SES: Based on SpaceX’s return-to-flight plans, we expect SES-10 to launch on reused Falcon 9 in January. Payload for next Falcon 9 still TBD
SES(6): CFO says SES-10 tentatively set for January launch on SpaceX Falcon 9. (This mission will inaugurate reuse of Falcon 9 1st stage.)
This weekend our #SES10 #satellite was shipped from @AirbusDS facilities in Toulouse to Cape Canaveral for its forthcoming launch w. @SpaceX
So, SES are willing to fly on an unmodified F9 v.1.2 with just the altered prop and He load procedure?
Peter B. de Selding @pbdes 2h2 hours ago@SES_Satellites still intends SES-10 (5,300kg/GTO) as 1st @SpaceX mission using previously flown Falcon 9 1st stage. Planned Q1 launch.
If the payload has been shipped that usually indicates a launch ~ 30 days later. Putting a SES launch at end of Feb. It is possible that by the end of Feb the launch count for the year could be 4
Quote from: oldAtlas_Eguy on 01/17/2017 08:14 pmIf the payload has been shipped that usually indicates a launch ~ 30 days later. Putting a SES launch at end of Feb. It is possible that by the end of Feb the launch count for the year could be 4 That would be hitting the 2 per month pace they reported want.
Assuming the final launch pad work is completed in the coming days, and SpaceX can launch its next two missions on, or close to, their current target dates, the launch of SES 10 could occur around Feb. 22, at the earliest, an SES official told Spaceflight Now.
When you think about it, the AMOS-6 accident didn't really seriously affect the procedures that are really critical to launch cadence....
...This is especially so given as launches will be spread around LC-39A, -40 and -4E in such a way that the individual HIFs, payload preparation facilities and pads will have longer than 2 weeks between launches...
Quote from: Ben the Space Brit on 01/18/2017 10:46 amWhen you think about it, the AMOS-6 accident didn't really seriously affect the procedures that are really critical to launch cadence....Disagree. The loss of use of SLC-40 is bound to affect launch cadence. Quote...This is especially so given as launches will be spread around LC-39A, -40 and -4E in such a way that the individual HIFs, payload preparation facilities and pads will have longer than 2 weeks between launches...You can't spread missions between Vandenberg and the other pads. If SLC-4E is out of action then polar missions like Iridium are going to be held up. And you obviously can't spread missions between LC-39A and SLC-40 until 40 is repaired.
Quote from: douglas100 on 01/18/2017 04:16 pmQuote from: Ben the Space Brit on 01/18/2017 10:46 amWhen you think about it, the AMOS-6 accident didn't really seriously affect the procedures that are really critical to launch cadence....Disagree. The loss of use of SLC-40 is bound to affect launch cadence. Quote...This is especially so given as launches will be spread around LC-39A, -40 and -4E in such a way that the individual HIFs, payload preparation facilities and pads will have longer than 2 weeks between launches...You can't spread missions between Vandenberg and the other pads. If SLC-4E is out of action then polar missions like Iridium are going to be held up. And you obviously can't spread missions between LC-39A and SLC-40 until 40 is repaired.Polar missions can't launch from the Cape. And getting payloads on-site fast enough might be an issue. Iridium can't launch again until April.But each pad has on average 4 weeks (or 6, once 40 is back up) to prepare a mission to keep the total flight rate at once every 2 weeks. They were getting missions through as fast as once every 3 weeks at LC-40 last year. Is there any evidence that SLC-4 and LC-39A will not be able to match that if the launch vehicles and spacecraft are available?
Well it seems to me they are targeting an even faster turnaround than that. Currently it seems that just LC39A will be targeting a launch every 2 weeks, at least as far as the first 3 launches are concerned. Currently we are tentatively looking at 26 Jan, 8 Feb and 22 Feb, all from LC39A.So anyting from Vandenberg will be on top of that.
1021 passes through Texas before the Cape, yes.
This appears to be the FCC application for the SES-10 landing, since the operational start date is Feb. 20. I still don't see an application for the EchoStar 23 landing?North 28 15 19 West 74 1 18 Autonomous Drone Ship, within 10 nautical miles
Quote from: gongora on 01/20/2017 08:29 pmThis appears to be the FCC application for the SES-10 landing, since the operational start date is Feb. 20. I still don't see an application for the EchoStar 23 landing?North 28 15 19 West 74 1 18 Autonomous Drone Ship, within 10 nautical milesAnother first: the first re-landing of a stage.