Post by: gongora on 06/25/2017 01:42 pm
NSF Threads for Intelsat 35e : Discussion (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=41426.0) / Updates (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=43211.0) / L2 Coverage May-June (http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=42839.0), July-August (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=43238.0) / Party (http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=42585.0)
NSF Articles for Intelsat 35e :
SpaceX returns two boosters, fires up a third for Static Fire test (https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2017/06/spacex-returns-boosters-third-static-fire-test/)
SpaceX launch surge moves on to Falcon 9 launch with Intelsat 35e (https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2017/07/spacex-launch-surge-falcon-9-launch-intelsat-35e/)
NET July 5 2017 from LC-39A at Cape Canaveral on expendable Falcon 9. Launch window opens at 1937 EDT/2337 UTC.
Other SpaceX resources on NASASpaceflight:
SpaceX News Articles (Recent) (http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/tag/spacex/)
SpaceX News Articles from 2006 (Including numerous exclusive Elon interviews) (http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=21862.0)
SpaceX Dragon Articles (http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/tag/dragon/)
SpaceX Missions Section (with Launch Manifest and info on past and future missions) (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?board=55.0)
L2 SpaceX Section (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?board=60.0)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/25/2017 10:05 pm
Big ask. Need the shakedown report for 39A post launch and so on. Will update as we go.
Post by: vaporcobra on 06/27/2017 05:13 pm
https://mobile.twitter.com/flatoday_jdean/status/879734053104218113
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/27/2017 05:22 pm
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/space/os-bz-intelsat-launch-spacex-20170627-story.html (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/space/os-bz-intelsat-launch-spacex-20170627-story.html)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/27/2017 06:21 pm
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We're gearing up for this weekend's IS-35e launch, the 4th #Intelsat #EpicNG #satellite, providing higher efficiency & improved throughput!
https://twitter.com/intelsat/status/879765485973319681 (https://twitter.com/intelsat/status/879765485973319681)
This weekend's? Glad we're all on the same page date wise ... :o ???
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/27/2017 06:23 pm
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Intelsat confirms launch of Intelsat 35e scheduled as soon as Sunday at 7:36pm EDT (2336 GMT).
https://twitter.com/stephenclark1/status/879766797779689474 (https://twitter.com/stephenclark1/status/879766797779689474)
Post by: cartman on 06/27/2017 08:56 pm
Orlando Sentinel says NET moved to Monday 3rd:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/space/os-bz-intelsat-launch-spacex-20170627-story.html (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/space/os-bz-intelsat-launch-spacex-20170627-story.html)
Post by: input~2 on 06/28/2017 11:39 am
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 022330Z TO 030126Z JUL,
ALTERNATE 2331Z TO 0127Z COMMENCING DAILY
03 AND 04 JUL IN AREAS BOUND BY:
A. 28-40N 80-38W, 28-39N 80-14W,
28-38N 80-00W, 28-34N 79-18W,
28-32N 79-18W, 28-32N 80-38W.
B. 28-31N 74-52W, 28-11N 70-52W,
27-51N 70-32W, 27-31N 71-12W,
28-11N 74-52W.
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 542/17.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 050227Z JUL 17.//
Authority: EASTERN RANGE 271859Z JUN 17.
Date: 271938Z JUN 17
Cancel: 05022700 Jul 17
Post by: tvg98 on 06/28/2017 05:07 pm
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I spy with my @ SpaceX eye...By Stephen C. Smith
https://twitter.com/SpaceKSCBlog/status/880108825163988992 (https://twitter.com/SpaceKSCBlog/status/880108825163988992)
Post by: Scylla on 06/28/2017 09:43 pm
#Intelsat 35e is the next in line #EpicNG #satellite scheduled for launch this Sunday, 2 July at 7:36 pm ET. Stay tuned! @SpaceX
https://twitter.com/INTELSAT/status/880175922812526592
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/29/2017 10:42 am
Next milestone will be rollout.
