Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 L19 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 15/16 Feb 2021 (0359 UTC) (Read 118432 times)

Jansen · « **on:** 01/26/2021 11:11 am »

Discussion thread for Starlink v1.0 Launch 19, AKA RF Mission 2-1.

NSF Threads for Starlink v1.0 L19: Discussion
NSF Articles for Starlink v1.0 L19: SpaceX successfully launches Starlink v1.0 L19 mission, loses first stage during landing

Successful launch February 15, 2021 at 10:59pm EST (0359 UTC on the 16th) on Falcon 9 (booster 1059.6) from CCSFS SLC-40. ASDS landing on OCISLY, towed by tugboat Hawk, was not successful. Fairing halves were new and successfully recovered from the water by Ms Tree and Ms Chief. The passive fairing half was damaged, but the active fairing half appeared to be reusable.

Payload: A batch of 60 Starlink satellites. Expected deployment orbit of approximately 287x255km.

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The Falcon 9 first stage rocket booster supporting this mission previously flew on five missions: Dragon’s 19th and 20th commercial resupply missions to the International Space Station, a Starlink mission, the SAOCOM 1B mission, and the NROL-108 mission. Following stage separation, SpaceX will land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be located in the Atlantic Ocean.

Please use the Starlink Discussion Thread for all general discussion on Starlink.

Check the Starlink Index Thread for links to more Starlink information.

L2 SpaceX:
https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?board=60.0

From a previous mission's Press Kit:

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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.

Jansen · « **Reply #1 on:** 01/26/2021 11:14 am »

1893-EX-ST-2020 Starlink RF Mission 2-1 STA application

1893-EX-ST-2020 Starlink RF Mission 2-1 STA granted

Jansen · « **Reply #2 on:** 01/26/2021 11:26 am »

LC-39A based on Next SpaceFlight and SpaceFlight Now.

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/2674

https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #3 on:** 02/04/2021 03:04 am »

Given that:

Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 02/04/2021 01:55 am

Launch vehicle ID surprise; cross-post re: Starlink v1.0 Flight 18:
Quote from: Elthiryel on 02/03/2021 08:32 pm
The launches page has finally been updated.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/index.html
<snip>

EDIT: And surprise, from the description it looks like it's booster 1060.5, not 1059.6.

The first stage for Starlink v1.0 Flight 19 could be 1059.6? It's the only Falcon stage in the current rotation that could be ready as of now--RTLS landing on December 19, 2020.

Jansen · « **Reply #4 on:** 02/04/2021 03:15 am »

Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 02/04/2021 03:04 am

The first stage for Starlink v1.0 Flight 19 could be 1059.6? It's the only Falcon stage in the current rotation that could be ready as of now--RTLS landing on December 19, 2020.

Given the way they’ve cut turnaround times, I won’t be surprised if it’s B1051.9 with a 20 day turnaround on Feb 09.

But yes, most likely B1059.6

Raul · « **Reply #5 on:** 02/04/2021 06:41 am »

Starlink V1.0-L19 mission is now planned NET February 11 ~05:48 UTC, alternatively Feb 12.
Active NOTAM in MELBOURNE information region south of Australia for Stage2 debris reentry with primary date February 11 in window between 07:43-08:37 UTC, alternatively February 12 07:21-08:15 UTC.
Typical reentry area for flight profile with double S2 burn and circular deploying orbit.

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MELBOURNE (FIR/FIC/ACC/COM/MET)
NOTAM #: F0337/21 Class: International Status: Active Issue Date UTC: 02/01/2021 2217 Start Date UTC: 02/11/2021 0743 End Date UTC: 02/12/2021 0815
F0337/21 NOTAMN
Q) YMMM/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/4919S10349E999
A) YMMM
B) 2102110743 C) 2102120815
D) PRI RE-ENTRY 11 0743 - 11 0837
BACKUP RE-ENTRY 12 0721 - 12 0815
E) ROCKET LAUNCH WILL TAKE PLACE
FLW RECEIVED FROM GOVERNMENT OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:
HAZARDOUS OPS WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR ATMOSPHERIC RE-ENTRY AND
SPLASHDOWN OF LAUNCH VEHICLE FALCON-9 STARLINK V1.0-L19 AND
PARTICIPATING SUPPORT ACFT WI THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
FROM 2943S 06007E
TO 2455S 06427E
TO 3845S 08430E
TO 4512S 09945E
TO 4946S 11913E
TO 5042S 13819E
TO 4850S 15644E
TO 5146S 15808E
TO 5442S 14832E
TO 5620S 13103E
TO 5552S 10750E
TO 4911S 08505E
TO 3432S 06413E TO BEGINNING
F) SFC G) UNL

Jansen · « **Reply #6 on:** 02/04/2021 07:00 am »

Probably going to be SLC-40 due to pad turnaround. Don’t expect a static fire.

Jansen · « **Reply #7 on:** 02/04/2021 11:33 am »

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A Falcon 9 will launch the twentieth Starlink batch on February 11 at the earliest, around midnight EST.

Ben Cooper confirming date.

scr00chy · « **Reply #8 on:** 02/04/2021 11:40 am »

I doubt the date will stick. It's too tight of a turnaround for OCISLY.

wannamoonbase · « **Reply #9 on:** 02/04/2021 04:39 pm »

Quote from: scr00chy on 02/04/2021 11:40 am

I doubt the date will stick. It's too tight of a turnaround for OCISLY.

