Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Starlink Group 2-1 : VSFB SLC-4E : 13/14 September 2021 (03:55 UTC)  (Read 80304 times)

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https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1436541063406264320

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These are V1.5 Starlinks with laser inter-satellite links, which are needed for high latitudes & mid ocean coverage

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Looks like booster recovery is drawing near as a big ol' crane is being assembled at Port of Long Beach. Also, OCISLY has left the building.

https://twitter.com/w00ki33/status/1436431132241776641

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PDF of online press kit.

And my version as well since I already made it before checking here, so might as well upload it

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https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1436738157039558656

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West Coast fairing recovery ship NRC Quest and ASDS support ship Adele Elise departed from Long Beach overnight.

They are heading south towards the Starlink 2-1 landing zone.

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Here's something strange.  NGA notices NAVAREA XII 485/21 and HYDROPAC 2564/21 are for this launch (see https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=53965.msg2288508#msg2288508) for September 14 through 16 (UTC dates).

I've received these two notices today saying Operations Completed.

(Emphasis added.)
Quote from: NGA
121847Z SEP 21
NAVAREA XII 495/21(18,21).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
CALIFORNIA.
CANCEL NAVAREA XII 485/21 AND THIS MSG, OPERATIONS
COMPLETED
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121855Z SEP 21
HYDROPAC 2591/21(61,63).
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN.
ARABIAN SEA.
SEYCHELLES.
DNC 02, DNC 03, DNC 10.
CANCEL HYDROPAC 2564/21 AND THIS MSG, OPERATIONS
COMPLETED.

Edit: Fixed minor typos.
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I think the NGA considered the wrong notices as Operations Completed.

https://twitter.com/SLDelta30/status/1437158183865225221

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A Ground-based Interceptor missile, an element of the nation’s Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, was launched from North Vandenberg today at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time by Space Launch Delta 30 officials, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, and U.S. Northern Command.

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Is there any launch weather forecast for this mission?

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Is there any launch weather forecast for this mission?
The 30th Space Wing never posted the weather forecasts on their website and only posted them a few times on their social media. I doubt things changed when they became Space Launch Delta 30, se the best we can do is to periodically check their Twitter and Facebook pages. Even tho it is safe to guess that the POV is <10% like for most launches at Vandenberg

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Visual mission profile

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Here's something strange.  NGA notices NAVAREA XII 485/21 and HYDROPAC 2564/21 are for this launch (see https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=53965.msg2288508#msg2288508) for September 14 through 16 (UTC dates).

I've received these two notices today saying Operations Completed.

(Emphasis added.)
Quote from: NGA
121847Z SEP 21
NAVAREA XII 495/21(18,21).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
CALIFORNIA.
CANCEL NAVAREA XII 485/21 AND THIS MSG, OPERATIONS
COMPLETED
Quote from: NGA
121855Z SEP 21
HYDROPAC 2591/21(61,63).
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN.
ARABIAN SEA.
SEYCHELLES.
DNC 02, DNC 03, DNC 10.
CANCEL HYDROPAC 2564/21 AND THIS MSG, OPERATIONS
COMPLETED.

Edit: Fixed minor typos.

As expected, the NGA has issued new notices for the ones that were canceled in error.  As before, for this launch, both notices are Rocket Launching even though the second one should be Space Debris.

Quote from: NGA
131340Z SEP 21
NAVAREA XII 497/21(18,21).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
CALIFORNIA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING:
   A. 0320Z TO 0446Z DAILY 14 THRU 16 SEP
      IN AREA BOUND BY
      34-41N 120-41W, 34-40N 120-24W,
      33-16N 119-42W, 30-14N 118-10W,
      30-02N 117-43W, 28-36N 117-14W,
      28-28N 117-28W, 29-42N 118-28W,
      30-12N 118-19W, 34-26N 120-37W.
   B. 0320Z TO 0445Z DAILY 14 THRU 16 SEP
      IN AREA BOUND BY
      30-46N 118-08W, 28-41N 117-02W,
      28-26N 117-40W, 29-35N 118-25W,
      30-33N 118-43W.   
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 160546Z SEP 21.
Quote from: NGA
131346Z SEP 21
HYDROPAC 2603/21(61,63).
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN.
ARABIAN SEA.
SEYCHELLES.
DNC 02, DNC 03, DNC 10.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   0443Z TO 0520Z DAILY 14 THRU 16 SEP
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   10-21N 62-11E, 09-10N 65-06E,
   00-23S 63-49E, 06-21S 59-42E,
   05-22S 57-02E, 04-08N 58-09E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 160620Z SEP 21.

