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.
This should be launching from 39A, according to both Ben Cooper and SFN.
A Falcon 9 will launch the fourthteenth Starlink batch from pad TBA on late September TBA.
Scheduled:Date - Satellite(s) - Rocket - Launch Site - Time (UTC)2020Mid- September 17 - Starlink flight 13 (x60) [v1.0 L12] - Falcon 9-094 (B1058.3 S) - Canaveral SLC-40 Kennedy LC-39A - 18:17NET September 5 18 - NROL-44: Orion 10 (Mentor 8 ) (TBD) - Delta IV-H [D-385] - Canaveral SLC-37B - 04:30-07:12Late September - Starlink flight 14 (x60) [v1.0 L13] - Falcon 9-095 (B1051.6 S) - Kennedy LC-39ASeptember 30 - Cygnus NG-14 (CRS-14) - Antares-230+ - MARS LP-0A - 02:26NET September - STP-27RM: Monolith - Electron/Kick Stage - MARS LA-0A (LC-2)October 1 - GPS III SV04 - Falcon 9 (B1062.1 S) - Canaveral SLC-40 - 00:00-04:00Changes on September 1stChanges on September 3rdChanges on September 5thChanges on September 7thChanges on September 9thzubenelgenubi September 9th
GPS III-4 is launching from SLC-40 on October 1 UTC.Starlink v1.0 L12 has been assigned to LC-39A, perhaps to allow the GPS launch campaign more time without intrusions?Therefore, wouldn't it make sense for Starlink v1.0 L13 to use SLC-40 in late September?
Quote from: SpaceX TweetStanding down from tomorrow’s [September 18] launch of Starlink due to severe weather in the recovery area, which is likely to persist for a couple days. Will announce a new target launch date once confirmed.
Standing down from tomorrow’s [September 18] launch of Starlink due to severe weather in the recovery area, which is likely to persist for a couple days. Will announce a new target launch date once confirmed.
Quote from: Elon MuskCurrent was too strong for droneship to hold station. Thrusters to be upgraded for future missions.
Current was too strong for droneship to hold station. Thrusters to be upgraded for future missions.
http://www.launchphotography.com/Delta_4_Atlas_5_Falcon_9_Launch_Viewing.htmlQuoteFALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral will launch the thirteenth batch of Starlink internet satellites from pad 39A on late September TBA, in the mid-day EDT. A Falcon 9 from pad 40 will launch the fourth Block III GPS satellite on September 30, sometime between 8pm and midnight EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the fourthteenth Starlink batch from pad TBA on October TBA. And a Falcon 9 will launch the fifteenth batch of Starlink satellites on October TBA. Other upcoming Falcon 9 launches are TBA. The next Crew Dragon, Crew-1, is scheduled for launch from pad 39A on October 23 at 5:47am EDT. The launch window is instantaneous (sunrise is not until 7:28am). The launch time gets 22-26 min. earlier each day.
FALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral will launch the thirteenth batch of Starlink internet satellites from pad 39A on late September TBA, in the mid-day EDT. A Falcon 9 from pad 40 will launch the fourth Block III GPS satellite on September 30, sometime between 8pm and midnight EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the fourthteenth Starlink batch from pad TBA on October TBA. And a Falcon 9 will launch the fifteenth batch of Starlink satellites on October TBA. Other upcoming Falcon 9 launches are TBA. The next Crew Dragon, Crew-1, is scheduled for launch from pad 39A on October 23 at 5:47am EDT. The launch window is instantaneous (sunrise is not until 7:28am). The launch time gets 22-26 min. earlier each day.
Scheduled:Date - Satellite(s) - Rocket - Launch Site - Time (UTC)2020Late September 17 18 - Starlink flight 13 (x60) [v1.0 L12] - Falcon 9-094 (B1058.3 S) - Canaveral SLC-40 Kennedy LC-39A - 17:57September 18 26 - NROL-44: Orion 10 (RIO 10, Mission 8306, Mentor 8 ) (TBD) - Delta IV-H [D-385] - Canaveral SLC-37B - 04:01-05:35 September 30 - Cygnus NG-14 (CRS-14) - Antares-230+ - MARS LP-0A - 02:26NET September - STP-27RM: Monolith - Electron/Kick Stage - MARS LA-0A (LC-2)October 1 - GPS III SV04 - Falcon 9 (B1062.1 S) - Canaveral SLC-40 - 00:00-04:00Late September October - Starlink flight 14 (x60) [v1.0 L13] - Falcon 9-095 (B1051.6 S) - Kennedy LC-39A?October 23 - USCV-1: Dragon v2 Crew-1 - Falcon 9 (B1061.1 S) - Kennedy LC-39A - 09:47October - Starlink flight 15 (x60) [v1.0 L14] - Falcon 9 (S) - Canaveral SLC-40October - NROL-101 - Atlas V 531 (AV-090) - Canaveral SLC-41Changes on September 13thChanges on September 16thChanges on September 17thChanges on September 18thzubenelgenubi September 18th
TBA and/or TBD: Which LC will this launch from?Speculations:If creating unfettered access to LC-39A, as early as possible, for Crew-1 is most important, then it will launch from SLC-40.If not, and if the LV is already at SLC-39A, then it may (still) launch from LC-39A.This launch campaign may include a Static Fire.
