Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Starlink 4-3 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 2 December 2021 (23:12 UTC) (Read 52358 times)

Orbiter · « **Reply #40 on:** 12/01/2021 04:58 pm »

I wonder if this will produce the "jellyfish" effect like on Crew-2 and Inspiration4? 22:57 UTC is about 30 minutes after sunset.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #41 on:** 12/01/2021 05:06 pm »

Quote from: gongora on 11/30/2021 08:00 pm

one day slip in latest NOTMAR

Noting from this that if this launch were sufficiently delayed, it could go within hours of either the STP-3 Atlas launch or the IXPE Falcon 9 launch from LC-39A.

Ain't technology great?!

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #42 on:** 12/01/2021 05:06 pm »

Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 12/01/2021 04:53 pm

Quote from: ZachS09 on 12/01/2021 03:22 pm
Two BlackSky satellites hitching ride on SpaceX Starlink mission
https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/11/30/two-blacksky-satellites-hitching-ride-on-spacex-starlink-mission/
Noting article lists launch date as NET December 2, and launch time on December 2 at 23:28 UTC.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center has that also. At this point I'm sticking with my estimated time of 22:57. That's consistent with the NGA, FAA, and 45th Weather Squadron information (though 23:28 does also fall within the warning periods).

gongora · « **Reply #43 on:** 12/01/2021 07:08 pm »

I'll assume for the moment that this means 46 Starlinks and 2 BlackSky. Could also mean 48 Starlinks and 2 BlackSky?

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1466135013875798019

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CelesTrak has pre-launch SupTLEs for the @SpaceX #Starlink Group 4-3 launch set for Dec 2 at 2312 UTC. Deployment of 48 satellites is set to occur 2021-12-03 00:41:43.01 UTC.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #44 on:** 12/01/2021 08:11 pm »

Any indications of a Static Fire this evening or overnight?

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #45 on:** 12/01/2021 08:28 pm »

Quote from: gongora on 12/01/2021 07:08 pm

I'll assume for the moment that this means 46 Starlinks and 2 BlackSky. Could also mean 48 Starlinks and 2 BlackSky?

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1466135013875798019
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CelesTrak has pre-launch SupTLEs for the @SpaceX #Starlink Group 4-3 launch set for Dec 2 at 2312 UTC. Deployment of 48 satellites is set to occur 2021-12-03 00:41:43.01 UTC.

The tweet only references Starlink, so my guess is 48 Starlinks and 2 BlackSky.

crandles57 · « **Reply #46 on:** 12/01/2021 09:51 pm »

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 12/01/2021 08:28 pm

Quote from: gongora on 12/01/2021 07:08 pm
I'll assume for the moment that this means 46 Starlinks and 2 BlackSky. Could also mean 48 Starlinks and 2 BlackSky?

The tweet only references Starlink, so my guess is 48 Starlinks and 2 BlackSky.

Starlink v1 L9 took 2 blacksky and 57 Starlink Sat so only lost 3 Starlink v1 compared to normal 60.

48 would mean losing 5 V1.5 Sats, while 46 would mean losing 7 V1.5 Sats (compared to Starlink 4-1 doing 53 to this inclination).

5 seems a lot let alone 7, so I would guess 48 Starlink Sats, but it is just a guess - quite possible that different orbits are much more demanding this time.

RocketLover0119 · « **Reply #47 on:** 12/01/2021 10:13 pm »

T-20 vent occurring. Static fire at 6:30pm local.

Credit: SpaceflightNow

RocketLover0119 · « **Reply #48 on:** 12/01/2021 10:26 pm »

TE is retracting. 4 minutes to ignition!

RocketLover0119 · « **Reply #49 on:** 12/01/2021 10:32 pm »

Static fire complete!

Credit: SpaceflightNow

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #50 on:** 12/01/2021 11:24 pm »

NSF Fleetcam also pointed at SLC-40 for the Static Fire.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #51 on:** 12/01/2021 11:30 pm »

Quote from: gongora on 12/01/2021 07:08 pm

Quote from: TS Kelso tweet
CelesTrak has pre-launch SupTLEs for the @SpaceX #Starlink Group 4-3 launch set for Dec 2 at 2312 UTC. Deployment of 48 satellites is set to occur 2021-12-03 00:41:43.01 UTC.

SFN Launch Schedule is further updated today with launch at December 2, 23:12 UTC, matching TS Kelso.

Launch Photography Launch Viewing Guide December 1 update also lists December 2, 23:12 UTC.

Ditto now from NextSpaceflight.

No ID yet on the Falcon 9 first stage.

Edit Dec 2: Soyuz launch delayed 23 hours, 56 minutes.

A pair of Galileo satellites are scheduled to launch aboard a Soyuz from Kourou on December 3 at 00:27 UTC, 75 minutes later.

crandles57 · « **Reply #52 on:** 12/02/2021 01:22 am »

https://spaceexplored.com/2021/12/01/spacex-to-launch-another-batch-of-starlink-v1-5-satellites/
says booster 1060

Conexion Espacial · « **Reply #53 on:** 12/02/2021 03:16 pm »

SpaceX confirmation for tonight's launch
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1466440518271832064

TrueBlueWitt · « **Reply #54 on:** 12/02/2021 03:38 pm »

It keeps getting harder to find links to the SpaceX YouTube feeds for these launches. I'm struggling to find a link for the NSF feed for this (will there be one?) as well. Anyone have the links?

Conexion Espacial · « **Reply #55 on:** 12/02/2021 03:40 pm »

Quote from: TrueBlueWitt on 12/02/2021 03:38 pm

It keeps getting harder to find links to the SpaceX YouTube feeds for these launches. I'm struggling to find a link for the NSF feed for this (will there be one?) as well. Anyone have the links?

SpaceX mission and broadcast information will be posted soon on the SpaceX website.

gongora · « **Reply #56 on:** 12/02/2021 03:40 pm »

Quote from: TrueBlueWitt on 12/02/2021 03:38 pm

It keeps getting harder to find links to the SpaceX YouTube feeds for these launches. I'm struggling to find a link for the NSF feed for this (will there be one?) as well. Anyone have the links?

The NSF feed hasn't been created yet, our broadcast should start at 5:30pm EST (22:30 UTC). I've never had a problem finding the SpaceX feed closer to the launch time.

TrueBlueWitt · « **Reply #57 on:** 12/02/2021 04:04 pm »

Quote from: gongora on 12/02/2021 03:40 pm

Quote from: TrueBlueWitt on 12/02/2021 03:38 pm
It keeps getting harder to find links to the SpaceX YouTube feeds for these launches. I'm struggling to find a link for the NSF feed for this (will there be one?) as well. Anyone have the links?

The NSF feed hasn't been created yet, our broadcast should start at 5:30pm EST (22:30 UTC). I've never had a problem finding the SpaceX feed closer to the launch time.

Was trying to send to a friend ahead of time, that's why I asked.

Very much dislike that YouTube no longer prioritizes live streams in search and usually pushes clickbait try the top. Ugh

lenny97 · « **Reply #58 on:** 12/02/2021 04:30 pm »

Official Livestreaming:

Also, confirmed B1060-9 on SpaceX website.

Conexion Espacial · « **Reply #59 on:** 12/02/2021 04:32 pm »

SpaceX confirms that the Falcon 9 flying on this mission is B1060.9

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The Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched GPS III-3, Turksat 5A, Transporter-2, and five Starlink missions. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.