The second highlighted entry could be Turksat 5A
https://tr.sputniknews.com/amp/ekonomi/202011161043230213-turksat-5a-ve-5b-uydularina-uzay-sigortasi/QuoteFor the 5A satellite and the 5B satellite, the company will be paid approximately $ 120 million launch fee.
For the 5A satellite and the 5B satellite, the company will be paid approximately $ 120 million launch fee.
Quote from: gongora on 11/06/2020 03:15 pmThe second highlighted entry [Volga-Dnepr An-124 flights schedule] could be Turksat 5A [November 15-20].That flight shifted to the Nov. 28-Dec. 3 timeframe. If that's the flight for Turksat then it would be NET late December now.
The second highlighted entry [Volga-Dnepr An-124 flights schedule] could be Turksat 5A [November 15-20].
Space industry logistics related news...Looks like the recent uncontained engine failure accident of an AN-124 is having repercussionsEXCLUSIVE: 'Safety first' as Volga-Dnepr grounds its AN-124 fleet indefinitely, dated November 25QuoteVolga-Dnepr Group has “put safety first” and made what it called the “responsible” decision to ground all its AN-124s, following a recent incident at Novosibirsk, when one made an emergency landing after an engine failure.The carrier today filed a letter with the Russian aviation authorities to notify them of the decision to ground its eight operational aircraft immediately.
Volga-Dnepr Group has “put safety first” and made what it called the “responsible” decision to ground all its AN-124s, following a recent incident at Novosibirsk, when one made an emergency landing after an engine failure.The carrier today filed a letter with the Russian aviation authorities to notify them of the decision to ground its eight operational aircraft immediately.
Turksat-5A is expected to launch on December 16, 2020.
https://fcc.report/IBFS/SES-STA-INTR2020-03574/2862164STA filing dated November 24, 2020QuoteTurksat-5A is expected to launch on December 16, 2020.
That FCC filing has outdated information (which is a surprisingly common occurrence). I think the satellite is still in Europe.
QuoteFALCON 9<snip>A Falcon 9 will launch the Turksat 5A communication satellite from pad 40 on late December TBD earliest.<snip>
FALCON 9<snip>A Falcon 9 will launch the Turksat 5A communication satellite from pad 40 on late December TBD earliest.<snip>
Just wanted to point out a few things.The original Volga-Dnepr delivery was for Nov 18. The typical payload workflow is 28 days, which would mean a Dec 16 launch date.That syncs with the filings from SpaceX and statements from the Turkish minister.The only booster not currently assigned to a mission during that timeframe is B1060, and is the only booster available until mid-January. Dec 16 would have been 53 days from its last launch.The Volga-Dnepr delivery issues support the info we're getting about delays to late December.
Turksat 5A will be launched this month, 5B in 2nd quarter of 2021, says transport minister
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/science-technology/turkey-flexes-space-muscles-with-new-satellites/2064529QuoteTurksat 5A will be launched this month, 5B in 2nd quarter of 2021, says transport ministerOfficial Turkish position as of today is still a December launch.
Adil Karaismailoğlu, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, announced that the Türksat 5A satellite was received and that SpaceX would be launched into space with the Falcon 9 rocket on December 30.
https://m.haber7.com/teknoloji/haber/3042198-turksat-5a-icin-geri-sayim-basladiQuoteAdil Karaismailoğlu, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, announced that the Türksat 5A satellite was received and that SpaceX would be launched into space with the Falcon 9 rocket on December 30.Turksat 5A launch date set for December 30, 2020 at approximately 2000 EST (31 Dec 0100 UTC).Most likely booster is B1060.4
Making a statement at the "Transport and Communications Council" publicity meeting at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoğlu said, "We will send our Türksat 5A communication satellite to space later this month."
Do we know if the first stage will land at sea (ASDS) or return to launch site (RTLS)?Gunter gives the satellite mass as 3500 kg.
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/99Confirming all the details above, plus SLC-40 launch and ASDS recovery.
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 12/11/2020 09:48 amDo we know if the first stage will land at sea (ASDS) or return to launch site (RTLS)?Gunter gives the satellite mass as 3500 kg.Quote from: Jansen on 12/08/2020 07:56 amhttps://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/99Confirming all the details above, plus SLC-40 launch and ASDS recovery.Also filings indicate ASDS.
