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Title: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: gongora on 05/12/2018 02:56 am
UPDATES thread for SES-12 mission.

NSF Threads for SES-12 : Discussion (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=43648.0) / Updates (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=45672.0) / L2 May-June (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=45565.0) / Party (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=42585.0)
NSF Articles for SES-12:
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/?s=SES-12

Successful launch on June 4, 2018 at 12:45am EDT (0445 UTC) on Falcon 9 (reused booster 1040.2) from SLC-40, early in the 0029-0429L launch window.  Booster was expended.

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SES-12 is a very large all-electric satellite with 19kw of electric power combining both Ku band widebeam transponders for DTH broadcasting and Ku/Ka band spot beams for HTS broadband applications.  It has a a total of 68 Ku band and 8 Ka band transponders.  The HTS payload will use 70 Ku band and 11 Ka band spot beams to provide 14GHz of capacity that can be configured with a Digital Transparent Processor (DTP), which provides increased flexibility as well as increased anti-jamming capability.

I've seen several masses given for SES-12, the most recent being 5400kg.  That's huge for a sat with all electric propulsion.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 24, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 05/12/2018 03:20 am
Launching May 24, 2018 at 12:29am EDT (0429 UTC) on Falcon 9 (reused booster, maybe 1040.2?) from SLC-40.  Booster will be expended.

This article by Chris Gebhardt says it is B1040.2.

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/04/spacexs-may-manifest-takes-shape-block-5-debut/

"One day after Iridium NEXT-6/GRACE-FO’s launch, SpaceX will be back in action in Florida with the Static Fire of core B1040.2."

"This time, the core will loft the SES-12 communications satellite for the SES corporation of Luxembourg to service the Middle East and Asia-Pacific region."

"Following a successful Static Fire, core B1040.2 and its second stage will be mated with its payload and prepared for launch on NET 24 May 2018 in a 58 minute window extending from 00:29-01:27 EDT (04:29-05:27 UTC) from SLC-40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station."
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 24, 2018 : Updates
Post by: crandles57 on 05/13/2018 11:54 pm
Date in doubt?

http://www.launchphotography.com/Delta_4_Atlas_5_Falcon_9_Launch_Viewing.html

Did say May 24th, now says "end of May TBD"
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: gongora on 05/16/2018 03:41 pm
[Spaceflight Now] New target dates set for next two Falcon 9 launches (https://spaceflightnow.com/2018/05/16/new-target-dates-set-for-next-two-falcon-9-launches/)
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On that mission, which an SES official said is currently scheduled for no earlier than May 31, SpaceX will haul the Airbus-built SES 12 communications satellite toward a perch in geostationary orbit more than 22,000 miles (nearly 36,000 kilometers) over the equator.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 05/16/2018 04:14 pm
[Spaceflight Now] New target dates set for next two Falcon 9 launches (https://spaceflightnow.com/2018/05/16/new-target-dates-set-for-next-two-falcon-9-launches/)
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On that mission, which an SES official said is currently scheduled for no earlier than May 31, SpaceX will haul the Airbus-built SES 12 communications satellite toward a perch in geostationary orbit more than 22,000 miles (nearly 36,000 kilometers) over the equator.

Let's see what happens here because the Range is supposed to be closed from 29 May - 8 June for scheduled down period maintenance. 

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https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/04/spacexs-may-manifest-takes-shape-block-5-debut/

"The Eastern Range in Florida will close on 29 May for a scheduled 11 day period of maintenance and upkeep.  These planned Range down periods are communicated well in advanced to all Range customers and are vital to ensuring reliable Range functionality.

The Range will reopen on 9 June for normal launch operations."
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/23/2018 06:17 pm
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#SpaceX will be conducting a Static Fire Test of their Falcon 9 rocket at SLC-40 on CCAFS on Thursday, May 24th. The 7-second run of the Falcon 9 engines is scheduled to occur within a 6-hour test window, currently scheduled for 1100 - 1700 Eastern Time. 🚀

https://twitter.com/astrohardin/status/999332943867924483
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/23/2018 06:20 pm
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Attached: Launch Hazard Area for May 31 SpaceX #SES12 mission from LC 40. Roughly 1.5-hour window for Block 4 #Falcon9 opens at 0029 ET (0429 UTC). Expendable, so no landing attempt.

https://twitter.com/emrekelly/status/999347104249196544
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/24/2018 11:20 am
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SpaceX has positioned a Falcon 9 rocket on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral for a hold-down engine firing today. The launcher is set to blast off May 31 with the SES 12 communications satellite. spaceflightnow.com/2018/05/24/fal…

https://twitter.com/spaceflightnow/status/999605448792788993
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/24/2018 02:10 pm
Still a while away from the firing.