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Livestream:
(it is still private so it does not load the whole page)
« Last Edit: 09/14/2021 09:04 am by zubenelgenubi »
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FAA Launch Alert in its latest webinar
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/advADB.jsp
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The second shell of the Starlink constellation begins tonight. Falcon 9 B1049 will make its tenth flight, lifting off from Vandenberg, California at 8:55 PM Pacific time (03:55 UTC).

Article by Tobias Corbett (@tobycorbett01):

https://twitter.com/TGMetsFan98/status/1437566588828389378

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SpaceX recovery fleet status as of September 13th.

Did someone say dual-ocean operations...

https://twitter.com/SpaceOffshore/status/1437461076073910283

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Question:

Absent a link to follow from a thread like this one, how does one find the live SpaceX launch webcast on Youtube? These days when one searches for a SpaceX live mission broadcast it seems like a hundred copycat Youtube streams pop up first, but the authentic SpaceX broadcast is nowhere to be found.

Even if you go to the official SpaceX channel shortly before a launch, the current day Mission Livestream never seems to be around. I inevitably have to pop into the thread here to find the link that is kindly provided, in order to get to the video.

So am I just stupid (probably), and can someone share the easiest way to find the SpaceX livestreams on launch day?

Thanks👍
« Last Edit: 09/14/2021 02:30 am by M.E.T. »

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Question:

Absent a link to follow from a thread like this one, how does one find the live SpaceX launch webcast on Youtube? These days when one searches for a SpaceX live mission broadcast it seems like a hundred copycat Youtube streams pop up first, but the original SpaceX broadcast is nowhere to be found.

Even if you go to the official SpaceX channel shortly before a launch, the current day Mission Livestream never seems to be around. I inevitably have to pop into the thread here to find the link that is kindly provided, in order to get to the video.

So am I just stupid (probably), and can someone share the easiest way to find the SpaceX livestreams on launch day?

Thanks👍
The SpaceX website is a pretty reliable way to find the mission broadcast. Unfortunately tonight’s still isn’t available yet, normally they’re up a bit sooner…

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Question:

Absent a link to follow from a thread like this one, how does one find the live SpaceX launch webcast on Youtube? These days when one searches for a SpaceX live mission broadcast it seems like a hundred copycat Youtube streams pop up first, but the original SpaceX broadcast is nowhere to be found.

Even if you go to the official SpaceX channel shortly before a launch, the current day Mission Livestream never seems to be around. I inevitably have to pop into the thread here to find the link that is kindly provided, in order to get to the video.

So am I just stupid (probably), and can someone share the easiest way to find the SpaceX livestreams on launch day?

Thanks👍
The SpaceX website is a pretty reliable way to find the mission broadcast. Unfortunately tonight’s still isn’t available yet, normally they’re up a bit sooner…

Thanks. Never knew that. I always just go straight to Youtube and then end up spending frustrating minutes typing in ever more specific search terms, all the while worrying that I’ve missed the final countdown.

Especially when watching on a Smart TV with the Youtube app.
« Last Edit: 09/14/2021 02:35 am by M.E.T. »

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This is the SX webcast link.

Bookmark it and you'll have it every time.

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We're under an hour to launch, and still no video link, or link for the launch net audio.  Kinda odd...

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Still targeting for tonight but fog at the launch site, awaiting official update from SpaceX.
https://twitter.com/StephenClark1/status/1437612074729881600
https://twitter.com/StephenClark1/status/1437612258243321857
« Last Edit: 09/14/2021 03:04 am by Conexion Espacial »
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