Intelsat License LLC (“Intelsat”) herein requests 30 days of Special Temporary Authority (“STA”),1 commencing October 28, 2024, to use its Nuevo, California Ka-band earth station, E170039, to provide launch and early orbit phase (“LEOP”) services for the Optus X satellite.2 Optus X is expected to launch no earlier than November 4, 2024.3 Intelsat expects the LEOP period to last approximately 30 days.The Optus X operations will be performed at the following frequencies:29.625 GHz and 29.630 GHz (uplink); and19.825 GHz and 19.830 GHz (downlink)....3 Intelsat understands that Optus X is licensed by Australia. The satellite’s final location is 87.75° E.L.4 Northrop Grumman Information Systems (“Northrop Grumman”), the manager of the Optus X mission, will handle the coordination.
OneWeb #20Launch TimeWed Oct 2, 2024 06:44 GMT
Starlink Group 10-10Launch TimeNET October, 2024
Starlink Group 6-61Launch TimeNET October, 2024
Starlink Group 11-2Launch TimeNET October, 2024...SLC-4E, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
SES-STA-20240924-02022This ground station filing mentions an Optus X geo sat launching in early November. I would guess that would be on SpaceX because who else would be launching such a thing in early November.QuoteIntelsat License LLC (“Intelsat”) herein requests 30 days of Special Temporary Authority (“STA”),1 commencing October 28, 2024, to use its Nuevo, California Ka-band earth station, E170039, to provide launch and early orbit phase (“LEOP”) services for the Optus X satellite.2 Optus X is expected to launch no earlier than November 4, 2024.3 Intelsat expects the LEOP period to last approximately 30 days.The Optus X operations will be performed at the following frequencies:29.625 GHz and 29.630 GHz (uplink); and19.825 GHz and 19.830 GHz (downlink)....3 Intelsat understands that Optus X is licensed by Australia. The satellite’s final location is 87.75° E.L.4 Northrop Grumman Information Systems (“Northrop Grumman”), the manager of the Optus X mission, will handle the coordination.
There are obviously further delays with OneSat satellites. Various sources about Optus-11.https://www.thepress.co.nz/a/business/350411994/sky-tv-asks-customers-to-check-if-they-can-pick-up-signal-from-replacement-satelliteQuoteSky had originally been planning to switch to a new more capable satellite, Optus 11, late next year.But that satellite is not now expected to be available before 2027 due to manufacturing delays, and the earlier expected failure of D2 means it is likely to need to rely on an interim solution for about two years.
Sky had originally been planning to switch to a new more capable satellite, Optus 11, late next year.But that satellite is not now expected to be available before 2027 due to manufacturing delays, and the earlier expected failure of D2 means it is likely to need to rely on an interim solution for about two years.
Quote from: gongora on 09/29/2024 02:25 amSES-STA-20240924-02022This ground station filing mentions an Optus X geo sat launching in early November. I would guess that would be on SpaceX because who else would be launching such a thing in early November.QuoteIntelsat License LLC (“Intelsat”) herein requests 30 days of Special Temporary Authority (“STA”),1 commencing October 28, 2024, to use its Nuevo, California Ka-band earth station, E170039, to provide launch and early orbit phase (“LEOP”) services for the Optus X satellite.2 Optus X is expected to launch no earlier than November 4, 2024.3 Intelsat expects the LEOP period to last approximately 30 days.The Optus X operations will be performed at the following frequencies:29.625 GHz and 29.630 GHz (uplink); and19.825 GHz and 19.830 GHz (downlink)....3 Intelsat understands that Optus X is licensed by Australia. The satellite’s final location is 87.75° E.L.4 Northrop Grumman Information Systems (“Northrop Grumman”), the manager of the Optus X mission, will handle the coordination.This is strange since Optus' only known comsat on order is Optus 11 (built by Airbus) and is currently booked for a NET 2025 launch on Ariane 6.Is this another runaway from Arianespace?EDIT: No, Optus 11 has been delayed to 2027 due to manufacturing problemsQuote from: GWR64 on 09/26/2024 10:44 pmThere are obviously further delays with OneSat satellites. Various sources about Optus-11.https://www.thepress.co.nz/a/business/350411994/sky-tv-asks-customers-to-check-if-they-can-pick-up-signal-from-replacement-satelliteQuoteSky had originally been planning to switch to a new more capable satellite, Optus 11, late next year.But that satellite is not now expected to be available before 2027 due to manufacturing delays, and the earlier expected failure of D2 means it is likely to need to rely on an interim solution for about two years.I guess Optus struck a deal to use someone else's...but which one?