Meanwhile, ARTICLE!
Falcon 9 being prepared for static fire test ahead of the SES-12 mission
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/05/falcon-9-static-fire-ses-12/

- by Ian Atkinson

(Waiting for close-ups of this booster. Lead photo used is CRS-14's Sooty at SLC-40 - taken by Chris Gebhardt.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/24/2018 03:28 pm
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Today’s static fire test of a Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral is targeted for 3pm EDT (1900 GMT). It’s a key test ahead of launch May 31 with the SES 12 communications satellite. https://spaceflightnow.com/2018/05/24/falcon-9-ses-12-launch-preps/ …

https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/999669357159464960
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/24/2018 06:34 pm
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The new target time for the Falcon 9 rocket's static fire test today at Cape Canaveral is 4:30pm EDT (2030 GMT). spaceflightnow.com/2018/05/24/fal…

https://twitter.com/spaceflightnow/status/999703990500651008
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/24/2018 07:25 pm
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The static fire test of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at Cape Canaveral, in preparation for a launch next week, is now expected some time this evening. spaceflightnow.com/2018/05/24/fal…

https://twitter.com/spaceflightnow/status/999728537434116096
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/24/2018 10:48 pm
Quote from: spaceflightnow.com
The static fire test is now expected around 9 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. EDT tonight, and the range has agreed to extend the test window to 10 p.m. EDT (0200 GMT).
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/25/2018 12:15 am
Venting observed. Via SFN, not me. All my pals have clocked off and gone home! ;D
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/25/2018 01:24 am
Bill's working overtime:

William Harwood
@cbs_spacenews

F9/SES: We're standing by for a presumed Falcon 9 first stage hot fire test at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station; the vehicle is perched atop pad 40, loaded with propellant and venting as usual in the later stages of a countdown
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/25/2018 01:34 am
Done!

Via Bill:
F9/SES: Hot fire test conducted at 9:30pm EDT; we'll now wait for an update from SpaceX to let us know when they'll be targeting launch for the SES-12 communications satellite (believed to be no earlier than 4:29am on 5/31)

-

Now for the SpaceX tweet, as per usual, that we need to confirm a good test via the Quick Look Review.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/25/2018 01:49 am
SpaceX:

Static fire test of Falcon 9 complete—targeting May 31 launch of SES-12 from Pad 40 in Florida.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: catdlr on 05/25/2018 04:57 am
SpaceX - SES12 - Static Fire Test 05-24-2018

USLaunchReport
Published on May 24, 2018

Pad 40 had very low lighting. Large flame came from Merlin Engines.

https://youtu.be/_5JIqOoNxWQ?t=001

https://youtu.be/_5JIqOoNxWQ
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : NET May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Raul on 05/26/2018 12:45 pm
M1465 SES-12 Launch Hazard Areas  (https://goo.gl/JYk1ey)based on NOTAMs.

Location of Area B (orange) for booster splashdown/fairing landing is now unusually northern compared to other GTO missions.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/27/2018 07:15 pm
L-3 launch weather forecast only 30% GO:

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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 70%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layers Rule
   
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 60%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layers Rule
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/28/2018 03:45 pm
L-2 launch weather forecast, no real change still only 30% GO:

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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 70%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layers Rule
   
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 60%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layers Rule
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Lars-J on 05/28/2018 07:13 pm
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1001177877654667264

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SpaceX @SpaceX
Now targeting June 1 launch of SES-12 from Pad 40; team using additional time to perform pre-launch vehicle checks, also closely watching weather conditions at the Cape.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : May 31, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/29/2018 03:39 pm
L-2 launch weather forecast for June 1st, 40% GO and no delay day listed (perhaps due to scheduled range down time?):

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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 60%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layers Rule
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 1, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Eagandale4114 on 05/30/2018 12:21 am
NOTAM filed for June 2.  (http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_8_5480.html)

Window is 0354 - 0749 UTC. Possible backup window for a June 1st launch?
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 1, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/30/2018 11:01 am
Airspace closure area released by the 45th
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 1, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/30/2018 01:34 pm
L-1 launch weather forecast, still 40% GO but now with a delay day at 60% GO:

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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 60%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layers Rule
   
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 40%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layers Rule
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 1, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/30/2018 05:40 pm
Via L2. Window now extended to four hours in length. Opens at the same time, but extends through to 04:29 Local.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 1, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/31/2018 10:07 am
Launch hazard area released by the 45th
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Chris Bergin on 05/31/2018 12:05 pm
ARTICLE: Falcon 9 set for Cape Canaveral night launch of SES-12 -
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/05/falcon-9-cape-canaveral-night-launch-ses-12/ …

- By William Graham.