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/29/2017 01:52 pm
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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 60%
Primary concern(s): Anvil and Cumulus Cloud Rules
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 50%
Primary concern(s): Anvil and Cumulus Cloud Rules
Post by: SmallKing on 06/29/2017 02:53 pm
https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/880433238782693376
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/29/2017 06:43 pm
Post by: IanThePineapple on 06/29/2017 06:57 pm
http://original.livestream.com/spaceflightnow
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/29/2017 07:20 pm
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2017/06/spacex-returns-boosters-third-static-fire-test/
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/29/2017 08:33 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/30/2017 12:11 am
http://original.livestream.com/spaceflightnow
Post by: Flying Beaver on 06/30/2017 12:15 am
Venting!
http://original.livestream.com/spaceflightnow
T-0 could be earlier than 2100L.
LOX loading is now down to T-35m per Iridium-2 press kit.
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/30/2017 12:30 am
Post by: DaveS on 06/30/2017 12:30 am
Post by: Chris Bergin on 06/30/2017 01:04 am
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/880592028844806144
Static fire test of Falcon 9 complete—targeting launch of Intelsat 35e from Pad 39A in Florida on Sunday, July 2.
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/30/2017 05:36 am
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/30/2017 06:06 am
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F9/Intelsat: Here’s a view of the Falcon 9 static firing at pad 39A this evening
https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/880586498915151872 (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/880586498915151872)
Post by: Lewis007 on 06/30/2017 07:10 am
http://www.intelsat.com/global-network/satellites/fleet/intelsat-35e/nggallery/page/2
Post by: Robotbeat on 06/30/2017 11:05 am
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/30/2017 02:44 pm
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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 60%
Primary concern(s): Anvil and Cumulus Cloud Rules
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 40%
Primary concern(s): Anvil and Cumulus Cloud Rules
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 06/30/2017 05:49 pm
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I spy with my @SpaceX eye ...
https://twitter.com/spacekscblog/status/880835835389767681 (https://twitter.com/spacekscblog/status/880835835389767681)
Post by: Scylla on 06/30/2017 10:06 pm
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/01/2017 05:38 am
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/01/2017 05:40 am
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/01/2017 06:10 am
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SpaceX is targeting launch of Intelsat 35e from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 58-minute launch window opens on Sunday, July 2, at 7:36 p.m. EDT, or 23:36 UTC. The satellite will be deployed approximately 32 minutes after launch.
A backup launch window opens on Monday, July 3, at 7:37 p.m. EDT, or 23:37 UTC.
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/01/2017 02:36 pm
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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 60%
Primary concern(s): Anvil and Cumulus Cloud Rules
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 40%
Primary concern(s): Anvil and Cumulus Cloud Rules
Post by: Orbiter on 07/02/2017 12:30 pm
http://original.livestream.com/spaceflightnow
Post by: Orbiter on 07/02/2017 12:38 pm
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/02/2017 01:53 pm
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Going vertical. #Falcon9 #intelsat35e
https://twitter.com/spacenews360/status/881491721045127169 (https://twitter.com/spacenews360/status/881491721045127169)
There's video attached to the tweet.
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/02/2017 01:58 pm
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Good morning from #SpaceX Pad 39A! The expendable (bummer) Falcon 9 rocket is going vertical for today's 7:36 PM ET Intelsat-35e launch
https://twitter.com/nova_road/status/881495322203127809 (https://twitter.com/nova_road/status/881495322203127809)
Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/02/2017 02:04 pm
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2017/07/spacex-launch-surge-falcon-9-launch-intelsat-35e/
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/02/2017 04:17 pm
Edit to add: uncropped version of photo
Post by: Norm38 on 07/02/2017 09:02 pm
Post by: Scylla on 07/02/2017 10:07 pm
Launch weather outlook improving: forecast now 60% "go," up from 40%. #intelsat35e
https://twitter.com/flatoday_jdean/status/881630871375290368
Post by: DatUser14 on 07/02/2017 10:28 pm
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Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/02/2017 11:21 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKmWeATngb4
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/02/2017 11:21 pm
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Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/02/2017 11:26 pm
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Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/02/2017 11:32 pm
T-4 mins and all green.