SAT-MOD-20240926-00206Capella Acadia 7-11Plane 1.1: NET Apr 1, 2025 on Falcon 9 to mid-inclination 480-620km (620/45)Plane 1.2: NET Apr 1, 2025 on Falcon 9 to mid-inclination 480-620km (620/45)Plane 2 : NET Oct 1, 2025 on Falcon 9 to mid-inclination 570-620km (620/53)Plane 3 : NET Jun 1, 2025 on Electron to mid-inclination 570-620km (625/53)Plane 4 : NET May 1, 2025 on Falcon 9 to SS) 480-620km (620/98)160-180kgHall-effect thruster using Xenon
OneWeb #20Launch TimeTue Oct 1, 2024 06:49 GMT
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2024...FALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on October at 4-8 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the Hera asteroid rendezvous mission for the European Space Agency from pad 40 on October 7 at 10:52 a.m. EDT. The next Falcon Heavy will launch NASA's flagship Europa Clipper spacecraft to orbit around Jupiter from pad 39A on October 10 at 12:31 p.m. EDT (Saturn V Center tickets, SOLD OUT as of September 21). Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Koreasat 6A communication satellite from pad 40 on late October. A Falcon 9 will launch the CRS-31 Cargo Dragon resupply mission to the ISS on late October around 1 a.m. EDT.
UPDATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2024...FALCON 9The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on October 4 earliest TBD at 4-8 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the Hera asteroid rendezvous mission for the European Space Agency from pad 40 on October 7 at 10:52 a.m. EDT. The next Falcon Heavy will launch NASA's flagship Europa Clipper spacecraft to orbit around Jupiter from pad 39A on October 10 at 12:31 p.m. EDT (Saturn V Center tickets, SOLD OUT as of September 21). Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Koreasat 6A communication satellite from pad 40 on late October. A Falcon 9 will launch the CRS-31 Cargo Dragon resupply mission to the ISS on late October around 1 a.m. EDT.
Now targeting October 4 per this cancel-and-replace NGA Rocket Launching notice, expected launch window 08:05-12:05 UTC.Quote from: NGA292208Z SEP 24NAVAREA IV 1189/24(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 040805Z TO 041235Z OCT, ALTERNATE 050743Z TO 051213Z, 060721Z TO 061151Z, 070659Z TO 071129Z, 080637Z 081107Z OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 28-38.57N 080-37.38W, 28-50.00N 080-19.00W, 28-47.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-28.00W, 28-31.66N 080-33.60W. B. 31-48.00N 076-56.00W, 32-30.00N 076-24.00W, 33-09.00N 075-30.00W, 33-24.00N 075-00.00W, 33-19.00N 074-51.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W, 32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-44.00N 076-50.00W.2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 1171/24.3. CANCEL THIS MSG 081207Z OCT 24.
292208Z SEP 24NAVAREA IV 1189/24(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 040805Z TO 041235Z OCT, ALTERNATE 050743Z TO 051213Z, 060721Z TO 061151Z, 070659Z TO 071129Z, 080637Z 081107Z OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 28-38.57N 080-37.38W, 28-50.00N 080-19.00W, 28-47.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-28.00W, 28-31.66N 080-33.60W. B. 31-48.00N 076-56.00W, 32-30.00N 076-24.00W, 33-09.00N 075-30.00W, 33-24.00N 075-00.00W, 33-19.00N 074-51.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W, 32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-44.00N 076-50.00W.2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 1171/24.3. CANCEL THIS MSG 081207Z OCT 24.