(Includes photos from Brady Kenniston from recent launches until we get some of the SES-12 F9 on the pad).

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Updated via the delay.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: DaveS on 05/31/2018 02:04 pm
DELAY: https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1002188526803447808 (https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1002188526803447808)

@SpaceX

Standing down from Friday’s launch attempt to run additional tests on Falcon 9’s second stage. Rocket and payload are in good health. Currently working toward a June 4 launch of SES-12 from Pad 40 in Florida.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/31/2018 04:23 pm
Notably improved weather for June 4th attempt, 70% GO:

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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 30%
Primary concern(s): Liftoff Winds
 
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 30%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layers Rule, Liftoff Winds
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/31/2018 04:30 pm
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SES CTO Martin Halliwell: Looking at a 4-hour launch window Monday for #SES12. Will stop the countdown at around T-minus 70 minutes, then look for a slot. Will "thread the needle," he says. Satellite is still in hangar. #Falcon9

https://twitter.com/EmreKelly/status/1002217193164206080

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Halliwell: #SES12 is "the most powerful spacecraft we've ever had built for us." "It's really, really big." Almost full electrical propulsion, but there is some chemical.

https://twitter.com/EmreKelly/status/1002217848410923009

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Halliwell: Stripped everything off #Falcon9, including landing legs, because it's an expendable mission. "Going straight for the ocean," he says while the #OCISLY drone ship is in the background. (Event being held at Port Canaveral, where OCISLY is stationed.)

https://twitter.com/EmreKelly/status/1002218804078940161

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Halliwell: Ideally, SpaceX will have a long enough launch window to fuel #Falcon9 twice for #SES12, if necessary. Still targeting just after midnight Monday.

https://twitter.com/EmreKelly/status/1002222634602549248
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 05/31/2018 06:30 pm
One subsequent tweet:

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SES CTO Halliwell: "Monster engine" in #Falcon9 upper stage will fire 3 to 5 seconds longer to get #SES12 even higher. "Completely changes the dynamics of the project," he says. Those few seconds of burn time could get the satellite up to 7 more years of operational life.

https://twitter.com/emrekelly/status/1002234168015761408

Block 5 Mvac I wonder? (follow up to discussion thread)
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Raul on 05/31/2018 06:51 pm
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They’ve stripped the landing legs and recovery hardware from the first stage because there won’t be a landing. The first stage booster is Block 4 and the upper stage is Block 5 “There’s a ton of performance on this rocket” said SES. @Teslarati #ses12 #spacex

https://twitter.com/_TomCross_/status/1002218931703177216
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Raul on 05/31/2018 09:37 pm
Go Pursuit has reached operating position (https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1dHqAYXF6NNKkdcnXTcHE0123pBKHoxh_&ll=27.82905864201953%2C-76.02759757802028&z=7) approximately 907 km downrange and is ready for next water landing of the payload fairing in upcoming mission.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/01/2018 06:34 am
https://youtu.be/TvDDAh84bJI (https://youtu.be/TvDDAh84bJI)
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: RocketLover0119 on 06/01/2018 03:05 pm
L-2 weather report, still 70% GO for the June 4th launch attempt, now up to 80% GO for the backup day, June 5th.

http://www.patrick.af.mil/Portals/14/documents/Weather/L-2%20Day%20Forecast%204%20June%20Launch.pdf?ver=2018-06-01-092335-560
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/02/2018 03:49 pm
L-1 weather forecast, no real change still 70% GO:

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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 30%
Primary concern(s): Liftoff Winds
   
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layers Rule, Liftoff Winds
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/02/2018 07:04 pm
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SES confirms that SpaceX teams still working toward early Monday launch of hybrid #Falcon9 that features Block 4 first stage and Block 5 second stage. Four-hour window opens at 0029 ET (0429 UTC). Weather 70% go. #SES12

https://twitter.com/emrekelly/status/1002981952574644227
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Elthiryel on 06/03/2018 01:37 pm
Press kit and webcast are now available!