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/02/2017 11:32 pm
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/02/2017 11:34 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/02/2017 11:35 pm
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Post by: ArbitraryConstant on 07/02/2017 11:36 pm
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Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/02/2017 11:36 pm
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Post by: Orbiter on 07/02/2017 11:40 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/02/2017 11:40 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/02/2017 11:40 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/02/2017 11:41 pm
Post by: Lar on 07/02/2017 11:43 pm
Webcast ended.
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/02/2017 11:43 pm
Webcast ending.
Post by: Helodriver on 07/02/2017 11:44 pm
Post by: Lar on 07/02/2017 11:45 pm
Safety first, rats, etc. deleted. Left Helo's "more time" as that is sort of an update I guess????
PS, see the party thread if you don't get the joke there about picks on an expendable mission.
And please use the
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=41426 (discussion)
One eager low post count member got two posts deleted. I feel bad. But not that bad.
Edit: I also feel stooopid for saying update when I meant discussion. TWICE!
Post by: psloss on 07/02/2017 11:51 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/03/2017 12:42 am
"Following scrub for a guidance abort on the first attempt, SpaceX is now targeting launch of Intelsat 35e from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, July 3, at 7:37 p.m. EDT, or 23:37 UTC. The launch window will remain open for 58 minutes and the satellite will be deployed approximately 32 minutes after launch."
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/03/2017 05:36 am
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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 30%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 30%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/03/2017 07:55 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASbCLpWDPV4
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/03/2017 12:24 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/03/2017 02:08 pm
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/03/2017 02:48 pm
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Weather is perfect. #Intelsat35e @SpaceX
https://twitter.com/spacenews360/status/881652437744066561 (https://twitter.com/spacenews360/status/881652437744066561)
Post by: William Graham on 07/03/2017 05:29 pm
Not actually official yet, but the way KSC is acting on the notes of roadblocks and preps suggests they are deep into activating the 24 hour scrub turnaround, so another attempt today. Caveat is they can take it down to polling points, so yeah - but let's go with another attempt until we hear different.
A launch tonight and this would still be the shortest time between two launches from Kennedy. Any further delay and the gap from BulgariaSat-1 will be longer than that between Skylab 1 and Skylab 2 (i.e. Skylab itself and its first crew) in May 1973.
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/03/2017 07:23 pm
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I spy with my @SpaceX eye ...
https://twitter.com/spacekscblog/status/881952758773035008 (https://twitter.com/spacekscblog/status/881952758773035008)
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 09:29 pm
Post by: JoerTex on 07/03/2017 09:50 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 09:58 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 10:01 pm
Post by: Scylla on 07/03/2017 10:01 pm
F9/Intelsat: The view looking west from the KSC press site
https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/881991877209227266
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 10:17 pm
Storms are still staying clear of the 10nmi zone around SLC-39A.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 10:22 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 10:23 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/03/2017 10:23 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 10:24 pm
T0 reset to 19:52 EDT due to weather. (Delay of 15mins)
That would be because of the cell to the northwest that breached the 10nmi zone.
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/03/2017 10:25 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 10:26 pm
Fueling poll: 18:49 EDT
RP-1 fuel start: 18:52 EDT
LOX fuel start: 19:17 EDT
Liftoff: 19:52 EDT
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 10:30 pm
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/03/2017 10:37 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 10:39 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 10:40 pm
Fueling poll: 19:04 EDT
RP-1 fuel start: 19:07 EDT
LOX fuel start: 19:32 EDT
Liftoff: 20:07 EDT
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 10:42 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/03/2017 10:44 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 10:48 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 10:51 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/03/2017 10:52 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 10:53 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 10:54 pm
Fueling poll: 19:32 EDT
RP-1 fuel start: 19:35 EDT
LOX fuel start: 20:00 EDT
Liftoff: 20:35 EDT
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/03/2017 10:55 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/03/2017 10:57 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 11:00 pm
Post by: DeanG1967 on 07/03/2017 11:02 pm
https://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar.php?rid=mlb&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes (https://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar.php?rid=mlb&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes)
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 11:05 pm
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/03/2017 11:32 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 11:34 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 11:35 pm
Launch auto sequence has started.
