https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/reports/STA_Print.cfm?mode=current&application_seq=91026The ASDS and boat locations are right offshore from LZ-1, so this will be a near 3x RTLS. I wonder how visible the center core landing will be at that distance, about 37 km from the Jetty Park Pier.
Quote from: envy887 on 03/27/2019 07:10 pmDo we the the distance off shore for the Vandy RTLS that landed on the barge late last year?the distance between SLC-4E and the drone ship location is 47.55 kilometershttps://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=38551.msg1882770#msg1882770
Do we the the distance off shore for the Vandy RTLS that landed on the barge late last year?
From the roof of the VAB one could see the SpaceX logo on the ASDS.
Quote from: Comga on 03/28/2019 03:14 pmFrom the roof of the VAB one could see the SpaceX logo on the ASDS.Unless you have eyes like a hawk, you'll need binoculars to do that.
In an effort to lean forward on reusing hardware for launch, SMC and SpaceX completed a contract modification allowing the reuse of the Falcon Heavy side core boosters forthe Air Force’s Space Test Program-2 mission. This first mission with a re-used booster furtherdemonstrates our commitment to balance risk with increased responsiveness and flexibility.
The Formosa Satellites will be transported from the National Space Center to the Huayuan Company next to Taoyuan Airport on the 14th and will be shipped to the United States on the 15th. Previously released by the Space Center must be shipped to the United States 69 days prior to launch, and the estimated launch date may fall in late June.
https://technews.tw/2019/04/08/formosat-7-apr-15th-to-usa/QuoteThe Formosa Satellites will be transported from the National Space Center to the Huayuan Company next to Taoyuan Airport on the 14th and will be shipped to the United States on the 15th. Previously released by the Space Center must be shipped to the United States 69 days prior to launch, and the estimated launch date may fall in late June.(h/t to u/hebeguess on reddit for posting this info)
Taiwanese news reports mention June 22 for launch date, I'd treat that as a NET for now.
Quote from: gongora on 04/15/2019 03:54 pmTaiwanese news reports mention June 22 for launch date, I'd treat that as a NET for now.Sounds like it's currently slated for around the same time and from the same pad as the inflight abort (late June). I would think SpaceX would like to get STP-2 out of the way before IFA so that it doesn't have to keep reconfiguring the TE back and forth, but that assumes pretty quick refurbishment process for the Arabsat side boosters. Will be interesting to see how it shakes out.
The returned side cores from the Arabsat 6A mission will require analysis to determine reusability. Pending the condition of the side cores, the target launch date is NET Jun 19.
2 months out, so take this with a grain of salt. I’ve asked for clarification on the launch date from the Air Force, but from many years working with SMC, the phrasing of this tweet suggests to me STP-2’s launch is no earlier than June 2019. They typically put day before month.
And I’ve been informed that the Air Force’s tweet is unintentionally misleading. It’s not “June 19” as stated, it’s “June 2019.” Latest NET actually comes from Formosat and is NET 22 June 2019. Still. Just about two months away! #FalconHeavy #SpaceX #STP2