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Title: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: gongora on 08/18/2020 07:17 pm
Discussion thread for Starlink v1.0 Flight 11.

Check the Starlink Index Thread (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=48981.0) for links to more Starlink information.

NSF Threads for Starlink v1.0 Flight 11: Discussion (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=51758.0) / Updates (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=51758.0)

Successful launch September 3, 2020 at 8:46:14 am EDT (12:46 UTC) on Falcon 9 (booster 1060.2) from LC-39A.  ASDS landing on OCISLY was successful.  Fairings were not recovered intact.  Deployment orbit of approximately 212x346km, 53.0 degrees.

Payload: A batch of 60 Starlink satellites.

Please use the Starlink Discussion Thread (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=48297.0) for all general discussion on Starlink.

L2 SpaceX:
https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?board=60.0 (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?board=60.0)

From a previous mission's Press Kit:
Quote
Each Starlink satellite weights approximately 260 kg and features a compact, flat-panel design that minimizes volume, allowing for a dense launch stack to take full advantage of Falcon 9’s launch capabilities. With four powerful phased array and two parabolic antennas on each satellite ... At end of their life cycle, the satellites will utilize their on-board propulsion system to deorbit over the course of a few months. In the unlikely event their propulsion system becomes inoperable, the satellites will burn up in Earth’s atmosphere within 1-5 years, significantly less than the hundreds or thousands of years required at higher altitudes. Further, Starlink components are designed for full demisability.

Starlink is targeting service in the Northern U.S. and Canada in 2020, rapidly expanding to near global coverage of the populated world by 2021. Additional information on the system can be found at starlink.com.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 2020
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 08/19/2020 12:20 am
I also wanted to point out that the launch complex for this flight has not yet been announced--could be either at Kennedy LC-39A or Canaveral SLC-40.

How the Eastern Range in September looks now.  I include MARS (Wallops) launches because, I believe, they share some range tracking assets with KSC/CC.  Seeking clarification or correction.:
Scheduled:
Date - Satellite(s) - Rocket - Launch Site - Time (UTC)

2020
NET August  September - Starlink flight 12 (x60) [v1.0 L11] - Falcon 9 (S) - Canaveral SLC-40 / Kennedy LC-39A
NET August  September - Starlink flight 13 (x60) [v1.0 L12] - Falcon 9 (S) - Canaveral SLC-40 / Kennedy LC-39A
September - NROL-101 - Atlas V 531 (AV-090) - Canaveral SLC-41
NET September - STP-27RM: Monolith - Electron/Kick Stage - MARS LA-0A (LC-2)
September    29   30  October 2 - Cygnus NG-14 (CRS-14) - Antares-230+ - MARS LP-0A - 02:26
NET September 30  October 1 - GPS III SV04 - Falcon 9 (B1062.1 S) - Canaveral SLC-40 - 00:00-04:00  (or Late)

Changes on August 10th
Changes on August 11th
Changes on August 17th
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : late August 2020
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 08/20/2020 05:08 pm
http://www.launchphotography.com/Delta_4_Atlas_5_Falcon_9_Launch_Viewing.html
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A Falcon 9 is scheduled to launch the eleventh batch of Starlink internet satellites from pad 39A on late August TBA. Other upcoming launches include more batches of Starlink satellites on September TBA.

Use of LC-39A would apparently be mandated because there would not be enough time to turn around SLC-40 before the end of the month.

I wonder how close the Starlink launch will follow after SAOCOM-1B.

EDIT August 21: Thinking further, Falcon 9 no longer needs range radar to determine if a flight deviation has reached the limits of triggering the destruct package--it's autonomous via GPS use.  Therefore, there's no need to await a range reset of such between launches.

This launch could be as soon as August 28!  That depends on the two previous launches being on-time and successful.

Three launches in three days?!
Scheduled:
Date - Satellite(s) - Rocket - Launch Site - Time (UTC)

2020
August 26 - NROL-44: Orion 10 (Mentor 8 ) (TBD) - Delta IV-H [D-385] - Canaveral SLC-37B - 06:16-10:25
August 27 - SAOCOM-1B, Capella 2 (Sequoia), GNOMES-1 - Falcon 9-092 (B1059.4 L) - Canaveral SLC-40 - 23:19
NET August 28?  Late August  September - Starlink flight 12 (x60) [v1.0 L11] - Falcon 9 (1060.2 S) - Kennedy LC-39A  / Canaveral SLC-40

Changes on August 20th
zubenelgenubi August 21
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : late August 2020
Post by: LandingZone-1 on 08/20/2020 08:42 pm
Any guesses on the booster? I'd say B1060.2 or a surprise return of B1052/53.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : late August 2020
Post by: vaporcobra on 08/20/2020 08:53 pm
Any guesses on the booster? I'd say B1060.2 or a surprise return of B1052/53.

B1060 and B1058 are the likeliest candidates.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : late August 2020
Post by: gongora on 08/20/2020 08:54 pm
Any guesses on the booster? I'd say B1060.2 or a surprise return of B1052/53.

60 should be ready.  58 could possibly be ready.  I don't see any other obvious candidates.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 28, 2020
Post by: Elthiryel on 08/21/2020 11:57 pm
Next Spaceflight confirms it’s 1060.2.

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/2576
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 28, 2020
Post by: Ken the Bin on 08/24/2020 11:15 am
An NGA notice which appears to be for this launch:

Quote from: NGA
240921Z AUG 20
NAVAREA IV 783/20(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   281441Z TO 281549Z AUG, ALTERNATE
   291420Z TO 291528Z AND 301359Z TO 301507Z AUG
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39-18N 080-37-54W, 28-48-00N 080-30-00W,
      28-59-00N 080-15-00W, 28-58-00N 080-12-00W,
      28-40-00N 080-27-00W, 28-33-04N 080-33-55W.
   B. 31-54-00N 077-04-00W, 33-14-00N 075-53-00W,
      33-34-00N 074-59-00W, 33-13-00N 074-33-00W,
      32-47-00N 074-31-00W, 31-41-00N 076-49-00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 301607Z AUG 20.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 28, 2020
Post by: Elthiryel on 08/24/2020 12:05 pm
Comparing that to NOTMARs for the previous Starlink launch, liftoff times should be:

around 14:51 UTC (10:51 AM EDT) for August 28
around 14:30 UTC (10:30 AM EDT) for August 29
around 14:09 UTC (10:09 AM EDT) for August 30
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 28, 2020
Post by: scr00chy on 08/24/2020 12:30 pm
Spaceflight Now shows Aug 29 launch date: https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 28, 2020
Post by: Elthiryel on 08/24/2020 12:45 pm
Spaceflight Now shows Aug 29 launch date: https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/

They have also published an article on upcoming Cape launches.
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After the Delta 4-Heavy launch and the launch of SAOCOM 1B, SpaceX aims to fire another Falcon 9 rocket into orbit from Florida’s Space Coast as soon as Saturday, Aug. 29, with the company’s 12th batch of Starlink broadband satellites. (...) The launch set for Aug. 29 will take off from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/08/24/august-set-to-end-with-string-of-launches-from-cape-canaveral/

EDIT:

Ben Cooper confirms it's August 29 at 10:30 AM EDT.