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/03/2017 11:35 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 11:44 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/03/2017 11:45 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/03/2017 11:49 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 11:50 pm
10mins to start of LOX load.
Post by: Scotty on 07/03/2017 11:51 pm
Things are looking better.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 11:54 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 11:55 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/03/2017 11:56 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 11:58 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/03/2017 11:59 pm
LD is asking his team for any issues that would constrain the start of LOX load.
There are none reported.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/04/2017 12:00 am
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Post by: bsegal on 07/04/2017 12:14 am
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Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/04/2017 12:25 am
All proceeding well.
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/04/2017 12:26 am
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Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/04/2017 12:32 am
Stage 1 LOX secured.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/04/2017 12:32 am
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/04/2017 12:32 am
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/04/2017 12:33 am
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/04/2017 12:33 am
Ground gas securing starting.
Stage 1 & 2 cryo secured.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/04/2017 12:33 am
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/04/2017 12:34 am
F9 in start up.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/04/2017 12:34 am
GO FOR LAUNCH
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/04/2017 12:34 am
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Post by: StarryKnight on 07/04/2017 12:45 am
THIS IS WHY STATIC FIRE IS SO IMPORTANT. Testing these late abort mode and procedures.
ULA and Orbital ATK (and probably other launch providers) rehearse abort procedures for every launch and they don't do static fires.
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/04/2017 12:46 am
Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/04/2017 12:48 am
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/04/2017 12:58 am
"SpaceXVerified account @SpaceX 2m2 minutes ago
Standing down today due to a violation of abort criteria, vehicle/payload in good health, next launch opportunity tomorrow, July 4th!"
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/882040096718897153
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/04/2017 01:54 am
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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/04/2017 03:03 am
"Standing down for today's launch due to a violation of abort criteria--the vehicle and payload remain in good health. The next launch opportunity for Intelsat 35e from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida is Tuesday, July 4, at 7:37 p.m. EDT, or 23:37 UTC. The launch window will remain open for 58 minutes and the satellite will be deployed approximately 32 minutes after launch."
Post by: tvg98 on 07/04/2017 06:04 am
"We're going to spend the 4th doing a full review of rocket & pad systems. Launch no earlier than 5th/6th. Only one chance to get it right …"
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/882117255407980545 (https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/882117255407980545)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/04/2017 06:25 am
"Out of an abundance of caution, SpaceX will be spending the 4th of July doing a full review of the rocket and launch pad systems. The next launch opportunity for Intelsat 35e from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida is now no earlier than Wednesday, July 5 or Thursday, July 6. Additional updates will be posted to this page as they become available. "
Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/04/2017 01:41 pm
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/04/2017 03:15 pm
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SpaceXUpdates @SpaceXUpdates 28s29 seconds ago
Falcon 9 currently being lowered to vertical. @INTELSAT
https://twitter.com/SpaceXUpdates/status/882256154411360256 (https://twitter.com/SpaceXUpdates/status/882256154411360256)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/04/2017 03:19 pm
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Stephen C. Smith @SpaceKSCBlog 27s28 seconds ago
Breaking news ... Falcon 9 just went horizontal.
https://twitter.com/SpaceKSCBlog/status/882257341994991618 (https://twitter.com/SpaceKSCBlog/status/882257341994991618)
There's some video attached to the tweet.
Post by: catdlr on 07/04/2017 04:52 pm
SpaceKSCBlog
Published on Jul 4, 2017
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Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/04/2017 06:25 pm
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F9 still horizontal on the pad. Can see from a distance.
https://twitter.com/spacekscblog/status/882301070650814464 (https://twitter.com/spacekscblog/status/882301070650814464)
Post by: Scylla on 07/04/2017 06:32 pm
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/04/2017 06:50 pm
However, I don't think they update forecasts unless range approval has been granted?
Post by: jacqmans on 07/04/2017 07:54 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/04/2017 08:44 pm
Post by: DaveS on 07/04/2017 10:52 pm
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Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/05/2017 02:01 pm
Latest is for planning purposes for media that are covering the launch. Remains subject to change, but that's what we'll all go on, that they are planning the latest attempt tonight.