http://www.spacex.com/sites/spacex/files/ses-12missionpress_kit_6.2.18.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hcM5hqQ45s
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Elthiryel on 06/03/2018 01:47 pm
There is also a photo of the rocket on the launchpad on the official SpaceX website.

http://www.spacex.com/sites/spacex/files/ses12_vertical.jpg
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/03/2018 05:47 pm
Weather forecast appears unchanged, in terms of GO probability:

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Falcon 9 and SES-12 went vertical this morning on Pad 40 in Florida. Weather is 70% favorable for the four-hour launch window which opens on June 4 at 12:29 a.m. EDT, or 4:29 UTC. spacex.com/webcast

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1003327819265347584
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Raul on 06/03/2018 06:51 pm
Mission Patch
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/03/2018 07:27 pm
It would appear to be a tad inclement at the pad currently:

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A rain-soaked #Falcon9 as we wait out a rain and lightning delay to set up remotes. #SES12 #SpaceX

https://twitter.com/chrisg_nsf/status/1003349228880613380

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Heavy showers pass at SLC-40 this afternoon as media attempts to set up remote cameras. #falcon9 #SES12 #spacex

https://twitter.com/marcuscotephoto/status/1003349827978227712
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/03/2018 08:29 pm
Willliam's article updated and realigned for this attempt.

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/06/falcon-9-cape-canaveral-night-launch-ses-12/

Chris Gebhardt photo:
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/03/2018 08:40 pm
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The #SES12 mission is still on for tonight with a window starting at 12:29am. This Falcon 9 has a B5 upper stage and a B4 first stage—the second time this configuration takes flight.

https://twitter.com/jrourourou/status/1003368120948490242
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/03/2018 10:45 pm
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Each of the flown Falcon 9 boosters have unique features. This is SES-12.

https://twitter.com/_tomcross_/status/1003381357513408513
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 03:16 am
L-1 hour 13 minutes. Launch Director should be verifying go for propellant load.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 03:19 am
L-1 hour 10 minutes. RP-1 propellant loading should be starting now, if the go has been given.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Comga on 06/04/2018 03:22 am
"https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF/status/1003475903274475520

Launch time has been pushed 16 minutes to 00:45 EDT (0445 UTC). #SpaceX #SES12 #Falcon9"

So we are T-81 minutes.

Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 06/04/2018 03:30 am
Polling GO/NO GO for prop load.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 06/04/2018 03:34 am
Poll complete.  NO constraints for prop load.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 03:35 am
T-1 hour 10 minutes. RP-1 propellant loading should be starting now.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 06/04/2018 03:35 am
Launch auto has started.

FUELING has started.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 03:47 am
SpaceX
‏Verified account @SpaceX
18s ago

All systems go for launch of SES-12. Liftoff set for 12:45 a.m. EDT, 4:45 UTC. Launch webcast will go live about 15 minutes before liftoff → http://spacex.com/webcast

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1003483260398153728
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 06/04/2018 04:00 am
T-45mins.  All continues to go flawlessly with the fueling process and Stage 1 fuel loading at this time.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 06/04/2018 04:07 am
T-38mins

Teams are being told to report any constraints that would:
1) Prevent the start of Stage 1 LOX load
2) Prevent the start of Stage 2 LOX load
3) Prevent the start of Stage 2 RP-1 load.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 06/04/2018 04:10 am
T-35mins

Stage 2 LOX and RP-1 load sequence has started.

Stage 1 LOX load preps underway.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 06/04/2018 04:18 am
Everything is very quiet on the LD loop -- meaning all is going perfectly to the timeline and autosequence with no issues at this time.