Quote
A Falcon 9 is scheduled to launch the eleventh batch of Starlink internet satellites from pad 39A on August 29 at 10:30am EDT.
http://www.launchphotography.com/Delta_4_Atlas_5_Falcon_9_Launch_Viewing.html
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 29, 2020
Post by: Ken the Bin on 08/25/2020 08:29 pm
An update from the NGA for this launch:

Quote from: NGA
251946Z AUG 20
NAVAREA IV 793/20(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   301358Z TO 301506Z AUG , ALTERNATE
   311337Z TO 311445Z AUG IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39-18N 080-37-54W, 28-48-00N 080-30-00W,
      28-59-00N 080-15-00W, 28-58-00N 080-12-00W,
      28-40-00N 080-27-00W, 28-33-04N 080-33-55W.
   B. 31-54-00N 077-04-00W, 33-14-00N 075-53-00W,
      33-34-00N 074-59-00W, 33-13-00N 074-33-00W,
      32-47-00N 074-31-00W, 31-41-00N 076-49-00W.
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 783/20.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 311545Z AUG 20.

Referenced:
Quote from: NGA
240921Z AUG 20
NAVAREA IV 783/20(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   281441Z TO 281549Z AUG, ALTERNATE
   291420Z TO 291528Z AND 301359Z TO 301507Z AUG
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39-18N 080-37-54W, 28-48-00N 080-30-00W,
      28-59-00N 080-15-00W, 28-58-00N 080-12-00W,
      28-40-00N 080-27-00W, 28-33-04N 080-33-55W.
   B. 31-54-00N 077-04-00W, 33-14-00N 075-53-00W,
      33-34-00N 074-59-00W, 33-13-00N 074-33-00W,
      32-47-00N 074-31-00W, 31-41-00N 076-49-00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 301607Z AUG 20.

This would put launch time around 14:08 UTC on August 30 and around 13:47 on August 31.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 29, 2020
Post by: leetdan on 08/25/2020 10:40 pm
It would take at least 20 hours for Ms Tree & Ms Chief to travel from the SAOCOM 1B recovery zone to the Starlink recovery zone.  With this Starlink launch pushing back one day, and over 38 hours between launches, it's quite possible that they can recover both fairings.

There might not be enough time to stop in to port and unload between launches, but that's probably OK.  They recently demonstrated scooping a fairing half out of the water while a second half was already on deck.  It may even be possible for them to re-rig the nets while underway following the first recovery, in order to make a second catch attempt.  We'll see soon enough!
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 29, 2020
Post by: gongora on 08/25/2020 11:15 pm
It would take at least 20 hours for Ms Tree & Ms Chief to travel from the SAOCOM 1B recovery zone to the Starlink recovery zone.  With this Starlink launch pushing back one day, and over 38 hours between launches, it's quite possible that they can recover both fairings.

There might not be enough time to stop in to port and unload between launches, but that's probably OK.  They recently demonstrated scooping a fairing half out of the water while a second half was already on deck.  It may even be possible for them to re-rig the nets while underway following the first recovery, in order to make a second catch attempt.  We'll see soon enough!

The other strategy I've heard suggested would be send one fairing catcher to each zone, try to catch one half, and just fish out the other afterwards.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 29, 2020
Post by: AndrewRG10 on 08/26/2020 05:45 am
It would take at least 20 hours for Ms Tree & Ms Chief to travel from the SAOCOM 1B recovery zone to the Starlink recovery zone.  With this Starlink launch pushing back one day, and over 38 hours between launches, it's quite possible that they can recover both fairings.

There might not be enough time to stop in to port and unload between launches, but that's probably OK.  They recently demonstrated scooping a fairing half out of the water while a second half was already on deck.  It may even be possible for them to re-rig the nets while underway following the first recovery, in order to make a second catch attempt.  We'll see soon enough!

The other strategy I've heard suggested would be send one fairing catcher to each zone, try to catch one half, and just fish out the other afterwards.

Good way to lose a fairing because you don't know where it went and it breaks up by the time you find it. Based on the fact that we're hearing a possible 24 hour slip, they're likely gonna do it the proper way
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 30, 2020
Post by: Nomadd on 08/26/2020 03:26 pm
Good way to lose a fairing because you don't know where it went and it breaks up by the time you find it. Based on the fact that we're hearing a possible 24 hour slip, they're likely gonna do it the proper way
Yeah...If they don't know where the fairing was going, it's not too likely they'd be able to put a ship there to catch it.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 30, 2020
Post by: SMS on 08/26/2020 07:48 pm
@gongora

At the leading post:

(14:308 UTC)
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET September 1, 2020?
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 08/27/2020 06:29 am
NROL-44 delayed to August 28:
Scrub!

twitter.com/ulalaunch/status/1298853251648040961

"Launch Director Lou Mangieri has announced that we will not continue with the #DeltaIVHeavy rocket countdown operations today for #NROL44. Another launch attempt will be possible in 24 hours."

SAOCOM-1B would be delayed to August 30, same time of day:
[Re: launch on August 28] Any idea why there is no longer a backup window on the forecast? Starlink-L11 taking priority?

If SAOCOM is delayed again, we'll have to wait a couple more days for a launch window. The 29th doesn't have the optimal conditions for orbit insertion.

If this Starlink launch must follow the SAOCOM launch by 2 days, that would place this launch on September 1.