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
Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 09/29/2024 08:56 amQuote from: gongora on 09/29/2024 02:25 amSES-STA-20240924-02022This ground station filing mentions an Optus X geo sat launching in early November. I would guess that would be on SpaceX because who else would be launching such a thing in early November.QuoteIntelsat License LLC (“Intelsat”) herein requests 30 days of Special Temporary Authority (“STA”),1 commencing October 28, 2024, to use its Nuevo, California Ka-band earth station, E170039, to provide launch and early orbit phase (“LEOP”) services for the Optus X satellite.2 Optus X is expected to launch no earlier than November 4, 2024.3 Intelsat expects the LEOP period to last approximately 30 days.The Optus X operations will be performed at the following frequencies:29.625 GHz and 29.630 GHz (uplink); and19.825 GHz and 19.830 GHz (downlink)....3 Intelsat understands that Optus X is licensed by Australia. The satellite’s final location is 87.75° E.L.4 Northrop Grumman Information Systems (“Northrop Grumman”), the manager of the Optus X mission, will handle the coordination.This is strange since Optus' only known comsat on order is Optus 11 (built by Airbus) and is currently booked for a NET 2025 launch on Ariane 6.Is this another runaway from Arianespace?EDIT: No, Optus 11 has been delayed to 2027 due to manufacturing problemsQuote from: GWR64 on 09/26/2024 10:44 pmThere are obviously further delays with OneSat satellites. Various sources about Optus-11.https://www.thepress.co.nz/a/business/350411994/sky-tv-asks-customers-to-check-if-they-can-pick-up-signal-from-replacement-satelliteQuoteSky had originally been planning to switch to a new more capable satellite, Optus 11, late next year.But that satellite is not now expected to be available before 2027 due to manufacturing delays, and the earlier expected failure of D2 means it is likely to need to rely on an interim solution for about two years.I guess Optus struck a deal to use someone else's...but which one?On LinkedIn some Northrop Grumman employees have listed their work on the Optus-X commercial satellite program in their experience list:e.g.https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gilbert-chip-jones/details/experience/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-bachrach-43379b252/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalliya-sosmath-9166841b9/
Total capital expenditure is expected to be around S$2.8 billion11. Core capital expenditureis expected to be around S$1.8 billion, comprising A$1.4 billion (S$1.2 billion) for Optusand S$0.6 billion for the rest of the Group. This reflects the Group’s multi-year investmentsin 5G networks in Australia, as well as cyber security and digital transformation initiatives.Another S$1.0 billion12 is to be invested in data centres, equipment and fit-out for GPU-as-a-Service facilities, and satellites including a satellite to replace ST-2 by 2028.
October - EZIE 1, EZIE 2, EZIE 3 - TBD - TBD
Quote from: Ken the Bin on 09/30/2024 12:24 pmQuote from: Ken the Bin on 09/29/2024 11:23 pmQuote from: bman549 on 09/29/2024 10:35 pmQuote from: Ken the Bin on 09/29/2024 10:19 pmNow targeting October 4 per this cancel-and-replace NGA Rocket Launching notice, expected launch window 08:05-12:05 UTC.Quote from: NGA292208Z SEP 24NAVAREA IV 1189/24(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 040805Z TO 041235Z OCT, ALTERNATE 050743Z TO 051213Z, 060721Z TO 061151Z, 070659Z TO 071129Z, 080637Z 081107Z OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 28-38.57N 080-37.38W, 28-50.00N 080-19.00W, 28-47.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-28.00W, 28-31.66N 080-33.60W. B. 31-48.00N 076-56.00W, 32-30.00N 076-24.00W, 33-09.00N 075-30.00W, 33-24.00N 075-00.00W, 33-19.00N 074-51.