Quote from: gongora on 01/25/2018 04:07 pmThis is not the thread for random rumors. Everything I've seen points to Hispasat being on a Block 4. There is no indication a Block 5 would be ready for that flight. Even if there were, it's probably still expendable at that payload mass.It will be expended.Quote from: ZachS09 on 01/25/2018 08:09 pmQuoteNext Falcon 9 launch is set to be expendable. Drone ship's next job will be to catch the center core of the Falcon Heavy.https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/956612001287065601
This is not the thread for random rumors. Everything I've seen points to Hispasat being on a Block 4. There is no indication a Block 5 would be ready for that flight. Even if there were, it's probably still expendable at that payload mass.
QuoteNext Falcon 9 launch is set to be expendable. Drone ship's next job will be to catch the center core of the Falcon Heavy.https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/956612001287065601
Next Falcon 9 launch is set to be expendable. Drone ship's next job will be to catch the center core of the Falcon Heavy.
Launch date, per the current plan:NET Feb 6th with backup on the 7th.Launch window each day is 13:30-16:30 EST.
Apologies if this has been discussed previously. I just popped in to see the expected launches for the next month or so, and noticed the currently projected gap after the third February launch and before the first March launch. Is there really expected to be in excess of a 1 month gap between Hispasat on 15 Feb, and the next launch, which appears to be Iridium on 18 March?Or are there potential launches that can be shifted into that slot should all go according to plan?
I’m really sorry to be stupid but... If Hispasat is going to launch on 15 Feb, does anyone have an estimate of launch time. Since I’m headed to Daytona for speed week, I’d love to get to see the launch instead of going to Thursday night’s races.
Tweet from Airbus Space:QuoteSpanish radar #satellite #PAZ, built by @AirbusSpace, to be launched on the 17th of Feb. with a @SpaceX #Falcon9 rocket.
Spanish radar #satellite #PAZ, built by @AirbusSpace, to be launched on the 17th of Feb. with a @SpaceX #Falcon9 rocket.
Quote from: drnscr on 02/01/2018 12:13 amI’m really sorry to be stupid but... If Hispasat is going to launch on 15 Feb, does anyone have an estimate of launch time. Since I’m headed to Daytona for speed week, I’d love to get to see the launch instead of going to Thursday night’s races.I wouldn't plan on Feb 15 at this point. I believe that is a public placeholder for "mid-February" at this point in time, we haven't been given a more specific date yet.
Quote from: vaporcobra on 02/01/2018 12:29 amQuote from: drnscr on 02/01/2018 12:13 amI’m really sorry to be stupid but... If Hispasat is going to launch on 15 Feb, does anyone have an estimate of launch time. Since I’m headed to Daytona for speed week, I’d love to get to see the launch instead of going to Thursday night’s races.I wouldn't plan on Feb 15 at this point. I believe that is a public placeholder for "mid-February" at this point in time, we haven't been given a more specific date yet....and there it goes. Moving at least a week to the right.https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/Guess I’ll be at Daytona International Speedway for the raceshttp://www.launchphotography.com/Delta_4_Atlas_5_Falcon_9_Launch_Viewing.html
I’d be very interested in the latest info on the TESS launch, planning a launch trip. Is March 20 doable or is it moving to the right like one note upthread hinted?
The relative lack of launches in 2019 is concerning for spacex's long term ability to fund BFR. Seems like once they are through this year they have little left to do.
Pursuant to that, it's too early to put any notional StarLink launches on, no? Or is it?
Quote from: Lar on 02/04/2018 09:48 pmPursuant to that, it's too early to put any notional StarLink launches on, no? Or is it?I think it's too early, we know very little about Starlink at this point.Heck, we don't even know where they will launch from, and on which vehicle. F9? FH? BFR? Cape? Vandy?