If the launch time continues to regress by 21 or 22 minutes per day, then launch time on the 1st would be circa 1325 UTC.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET September 1, 2020?
Post by: sferrin on 08/27/2020 12:19 pm
 1 for 3 in July.  1 for 3 - 4 in August.  I get it, stuff happens.  If SpaceX ever wants to get a full constellation up though maybe they want to start looking for ways to be less affected by external factors.  They're building up quite a log jam.  I wonder if they could add a launch site for Falcon 9 to Boca Chica? 
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET September 1, 2020?
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/27/2020 02:09 pm
twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1298985752508817408

Quote
OCISLY droneship is getting underway from Port Canaveral for the Starlink mission.

Edit to add:

https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1298989986650312704

Quote
Departure as captured by the WKMG-TV webcam: ClickOrlando,com
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET September 1, 2020?
Post by: gongora on 08/27/2020 02:23 pm
1 for 3 in July.  1 for 3 - 4 in August.  I get it, stuff happens.  If SpaceX ever wants to get a full constellation up though maybe they want to start looking for ways to be less affected by external factors.  They're building up quite a log jam.  I wonder if they could add a launch site for Falcon 9 to Boca Chica?

Falcon is not launching from Boca Chica.  Not all of the delays have been external factors.  They've had launch vehicle and payload issues delay launches too.  The blockade on SAOCOM launching while that really expensive payload is sitting on the pad next door is unfortunate, but that's partly from trying a new launch corridor, and only happened this time because COVID-19 delayed the first SAOCOM launch campaign.  The Delta pad isn't used that often anymore.  If NROL-44 gets delayed again they should be able to launch the Starlink mission from 39A before SAOCOM.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET September 1, 2020?
Post by: wannamoonbase on 08/27/2020 02:45 pm
1 for 3 in July.  1 for 3 - 4 in August.  I get it, stuff happens.  If SpaceX ever wants to get a full constellation up though maybe they want to start looking for ways to be less affected by external factors.  They're building up quite a log jam.  I wonder if they could add a launch site for Falcon 9 to Boca Chica? 

I'm wondering about how many Starlinks are piling up on the ground.

I think once we get through the summer weather that SpaceX can manage a 10 or even 7 day launch pace with 2 ASDS.

It's worth asking if SpaceX can manage flying and adding 60 new satellites every week.  I suspect they have planned that into the project from the beginning. 

I'm really enjoying these launches and look forward to seeing the Starlink beta start up soon.

Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET September 1, 2020?
Post by: gongora on 08/27/2020 02:59 pm
There are two more Starlink flights scheduled for September, so it could be a rapid cadence for the next few weeks.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET September 1, 2020?
Post by: sferrin on 08/27/2020 04:01 pm
There are two more Starlink flights scheduled for September, so it could be a rapid cadence for the next few weeks.


It would be awesome to see four Starlink launches in September. 
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 30, 2020
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/27/2020 08:33 pm
https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1299081468732416008

Quote
Droneship support ship GO Quest has just departed from Port Canaveral for the upcoming Starlink mission!
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 30, 2020
Post by: Rondaz on 08/28/2020 02:30 pm
While GO Ms. Tree continues to the #Starlink LZ, it appears GO Ms. Chief may have stayed at the southern #SAOCOM1B landing zone after all. Last ping was almost 23:00 ET last night, well after Mystery left. A double header recovery weekend is looking promising.

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1299337739217838080
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 30, 2020
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/28/2020 02:31 pm
https://twitter.com/spacetfrs/status/1299352297428774920

Quote
Cape Canaveral/Kennedy Space Center (FL) temporary restriction: From September 01, 2020 at 1245 UTC To September 01, 2020 at 1423 UTC
Altitude: From the surface  up to and including FL(180)
tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/det…

Restriction to FL180 implies static fire?

Edit to add:

https://twitter.com/spacetfrs/status/1299355819553611777

Quote
Cape Canaveral/Kennedy Space Center (FL) temporary restriction: From September 02, 2020 at 1223 UTC To September 02, 2020 at 1401 UTC
Altitude: From the surface  up to and including FL(180)
tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/det…
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 30, 2020
Post by: gongora on 08/28/2020 02:44 pm
We may need to just check back in a couple hours on the TFRs and see what's there.  Right now I see ones covering the launch windows for NROL-44, SAOCOM-1B, and Starlink-11 on the 30th, but the Starlink window only has one of the two entries, then there are ones on Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 for something.  Looks like some entries for ZJX still need to be posted.  (Also looks like Astra slipped a bit over in Kodiak)
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 30, 2020
Post by: gongora on 08/28/2020 03:34 pm
It looks like there is TFR for this launch on Aug 30, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3.  There is also a TFR for SAOCOM launch on the 30th, and SAOCOM has NOTMAR for each day Aug 30 - Sep 2.  The weather forecast for SAOCOM on the 30th is only 40% Go.  Could be a few days of watching to see what launches.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : NET August 30, 2020
Post by: Elthiryel on 08/28/2020 04:01 pm
So the L-2 weather forecast for this mission is up. At the same time the SAOCOM forecast is still on the website, which would mean two SpaceX launches in a bit over 9 hours.

50% GO for the primary date, 70% GO for the backup date (48-hour delay).

https://www.patrick.af.mil/Portals/14/Weather/Falcon%209%20StarlinkV1_0-L11%20L-2%20Forecast-%2030%20Aug%20Launch.pdf?ver=2020-08-28-115142-790

Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/28/2020 09:20 pm
https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1299456107170033664

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Pending Range availability, targeting back-to-back Falcon 9 launches from Florida on Sunday, August 30—another flight of Starlink from LC-39A at 10:12 a.m. EDT followed by the SAOCOM 1B mission from SLC-40 at 7:18 p.m. EDT
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020 (14:12 UTC)
Post by: Ken the Bin on 08/29/2020 05:17 am
August 31 has been removed as a backup day and September 1, September 2, and September 3 added.

Quote from: NGA
290330Z AUG 20
NAVAREA IV 814/20(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   301358Z TO 301506Z AUG, ALTERNATE
   011315Z TO 011423Z, 021253Z TO 021401Z AND
   031232Z TO 031340Z SEP
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39-18N 080-37-54W, 28-48-00N 080-30-00W,
      28-59-00N 080-15-00W, 28-58-00N 080-12-00W,
      28-40-00N 080-27-00W, 28-33-04N 080-33-55W.
   B. 31-54-00N 077-04-00W, 33-14-00N 075-53-00W,
      33-34-00N 074-59-00W, 33-13-00N 074-33-00W,
      32-47-00N 074-31-00W, 31-41-00N 076-49-00W.
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 793/20.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 031440Z SEP 20.

