According to https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp the launch has slipped all the way to NET October 9 - looks like the discussion is to let some Starlinks fly first:SPACEX ONEWEB, VANDENBERG SFB,CAPRIMARY: 10/09 0644Z-0723ZBACKUP: 10/10 0639Z-0718Z 10/11 0634Z-0713Z 10/12 0629Z-0708Z 10/13 0624Z-0703Z 10/14 0619Z-0658Z
The SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of the OneWeb Launch 20 mission scheduled to launch from the Vandenberg SFB Spaceport has been postponed until further notice.
QuoteESA continues Hera launch preparations amid Falcon 9 groundingOctober 2, 2024[...]The launch period for Hera runs through Oct. 27, with daily instantaneous launch windows. Carnelli said NASA has requested a 48-hour standdown ahead of the launch of Europa Clipper on a Falcon Heavy at the Kennedy Space Center, currently scheduled for Oct. 10.[...]
ESA continues Hera launch preparations amid Falcon 9 groundingOctober 2, 2024[...]The launch period for Hera runs through Oct. 27, with daily instantaneous launch windows. Carnelli said NASA has requested a 48-hour standdown ahead of the launch of Europa Clipper on a Falcon Heavy at the Kennedy Space Center, currently scheduled for Oct. 10.[...]
This launch cannot take place within the 48 hours before the scheduled launch of Europa Clipper, so unless Europa Clipper delays from its current date, the current launchdate for this mission will not hold:Quote from: GewoonLukas_ on 10/02/2024 03:56 pmQuoteESA continues Hera launch preparations amid Falcon 9 groundingOctober 2, 2024[...]The launch period for Hera runs through Oct. 27, with daily instantaneous launch windows. Carnelli said NASA has requested a 48-hour standdown ahead of the launch of Europa Clipper on a Falcon Heavy at the Kennedy Space Center, currently scheduled for Oct. 10.[...]
Quote from: GewoonLukas_ on 10/02/2024 03:57 pmThis launch cannot take place within the 48 hours before the scheduled launch of Europa Clipper, so unless Europa Clipper delays from its current date, the current launchdate for this mission will not hold:Quote from: GewoonLukas_ on 10/02/2024 03:56 pmQuoteESA continues Hera launch preparations amid Falcon 9 groundingOctober 2, 2024[...]The launch period for Hera runs through Oct. 27, with daily instantaneous launch windows. Carnelli said NASA has requested a 48-hour standdown ahead of the launch of Europa Clipper on a Falcon Heavy at the Kennedy Space Center, currently scheduled for Oct. 10.[...]This rule is insanely stupid. Deferring a Vandy commercial launch has no possible effect on Europa Clipper.
How flexible is SpaceX with respect to schedule changes?Speculation: IF Europa Clipper is postponed soon, until after future-hurricane Milton🌀 blows through central Florida circa October 10, THEN why not perform the OneWeb launch ASAP, and minimum 48 hours before the rescheduled Europa Clipper launch? SpaceX, OneWeb, and Space Force are all ready to go, yes?
How flexible is SpaceX with respect to schedule changes?Speculation: IF Europa Clipper is postponed soon, until after future-hurricane Milton blows through central Florida circa October 10, THEN why not perform the OneWeb launch ASAP, and minimum 48 hours before the rescheduled Europa Clipper launch? SpaceX, OneWeb, and Space Force are all ready to go, yes?
Falcon 9 has been cleared for flight for this mission only:QuoteFrom the FAA: "The SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle is authorized to return to flight only for the planned Hera mission scheduled to launch on Oct. 7 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The FAA has determined that the absence of a second stage reentry for this mission adequately mitigates the primary risk to the public in the event of a reoccurrence of the mishap experienced with the Crew-9 mission.Safety will drive the timeline for the FAA to complete its review of SpaceX’s Crew-9 mishap investigation report and when the agency will authorize Falcon 9 to return to regular operations."
From the FAA: "The SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle is authorized to return to flight only for the planned Hera mission scheduled to launch on Oct. 7 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The FAA has determined that the absence of a second stage reentry for this mission adequately mitigates the primary risk to the public in the event of a reoccurrence of the mishap experienced with the Crew-9 mission.Safety will drive the timeline for the FAA to complete its review of SpaceX’s Crew-9 mishap investigation report and when the agency will authorize Falcon 9 to return to regular operations."
SFN Launch Schedule, updated October 6:TBD, but it is the only Vandenberg Falcon 9 launch currently listed by this source during the post-September 28 stand-down.
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SPACEX ONE WEB 4, VANDENBERG SFB, CAPRIMARY: 10/20/24 0509Z-0548Z BACKUP: 10/21/24 0504Z-0543Z
We are set to launch 20 LEO OneWeb satellites with @SpaceX no earlier than Saturday 19 October, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.Keep an eye on our social channels for further updates on launch!#OneWebLaunch20 🚀