The above cancellation also cancels this NGA Rocket Launching notice which came out shortly before the cancellation.Quote from: NGA011855Z OCT 24NAVAREA IV 1197/24(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 100552Z TO 101022Z OCT, ALTERNATE 110530Z TO 111000Z, 120508Z TO 120938Z, 130446Z TO 130916Z, 140424Z TO 140854Z, 150402Z TO 150832Z, 160339Z TO 160809Z OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 28-38.57N 080-37.38W, 28-50.00N 080-19.00W, 28-47.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-28.00W, 28-31.66N 080-33.60W. B. 31-48.00N 076-56.00W, 32-30.00N 076-24.00W, 33-09.00N 075-30.00W, 33-24.00N 075-00.00W, 33-19.00N 074-51.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W, 32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-44.00N 076-50.00W.2. CANCEL THIS MSG 160909Z OCT 24.This is not a cancel-and-replace, but the Next Spaceflight website has it applied to this Starlink Group 10-10 launch. I don't know if that's correct or not, but it doesn't really matter because it's already canceled.
011855Z OCT 24NAVAREA IV 1197/24(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 100552Z TO 101022Z OCT, ALTERNATE 110530Z TO 111000Z, 120508Z TO 120938Z, 130446Z TO 130916Z, 140424Z TO 140854Z, 150402Z TO 150832Z, 160339Z TO 160809Z OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 28-38.57N 080-37.38W, 28-50.00N 080-19.00W, 28-47.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-28.00W, 28-31.66N 080-33.60W. B. 31-48.00N 076-56.00W, 32-30.00N 076-24.00W, 33-09.00N 075-30.00W, 33-24.00N 075-00.00W, 33-19.00N 074-51.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W, 32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-44.00N 076-50.00W.2. CANCEL THIS MSG 160909Z OCT 24.
UPDATED OCTOBER 1, 2024...FALCON 9Upcoming dates are pending. The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on October 5 earliest TBD at 1:52-5:52 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the Hera asteroid rendezvous mission for the European Space Agency from pad 40 on October 7 earliest at 10:52 a.m. EDT. The next Falcon Heavy will launch NASA's flagship Europa Clipper spacecraft to orbit around Jupiter from pad 39A on October 10 earliest at 12:31 p.m. EDT (Saturn V Center tickets, SOLD OUT as of September 21). Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Koreasat 6A communication satellite from pad 40 on late October TBD. A Falcon 9 will launch the CRS-31 Cargo Dragon resupply mission to the ISS on October 30 at 12:49 a.m. EDT.
And now he has:QuoteA Falcon 9 will launch the CRS-31 Cargo Dragon resupply mission to the ISS on October 30 at 12:49 a.m. EDT.
A Falcon 9 will launch the CRS-31 Cargo Dragon resupply mission to the ISS on October 30 at 12:49 a.m. EDT.
This launch has been removed from the FAA Advisory, and given the lack of NOTAMs or NGA Notices, this launch is now TBD.https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp
Postponed TBD per this NGA cancellation notice.Launching 6-61 on October 5 followed by Hera on October 7 never seemed very likely.Quote from: NGA021410Z OCT 24NAVAREA IV 1202/24(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.CANCEL NAVAREA IV 1194/24 AND THIS MSG,OPERATIONS POSTPONED.
021410Z OCT 24NAVAREA IV 1202/24(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.CANCEL NAVAREA IV 1194/24 AND THIS MSG,OPERATIONS POSTPONED.
Jeff Foust @jeff_foustA couple notes from today's ULA Cert-2 briefing:- ULA still expects to launch USSF-106 and 87 missions (first national security Vulcan flights) this year, assuming Cert-2 goes well;- 20 launches next year, split half-and-half between Atlas and Vulcan;- first Atlas 5 Kuiper launch slips to early next year;- room in the manifest next year for Dream Chaser, but no date set yet
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Hera asteroid rendezvous mission for the European Space Agency from pad 40 on October 7 at 10:52 a.m. EDT. A Falcon Heavy will launch NASA's flagship Europa Clipper spacecraft to orbit Jupiter from pad 39A on October 10 at 12:31 p.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Koreasat 6A communication satellite from pad 40 on late October TBD. A Falcon 9 will launch the CRS-31 Cargo Dragon resupply mission to the ISS from pad 39A on October 30 at 12:49 a.m. EDT. The next United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket, flying for the second time on the Certification-2 demonstration mission, is scheduled for October 4 at 6:00-9:00 a.m. EDT. Sunrise is 7:17 a.m.