Referenced:
Quote from: NGA
251946Z AUG 20
NAVAREA IV 793/20(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   301358Z TO 301506Z AUG , ALTERNATE
   311337Z TO 311445Z AUG IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39-18N 080-37-54W, 28-48-00N 080-30-00W,
      28-59-00N 080-15-00W, 28-58-00N 080-12-00W,
      28-40-00N 080-27-00W, 28-33-04N 080-33-55W.
   B. 31-54-00N 077-04-00W, 33-14-00N 075-53-00W,
      33-34-00N 074-59-00W, 33-13-00N 074-33-00W,
      32-47-00N 074-31-00W, 31-41-00N 076-49-00W.
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 783/20.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 311545Z AUG 20.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020 (14:12 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/29/2020 07:57 am
Fingers crossed, of course the weather will have a say too ...

https://twitter.com/nextspaceflight/status/1299614484575563778

Quote
Will need the Range and SpaceX to confirm, but the Starlink mission will likely be the next launch from the Cape. Still should be possible on Sunday morning, as the Delta IV Heavy delay will likely be several days.

Edit to add: now ULA have announced a minimum 1 week delay to their launch, hopefully means range is now available for SpaceX.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020 (14:12 UTC)
Post by: Elthiryel on 08/29/2020 01:45 pm
The L-1 weather forecast is up, no changes to probabilities.

https://www.patrick.af.mil/Portals/14/Weather/Falcon%209%20StarlinkV1_0-L11%20L-1%20Forecast-%2030%20Aug%20Launch.pdf?ver=2020-08-29-090923-510
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020 (14:12 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/29/2020 03:15 pm
https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1299726562229661697
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L12 : NET September 2020
Post by: Elthiryel on 08/29/2020 06:39 pm
Here's my usual fan-made press kit.
Title: Re: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L12 : NET September 2020
Post by: soltasto on 08/29/2020 07:14 pm
And my screenshot plus ocr version
Title: Re: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L12 : NET September 2020
Post by: lucas071200 on 08/29/2020 07:18 pm
Here's my usual fan-made press kit.
Might look better if you invert the trajectory so it has no black background

Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020 (14:12 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/29/2020 08:15 pm
https://youtu.be/_j4xR7LMCGY
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020 (14:12 UTC)
Post by: TGMetsFan98 on 08/30/2020 04:36 am
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2020/08/spacex-super-sunday-100th-falcon-launch/ (https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2020/08/spacex-super-sunday-100th-falcon-launch/)

https://twitter.com/TylerG1998/status/1299923187376050176?s=20 (https://twitter.com/TylerG1998/status/1299923187376050176?s=20)
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020 (14:12 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/30/2020 05:31 am
Great NSF article as ever. Might want to update with this quote from a SpaceXer  :)

https://twitter.com/jinsprucker/status/1299914453304057858

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And we also have the Starship 150-meter flight on Sunday, 30 Aug.  Reminds me of the line from the movie Ghostbusters - "We might have to put a little overtime in on this one!"
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020 (14:12 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/30/2020 05:53 am
As of a few hours ago, still no F9 at the pad

https://twitter.com/trevormahlmann/status/1299879866960171008

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Big thanks to @SpaceX media team who waited out several phase 2 lightning warnings with us tonight trying their darnedest to get us set up. Unfortunately no remote cameras for this 12th Starlink due to the inclement weather tonight. Will hope for better wx tomorrow for SAOCOM!🚀
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020 (14:12 UTC)
Post by: Alvian@IDN on 08/30/2020 07:59 am
Falcon 9 is now at the pad (321 launch stream)
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020 (14:12 UTC)
Post by: Alexphysics on 08/30/2020 09:34 am
As of a few hours ago, still no F9 at the pad

https://twitter.com/trevormahlmann/status/1299879866960171008

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Big thanks to @SpaceX media team who waited out several phase 2 lightning warnings with us tonight trying their darnedest to get us set up. Unfortunately no remote cameras for this 12th Starlink due to the inclement weather tonight. Will hope for better wx tomorrow for SAOCOM!🚀

The rocket had been for hours at the base of the ramp. They moved it out of the HIF before sunset and it stayed there at the base for quite a while.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020 (14:12 UTC)
Post by: AndrewRG10 on 08/30/2020 11:10 am
Sounds and looks like a scrub for today
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020 (14:12 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/30/2020 11:16 am
Dawn (shot from 321 launch live stream)
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020 (14:12 UTC)
Post by: Alvian@IDN on 08/30/2020 11:24 am
Sounds and looks like a scrub for today
Source?
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : August 30, 2020 (14:12 UTC)
Post by: Orbiter on 08/30/2020 11:50 am
Scrubbed for the day.

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1300037857793290243
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 1, 2020 (13:29 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/30/2020 07:55 pm
L-2 launch weather forecast for Sep 1st is 70% GO
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 1, 2020 (13:29 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/31/2020 06:57 am
From 321 launch live stream, F9 is finally vertical at 39A
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 1, 2020 (13:29 UTC)
Post by: jacqmans on 08/31/2020 11:02 am
Live view of SpaceX's pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZgMVWnzimI
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 1, 2020 (13:29 UTC)
Post by: Elthiryel on 08/31/2020 11:15 am
Even with the delay, I believe this is going to be the shortest time between two SpaceX orbital launches (38 hours and 11 minutes). If I'm not missing anything, the current record was set by the SSO-A mission and the CRS-16 mission (47 hours and 48 minutes).
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 1, 2020 (13:29 UTC)
Post by: Elthiryel on 08/31/2020 02:41 pm
The L-1 weather forecast is up. The probability of acceptable conditions for the primary day has improved to 80%, it's still 80% in case of a 24-hour delay.

https://www.patrick.af.mil/Portals/14/Weather/Falcon%209%20StarlinkV1_0-L11%20L-1%20Forecast-%201%20Sept%20Launch_docx.pdf?ver=c53wgzvCkO-l9IyB6BZnZg%3d%3d
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 1, 2020 (13:29 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/31/2020 06:12 pm
https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve/status/1300478559287488512

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Another day, another #Falcon9 launch!
Booster B1060 is ready for its 2nd flight, carrying the 12th batch of #Starlink satellites to low earth orbit. The last mission it supported was GPS III SV03.
🚀 ⏰: 9:29am EDT Tuesday
🌤: 80% GO
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 1, 2020 (13:29 UTC)
Post by: SMS on 08/31/2020 07:47 pm
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1300520230855172096
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Ken the Bin on 08/31/2020 09:10 pm
A notice from the NGA has four backup (alternate) days.