A more definitive statement below.... :)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/05/2017 02:07 pm
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Intelsat @INTELSAT 33s34 seconds ago
Following a complete review of all criteria, @SpaceX has confirmed we are 'Go' for #launch tonight. Window opens at 7:37 pm EDT. Go IS-35e!
https://twitter.com/INTELSAT/status/882601480146092032 (https://twitter.com/INTELSAT/status/882601480146092032)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/05/2017 02:35 pm
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SpaceX is targeting launch of Intelsat 35e from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, July 5. The launch window opens at 7:37 p.m. EDT, or 23:37 UTC.
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/05/2017 04:13 pm
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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 10%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 10%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule
Post by: A12 on 07/05/2017 08:12 pm
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Targeting launch of @Intelsat 35e today at 7:38 p.m. EDT, 23:38 UTC. Webcast goes live ~10 minutes before liftoff -->https://t.co/tdni53IviI
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/882693202930577408
Post by: Req on 07/05/2017 08:18 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 10:08 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 10:10 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 10:14 pm
18:28 EDT - T-70mins
18:35 EDT - Fuel poll
18:38 EDT - RP-1 fuel start (T-60mins)
19:03 EDT - LOX fuel start (T-35mins)
19:38 EDT - Launch (window open)
20:36 EDT - Window close
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 10:15 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 10:19 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 10:25 pm
SpaceX team reviewed all systems again late last night. Done our best to ensure all is good.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 10:28 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 10:28 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 10:30 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 10:33 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 10:35 pm
Post by: Req on 07/05/2017 10:35 pm
SpaceX team reviewed all systems again late last night. Done our best to ensure all is good.
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/882727063525797889
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 10:35 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 10:35 pm
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 10:38 pm
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 10:58 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:00 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:01 pm
3mins to start of LOX load. Team is being asked to report any conditions that would prevent the start of LOX fueling.
No issues reported. LOX load to start in 90secs.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:03 pm
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:10 pm
https://livestream.com/accounts/20522137/events/7570328
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:13 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:13 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:17 pm
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Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:23 pm
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:25 pm
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:27 pm
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:28 pm
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:29 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:30 pm
MVac and M1D hydraulic pressures stepping up.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:31 pm
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Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/05/2017 11:31 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:32 pm
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Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/05/2017 11:32 pm
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:33 pm
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:33 pm
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Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:34 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:34 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:35 pm
Stage 1 LOX closed out.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:35 pm
Strongback lowered to 88.5 degrees.
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:35 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:36 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:36 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:36 pm
M1D fuel bleed complete.
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:36 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:36 pm
Ground gas close outs started.
Cryo helium secure in work.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:37 pm
AFTS READY FOR LAUNCH.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:37 pm
F9 is in start up.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:37 pm
LD GO FOR LAUNCH.
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:37 pm
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:37 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:38 pm
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Vehicle pitching downrange.
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:38 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:38 pm
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Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/05/2017 11:39 pm
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Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/05/2017 11:39 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:39 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:40 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:40 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:41 pm
STAGING!
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:41 pm
Stage 2 ignition!
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:41 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:41 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:41 pm
Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/05/2017 11:42 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:42 pm
Bermuda AOS.
Stage propulsion nominal.
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:42 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:42 pm
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Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:44 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:44 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:45 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:46 pm
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Stage 1 and payload in coast.
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:46 pm
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:48 pm
00:26:18 2nd stage engine restarts
00:27:10 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2)
00:32:01 Intelsat 35e satellite deployment
Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/05/2017 11:48 pm
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/05/2017 11:50 pm
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/05/2017 11:51 pm
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Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/06/2017 12:00 am
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/06/2017 12:03 am
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Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/06/2017 12:10 am
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Post by: Mapperuo on 07/06/2017 12:11 am
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI1dToT68mk
Post by: Chris Bergin on 07/06/2017 12:11 am
Congrats to all involved!
Thanks to Steven and Chris and all for the coverage!