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W, 32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-44.00N 076-50.00W.2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 1171/24.3. CANCEL THIS MSG 081207Z OCT 24.Over lapping with ULA launch window of 0600-0900L ?So far there are no NGA notices for ULA Cert-2.Now there is a Rocket Launching notice out for ULA Cert-2, for October 4 to October 10. If ULA is ready to go, it seems likely that their launch would take priority over a Starlink launch....and with Vulcan rolled out this launch is now NET October 5: https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jspSPACEX STARLINK 10-10, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FLPRIMARY: 10/05 0743Z-1213ZBACKUP: 10/06 0721Z-1251Z 10/07 0659Z-1129Z 10/08 0637Z-1107Z
Quote from: Ken the Bin on 09/29/2024 11:23 pmQuote from: bman549 on 09/29/2024 10:35 pmQuote from: Ken the Bin on 09/29/2024 10:19 pmNow targeting October 4 per this cancel-and-replace NGA Rocket Launching notice, expected launch window 08:05-12:05 UTC.Quote from: NGA292208Z SEP 24NAVAREA IV 1189/24(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 040805Z TO 041235Z OCT, ALTERNATE 050743Z TO 051213Z, 060721Z TO 061151Z, 070659Z TO 071129Z, 080637Z 081107Z OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 28-38.57N 080-37.38W, 28-50.00N 080-19.00W, 28-47.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-28.00W, 28-31.66N 080-33.60W. B. 31-48.00N 076-56.00W, 32-30.00N 076-24.00W, 33-09.00N 075-30.00W, 33-24.00N 075-00.00W, 33-19.00N 074-51.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W, 32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-44.00N 076-50.00W.2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 1171/24.3. CANCEL THIS MSG 081207Z OCT 24.Over lapping with ULA launch window of 0600-0900L ?So far there are no NGA notices for ULA Cert-2.Now there is a Rocket Launching notice out for ULA Cert-2, for October 4 to October 10. If ULA is ready to go, it seems likely that their launch would take priority over a Starlink launch.
Quote from: bman549 on 09/29/2024 10:35 pmQuote from: Ken the Bin on 09/29/2024 10:19 pmNow targeting October 4 per this cancel-and-replace NGA Rocket Launching notice, expected launch window 08:05-12:05 UTC.Quote from: NGA292208Z SEP 24NAVAREA IV 1189/24(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 040805Z TO 041235Z OCT, ALTERNATE 050743Z TO 051213Z, 060721Z TO 061151Z, 070659Z TO 071129Z, 080637Z 081107Z OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 28-38.57N 080-37.38W, 28-50.00N 080-19.00W, 28-47.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-28.00W, 28-31.66N 080-33.60W. B. 31-48.00N 076-56.00W, 32-30.00N 076-24.00W, 33-09.00N 075-30.00W, 33-24.00N 075-00.00W, 33-19.00N 074-51.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W, 32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-44.00N 076-50.00W.2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 1171/24.3. CANCEL THIS MSG 081207Z OCT 24.Over lapping with ULA launch window of 0600-0900L ?So far there are no NGA notices for ULA Cert-2.
Quote from: Ken the Bin on 09/29/2024 10:19 pmNow targeting October 4 per this cancel-and-replace NGA Rocket Launching notice, expected launch window 08:05-12:05 UTC.Quote from: NGA292208Z SEP 24NAVAREA IV 1189/24(11,26).WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.FLORIDA.1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 040805Z TO 041235Z OCT, ALTERNATE 050743Z TO 051213Z, 060721Z TO 061151Z, 070659Z TO 071129Z, 080637Z 081107Z OCT IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 28-38.57N 080-37.38W, 28-50.00N 080-19.00W, 28-47.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-28.00W, 28-31.66N 080-33.60W. B. 31-48.00N 076-56.00W, 32-30.00N 076-24.00W, 33-09.00N 075-30.00W, 33-24.00N 075-00.00W, 33-19.00N 074-51.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W, 32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-44.00N 076-50.00W.2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 1171/24.3. CANCEL THIS MSG 081207Z OCT 24.Over lapping with ULA launch window of 0600-0900L ?