NASA Establishes New Class of Astrophysics Missions, Selects StudiesJessica TaveauOct 03, 2024 RELEASE24-124NASA HeadquartersThe letters NASA on a blue circle with red and white detail, all surrounded by a black backgroundCredit: NASATwo proposals for missions to observe X-ray and far-infrared wavelengths of light from space were selected by NASA for additional review, the agency announced Thursday. Each proposal team will receive $5 million to conduct a 12-month mission concept study. After detailed evaluation of those studies, NASA expects to select one concept in 2026 to proceed with construction, for a launch in 2032.The resulting mission will become the first in a new class of NASA astrophysics missions within the agency’s longstanding Explorers Program. The new mission class, Probe Explorers, will fill a gap between flagship and smaller-scale missions in NASA’s exploration of the secrets of the universe.“NASA’s Explorers Program brings out some of the most creative ideas for missions that help us reveal the unknown about our universe. Establishing this new line of missions – the largest our Astrophysics program has ever competed – has taken that creativity to new heights,” said Nicola Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. “Both of the selected concepts could enable ground-breaking science responsive to the top astrophysics priorities of the decade, develop key technologies for future flagship missions, and offer opportunities for the entire community to use the new observatory, for the benefit of all.”The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s 2020 Decadal Survey, Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 2020s, recommended NASA establish this new mission class, with the first mission observing either X-ray or far-infrared wavelengths of light. Mission costs for the new Probe Explorers are capped at $1 billion each, not including the cost of the rocket, launch services, or any contributions.NASA evaluated Probe Explorers proposals based on their scientific merit in alignment with the Decadal Survey’s recommendations, feasibility of development plans, and use of technologies that could support the development of future large missions.The selected proposals are:Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite This mission would be an X-ray imaging observatory with a large, flat field-of-view and high spatial resolution. It would study the seeds of supermassive black holes; investigate the process of stellar feedback, which influences how galaxies evolve; and help determine the power sources of a variety of explosive phenomena in the cosmos. The observatory would build on the successes of previous X-ray observatories, capturing new capabilities for X-ray imaging and imaging spectroscopy. Principal investigator: Christopher Reynolds, University of Maryland, College Park Project management: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MarylandProbe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics This observatory would be a 5.9-foot (1.8-meter) telescope studying far-infrared wavelengths, helping bridge the gap between existing infrared observatories, such as NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, and radio telescopes. By studying radiant energy that only emerges in the far-infrared, the mission would address questions about the origins and growth of planets, supermassive black holes, stars, and cosmic dust. Principal investigator: Jason Glenn, NASA Goddard Project management: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern CaliforniaThe Explorers Program is the oldest continuous NASA program designed to provide frequent, low-cost access to space using principal investigator-led space science investigations relevant to the Science Mission Directorate’s astrophysics and heliophysics programs. Since the Explorer 1 launch in 1958, which discovered Earth’s radiation belts, the Explorers Program has launched more than 90 missions, including the Uhuru and Cosmic Background Explorer missions that led to Nobel prizes for their investigators.The Explorers Program is managed by NASA Goddard for the Science Mission Directorate, which conducts a wide variety of research and scientific exploration programs for Earth studies, space weather, the solar system and universe.For more information about the Explorers Program, visit:https://explorers.gsfc.nasa.gov-end-
William Harwood @cbs_spacenewsVulcan/Cert-2: LIFTOFF! At 7:25am EDT (1125 UTC)
Oct 04 19:20Launch photosVulcan rocket launched Cert-2 at 7:25:00.160 a.m. EDT.
CLPS Flight: Intuitive Machines (IM-4)When 2027
AlsoB0824/24 NOTAMNQ) MMFR/QRDCA/IV/BO/W/000/999/A) MMFRB) 2410131200C) 2410191307D) 13 1200 1307, 14 1200-1437, 15 1200-1437, 16 1200-1437, 17 1200-1437, 18 1200-1307, 19 1200-1307E) DANGEROUS AREA FOR LAUNCH OF ROCKET SPACEX STARSHIP FLT-5 LATERAL LIMIT AREA FORMED BY THE UNION OF THE FLW POINTS: AREA 1: 25 58N 097 12W 26 00N 097 00W 26 00N 095 55W 24 40N 093 19W 25 20N 096 29W 25 54N 097 10W 25 58N 097 12W AREA 2: 24 30N 090 00W 24 10N 090 17W 24 30N 092 19W 24 30N 090 00W MMFRF) SFCG) UNL
https://twitter.com/orbitly1/status/1842409319033147516QuoteA Mexican airspace NOTAM has been released for Starship Flight 5, NET October 13th. Given how this notice (red) is wider and considerably different in shape to it's Flight 4 counterpart in orange, it seems like a booster catch is still on the cards.
A Mexican airspace NOTAM has been released for Starship Flight 5, NET October 13th. Given how this notice (red) is wider and considerably different in shape to it's Flight 4 counterpart in orange, it seems like a booster catch is still on the cards.