William's article updated:
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2017/07/spacex-launch-surge-falcon-9-launch-intelsat-35e/
ONE post of congrats each allowed on here. Anything else other than updates please use the other threads. Questions, follow ups, etc...on the discussion thread.
Post by: ZachS09 on 07/06/2017 12:11 am
I'm also impressed that this version of Falcon 9 can lift payloads that Falcon Heavy could have launched if not for its own delays.
Post by: rabe0070 on 07/06/2017 12:11 am
Post by: montyrmanley on 07/06/2017 12:12 am
Post by: Llian Rhydderch on 07/06/2017 12:12 am
Great to see your launch cadence so high, after building the capacity over the past several years
Keep the high pace up as you continue to set records for you long-term vision and consistent execution!
Post by: chad1011 on 07/06/2017 12:12 am
Post by: SmallKing on 07/06/2017 12:12 am
Thanks to Steven for the coverage
Post by: cppetrie on 07/06/2017 12:12 am
Congrats to all!
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 07/06/2017 12:12 am
Congratulations to SpaceX and Intelsat for the successful launch!
Post by: Silmfeanor on 07/06/2017 12:12 am
Post by: marshal on 07/06/2017 12:13 am
;D
Post by: kevin-rf on 07/06/2017 12:13 am
Post by: FlightSpare on 07/06/2017 12:13 am
AOS HPK
For future reference, the station identifier is HBK, Hartebeesthoek.
http://www.sansa.org.za/careers/16-spaceoperations/services
Congrats SpaceX!
Post by: Perchlorate on 07/06/2017 12:13 am
Post by: BruceM on 07/06/2017 12:13 am
Special kudos to all those SpaceXers who have worked such long hours over the past 12 days launching 3 successes out of 3 attempts. Hope you get a well deserved rest while the range is closed!
Post by: Lars-J on 07/06/2017 12:13 am
And nice of them to thank the Air Force range for allowing them to launch, by delaying their planned down time one day.
10 launches so far this year. By themselves more than any other country!
Post by: Martin.cz on 07/06/2017 12:14 am
Post by: MATTBLAK on 07/06/2017 12:14 am
Post by: mn on 07/06/2017 12:14 am
I knew that if I don't watch live it'll launch, so I didn't open YouTube until T+0:00:02
Post by: pb2000 on 07/06/2017 12:14 am
Post by: Star One on 07/06/2017 12:14 am
Post by: Craftyatom on 07/06/2017 12:14 am
Anyways, congratulations to everyone involved in today's launch! Here's to many more in the future!
Post by: northenarc on 07/06/2017 12:15 am
Post by: AncientU on 07/06/2017 12:15 am
Thanks for the launch window stretch USAF.
Post by: Mark McCombs on 07/06/2017 12:16 am
8)
Post by: cro-magnon gramps on 07/06/2017 12:16 am
You had an abundance of caution,
and you came through, with a Great Launch...
Much better than having launch fever...
and Thank you Intelsat for your confidence
in SpaceX and sticking with them... they
will only be getting better, with the experience...
Thanks too to Chris, Stephen and the Team for
this Truly Epic Website and Coverage of
ALL THINGS SPACEY :D
Cheers Gramps...
Post by: Formica on 07/06/2017 12:18 am
Post by: Michael Baylor on 07/06/2017 12:18 am
See you in August SpaceX!
Hopefully we will get an ITS update or a spacesuit unveil in the meantime. ;)
Post by: WindyCity on 07/06/2017 12:18 am
Post by: Ronpur50 on 07/06/2017 12:19 am
Post by: Brovane on 07/06/2017 12:20 am
Glad you got this one completed before the Eastern Range shuts down for several weeks.
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/06/2017 12:21 am
By my reckoning still a record (just) for the shortest duration between two SpaceX launches from the same pad. So yet more proof, if it were needed, of the amazing launch cadence established this year (and of course with an East coast launch as well in between). Bravo!
Post by: Poole Amateur on 07/06/2017 12:22 am
Thank you to all at NSF, particularly our stalwart of all launches, no matter their origin, Steve P, for the brilliant coverage as always.
