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Title: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 03/31/2024 10:42 pm
Thread for the Starlink 6-48 group launch.

Launch 10 April 2024, 05:40:00 UTC (1:40 am EDT), from CCSFS SLC-40, on booster 1083-2.  The first stage successfully landed aboard Just Read the Instructions.

Payload 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites to 43 degree inclination orbit on a southeastern trajectory.  Initial orbit 285 x 293 km.

Please use the Starlink Discussion Thread (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=48297.0) for all general discussion on Starlink.

Check the Starlink Index Thread (https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=0.0) for links to more Starlink information.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : Florida : NET April 2024
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 03/31/2024 10:48 pm
Cross-posts:
<snip>
0412-EX-ST-2024 (https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/reports/STA_Print.cfm?mode=current&application_seq=132360&RequestTimeout=1000) Mission 1920 Starlink Group 6-48 from Florida
[Launch NET Apr 7]
ASDS North  25  46  47   West  75  12  19
(same coordinates for 6-49, also applied for today)
<snip>

<snip>
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7527
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Starlink Group 6-48
Launch Time
NET April 2024
...
SLC-40 or LC-39A, Florida, USA
<snip>

Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide (https://www.launchphotography.com/Launch_Viewing_Guide.html); updated later March 31 UTC; my bold:
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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on April 5 around 2:15-6:15 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the Bandwagon-1 rideshare mission on April 7 at 7:17 p.m. EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch two Galileo navigation system satellites for Europe on late April.

Starlink 6-48 could follow Starlink 6-47 and perhaps Starlink 7-28 to one of the Florida launch pads in April, perhaps as early as the first half of the month.

We don't yet know the order of Starlink Groups 6, 7, and 8 launches from Florida this spring and summer.  (SpaceX may not yet know either?)
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : Florida : NET April 2024
Post by: Galactic Penguin SST on 04/02/2024 02:03 pm
NET late April 9 UTC per these 2nd stage re-entry NOTAMs:

F1252/24 NOTAMN
Q) YMMM/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/1526S08311E705
A) YMMM
B) 2404100004 C) 2404160227
D) 2404100004 TO 2404100458
   2404102339 TO 2404110433
   2404112314 TO 2404120408
   2404122249 TO 2404130343
   2404132223 TO 2404140317
   2404142158 TO 2404150252
   2404152133 TO 2404160227
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 STARLINK 6-48
   
WI THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
2033S 07500E
0746S 08927E
0853S 09228E
2422S 07500E TO BEGINNING
PRIMARY LAUNCH 240410
BACKUP AS PER FIELD D
F) SFC G) UNL



A1148/24 NOTAMN
Q) FAJO/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/4206S02503E999
A) FAJO B) 2404100004 C) 2404160227
D) 10 APR 0004-0458, 10-11 APR 2339-0443, 11-12 APR 2314-0408, 12-13
APR 2249-0343, 13-14 APR 2223-0317, 14-15 APR 2158-0252, 15-16 APR
2133-0227
E) AREA BOUNDED BY (4256S 00224W, 4045S 00221W, 3210S 05700E, 3515S
05700E): SPACEX STARLINK 6-48 ROCKET RE-ENTRY OPS TAKING PLACE.
APPLICABLE AIRSPACE DOWNGRADED TO CLASS G.
F) SFC G) UNL
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : NET 9 April 2024 (~22:00 UTC)
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 04/02/2024 10:33 pm
Starlink 6-47    April 5 UTC  SLC-40  ASOG

Bandwagon-1  April 7 UTC  LC-39A  LZ-1

Starlink 6-48    April 9 UTC  SLC-40  should be JRTI

Either pad should be ready for a launch ~April 13, with ASOG available--probably the next Starlink launch, Group 6, 7, or 8.

Starlink?        ~April 17 UTC  SLC-40  should be JRTI (Apr 9 + 8 days)
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : NET 9 April 2024 (~22:00 UTC)
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 04/03/2024 11:13 pm
Which first stage will be used for this launch?
(semi-rhetorical question)

Falcon 9 first stages are now apparently cleared for use up to twenty times for non-crewed launches, although that number is apparently more restricted for Cargo Dragon or Cygnus than these other payloads.