EDIT:  And VENTING!
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 06/04/2018 04:25 am
T-20mins.  All still quiet and going perfectly.  Falcon 9 is venting away quite happily on SLC-40 as she comes to life.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Craftyatom on 06/04/2018 04:26 am
We have funky music.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:26 am
Some late night funky music!
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 06/04/2018 04:28 am
SES-12 is on internal power.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 06/04/2018 04:28 am
Stage 2 LOX load starting now.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:33 am
Coverage has started.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:34 am
T-11 minutes. Not making first stage recovery.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:35 am
T-10 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:36 am
T-9 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:37 am
T-8 minutes. LOX loading paused while loading helium.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:38 am
T-7 minutes. Engine chill should be starting now. Showing SES promo.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:39 am
T-6 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:40 am
T-5 minutes. Tanks pressing for strongback retract.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:41 am
T-4 minutes. Strongback retracting.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:42 am
T-3 minutes. Stage 1 LOX closed out.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:43 am
T-2 minutes. Stage 2 LOX closed out.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:44 am
T-1 minutes. Falcon 9 is in startup.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:45 am
Liftoff!
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/04/2018 04:46 am
LAUNCH!
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:46 am
T+1 minute.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/04/2018 04:46 am
Nominal.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/04/2018 04:47 am
MaxQ
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:47 am
T+2 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:48 am
First stage separation.
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Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/04/2018 04:49 am
Staging 1-2. Second Stage Ignition - for the first burn.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:49 am
Fairing separation.

T+4 minutes. No IR filter!
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:50 am
T+5 minutes. Stage insulation is flapping around.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:51 am
T+6 minutes. Insulation seems to have stopped flapping.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:52 am
T+7 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:53 am
T+8 minutes.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:54 am
Cutoff!
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:55 am
T+10 minutes. Upcoming events.

00:26:06 2nd stage engine restarts
00:27:13 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2)
00:32:14 SES-12 satellite deployment
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 04:56 am
Engine view.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Mark McCombs on 06/04/2018 04:57 am
T+5 minutes. Stage insulation is flapping around.

There seemed to be a pulse through the engine cover every 2 seconds prior to the loose insulation piece.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 05:01 am
T+15 minutes. Enhanced image so we can see where we are.
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 05:05 am
T+20 minutes. Heading towards Africa.
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 05:10 am
T+25 minutes. One minute and six seconds to second ignition.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 05:11 am
Back live.
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 05:11 am
Ignition!
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 05:12 am
Cutoff! Good burn.
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 05:14 am
Camera views.
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 05:15 am
Another promo.
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 05:15 am
T+30 minutes. Separation in 2 minutes 14 seconds.

HPK AOS.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 05:16 am
One minute to separation.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 05:18 am
Payload separation confirmed!
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/04/2018 05:18 am
S/C Sep for SES-12, following a successful launch phase via Falcon 9 (+B1040.2). Communication and Health checks to confirm full success for SES-12.

ARTICLE:
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/06/falcon-9-cape-canaveral-night-launch-ses-12/ … - by William Graham.

Great work from Steven, Chris G and all for the coverage!

Please post congrats and such in the other threads. Updates only here :)
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 06/04/2018 05:19 am
Wrapping up coverage.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: SciNews on 06/04/2018 05:29 am
Launch, MECO, stage separation, fairing deployment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5OqfqeFx44
SES-12 satellite deployment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OVbQbfzJRQ
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/04/2018 05:29 am
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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket takes to the skies with SES-12 at 12:45am this morning. What a beautiful launch with beautiful reflections in the water!

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1003500895282368512
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/04/2018 05:39 am
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Owner @SES_Satellites confirms signal acquisition for SES-12. Successful Falcon 9 mission for @SpaceX. Sat will be moved to 95degE and will deploy its eight antennas.

https://twitter.com/pbdes/status/1003510125838159872
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Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/04/2018 06:24 am
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SES-12 stuns at midnight steaking to orbit past and in between the rising Moon and reflecting #Falcon9 rocket light on @NASA #VehicleAssemblyBuilding   - in my view from the #MaxBrewerBridge. #SES12 @SpaceX @ken_kremer

https://twitter.com/ken_kremer/status/1003517936206827521
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/04/2018 06:40 am
Love the moon photobombing ...

https://twitter.com/ses_satellites/status/1003524833248980993
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: CorvusCorax on 06/04/2018 07:34 am
SES Press release (https://www.ses.com/press-release/ses-12-roars-space-onboard-spacex-falcon-9-rocket)
Quote from: SES 
SES-12 Roars into Space onboard SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

Written on 03 Jun 2018

Powerful satellite serving Asia-Pacific and the Middle East will elevate viewing and connectivity experiences to meet diverse needs of video, fixed data, mobility and government customers

Luxembourg, 4 June 2018 – SES announced today that SES-12 was successfully launched onboard a flight-proven SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida, United States, at 00:45 local time.