Post by: Rebel44 on 07/06/2017 12:22 am
Special thanks to Eastern Range for delaying planned maintenance to provide this launch window.
Post by: macpacheco on 07/06/2017 12:23 am
Post by: Rocket Science on 07/06/2017 12:24 am
Post by: Bubbinski on 07/06/2017 12:27 am
Post by: lonestriker on 07/06/2017 12:27 am
Post by: Elmar Moelzer on 07/06/2017 12:30 am
Post by: rickl on 07/06/2017 12:31 am
SpaceX launches are never boring to me. I'm always holding my breath until the payload is safely in orbit.
Is this a record for the fastest turnaround at 39A?
Post by: Endeavour_01 on 07/06/2017 12:33 am
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/06/2017 12:38 am
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Long exposure photograph of #SpaceX’s launch of #Falcon9 and #Intelsat35e. | Instagram @johnkrausphotos
https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/882754266070429697 (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/882754266070429697)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/06/2017 12:41 am
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/06/2017 12:43 am
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Thanks @INTELSAT! Really proud of the rocket and SpaceX team today. Min apogee requirement was 28,000 km, Falcon 9 achieved 43,000 km.
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/882761133177790464
Post by: abaddon on 07/06/2017 12:45 am
Post by: ChrisGebhardt on 07/06/2017 12:49 am
Post by: Lee Jay on 07/06/2017 01:01 am
Post by: NASAGeek on 07/06/2017 01:06 am
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/06/2017 01:11 am
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Launch of #SpaceX's #Falcon9 and #Intelsat35e satellite as viewed from the scenic Canaveral National Seashore. | Instagram: @johnkrausphotos
https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/882754203629879296 (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/882754203629879296)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/06/2017 01:13 am
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SpaceX takes a victory lap after upping its launch cadence.https://twitter.com/sciguyspace/status/882765730890092546 (https://twitter.com/sciguyspace/status/882765730890092546)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/06/2017 01:24 am
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An 'Epic' Success! #Intelsat35e launches aboard a @SpaceX rocket today #IntelsatEpicNG
https://twitter.com/intelsat/status/882770778219061249 (https://twitter.com/intelsat/status/882770778219061249)
Post by: dmc6960 on 07/06/2017 02:43 am
Rocket sure looked naked without recovery hardware, which is just the norm now, despite already launching a few like these this year.
Also thought it was nice how John pointed out and thanked on the webcast the eastern range for deferring their maintenance by a day to allow this launch before stand down.
Now it is going to be boring without any SpaceX launches for over a month. We are spoiled now.
Post by: fishbait on 07/06/2017 02:50 am
Great to see a steady approach with no launch fever.
Can't wait to see SpaceX back soon with 3 active pads....
Post by: Scylla on 07/06/2017 02:57 am
Happy to confirm signal acquisition of #Intelsat35e, the 4th of Intelsat's #EpicNG #satellite fleet! Congrats to the entire mission! @SpaceX
https://twitter.com/INTELSAT/status/882774311895007232
Post by: tleski on 07/06/2017 03:16 am
Congrats to SpaceX, Eastern Range, Intelsat and everybody involved! Thank you NSF for great coverage and allowing me to follow the launch while traveling!
Post by: WindnWar on 07/06/2017 04:21 am
Post by: vandersons on 07/06/2017 07:28 am
Post by: tinorex on 07/06/2017 07:31 am
Congratulation!
Post by: xm11 on 07/06/2017 07:33 am
Post by: Kaputnik on 07/06/2017 08:15 am
Congratulations to SpaceX on this astounding pace.
Commiserations to Pad X.
I can't believe we have to wait a whole 35 days now for the next one..
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/06/2017 09:06 am
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Intelsat 35e Launches Successfully
Luxembourg, 5 July 2017 – Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network and leader in integrated satellite communications, announced the successful launch of the Intelsat 35e satellite, the fourth of the Intelsat EpicNG high throughput satellites. Intelsat 35e was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Liftoff occurred at 7:38 pm EDT. The Intelsat 35e satellite separated from the rocket’s upper stage 32 minutes after launch, at 8:10 pm EDT, and signal acquisition has been confirmed.