That is a super tight turnaround, but not impossible.

Jansen · « **Reply #10 on:** 02/04/2021 04:58 pm »

Quote from: wannamoonbase on 02/04/2021 04:39 pm

Quote from: scr00chy on 02/04/2021 11:40 am
I doubt the date will stick. It's too tight of a turnaround for OCISLY.

That is a super tight turnaround, but not impossible.

Today for securing, 3 days to port, half a day for unloading, and 3 days to come back?

Jansen · « **Reply #11 on:** 02/05/2021 12:17 am »

Quote from: Jansen on 02/04/2021 04:58 pm

Quote from: wannamoonbase on 02/04/2021 04:39 pm
Quote from: scr00chy on 02/04/2021 11:40 am
I doubt the date will stick. It's too tight of a turnaround for OCISLY.

That is a super tight turnaround, but not impossible.

Today for securing, 3 days to port, half a day for unloading, and 3 days to come back?

OCISLY is enroute to Port Canaveral at a speed of ~7 kn. Travel time from Starlink LZ should be just over 48 hours.

Jansen · « **Reply #12 on:** 02/05/2021 06:30 am »

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/2674

12:47am EST, or 0547 UTC.

Eagandale4114 · « **Reply #13 on:** 02/05/2021 07:24 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1357785626561572864?s=21

Looks like L19 is launching from Pad 40 next week

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #14 on:** 02/05/2021 07:47 pm »

Cross-post re: launch date and time of Starlink v1.0 Flight 19:

Quote from: Salo on 02/05/2021 07:36 pm

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/2674
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Starlink V1 L19
Launch Time
Fri Feb 12, 2021 05:25 UTC

Raul · « **Reply #15 on:** 02/07/2021 09:16 am »

Map of NOTMAR Launch Hazard Areas of Starlink v1.0-L19 mission from CCAFS SLC-40, valid for primary launch day 12 Feb 5:25 UTC, backup Feb 13-16.
Booster landing as usually 634km downrange. Estimated fairing recovery position ~709km downrange.

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070811Z FEB 21
NAVAREA IV 116/21(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
120510Z TO 120628Z FEB, ALTERNATE
130448Z TO 130606Z, 140427Z TO 140545Z,
150405Z TO 150523Z AND 160344Z TO 160502Z FEB
IN AREAS BOUND BY:
A. 28-40-00N 080-38-24W, 29-08-00N 080-01-00W,
29-00-00N 079-54-00W, 28-33-00N 080-20-00W,
28-30-06N 080-32-51W.
B. 31-41-00N 077-09-00W, 33-17-00N 076-03-00W,
33-35-00N 074-52-00W, 33-16-00N 074-30-00W,
32-27-00N 074-46-00W, 31-25-00N 076-53-00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 160602Z FEB 21.

070830Z FEB 21
HYDROPAC 444/21(GEN).
WESTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
120721Z TO 120815Z FEB, ALTERNATE
130659Z TO 130753Z, 140638Z TO 140732Z,
150616Z TO 150710Z AND 160555Z TO 160649Z FEB
IN AREA BOUND BY
29-43S 060-07E, 24-55S 064-27E,
38-45S 084-30E, 45-12S 099-45E,
49-46S 119-13E, 50-42S 138-19E,
48-50S 156-44E, 51-46S 158-08E,
54-42S 148-32E, 56-20S 131-03E,
55-52S 107-50E, 49-11S 085-05E,
34-32S 064-13E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 160749Z FEB 21.

Jansen · « **Reply #16 on:** 02/08/2021 03:43 pm »

https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1358805306738954240

Jansen · « **Reply #17 on:** 02/08/2021 08:49 pm »

Possible delay due to thruster replacement

https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1358893627762688000

Jansen · « **Reply #18 on:** 02/09/2021 03:33 am »

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/2674

B1059.6

Previous launch was NROL-108 on Dec 19, with a turnaround of 55 days.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #19 on:** 02/09/2021 04:50 pm »

Postponed to February 14 UTC (late February 13 EST).

Quote from: NGA

091739Z FEB 21
NAVAREA IV 124/21(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
NORTH CAROLINA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
140427Z TO 140545Z,FEB, ALTERNATE
150405Z TO 150523Z AND 160344Z TO 160502Z FEB
IN AREAS BOUND BY:
A. 28-40-00N 080-38-24W, 29-08-00N 080-01-00W,
29-00-00N 079-54-00W, 28-33-00N 080-20-00W,
28-30-06N 080-32-51W.
B. 31-41-00N 077-09-00W, 33-17-00N 076-03-00W,
33-35-00N 074-52-00W, 33-16-00N 074-30-00W,
32-27-00N 074-46-00W, 31-25-00N 076-53-00W.
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 116/21.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 160602Z FEB 21.

Quote from: NGA

091728Z FEB 21
HYDROPAC 463/21(GEN).
WESTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
140638Z THRU 140732Z FEB, ALTERNATE
150616Z TO 150710Z AND 160555Z TO 160649Z FEB
IN AREA BOUND BY
29-43S 060-07E, 24-55S 064-27E,
38-45S 084-30E, 45-12S 099-45E,
49-46S 119-13E, 50-42S 138-19E,
48-50S 156-44E, 51-46S 158-08E,
54-42S 148-32E, 56-20S 131-03E,
55-52S 107-50E, 49-11S 085-05E,
34-32S 064-13E.
2. CANCEL HYDROPAC 444/21.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 160749Z FEB 21.