Quote from: lykos on 11/09/2021 06:12 pmWhat stays 4-1 for? What does it mean?I think it's mentioning the type of Starlink constellation these sats belong to (Group 4). In this case, it's the 53.2-degree orbit.The Group 2 (launched before Inspiration4) refers to the 70-degree polar orbit.
What stays 4-1 for? What does it mean?
The Falcon 9 is expected to reach the launch pad sometime today or before noon tomorrow.
Quote from: Conexion Espacial on 11/09/2021 03:00 pmThe Falcon 9 is expected to reach the launch pad sometime today or before noon tomorrow.A NASA photo from a few minutes ago shows that the rocket has not been brought to the LC-40 launch pad for the Starlink mission.
Some highlights from the Crew-3 Delta LRR Press Conference:<snip>- According to Bill Gerstenmaier, SpaceX is switching the recovery drone ship for Crew-3 launch from JRTI to ASOG, due to the fact that JRTI was "beat up" a bit by the weather in the Atlantic while waiting for the launch; ASOG will arrive on station around 6 hours before launch (IIRC)<snip>
Cross-post; any effect on this launch's ASDS recovery?Quote from: slobber91 on 11/10/2021 04:25 amSome highlights from the Crew-3 Delta LRR Press Conference:<snip>- According to Bill Gerstenmaier, SpaceX is switching the recovery drone ship for Crew-3 launch from JRTI to ASOG, due to the fact that JRTI was "beat up" a bit by the weather in the Atlantic while waiting for the launch; ASOG will arrive on station around 6 hours before launch (IIRC)<snip>
Why only 53 satellites for this launch?
Quote from: ZachS09 on 11/10/2021 06:29 pmWhy only 53 satellites for this launch?The v1.5 sats are probably heavier due to the added laser interlinks.
Falcon 9 vertical on the launch pad
Quote from: Conexion Espacial on 11/10/2021 07:52 pmFalcon 9 vertical on the launch padCould you please give the source for the picture?
What’s wrong with me that I’m more interested in this Starlink launch than I am in Crew 3?I think it’s the over production of NASA flights.