Intelsat 35e launcher
Manufactured by Boeing and equipped with an advanced digital payload, Intelsat 35e will deliver high performance services in C- and Ku-band for wireless infrastructure, mobility, broadband, government and media customers in the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe and Africa. Intelsat 35e will be placed into service at 325.5° East where it replaces Intelsat 903, which will be redeployed to another Intelsat orbital location by year-end.
The Intelsat EpicNG fleet is designed to deliver more efficiency for satellite broadband service providers, providing improved performance and economics that allows customers to explore new applications and new business models to grow their businesses. Companies including Orange, INWI, Tele Greenland, Sonatel, Marlink, Speedcast, ETECSA and eProcess will be among the first to deploy services on the satellite once it is placed into service. Intelsat 35e also includes a tailored payload for direct-to-home (DTH) television services for Canal+, a leading provider of DTH services in the Caribbean.
“The successful launch of Intelsat 35e is a major milestone in our business plan for 2017, furthering the footprint and resilience of our Intelsat EpicNG infrastructure,” said Stephen Spengler, Chief Executive Officer, Intelsat. “With each Intelsat EpicNG launch, we advance our vision of creating a global, high performance for our customers that will unlock new growth opportunities in applications including mobility, wireless infrastructure and private data networks. As we further our innovations with respect to ground infrastructure and managed service offerings, like IntelsatOne Flex, we are transforming the role of satellite in the telecommunications landscape.”
http://www.intelsat.com/news/press-release/intelsat-35e-launches-successfully/ (http://www.intelsat.com/news/press-release/intelsat-35e-launches-successfully/)
Post by: Davp99 on 07/06/2017 11:15 am
Post by: ChrisC on 07/06/2017 01:43 pm
Thanks to Steven and the two Chrises (Chrisia? Chrisium?) for the excellent coverage as always.
Chrii.
Congrats to the SpaceX employees who have earned and possibly now even receive a little time off.
Now let's watch that RSS ...
Post by: CyclerPilot on 07/06/2017 03:11 pm
Range, please take a break for a few weeks, you deserve the time off. :D
Post by: Jdeshetler on 07/06/2017 04:14 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK6F8JgkE-w
Post by: input~2 on 07/06/2017 04:17 pm
2017-041B 42819 INTELSAT 35 772.84min 25.85° 42742km 296km
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/06/2017 04:27 pm
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/06/2017 05:26 pm
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Congrats on another successful launch and satellite deployment. Keep up the great work! Charlie B.
https://twitter.com/cboldenjr/status/883012283160555525 (https://twitter.com/cboldenjr/status/883012283160555525)
Post by: cartman on 07/06/2017 08:17 pm
Post by: Lar on 07/06/2017 09:40 pm
Post by: Jakusb on 07/06/2017 10:03 pm
3 successful launches in 12 days...
Great times!
Go SpaceX! Keep doing what you are doing!
Post by: stcks on 07/10/2017 07:22 pm
2017-041A 42818 FALCON 9 R/B 775.27min 25.84° 42861km 293km
2017-041B 42819 INTELSAT 35 772.84min 25.85° 42742km 296km
2017-041A and 2017-041B are now correctly labeled (they were mislabeled in the first update). Object A is Intelsat 35e and Object B is the stage. The sat has begun its orbit raising and is now at 1445 km x 43266 km x 21.87°
Post by: dsobin on 07/10/2017 08:29 pm
As of 09 July 2017 23:48:35 (UTC), about 20 hours ago, perigee: 3371 km, apogee: 42796 km, inclination: 17.2189 degrees.
It's moving along quite nicely!
Post by: gongora on 08/16/2017 03:25 pm
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#Boeing delivers flexible, digital satellite, Intelsat35e, on orbit to @Intelsat. Next up Intelsat37e launch!
Post by: gongora on 08/16/2017 03:27 pm
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The Intelsat IS-35e communications payload was launched into geotransfer orbit
by a Falcon 9 on Jul 5. By Jul 21 it was in GEO over 33.0W.
Post by: xm11 on 08/17/2017 04:49 am