...Hmm, it now shows the launch back on October 4 but with October 5 skipped...SPACEX STARLINK 10-10, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FLPRIMARY: 10/04 0805Z-1235ZBACKUP: 10/06 0721Z-1213Z 10/07 0659Z-1151Z 10/08 0637Z-1107ZAlso this NOTAM is brand new and also shows NET October 4...F3600/24 NOTAMR F3573/24Q) YMMM/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/5129S13135E999A) YMMMB) 2410041018 C) 2410081333D) 2410041018 TO 2410041501 2410050956 TO 2410051439 2410060934 TO 2410061417 2410070912 TO 2410071355 2410080850 TO 2410081333E) ROCKET LAUNCH WILL TAKE PLACEFLW RECEIVED FROM GOVERNMENT OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:HAZARDOUS OPS WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR ATMOSPHERIC RE-ENTRY ANDSPLASHDOWN OF SPACEX STARLINK 10-10 STAGE 2 WI THE FOLLOWING AREAS:4802S 15955E4711S 15859E5117S 11527E 3952S 08205E4136S 08009E5337S 11428E4927S 15948E TO BEGINNINGF) SFC G) UNL
Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 09/30/2024 11:54 pmFirst time this launch shows up on https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp - and it's holding the October 4 17:00 UTC launch time!SPACEX STARLINK 11-2, VANDENBERG SFB,CAPRIMARY: 10/04 1700Z-2131ZBACKUP: 10/05 1700Z-2131Z 10/06 1300Z-1731Z 10/07 1200Z-1631Z 10/08 1200Z-1631Z 10/09 1200Z-1631ZAnd OneWeb has been removed, so 11-2 is the only Vandy launch now listed.
First time this launch shows up on https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp - and it's holding the October 4 17:00 UTC launch time!SPACEX STARLINK 11-2, VANDENBERG SFB,CAPRIMARY: 10/04 1700Z-2131ZBACKUP: 10/05 1700Z-2131Z 10/06 1300Z-1731Z 10/07 1200Z-1631Z 10/08 1200Z-1631Z 10/09 1200Z-1631Z
The latest Vandy Launch Alert email confirms what we already know:Quote from: VSFBThe SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of the OneWeb Launch 20 mission scheduled to launch from the Vandenberg SFB Spaceport has been postponed until further notice.
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.
Just to make sure it's really NET October 9:B0798/24 NOTAMR B0795/24Q) MMFR/QRDCA/IV/BO/W/000/999/A) MMFRB) 2410090603C) 2410150613D) 09 0603-0643, 10 0559-0638, 11 0553-0633, 12 0548-0628, 13 0543-0623,14 0539-0618, 15 0534-0613E) DANGEROUS AREA FOR REENTRY OF ROCKET ONEWEB-4 LATERAL LIMIT AREA FORMED BY THE UNION OF THE FLW POINTS: 30 51N 120 38W 30 56N 120 28W 30 25N 120 27W 30 23N 120 11W 30 05N 120 06W 30 34N 120 38W 30 51N 120 38W MMFRF) SFCG) UNLA3146/24 NOTAMN Q) FAJO/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/5049S02328E580A) FAJO B) 2410090814 C) 2410150818D) 09 OCT 0814-0848, 10 OCT 0810-0843, 11 OCT 0804-0838, 12 OCT0759-0833, 13 OCT 0754-0828, 14 OCT 0750-0823, 15 OCT 0745-0818E) AREA BOUNDED BY (4251S 02515E, 4243S 02234E, 5948S 02010E, 5956S02405E): SPACEX ONEWEB-4 STAGE 2 ROCKET RE-ENTRY OPS TAKING PLACE.APPLICABLE AIRSPACE DOWNGRADED TO CLASS G.F) SFC G) UNL
...That's for Starlink 6-61 going SE:Quote from: GewoonLukas_ on 09/26/2024 09:12 pmThe launchdate probably won't hold due to Hera launching on October 7th, but it seems the next Starlink launch after Group 10-10 will be Starlink Group 6-61:https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jspQuoteSPACEX STARLINK 6-61, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FLPRIMARY: 10/5/24 0652Z-1123ZBACKUP: 10/6/24 0625Z-1056Z 10/7/24 0559Z-1030ZI wonder if SpaceX is still thinking of which group to go up first.
The launchdate probably won't hold due to Hera launching on October 7th, but it seems the next Starlink launch after Group 10-10 will be Starlink Group 6-61:https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jspQuoteSPACEX STARLINK 6-61, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FLPRIMARY: 10/5/24 0652Z-1123ZBACKUP: 10/6/24 0625Z-1056Z 10/7/24 0559Z-1030Z
SPACEX STARLINK 6-61, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FLPRIMARY: 10/5/24 0652Z-1123ZBACKUP: 10/6/24 0625Z-1056Z 10/7/24 0559Z-1030Z
