Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-88 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 4 January 2026 (06:48 UTC) (Read 20872 times)

catdlr · « **Reply #40 on:** 01/04/2026 04:23 am »

At T-38, the LD will start polling for the start of fuel loading. It's now T-44 min

catdlr · « **Reply #41 on:** 01/04/2026 04:25 am »

IN a HOLD at T-42 min

catdlr · « **Reply #42 on:** 01/04/2026 04:28 am »

new launch time

06:21:50 UTC

Backup Launch Opportunity #8
Launch: 2026-01-04 06:13:30 UTC.
Deploy: 2026-01-04 07:18:30.120 UTC.
Launch window: 2026-01-04 06:13:30 UTC to 2026-01-04 06:21:59 UTC.

catdlr · « **Reply #43 on:** 01/04/2026 04:32 am »

Cloud cover break is approaching from the West

catdlr · « **Reply #44 on:** 01/04/2026 04:42 am »

T-40:20 sec another HOLD. That was just 2:20 from the LD starting the Launch poll.

catdlr · « **Reply #45 on:** 01/04/2026 04:47 am »

New Launch time:

06:48:10 UTC

Backup Launch Opportunity #10
Launch: 2026-01-04 06:48:10 UTC.
Deploy: 2026-01-04 07:53:10.120 UTC.
Launch window: 2026-01-04 06:48:10 UTC to 2026-01-04 06:54:49 UTC.

catdlr · « **Reply #46 on:** 01/04/2026 04:50 am »

Good time to take a break and re-join at T-40 minutes

catdlr · « **Reply #47 on:** 01/04/2026 05:08 am »

Welcome back. T-40 min, just 2 min away from polling for fuel loading

catdlr · « **Reply #48 on:** 01/04/2026 05:10 am »

T-38 min LD whould be starting the poll for fuel loading

catdlr · « **Reply #49 on:** 01/04/2026 05:11 am »

Countdown timeline events

catdlr · « **Reply #50 on:** 01/04/2026 05:19 am »

T-30 min. The next major event is the LOX chilldown, which occurs at T-20:20.

catdlr · « **Reply #51 on:** 01/04/2026 05:28 am »

T-20:20. The venting indicates the beginning of LOX Chilldown.

catdlr · « **Reply #52 on:** 01/04/2026 05:30 am »

UPDATE STATUS NOTIFICATION.

Just a note to everyone: from T-10 minutes until after successful deployment, the thread will only contain updates posted by me. Questions, comments, or discussions must be postponed until I release the thread. Posts from anyone other than me will be deleted.

Due to the rapid pace of these launches, posts are usually backfilled with additional images and an "X" post with video clips. After reaching SECO and parking orbit, a launch-to-landing highlight video will be provided. After the broadcast ends, a full 4 K version of the launch-to-deployment video will be provided.

If professional photographers are posting on "X", those will be posted in this thread too.

Thanks,

Catdlr

catdlr · « **Reply #53 on:** 01/04/2026 05:38 am »

T-10 min. The next event will be the Start of SpaceX coverage at T-5 min

catdlr · « **Reply #54 on:** 01/04/2026 05:41 am »

https://twitter.com/BoosterTracker/status/2007701825693348103

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Booster Tracker
@BoosterTracker
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Starlink Group 6-88 will mark SpaceX's 146th landing success on Just Read the Instructions (2) and 2nd Falcon 9 launch in 2026.

catdlr · « **Reply #55 on:** 01/04/2026 05:42 am »

T-7 minutes. M1D engine chill has started.

catdlr · « **Reply #56 on:** 01/04/2026 05:42 am »

SpaceX has started its broadcast.

https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1mrxmBvBoAQKy

catdlr · « **Reply #57 on:** 01/04/2026 05:44 am »

T-4 min. Strongback retract has started, moving at an angle for Falcon 9 to safely launch.

catdlr · « **Reply #58 on:** 01/04/2026 05:45 am »

T-3 min. Stage 1 is fully fueled with its LOX tank at 100%

catdlr · « **Reply #59 on:** 01/04/2026 05:46 am »

T-2 min. Stage 2 LOX load is complete; Falcon 9 prop load is complete.