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 09/18/2020 07:22 pmTBA and/or TBD: Which LC will this launch from?Speculations:If creating unfettered access to LC-39A, as early as possible, for Crew-1 is most important, then it will launch from SLC-40.If not, and if the LV is already at SLC-39A, then it may (still) launch from LC-39A.This launch campaign may include a Static Fire.Given the launch delay of Starlink v1.0 Flight 12, currently set for September 28:I deduce that Starlink v1.0 Flight 13 and 14 will launch from SLC-40. We'll see!
MELBOURNE (FIR/FIC/ACC/COM/MET)NOTAM #: F2857/20 Class: International Status: Active Issue Date UTC: 10/02/2020 0447 Start Date UTC: 10/10/2020 1709 End Date UTC: 10/11/2020 1740F2857/20 NOTAMNQ) YMMM/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/3014S13202E999A) YMMMB) 2010101709 C) 2010111740D) PRI RE-ENTRY 101709-101801BACKUP RE-ENTRY 111647-111740E) ROCKET LAUNCH WILL TAKE PLACEFLW RECEIVED FROM GOVERNMENT OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:HAZARDOUS OPS WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR ATMOSPHERIC RE-ENTRY ANDSPLASHDOWN OF LAUNCH VEHICLE OP X0300 FALCON 9 STARLINK V1.0-L13UPPER STAGE WI THE FOLLOWING AREAS:FROM 2943S 06007E2455S 06427E3845S 08430E4512S 09945E4946S 11913E5042S 13819E4850S 15644E5146S 15808E5442S 14832E5620S 13103E 5552S 10750E4911S 08505E3432S 06413E TO BEGINNINGF) SFC G) UNL
QuoteA Falcon 9 will launch the fourteenth Starlink batch from pad 40 on October TBD, in the morning EDT.
A Falcon 9 will launch the fourteenth Starlink batch from pad 40 on October TBD, in the morning EDT.
050754Z OCT 20NAVAREA IV 950/20(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC. FLORIDA. 1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 101501Z TO 101618Z OCT, ALTERNATE 111439Z TO 111557Z OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 28-38-22N 080-37-14W, 29-16-00N 079-53-00W, 29-13-00N 079-45-00W, 28-27-00N 080-31-00W, 28-27-30N 080-31-30W. B. 31-29-00N 077-32-00W, 33-15-00N 075-57-00W, 33-40-00N 074-59-00W, 33-21-00N 074-25-00W, 32-45-00N 074-32-00W, 31-13-00N 077-13-00W. 2. CANCEL THIS MSG 111657Z OCT 20.
There's no way any flight that isn't already sitting on the pad is going to launch on the 10th.
As far as we know, as both the GPS III-4 and Starlink v1.0 L12 Falcon 9 rockets were ready, SpaceX could have assembled another Falcon 9 at SLC-40 or at 39A (or maybe even off-site, they have done that at least once I think, minus the payload attachment tot he second stage) and it could be ready to be mounted to the TEL. In this case they would have less less work left to do for the next launch.
Quote from: soltasto on 10/05/2020 06:35 pmAs far as we know, as both the GPS III-4 and Starlink v1.0 L12 Falcon 9 rockets were ready, SpaceX could have assembled another Falcon 9 at SLC-40 or at 39A (or maybe even off-site, they have done that at least once I think, minus the payload attachment tot he second stage) and it could be ready to be mounted to the TEL. In this case they would have less less work left to do for the next launch.The quickest turnaround so far on the same pad is 9 days.Is a four day turnaround possible if everything else is staged? How much work on the launchpad is actually needed to prepare for the next launch?
Might SpaceX proceed with the Starlink v1.0 Flight 13 campaign (possible Static Fire, then launch), at SLC-40, while the GPS LV is "in the shop?"