1064.6 and 1065.6 are the Falcon Heavy side boosters for Europa Clipper.  1072.1 and 1086.1 are assigned as the Falcon Heavy side boosters for GOES-U.

1073.14 1073.15 and 1076.13 may undergo modifications to become Falcon Heavy side boosters for a future launch, but both are currently available for "single-stick" launches.

Available first stages, with UTC date of most recent recovery:
1069.14  Feb 25  Starlink 6-47
1083.2    Mar 4    (Save for a crewed or ISS cargo mission?  Or Galileo pair?)
1073.14  Mar 4    Bandwagon-1
1077.12  Mar 10
1062.20  Mar 16
1080.7    Mar 21 (maybe)

Edit April 9: It's B1083.2.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : NET 9 April 2024 (~22:00 UTC)
Post by: Martin_G on 04/04/2024 09:53 pm
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp (https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp):

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SPACE X STARLINK 6-48, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY:   04/10/24   0400Z-0831Z
BACKUP(S):   04/11-04/16   0400Z-0831Z
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (~04:00 UTC)
Post by: Ken the Bin on 04/05/2024 11:39 am
NGA Rocket Launching notice and two Space Debris notices (the same notice for two different Navigational Areas).

Quote from: NGA
050823Z APR 24
NAVAREA IV 394/24(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
BAHAMAS.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   100400Z TO 100831Z APR, ALTERNATE
   0400Z TO 0831Z DAILY 11 THRU 16 APR
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39.00N 080-37.69W, 28-39.00N 080-28.00W,
      28-30.00N 080-10.00W, 28-24.00N 080-09.00W,
      28-21.00N 080-11.00W, 28-23.00N 080-19.00W,
      28-29.35N 080-32.49W.
   B. 26-15.00N 076-00.00W, 26-06.00N 074-58.00W,
      25-36.00N 074-03.00W, 25-23.00N 073-53.00W,
      25-09.00N 074-01.00W, 25-06.00N 074-16.00W,
      25-08.00N 074-38.00W, 25-18.00N 075-00.00W,
      25-58.00N 075-59.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 160931Z APR 24.//
Quote from: NGA
050733Z APR 24
HYDROLANT 711/24(57,61,71).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
INDIAN OCEAN.
DNC 01, DNC 02, DNC 03.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
   0558Z TO 1027Z DAILY 10 THRU 16 APR
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   08-53.00S 092-28.00E, 07-46.00S 089-27.00E,
   30-12.00S 061-09.00E, 40-45.00S 002-21.00W,
   42-56.00S 002-24.00W, 32-16.00S 063-10.00E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 161127Z APR 24.//
Quote from: NGA
050733Z APR 24
HYDROPAC 1086/24(57,61,71).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
INDIAN OCEAN.
DNC 01, DNC 02, DNC 03.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
   0558Z TO 1027Z DAILY 10 THRU 16 APR
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   08-53.00S 092-28.00E, 07-46.00S 089-27.00E,
   30-12.00S 061-09.00E, 40-45.00S 002-21.00W,
   42-56.00S 002-24.00W, 32-16.00S 063-10.00E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 161127Z APR 24.//
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (~04:00 UTC)
Post by: OneSpeed on 04/05/2024 09:20 pm
NGA Rocket Launching notice and two Space Debris notices (the same notice for two different Navigational Areas).