For the alternate days it looks like the launch time would be around ten minutes after the beginning of the listed warning period.

Quote from: NGA
312033Z AUG 20
NAVAREA IV 825/20(12,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   031232Z  TO 031340Z SEP, ALTERNATE
   041214Z TO 041322Z, 051153Z TO 051301Z,
   061131Z TO 061239Z AND 071109Z TO 071217Z SEP
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39-19N 080-37-54W, 28-48-00N 080-30-00W,
      28-59-00N 080-15-00W, 28-58-00N 080-12-00W,
      28-40-00N 080-27-00W, 28-33-04N 080-33-56W.
   B. 31-54-00N 077-04-00W, 33-14-00N 075-53-00W,
      33-34-00N 074-59-00W, 33-13-00N 074-33-00W,
      32-47-00N 074-31-00W, 31-41-00N 076-49-00W.
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 819/20.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 071317Z SEP 20.

Referenced:
Quote from: NGA
301249Z AUG 20
NAVAREA IV 819/20(12,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   011315Z TO 011423Z SEP, ALTERNATE
   021257Z TO 021405Z AND 031232Z TO 031340Z SEP
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39-19N 080-37-54W, 28-48-00N 080-30-00W,
      28-59-00N 080-15-00W, 28-58-00N 080-12-00W,
      28-40-00N 080-27-00W, 28-33-04N 080-33-56W.
   B. 31-54-00N 077-04-00W, 33-14-00N 075-53-00W,
      33-34-00N 074-59-00W, 33-13-00N 074-33-00W,
      32-47-00N 074-31-00W, 31-41-00N 076-49-00W.
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 814/20.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 031440Z SEP 20.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: cpushack on 09/01/2020 07:18 am
The delay should allow enough time for Ms. Chief to unload the SAOCOM fairings and join Ms Tree for some Starlink fairing catching on Thursday
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/01/2020 04:36 pm
https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1300834222375043072

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Ms. Chief has unloaded the fairing halves from the SAOCOM 1B mission and is now departing to join Ms. Tree for the Starlink mission!

No time to rest 💪
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/01/2020 04:38 pm
L-2 launch weather forecast for Thursday is 80% GO
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Elthiryel on 09/02/2020 01:36 pm
L-1 launch weather forecast is up. Probabilities are unchanged.

https://www.patrick.af.mil/Portals/14/Weather/Falcon%209%20Starlink%20L-11%20L-1%20Forecast%20-%203%20Sep%20Launch.pdf?ver=bsiWkWmmvJt5-UnXsnCS_Q%3d%3d
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/02/2020 04:10 pm
https://twitter.com/raul74cz/status/1301172273576062979

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LHAs of #Starlink v1.0-L11 from LC-39A planned for NET Sep 03 12:46 UTC, altern. Sep 04-07. Droneship landing 633km downrange for booster 1060.2. Fairing recovery boats approx. 705km downrange. S2 debris reentry on the first orbit in Eastern Pacific. bit.do/LHA11
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/02/2020 04:25 pm
https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1301194405177589760

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Falcon 9 is poised to launch the twelfth Starlink mission from LC-39A at 8:46am EDT tomorrow.

Second flight for this booster after its maiden launch during the GPS III SV03 mission on June 30th.

📷: Me for @SuperclusterHQ
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: SMS on 09/02/2020 06:25 pm
https://twitter.com/RDAnglePhoto/status/1301210303171104768

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The #Falcon9 stands ready at LC-39A ahead of tomorrow mornings #Starlink launch, following stage separation, the first stage will attempt another landing on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You'. #SpaceX is targeting 8:46 AM EDT.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/02/2020 07:50 pm
https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1301245328616816640

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Ms. Chief has made it to the Starlink LZ ahead of tomorrow's launch!

Liftoff is set for 8:46am EDT.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Elthiryel on 09/02/2020 09:32 pm
SpaceX launches website has been updated, so here's my fan-made press kit with the new launch time.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: SMS on 09/02/2020 10:01 pm
Watch at SpaceX's Starlink Mission:

https://youtu.be/_j4xR7LMCGY
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: scr00chy on 09/03/2020 12:15 am
Visual mission profile
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: soltasto on 09/03/2020 09:45 am
New press kit screenshot with ocr
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 11:51 am
NSF livestream.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akjg4Inf63s
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/03/2020 11:53 am
https://youtu.be/NkL6hwLSfug
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 11:57 am
T-50 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: SMS on 09/03/2020 12:05 pm
https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/1301489575131516928

https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/1301489708510466054

https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/1301489840740069378
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:08 pm
T-38 minutes. The SpaceX Launch Director should be verifying go for propellant load about now.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:11 pm
T-35 minutes. First and second stage RP-1 and first stage LOX loading should be starting about now.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Jarnis on 09/03/2020 12:11 pm
"Go for prop load" called on the mission control audio stream.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 09/03/2020 12:16 pm
https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1301490450386366465
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:16 pm
T-30 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:21 pm
T-25 minutes. Seeing vapour at base of vehicle.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:26 pm
T-20 minute vent.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 09/03/2020 12:28 pm
https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1301497226380935168
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:30 pm
T-16 minutes. Second stage LOX loading should be starting about now.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:32 pm
Time for some morning funky music!
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:35 pm
T-12 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:36 pm
SpaceX coverage has started.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:36 pm
T-10 minutes. Stalking about Starlink.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:37 pm
T-9 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:38 pm
OCISLY.

T-8 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:39 pm
T-7 minutes. Engine chill should be starting about now.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:40 pm
Fairing capture ships.

