backup launch opportunity is available on Sunday, June 4 at 12:12 p.m. ET (16:12 UTC).This is the fifth flight of the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-5, GPS III Space Vehicle 06, Inmarsat I-6 F2, and one Starlink mission. Following stage separation, Falcon 9 will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.CRS-28 is the fourth flight for this Dragon spacecraft, which previously flew CRS-21, CRS-23, and CRS-25 to the space station. After an approximate 41-hour flight, Dragon will autonomously dock with the orbiting laboratory on Monday, June 5 at approximately 5:38 a.m. ET (9:38 UTC).
SpaceX is targeting Saturday, June 3 for Falcon 9’s launch of Dragon’s 28th Commercial Resupply Services (CRS-28) mission to the International Space Station from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The instantaneous launch window is at 12:35 p.m. ET (16:35 UTC) and a backup launch opportunity is available on Sunday, June 4 at 12:12 p.m. ET (16:12 UTC).This is the fifth flight of the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-5, GPS III Space Vehicle 06, Inmarsat I-6 F2, and one Starlink mission. Following stage separation, Falcon 9 will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship in the Atlantic Ocean.CRS-28 is the fourth flight for this Dragon spacecraft, which previously flew CRS-21, CRS-23, and CRS-25 to the space station. After an approximate 41-hour flight, Dragon will autonomously dock with the orbiting laboratory on Monday, June 5 at approximately 5:38 a.m. ET (9:38 UTC).
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl6-4QuoteSpaceX is targeting Sunday, June 4 at 5:56 a.m. ET (09:56 UTC) for a Falcon 9 launch of 22 second-generation Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. If needed, there are additional launch opportunities the same day at 6:49 a.m. ET (10:49 UTC), 7:36 a.m. ET (11:36 UTC), and 8:30 a.m. ET (12:30 UTC). Backup opportunities are also available Monday, June 5 at 5:33 a.m. ET (09:33 UTC), 6:23 a.m. ET (10:23 UTC), 7:14 a.m. ET (11:14 UTC), and 8:04 a.m. ET (12:04 UTC).The first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched Crew-6 and SES O3b mPOWER. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
SpaceX is targeting Sunday, June 4 at 5:56 a.m. ET (09:56 UTC) for a Falcon 9 launch of 22 second-generation Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. If needed, there are additional launch opportunities the same day at 6:49 a.m. ET (10:49 UTC), 7:36 a.m. ET (11:36 UTC), and 8:30 a.m. ET (12:30 UTC). Backup opportunities are also available Monday, June 5 at 5:33 a.m. ET (09:33 UTC), 6:23 a.m. ET (10:23 UTC), 7:14 a.m. ET (11:14 UTC), and 8:04 a.m. ET (12:04 UTC).The first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched Crew-6 and SES O3b mPOWER. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Quote from: SpaceX tweetNow targeting Sunday, June 4 for Falcon 9’s launch of @NASA’s CRS-28 mission from LC-39A in Florida to allow more time for vehicle preparations and for weather conditions to improve → http://spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-28 [June 3]
Now targeting Sunday, June 4 for Falcon 9’s launch of @NASA’s CRS-28 mission from LC-39A in Florida to allow more time for vehicle preparations and for weather conditions to improve → http://spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=crs-28 [June 3]
Also, I note that AV-089 has been skipped, and all AV- tail numbers through AV-102 are accounted for. I deduce that AV-089 is holding for Starliner-1.
T.S. Kelso @TSKelsoCelesTrak has pre-launch SupGP data for the #Starlink Group 6-4 launch from Cape Canaveral on 2023-06-04 at 09:56:00 UTC: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?FILE=starlink-g6-4. Deployment of 22 satellites is set to occur at 11:01:10.460 UTC.
SFN Launch Schedule, updated June 3:Launch June 9 07:56 to 11:25 UTC = 3:56 to 7:25 am EDT
SFN Launch Schedule, updated June 3:Launch June 12
SFN Launch Schedule, updated June 3:Launch TBD