Maps from the NGA notices. similar to 6-45 and others, ASDS 616km downrange.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (~04:00 UTC)
Post by: catdlr on 04/07/2024 01:19 am
https://twitter.com/SpaceOffshore/status/1776745849881587983

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Gav Cornwell
@SpaceOffshore
Just Read the Instructions droneship is outbound for the Starlink 6-48 mission. Support vessel Bob is towing. http://nsf.live/spacecoast
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (~04:00 UTC)
Post by: realnouns on 04/07/2024 02:08 am
Bob + JRTI departed PC on Apr 6 @ 6:53pm ET
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (~04:00 UTC)
Post by: Ken the Bin on 04/08/2024 09:01 pm
L-1 weather forecast. 90% 'Go' for April 10. 70% 'Go' for April 11. All Additional Risk Criteria are Low.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (~04:00 UTC)
Post by: GewoonLukas_ on 04/09/2024 07:27 pm
Booster B1083-2
Launch NET 04:04 UTC

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SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, April 10 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 12:04 a.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 3:30 a.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Thursday, April 11 starting at 12:18 a.m. ET.

A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.

This is the second flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-8. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-48

Twitter/X Webcast: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1BdGYrMpQRBJX

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1777762499372474746
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Targeting Wednesday, April 10 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 @Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Florida → http://spacex.com/launches
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (04:04 UTC)
Post by: Steven Pietrobon on 04/09/2024 11:40 pm
PDF of online press kit.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (04:04 UTC)
Post by: Ken the Bin on 04/10/2024 01:02 am
NSF webcast (video id Z1Y4Law6lfo):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1Y4Law6lfo
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (04:04 UTC)
Post by: Ken the Bin on 04/10/2024 02:18 am
Primary launch opportunity = 2024-04-10 04:04:00 UTC per CelesTrak.

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1777873569567158400

Quote from: T.S. Kelso
CelesTrak has pre-launch SupGP data for the @Starlink Group 6-48 launch from Cape Canaveral on 2024-04-10 at 04:04:00 UTC: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?FILE=starlink-g6-48. Deployment of 23 satellites at 05:09:34.520 UTC. Data for 10 backup  opportunities is also provided: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/.

https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/

Launch: 2024-04-10 04:04:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-04-10 05:09:34.520 UTC.
Launch: 2024-04-10 04:34:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-04-10 05:39:34.520 UTC.
Launch: 2024-04-10 04:44:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-04-10 05:49:34.520 UTC.
Launch: 2024-04-10 05:16:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-04-10 06:21:34.520 UTC.
Launch: 2024-04-10 05:40:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-04-10 06:45:34.520 UTC.
Launch: 2024-04-10 05:50:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-04-10 06:55:34.520 UTC.
Launch: 2024-04-10 06:02:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-04-10 07:07:34.520 UTC.
Launch: 2024-04-10 06:16:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-04-10 07:21:34.520 UTC.
Launch: 2024-04-10 06:54:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-04-10 07:59:34.520 UTC.
Launch: 2024-04-10 07:24:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-04-10 08:29:34.520 UTC.
Launch: 2024-04-10 07:30:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-04-10 08:35:34.520 UTC.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (04:44 UTC)
Post by: Ken the Bin on 04/10/2024 03:08 am
SpaceX is now targeting backup launch opportunity #2: 2024-04-10 04:44:00 UTC.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-48

Quote from: SpaceX
SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, April 10 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 12:44 a.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 3:30 a.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Thursday, April 11 starting at 12:18 a.m. ET.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (04:44 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 03:51 am
NSF is live
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:16 UTC)
Post by: Ken the Bin on 04/10/2024 04:06 am
SpaceX is now targeting backup opportunity #3: 2024-04-10 05:16:00.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-48

Quote from: SpaceX
SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, April 10 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 1:16 a.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 3:30 a.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Thursday, April 11 starting at 12:18 a.m. ET.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: Ken the Bin on 04/10/2024 04:43 am
SpaceX is now targeting backup launch opportunity #4: 2024-04-10 05:40:00 UTC.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-48

Quote from: SpaceX
SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, April 10 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 1:40 a.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 3:30 a.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Thursday, April 11 starting at 12:18 a.m. ET.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:14 am
https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1777927821060620447

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Propellant load has begun for tonight’s launch of 23 @Starlink satellites from Florida. All systems and weather are currently go for launch →
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:15 am
NSF view
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:22 am
T-20 minute vent
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:35 am
https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1777933311597564098

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Watch Falcon 9 launch 23 @Starlink satellites to orbit

https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1BdGYrMpQRBJX
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:37 am
SpaceX stream
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:38 am
T-2
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:39 am
T-1 F9 in start-up & GO for launch
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:40 am
Liftoff!
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:41 am
T+1 & MaxQ
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:42 am
https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1777934880417927447

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LAUNCH! SpaceX Falcon 9 B1083-2 launches the Starlink 6-48 mission from SLC-40.