T-6 minutes. Starlink in beta testing.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:41 pm
T-5 minutes. Tested intersatellite links.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:42 pm
T-4 minutes. First and second stage fuel loading is complete.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/03/2020 12:43 pm
twitter.com/spacex/status/1301500710656159745

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In initial tests of Starlink, the team has been collecting latency data and performing standard speed tests of the system

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1301504941341642752

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Results from these tests have shown super low latency and download speeds greater than 100 mbps per second – fast enough to stream multiple HD movies at once and still have bandwidth to spare
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:43 pm
T-3 minutes. Stage 1 LOX load complete.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:44 pm
T-2 minutes. Stage 2 LOX load closed out.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:45 pm
T-1 minute. Falcon 9 is in startup.

LD go for launch.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:46 pm
Liftoff!
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 09/03/2020 12:47 pm
https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1301502083154284545
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:47 pm
T+1 minute.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:48 pm
T+2 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:50 pm
First stage separation.

T+3 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: docmordrid on 09/03/2020 12:50 pm
The host also reported laser link birds are in orbit and have been tested.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:50 pm
Fairing separation.

T+4 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:51 pm
T+5 minutes. Nominal trajectories.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:52 pm
T+6 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:53 pm
T+7 minutes. Entry burn.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:54 pm
T+8 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:55 pm
Touchdown!

T+9 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 09/03/2020 12:56 pm
https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1301504236287647744
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:56 pm
Good orbit.

T+10 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 12:58 pm
Upcoming event.

00:14:47    Starlink satellites deploy
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 01:00 pm
One minute to separation.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 01:02 pm
Away they go!
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 09/03/2020 01:03 pm
End of webcast.

Congratulations to SpaceX for the successful launch of another 60 Starlink satellites!
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/03/2020 01:31 pm
https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1301510350395912198

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What a stunning launch of the twelfth #Starlink mission! The view and sound from the Canaveral Wildlife Refuge was one of the best to date. Join the discussion on the @NASASpaceflight forums.
 forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topi…
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/03/2020 01:32 pm
https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1301511007907590144

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Liftoff! Falcon 9 ascends to space this morning with the twelfth batch of Starlink satellites.

📷: Me for @SuperclusterHQ

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1301509378743435264

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Falcon 9 in flight

By @johnkrausphotos for Supercluster

Edit to add:

https://twitter.com/superclusterhq/status/1301525408807038976

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The #SpaceX Falcon 9 blasts off from Kennedy Space Center Pad 39A this morning with a new batch of Starlink satellites

Captured by @johnkrausphotos for Supercluster
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: OneSpeed on 09/03/2020 02:31 pm
Here is the Starlink V1.0 L11 telemetry. The L10 telemetry had a glitch at the end of the S2 burn, so I'm comparing with L7 instead.

There are a few differences:

1. The L11 throttle bucket is slightly earlier than previous missions.
2. Although an S2 throttle down was announced at T+08:00 on the mission webcast, there is no evidence of it in the data.
3. Both launches inserted at 215km altitude, but L11 was travelling 6m/s slower, at 7535m/s. Presumably the apogee will be slightly less.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/03/2020 03:43 pm
SpaceX launch photo (I assume by Ben Cooper)

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1301545239971127301

Quote
Falcon 9 launches 60 Starlink satellites to orbit – Starlink will deliver high-speed broadband internet to locations where access has been unreliable, expensive, or completely unavailable → starlink.com
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Dean47 on 09/03/2020 04:10 pm
I was looking at the fantastic data plots provided by OneSpeed and had a question for the rocket scientists in the forum.  This may have been discussed at another forum.  If so, I apologize in advance.  My question is: As I recall, during the manned Dragon II launch Bob and Doug mentioned that the second stage ride seemed much rougher than first stage.  The acceleration data in OneSpeed's chart seem to show a gradual increase in "noise" starting about halfway through the second stage burn.  The noise, or vibration, gets progressively worse toward the end of the burn and the data from the latest launch (L11) even shows signs of periodic acceleration spikes.  Does this relate to the "rough ride" noted by the astronauts?
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/03/2020 04:55 pm
twitter.com/trevormahlmann/status/1301505172259123200

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12th batch of Starlink: on their way to LEO🚀
📸for @ArsTechnica

⚙️/⬇️/🖼: tmahlmann.com/photos/Rockets…

https://twitter.com/trevormahlmann/status/1301508646216577025

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Nothing like starting a day off on the Space Coast with a rocket launch🚀
Liftoff of the 12th Starlink mission, reflected in the @NASAKennedy turn basin🛰

⚙️/⬇️/🖼: tmahlmann.com/photos/Rockets…

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https://twitter.com/rdanglephoto/status/1301560981961805825

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The #SpaceX #Falcon9 launches 60 more #Starlink sats to orbit and landed the first stage on the droneship 'Of Course I Still You'. Pretty much non stop these days!
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: billh on 09/03/2020 05:35 pm
I was looking at the fantastic data plots provided by OneSpeed and had a question for the rocket scientists in the forum.  This may have been discussed at another forum.  If so, I apologize in advance.  My question is: As I recall, during the manned Dragon II launch Bob and Doug mentioned that the second stage ride seemed much rougher than first stage.  The acceleration data in OneSpeed's chart seem to show a gradual increase in "noise" starting about halfway through the second stage burn.  The noise, or vibration, gets progressively worse toward the end of the burn and the data from the latest launch (L11) even shows signs of periodic acceleration spikes.  Does this relate to the "rough ride" noted by the astronauts?
That's quite possible. Small fluctuations in thrust will product small fluctuations in acceleration. As the fuel is consumed, the mass of the vehicle decreases and the amplitude of the acceleration fluctuations increases.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: CorvusCorax on 09/03/2020 05:57 pm
I was looking at the fantastic data plots provided by OneSpeed and had a question for the rocket scientists in the forum.  This may have been discussed at another forum.  If so, I apologize in advance.  My question is: As I recall, during the manned Dragon II launch Bob and Doug mentioned that the second stage ride seemed much rougher than first stage.  The acceleration data in OneSpeed's chart seem to show a gradual increase in "noise" starting about halfway through the second stage burn.  The noise, or vibration, gets progressively worse toward the end of the burn and the data from the latest launch (L11) even shows signs of periodic acceleration spikes.  Does this relate to the "rough ride" noted by the astronauts?
That's quite possible. Small fluctuations in thrust will product small fluctuations in acceleration. As the fuel is consumed, the mass of the vehicle decreases and the amplitude of the acceleration fluctuations increases.