If I recall correctly, NASA LSP launches and all USA-based crewed launches (not commercial cargo to ISS) require ~48 hours spacing between launches using the same model (ex. Falcon 9/Falcon Heavy) to allow post-flight launch vehicle performance analysis.So, no Falcon 9 launches within 48 hours before Falcon Heavy/Europa Clipper.See the Starlink 6-22 launch with respect to Psyche last year.Seeking correction or clarification.Hypothetical SLC-40 schedule:Oct 7 14:52 Hera expendable(Oct 10 16:31 Europa Clipper LC-39A, expendable)NET Oct 11 04:14 Starlink 6-61 ASDSNET Oct 16 03:39 Starlink 10-10 ASDS
NGA Rocket Launching notice.Quote from: NGA030012Z OCT 24NAVAREA IV 1219/24(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 110654Z TO 111124Z OCT, ALTERNATE 120632Z TO 121102Z, 130610Z TO 131040Z, 140548Z TO 141018Z, 150526Z TO 150956Z, 160503Z TO 160933Z AND 170441Z TO 170911Z OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 28-38.57N 080-37.38W, 28-50.00N 080-19.00W, 28-47.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-28.00W, 28-31.66N 080-33.60W. B. 31-48.00N 076-56.00W, 32-30.00N 076-24.00W, 33-09.00N 075-30.00W, 33-24.00N 075-00.00W, 33-19.00N 074-51.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W, 32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-44.00N 076-50.00W.2. CANCEL THIS MSG 171011Z OCT 24.
030012Z OCT 24NAVAREA IV 1219/24(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 110654Z TO 111124Z OCT, ALTERNATE 120632Z TO 121102Z, 130610Z TO 131040Z, 140548Z TO 141018Z, 150526Z TO 150956Z, 160503Z TO 160933Z AND 170441Z TO 170911Z OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 28-38.57N 080-37.38W, 28-50.00N 080-19.00W, 28-47.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-28.00W, 28-31.66N 080-33.60W. B. 31-48.00N 076-56.00W, 32-30.00N 076-24.00W, 33-09.00N 075-30.00W, 33-24.00N 075-00.00W, 33-19.00N 074-51.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W, 32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-44.00N 076-50.00W.2. CANCEL THIS MSG 171011Z OCT 24.
With this latest funding, Impulse will continue growing its team of more than 140 employees and working to execute against an upcoming roadmap that includes the first mission for the upgraded Mira design in late 2025 and the inaugural launch of Helios in 2026.
Impulse said the funding will allow the 140-person company to develop an upgraded version of Mira that will make its first launch in late 2025, with Helios slated to fly its first mission in 2026.
SpaceX is targeting Monday, October 7 for Falcon 9’s launch of the ESA Hera mission to interplanetary transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 10:52 a.m. ET. If needed, a backup launch opportunity is available on Tuesday, October 8 at 10:46 a.m. ET.A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about 15 minutes prior to liftoff. You can also watch the webcast on the new X TV app.Due to the additional performance required to deliver the payload to an interplanetary transfer orbit, this mission marks the 23rd and final launch for this Falcon 9 first stage booster, which previously launched Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE, Transporter-4, Transporter-5, Globalstar FM15, ISI EROS C-3, Korea 425, Maxar 1, ASBM, and 10 Starlink missions.
NASA and SpaceX are standing down from the Thursday, Oct. 10, launch attempt of the agency’s Europa Clipper mission due to anticipated hurricane conditions in the area. Hurricane Milton is expected to move from the Gulf of Mexico this week moving east to the Space Coast. High winds and heavy rain are expected in the Cape Canaveral and Merritt Island regions on Florida’s east coast. Launch teams have secured NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft in SpaceX’s hangar at Launch Complex 39A at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of the severe weather, and the center began hurricane preparations Sunday.
UPDATED OCTOBER 5, 2024...hFALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Hera asteroid rendezvous mission for the European Space Agency from pad 40 on October 7 at 10:52 a.m. EDT. A Falcon Heavy will launch NASA's flagship Europa Clipper spacecraft to orbit Jupiter from pad 39A on October 12 earliest at 12:19 p.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Koreasat 6A communication satellite from pad 40 on late October TBD. A Falcon 9 will launch the CRS-31 Cargo Dragon resupply mission to the ISS from pad 39A on October 30 at 12:49 a.m. EDT.
And this launch has already been filed - Starlink Group 8-19 NET October 13!F3695/24 NOTAMNQ) YMMM/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/5239S12009E999A) YMMMB) 2410132340 C) 2410200203D) 2410132340 TO 2410140423 2410142317 TO 2410150400 2410152253 TO 2410160336 2410162230 TO 2410170313 2410172207 TO 2410180250 2410182143 TO 2410190226 2410192120 TO 2410200203E) ROCKET LAUNCH WILL TAKE PLACEFLW RECEIVED FROM GOVERNMENT OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:HAZARDOUS OPS WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR ATMOSPHERIC RE-ENTRY ANDSPLASHDOWN OF SPACEX STARLINK 8-19 STAGE 2 WI THE FOLLOWING AREAS:4802S 15955E4711S 15859E5117S 11527E3952S 08205E4136S 08009E5337S 11428E4927S 15948E TO BEGINNINGF) SFC G) UNL
William Harwood @cbs_spacenewsF9/Hera: LIFTOFF! At 10:52:11am EDT (1452 UTC)