SES-12, which is uniquely designed with state-of-the-art wide beams and high throughput beams, will join SES-8 at 95 degrees East to meet the diverse needs of video, fixed data, mobility and government customers across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. SES-12 is the latest satellite that SES has launched to that orbital position where it will operate under the authority of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It will replace and augment the services currently being provided on SES’ NSS-6 satellite.
 
Together with SES-8, SES-12 will reach 18 million TV homes from its orbital position. The satellites will provide pay-TV operators the reliability and scalability to elevate viewing experiences by adding more content and delivering higher-quality picture quality to address the ever-increasing audience demand for High Definition (HD) and Ultra HD content.

Like SES-14 and SES-15, which serve the Americas, the SES-12 high throughput payload is SES’ solution for enhancing connectivity in the aeronautical and maritime segments across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. SES-12 will also be pivotal in enabling governments to provide connectivity programmes to bridge the digital divide, and in allowing telcos, mobile network operators and internet service providers to deliver more reliable cellular backhaul and faster broadband services.
 
Martin Halliwell, Chief Technology Officer at SES said, “More content. More immersive viewing experience. Blazing internet speeds. Reliable cell coverage. All of these dynamic customer requirements can now be met with the successful launch of SES-12, which will provide incremental high performance capacity and offer greater reliability and flexibility to our customers.”

With six wide beams and 72 high throughput user spot beams, SES-12 is one of the largest geostationary satellites that SES has ever launched. The spacecraft also has a Digital Transparent Processor (DTP) that increases payload flexibility to provide much more customisable bandwidth solutions to SES's customers. The all-electric SES-12 spacecraft was built by Airbus Defence and Space, and will rely on electric propulsion for orbit raising and subsequent in-orbit manoeuvres. SES-12 will join SES’ network of seven geostationary satellites and 16 MEO satellites across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

More information and photos of SES-12: https://www.ses.com/newsroom/ses-12-elevating-experiences-today

For further information please contact:

Markus Payer
Corporate Communications & PR
Tel. +352 710 725 500
[email protected]
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Raul on 06/04/2018 10:53 am
New SpaceTrack orbit elements:

2018-049A - 210/58276km/25.94°
2018-049B - 248/58599km/26.03°

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0 TBA - TO BE ASSIGNED
1 43488U 18049A   18154.96373084 -.00000300  00000-0  00000+0 0  9991
2 43488  25.9437 162.9782 8150421 167.9495 242.6112  1.29134293    08
0 TBA - TO BE ASSIGNED
1 43489U 18049B   18154.96899447 -.00000303  00000-0  00000+0 0  9991
2 43489  26.0255 162.7695 8149247 168.3195 245.9397  1.28158002    00
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: soltasto on 06/04/2018 12:59 pm
New SpaceTrack orbit elements:

2018-049A - 210/58276km/25.94°
2018-049B - 248/58599km/26.03°

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0 TBA - TO BE ASSIGNED
1 43488U 18049A   18154.96373084 -.00000300  00000-0  00000+0 0  9991
2 43488  25.9437 162.9782 8150421 167.9495 242.6112  1.29134293    08
0 TBA - TO BE ASSIGNED
1 43489U 18049B   18154.96899447 -.00000303  00000-0  00000+0 0  9991
2 43489  26.0255 162.7695 8149247 168.3195 245.9397  1.28158002    00

Which gives me a GTO-1637
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: GWR64 on 06/04/2018 05:34 pm
from Celestrak:
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2018-049A               
1 43488U 18049A   18154.96835702 -.00003658  00000-0 -24303-2 0  9996
2 43488  25.9802 162.8952 8142798 168.1815 245.1244  1.28769444    04
2018-049B               
1 43489U 18049B   18154.96899447 -.00000303  00000-0  00000+0 0  9991
2 43489  26.0255 162.7695 8149247 168.3195 245.9397  1.28158002    00

similar perigee for both objects now

049A : 250 x 58371 km x 25.98 deg
049B : 248 x 58599 km x 26.03 deg

Argument of perigee: 168° = I believe, a special orbit for the electric transfer.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/04/2018 05:42 pm
Launch photo from SpaceX website
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Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/04/2018 07:33 pm
More SpaceX launch photos
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Post by: catdlr on 06/05/2018 01:58 am
SpaceX - SES12 - Launch and Track 06-04-2018


USLaunchReport
Published on Jun 4, 2018

Watch the fairings detach. Jupiter and Saturn. What is the distance from launch pad with 2 minutes left in first, second stage burn? Florida summer insects included. Bonus footage after ending. Narration SpaceX.