That being said, I would not read too much into the noise in these plots. We do not have the raw telemetry, only the video stream, which displays altitude above ground and velocity in the rotating earth reference frame in km/h at the frame rate of the video, which is being processed by on-screen OCR to read out these values.

At this point this data is already preprocessed with some filtering by SpaceX, then rounded in the velocity domain to km/h and in the time domain to 1/30s Sometimes there's gaps in the data or small jitter due to transmission delays and buffering effects on the SpaceX media side.

However, the acceleration is the derivative of velocity so the change in speed per time. Due to the rounding to full km/h this is inherently noisy, and the jitter adds additional noise, which also increases the faster the rocket accelerates.

So - although you would expect the actual noise in the acceleration to also increase as the rocket gets lighter and as such small thrust fluctuations have larger impact, I would expect this noise to be at higher frequencies than the 1/30 s resolution we can see in the stream. The noise in these plots is most likely dominated by the noise introduced by the way this is read out.

A hint at the actual noise is given by the Falcon9 payload user guide (current version: https://www.spacex.com/media/falcon_users_guide_042020.pdf ) which lists the maximum axial acceleration noise under 30 Hz at 0.8 g and the maximum axial acceleration noise at frequencies above 100Hz at 0.9g - with a noise maximum at around 160Hz


Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Dean47 on 09/03/2020 07:29 pm
Thanks for the explanation!!
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Jakusb on 09/03/2020 07:32 pm
No news of how the fairings faired?
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: kendalla59 on 09/03/2020 09:13 pm
No news of how the fairings faired?

I think it's "fair" to say no news is bad news.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: abaddon on 09/03/2020 09:49 pm
No news of how the fairings faired?

I think it's "fair" to say no news is bad news.
We've had no news before and then found out they scooped them out of the ocean intact.  Not sure I'd call that "bad" news.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: equiserre on 09/03/2020 10:07 pm
this time it looked to me that the two bottom starlinks got tangled with each other and may have even bumped with each other. Does anybody see the same thing _ the left sat got almost at right angles with the stack rotating around the lower corner
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: whitelancer64 on 09/03/2020 10:33 pm
this time it looked to me that the two bottom starlinks got tangled with each other and may have even bumped with each other. Does anybody see the same thing _ the left sat got almost at right angles with the stack rotating around the lower corner

Not a problem. They will correct position after the individual satellites have more separation.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: SMS on 09/03/2020 10:41 pm
For compare there are the lasts 4 starlinks deployment:

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1268357720974823425

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1295742448254115840

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1291626962411126784

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1301505913044439042
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/03/2020 11:01 pm
https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1301648543610961925

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Tracking shows that Falcon 9 and Of Course I Still Love You droneship are now underway from the LZ and heading towards Port Canaveral!
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/03/2020 11:35 pm
https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1301663454202388481

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Oh, hey! The Sisters are on their way back with scooped fairings. It appears they left around 3:30 ET and are happily speeding along.
#SpaceXFleet #Twins
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: OneSpeed on 09/04/2020 12:56 am
The noise in these plots is most likely dominated by the noise introduced by the way this is read out.

Actually, from the raw SpaceX data, the acceleration noise looks more like this ;)
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Prettz on 09/04/2020 01:06 am
No news of how the fairings faired?

I think it's "fair" to say no news is bad news.
We've had no news before and then found out they scooped them out of the ocean intact.  Not sure I'd call that "bad" news.
Not caught = bad news
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: wannamoonbase on 09/04/2020 02:09 am
No news of how the fairings faired?

I think it's "fair" to say no news is bad news.
We've had no news before and then found out they scooped them out of the ocean intact.  Not sure I'd call that "bad" news.
Not caught = bad news

Yeah no panic yet.  Last mission I don’t think we knew until they pulled into port. 

That last mission was Sunday, I love this flight cadence.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: CorvusCorax on 09/04/2020 09:04 am
The noise in these plots is most likely dominated by the noise introduced by the way this is read out.

Actually, from the raw SpaceX data, the acceleration noise looks more like this ;)

How exactly are you filtering that? Box filter? Gaussian? Infinite impulse response lowpass? FFT and then masking in frequency domain?
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Vettedrmr on 09/04/2020 10:32 am
Not caught = bad news

I disagree.  Broken fairings = bad news.  Fishing them out of water and reusing them isn't as cool as two autonomous vehicles coordinating a net landing, but isn't to the point of "bad news".

Have a good one,
Mike
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: OneSpeed on 09/04/2020 10:38 am
How exactly are you filtering that? Box filter? Gaussian? Infinite impulse response lowpass? FFT and then masking in frequency domain?

Simple down sampling. Tried a few methods, most introduced artifacts and distortions not consistent with physics.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/04/2020 03:50 pm
https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1301909987560693762

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Ms. Tree and Ms. Chief are about two hours away from arriving at Port Canaveral
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/04/2020 04:34 pm
https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1301921267508011009

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Love these scope views during flight!... Switched to manual control at the very last moment, shaky (🔭🤚) , but I like the blade runner feels. Watch till the end for some serious engine flames at liftoff🤩 #SpaceX #Starlink
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/04/2020 05:40 pm
https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1301937827777785858

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One of the fairing catchers can just barely be seen on the horizon now.  It looks like the fairing is still being held in the scoop net, this usually means it is damaged. #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/04/2020 06:14 pm
https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1301946581357395969

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Ms. Tree's fairing half is definitely broken. #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX

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https://twitter.com/trevormahlmann/status/1301947450094223363

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GO Ms. Tree's fairing half from the 12th Starlink mission is in a several pieces. #SpaceXFleet

https://twitter.com/trevormahlmann/status/1301950478394232833

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A few more close ups of GO Ms. Tree's fairing half from the 12th Starlink mission. Looks like Ms. Chief recovered much flatter pieces or they are below the deck line. Not much to see on its deck from here. #SpaceXFleet
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/04/2020 06:45 pm
https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1301953213344747522

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Ms. Chief's fairing half was also very damaged. #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX

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https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1301959647373520897

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Workers inspecting the fairing pieces. #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: cpushack on 09/04/2020 08:19 pm
Both halves are toast, but I bet there is plenty of hardware that can still be reused off of them
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/05/2020 01:06 pm
twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1302224602123431936

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The thing about broken fairings is we usually don't hear what caused the mission to fail. Looking at the NOAA bouy data for 41002 it seems there could have been some instability with winds near the LZ. But, it could have simply been hardware failure. 1/2 #SpaceXFleet

