Author Topic: SpaceX Falcon 9 : Merah Putih (Telkom 4) : August 7, 2018 - UPDATES (Read 84665 times)

SciNews · « **Reply #140 on:** 08/07/2018 05:57 am »

recap
main events of the launch

Merah Putih satellite deployment

vaporcobra · « **Reply #141 on:** 08/07/2018 06:38 am »

Courtesy of Tom Cross. The sky was exceptionally clear and the plume photos show it.

Raul · « **Reply #142 on:** 08/07/2018 07:54 am »

Two newly cataloged objects:

2018-064A 2018-08-07 06:57 UTC - 193/29503km/27.06°
2018-064B 2018-08-07 06:59 UTC - 181/29527km/27.04°

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #143 on:** 08/07/2018 08:34 am »

Launch photo posted on SpaceX website

soltasto · « **Reply #144 on:** 08/07/2018 09:29 am »

Quote from: Raul on 08/07/2018 07:54 am

Two newly cataloged objects:

2018-064A 2018-08-07 06:57 UTC - 193/29503km/27.06°
2018-064B 2018-08-07 06:59 UTC - 181/29527km/27.04°

Using both i get a delta v to GEO of about 1924 m/s, so a GTO-1924.

Using 2018-064A:

Current Orbit: 193.0000 km x 29503.0000 km x 27.0600 degrees; Apogee Speed: 1853.9621 m/s; Perigee Speed: 10132.3942 m/s; delta v to this orbit: 0.0000 Sub-sync transfer. First maneuver: Apogee changed to 35786km Inclination changed to 26.9788 degrees Current Orbit: 193.0000 km x 35786.0000 km x 26.9788 degrees; Apogee Speed: 1596.1557 m/s; Perigee Speed: 10251.2396 m/s; delta v to this orbit: 119.7194 Second maneuver: Perigee changed to 35786km Inclination changed to 0 degrees Current Orbit: 35786.0000 km x 35786.0000 km x 0.0000 degrees; Apogee Speed: 3074.9218 m/s; Perigee Speed: 3074.9218 m/s; delta v to this orbit: 1923.8796 Total delta v to GEO: 1923.8796 m/s

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #145 on:** 08/07/2018 10:15 am »

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Falcon 9 soars into the Space Coast sky with the Merah Putih satellite at 1:18 A.M. this morning, as seen oceanside in Satellite Beach. #SpaceX #Falcon9 #MerahPutih

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1026701019563089920

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #146 on:** 08/07/2018 01:02 pm »

SSL:

Satellite Built by Maxar Technologies’ SSL for Indonesia’s Largest Telecom Company is Performing Post-Launch Maneuvers According to Plan

Merah Putih satellite for Telkom Indonesia helps build a better world with enhanced telephone and internet service in Indonesia

PALO ALTO, Calif. – August 7, 2018 - SSL, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), and a leading provider of innovative satellites and spacecraft systems, announced today the Merah Putih communications satellite built for Indonesia’s largest telecom operator is performing post launch maneuvers according to plan following its successful launch on the SpaceX Falcon 9. The satellite for PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom Indonesia), demonstrates Maxar’s commitment to build a better world by delivering enhanced telecommunications and internet service to Indonesia.

Merah Putih, a name which represents the red and white of the Indonesian flag, deployed its solar arrays shortly after launch and will begin firing its main thruster tomorrow to propel toward its final orbit. The satellite is part of the critical telecommunications backbone connecting thousands of islands in Indonesia, other parts of Southeast Asia, and it expands service to South Asia.

Satellites are uniquely positioned to provide cost-effective and reliable service in regions such as South East Asia where the geographies can make fiber optic and terrestrial infrastructures difficult to build. The Telkom network demonstrates how satellite can seamlessly integrate into the greater telecommunications infrastructure to bring information and communications to underserved populations.

“SSL is the leading satellite manufacturer for companies in Indonesia and many parts of Asia,” said Dario Zamarian, group president of SSL. “I’d like to congratulate our colleagues at Telkom Indonesia, SpaceX and the many members of the SSL team who worked together closely to make this satellite and launch a success.”

Merah Putih, which will be located at 108 degrees East longitude, is an all C-band satellite that enhances both internet and telephone service for populations in remote regions and will be used to offload backhaul for cellular service.

With a launch mass of roughly 5800 kg, the satellite incorporates many technology advances including SSL’s composite strut tower, which is built using 3D printed components. It has 24 C-band transponders and 12 transponders for Extended C-band covering South East Asia, 24 C-band transponders covering South Asia. Today’s advances lower the cost of satellite capacity and enable better performance and reliability.

“SSL worked closely with the Telkom team to be sure to meet all of our requirements,” said Mr. Alex J Sinaga, President Director of Telkom Indonesia. “We are very happy that the satellite was completed ahead of schedule and now that it is launched, we can expand our service into new regions.”

Merah Putih is based on the powerful and reliable SSL 1300 platform, which provides flexibility for a broad range of applications and technology advances. It is designed to provide service for 16 years or more.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #147 on:** 08/07/2018 04:59 pm »

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Falcon 9 ascends through the lightning tower cluster at SLC-40 with the Merah Putih satellite at 1:18 A.M. this morning.

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1026872541036597248

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Falcon 9
Merah Putih
Fury.

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1026840151828430848

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #148 on:** 08/07/2018 11:01 pm »

Photos released by SpaceX

catdlr · « **Reply #149 on:** 08/08/2018 12:25 am »

SpaceX - First Re-flight Of Block5 Booster - Telkom4 08-07-2018

USLaunchReport
Published on Aug 7, 2018

This was big for SpaceX! We believe they are already using improved COPVs. Watch for both fairings separating.

catdlr · « **Reply #150 on:** 08/08/2018 12:27 am »

SpaceX Merah Putih Launch - UP CLOSE VIEWS

AmericaSpace
Published on Aug 7, 2018

yg1968 · « **Reply #151 on:** 08/08/2018 03:00 am »

Link to archived webcast is below:

Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/06/2018 03:58 am

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #152 on:** 08/08/2018 10:46 pm »

Wow

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Falcon 9 exits the frame, leaving behind an abstract array of fervent flame and cloud. This camera also shot my closeup image of Falcon 9’s first stage engines during yesterday’s launch. It’s incredible how the scene changes in three seconds as Falcon 9 climbs from the pad.

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1027314347444498434

The other image John’s referring to is posted here.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #153 on:** 08/09/2018 07:48 pm »

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Falcon 9 booster 1046.2 coming in to port. Still pretty far out this is with a 600mm lens.

https://twitter.com/kyle_lts/status/1027639785169530880

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #154 on:** 08/09/2018 08:55 pm »

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1027658969400201221

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #155 on:** 08/09/2018 08:58 pm »

Return live on periscope now with @murphypak:

https://twitter.com/murphypak/status/1027655578280050688

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #156 on:** 08/09/2018 09:21 pm »

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The #SpaceX #Falcon9 that flew the #MerahPutih mission earlier this week is now back in Port. Heres a cell phone picture from moments ago. Professional camera photos coming after dinner

https://twitter.com/thenasaman/status/1027664566686240770