https://youtu.be/8-WIECd6pzA?t=001

https://youtu.be/8-WIECd6pzA
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: catdlr on 06/06/2018 01:30 am
SpaceX SES-12 Timelapse and High-Speed video


LearnTimeLapse
Published on Jun 5, 2018

SpaceX SES-12 in two acts: Six hours of time-lapse capture leads to two seconds of furious high-speed video.

https://youtu.be/JPfmOZgZB2w?t=001

https://youtu.be/JPfmOZgZB2w
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Raul on 06/06/2018 09:31 pm
GoPursuit returned to Port Canaveral with one intact fairing half, recovered after waterlanding during SES-12 mission.
https://twitter.com/murphypak/status/1004410725488459776
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Raul on 06/07/2018 05:50 am
Fished out pasive half of fairing 1.0. in 4K video by USLaunchReport.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U82ltiBoZtk
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Raul on 06/12/2018 01:33 pm
Since yesterday SES-12 obit elements have already recorded start perigee raising with inclination lowering by activating its electric propulsion system.
755/59105km/24.7°
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0 SES-12
1 43488U 18049A   18163.01311196  .00000008  00000-0  00000+0 0  9997
2 43488  24.6986 162.0537 8035424 170.1724 337.6442  1.25485409   104
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: gongora on 07/01/2018 04:02 pm
Making some progress:

Inclination: 19.96   Apogee: 62524   Perigee: 2136
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: gongora on 07/31/2018 05:14 pm
This one really is taking 3 months to get to GEO:
11.17   66555   7294
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Post by: gongora on 08/17/2018 09:18 pm
Inclination: 8.66  Apogee: 64241  Perigee: 10935
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Post by: gongora on 09/04/2018 02:27 pm
Inclination: 6.18  Apogee: 61555  Perigee: 13727
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Post by: Petite Crevette on 09/26/2018 03:01 pm
Inclination: 3.77  Apogee: 55627  Perigee: 19395
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: gongora on 10/26/2018 12:45 am
Inclination: 1.85  Apogee: 47471  Perigee: 26354
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: gongora on 11/13/2018 02:23 pm
[Business Wire, Oct. 26, 2018] SES S.A.: YTD 2018 Results (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20181025006140/en/)
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All the scheduled 2018 launches were successfully completed during H1 2018, adding important future growth capabilities. Apart from SES-12 (which is expected to enter commercial service by the end of Q1 2019), these assets are already in commercial service and contributing to the business.
      
Inclination: 1.25  Apogee: 43951  Perigee: 28973
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: gongora on 11/28/2018 01:22 am
Inclination: 0.48  Apogee: 38971 Perigee: 28849

Looks like this will be a little over 6 months to reach its orbit.
      
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: gongora on 12/09/2018 05:59 pm
Inclination: 0.59  Apogee: 39120 Perigee: 32537
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: gongora on 12/23/2018 03:07 pm
So close...

Inclination: 0.25  Apogee: 36557 Perigee: 34965
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Rondaz on 12/27/2018 03:10 am
Finally...

SES-12 - Satellite Information   Home | Passes | Orbit | Close encounters
Designation
Spacetrack catalog number   43488
COSPAR ID   2018-049-A
Name in Spacetrack catalog   SES-12
Satellite Details

Orbit   35,782 x 35,792 km, 0.0°
Category   unknown
Country/organisation of origin   [org.SES]
Intrinsic brightness (Magnitude)   ?
Launch

Date (UTC)   04 June 2018 04:45
Launch site   Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,
United States
Launch vehicle   Falcon 9
 View from orbit pole

https://heavens-above.com/SatInfo.aspx?satid=43488&lat=0&lng=0&loc=Unspecified&alt=0&tz=UCT
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: Raul on 12/27/2018 08:52 am
Whole journey of the satellite to the final GEO according to complete TLEs since its deployment 04-Jun-18 in graphical form.

Satellite slowly approaches its final position in slot 95°E.
Title: Re: SpaceX Falcon 9 : SES-12 : June 4, 2018 : Updates
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 02/26/2019 05:29 pm
https://twitter.com/ses_satellites/status/1100458889609465857

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After years of hard work and planning (and an incredible launch in 2018) SES-12 is officially operational, serving both video and networks customers. Due to the dedication of our teams, we're proud to formally welcome our newest satellite 🛰 See it all 👉 bit.ly/2Soqtqh