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1302224607634751491

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Bouy 41001 to the northeast shows a similar pattern but without the spike ahead of launch. Without weather balloon data we don't know upper level wind conditions. They did collect the remains so I'm sure SpaceX will learn from the loss regardless of the cause.
#SpaceXFleet
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/06/2020 07:50 am
https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1302509583018139648

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OCISLY isn't far off the coast now, just got with in land tracking range a little bit ago.  They don't enter at night so they will hang out off the coast until 7-8am when they will enter the port.  #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX #OCISLY
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/06/2020 10:28 am
https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1302552845493899267

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OCISLY and B1060.2 are off the coast and ready for their 7-8am arrival.  #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX

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https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1302560237002600448

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It is now bright enough that I can see Finn as more that a clump of lights.  #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/06/2020 11:53 am
https://youtu.be/u1dPovgqvZ8
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/06/2020 12:35 pm
Some screen grabs from live stream
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 09/06/2020 12:58 pm
https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1302586696559665152
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/06/2020 12:59 pm
https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1302591294414483457

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Gridfin shadow

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https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1302592877051158528

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Welcome back OCISLY #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/06/2020 01:15 pm
https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1302595221683924993

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The twelfth Starlink mission is complete with the arrival of B1060.2 onboard OCISLY. It is expected that processing will wait until Tuesday so that the SpaceX techs can enjoy the holiday weekend. #Starlink

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https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1302597441200566273

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Up high and down low.
Can you spot the 60?
#Starlink #SpaceXFleet
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/06/2020 01:46 pm
https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1302603179058769920

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OCISLY has finished berthing  #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX

https://twitter.com/trevormahlmann/status/1302597473207287811

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Falcon 9 on board OCISLY performing a lil’ Sunday pirouette as it arrives at its berth in @PortCanaveral 🤩🚀 @SpaceXFleet
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/07/2020 07:25 am
https://youtu.be/j70RTvkmqrM
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/07/2020 04:13 pm
https://twitter.com/trevormahlmann/status/1302999921386291201

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B1060.1 ⬅️
➡️B160.2

Another flight, another layer of soot🚀

⚙️/⬇️/🖼: bit.ly/spacex-b160
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/08/2020 10:45 pm
https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1303459911263805444

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How to unwind after work:
Boostergazing
B1060.2 in the evening sun.
#SpaceX #Falcon9
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/09/2020 06:27 pm
https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1303760399913742336

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Hoisting cap attachment by #spacex crane crew started roughly an hour ago to 2x flown #Falcon9 b1060 .2  but has paused now at noon ET today Sep 9 and then just completed 1220pm- beside #gomstree
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/09/2020 06:41 pm
https://twitter.com/trevormahlmann/status/1303764775571197952

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Each of the four cables up to the lifting cap have been attached to the legs and looks like they are preparing to rig the horizontal support bars that attach below each of the legs for folding🚀 Got a timelapse running! #SpaceXFleet
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/09/2020 09:53 pm
https://twitter.com/trevormahlmann/status/1303785569235984390

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Here are a closing trio of wide, telephoto, & super telephoto views of #B1060.2 as work seems to be done for the day🚀

The front right leg was raised slightly before crews left (see horizontal support bar below the leg w/ double cable run up to the lifting cap) Try again tmro!

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https://twitter.com/trevormahlmann/status/1303809100501995521

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Aha! Upon inspecting my timelapse, I missed a leg that was mostly obscured from my view.

From a different vantage point, can clearly see #B1060.2 had 1 of its 4 legs raised this afternoon at ~3:30pm. Opposite leg looks prepped/ready to raise at a moments notice.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/09/2020 10:39 pm
https://twitter.com/ken_kremer/status/1303822486379925504

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Busted bits of payload fairings recovered from 2x flown #SpaceX #Falcon9 sitting open on the pier @PortCanaveral beside recovery ship #GoMsTree - UpClose elevated and ground level views. From 12th #Starlink launch Sep 3
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/09/2020 10:44 pm
https://twitter.com/trevormahlmann/status/1303823936002633729

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Timelapse: Technicians raising/locking leg 1 of 4 on  Falcon 9 today at @PortCanaveral. #B1060.2 is still on-board the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You' where it touched down during the 12th Starlink mission. No crane, just the Octagrabber supporting it🚀 @SpaceXFleet
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/10/2020 01:37 pm
https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1304051110848716809

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The front leg is up and the left is going up. #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/10/2020 02:30 pm
https://twitter.com/trevormahlmann/status/1304064068446281732

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Short timelapse of 3rd leg on #B1060.2 being lowered back to the deck of ‘Of Course I Still Love You’ 🚀 Cool to watch the carbon fiber leg strut sections telescope in and out @SpaceXFleet
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/10/2020 04:37 pm
https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1304085101354135554

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The left leg is finally up, only one leg to go now. #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX

https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1304096150430060544

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The last leg is going up. #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/10/2020 04:53 pm
https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1304100096267694087

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Four legs up and 1060.2 is being held up by just octograbber. #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/10/2020 06:47 pm
https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1304128963355324417

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Going down?
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/10/2020 09:11 pm
https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1304140185563811840

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B1060.2 is now horizontal on the transporter and with that my coverage comes to a close.  If you enjoyed my coverage consider becoming a patreon, I was posting a bunch of extra content on my discord during today's coverage. patreon.com/Kyle_M_Photo #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/11/2020 11:33 am
https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1304375990337105920

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Time lapse of B1060.2 being lowered down onto the transporter.  #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX @SpaceX @elonmusk

Youtube upload ➡️

https://youtu.be/PJjSOUu5bSc
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/11/2020 02:33 pm
https://twitter.com/johnpisaniphoto/status/1304236751574241280

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Staring down the side of a Falcon 9 🚀
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/13/2020 01:17 am
https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1304950508822687744

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Organized all my best photo, time-lapse, and video coverage from the recent @SpaceX booster return. Spent several days on this! Hope you enjoy watching the Falcon 9 #B1060.2 return to @PortCanaveral, now for the first time in stunning 8K video!🚀

🎥

https://youtu.be/jiLbMkA9PLM
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L11 : KSC LC-39A : September 3, 2020 (12:46 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/16/2020 08:31 pm
Some belated launch photos from SpaceX