NSF Livestream:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z1Y4Law6lfo
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:44 am
MECO, separation and SES-1
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:45 am
Booster reorientation and Fairing Sep
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:46 am
https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1777935454517531018

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Staging 1-2.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:47 am
Entry burn
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:49 am
Landed!
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:50 am
Mvac shutdown and webcast ended
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:52 am
https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1777936849257861308

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And another landing!
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:54 am
Pad clear
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: rsmath on 04/10/2024 05:54 am
what was with the 1st stage camera tonight?  after stage sep, it went very static-y and not very nice and clean like it normally is during the time working its way to landing. 
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 05:54 am
Remaining milestones:

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00:54:16   2nd stage engine starts (SES-2)
00:54:18   2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2)
01:05:25   Starlink satellites deploy
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: lucas071200 on 04/10/2024 06:15 am
Youtube Rehost by The Space Devs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4SGe5lVLKk
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 06:16 am
Launch highlights:

https://youtu.be/pnxDDsFYP9I
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 06:46 am
https://twitter.com/tweetsiphotos/status/1777948095738716671

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Falcon 9 launches 23 @Starlink satellites to orbit tonight 😍🚀

📸: me for @TLPN_Official
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 07:14 am
https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1777953231232282759

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Deployment of 23 @Starlink satellites confirmed
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: FutureSpaceTourist on 04/10/2024 07:15 am
https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1777955076067520765

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Falcon 9 launches 23 @Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Florida
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: catdlr on 04/10/2024 04:46 pm
https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1778097852264407460

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T.S. Kelso
@TSKelso
CelesTrak has ephemeris-based SupGP data for all 23 satellites from the @Starlink Group 6-48 launch (2024-068) atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on Apr 10 at 0540 UTC: https://spaceflightnow.com/2024/04/09/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-falcon-9-rocket-on-starlink-mission-from-cape-canaveral-2/. Data for the launch can be found at: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?INTDES=2024-068.

Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: catdlr on 04/13/2024 11:29 am
https://twitter.com/SpaceOffshore/status/1779103276119535799

Quote
Gav Cornwell
@SpaceOffshore
Good morning Florida! 🌞Just Read the Instructions droneship has arrived with Falcon 9 B1083 following Starlink 6-48. Bob is also carrying both fairing halves up front.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: realnouns on 04/13/2024 01:49 pm
Bob + JRTI + B1083 returned to PC on Apr 13 @ 7:04am ET
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 04/13/2024 02:29 pm
Bob + JRTI departed PC on Apr 6 @ 6:53pm ET

Bob + JRTI + B1083 returned to PC on Apr 13 @ 7:04am ET

JRTI departure to arrival circa 6.5 days.

The barge and crew may unload and return to sea today.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: catdlr on 04/13/2024 02:49 pm
https://twitter.com/JerryPikePhoto/status/1779119736535519418

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Bob towing in to port this morning
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: shiro on 04/14/2024 05:44 pm
Some reusability stats for this launch (Starlink Group 6-48):

Booster B1083.2 turnaround time:
37 days 1 hour 47 minutes
(its previous mission was Crew-8 on Mar 4, 2024 UTC).

FYI: median turnaround time for Falcon 9 / Heavy boosters is currently 46.97 days *
* – based on the last 30 launches, excluding new first stages.

Launchpad SLC-40 turnaround time:
4 days 20 hours 28 minutes
(the previous launch from this pad was Starlink Group 6-47 on Apr 5, 2024 UTC).

FYI: median turnaround time for SLC-40 is currently 5.08 days *
* – based on the last 30 launches.

The same type of stats for previous SpaceX launches may be found on this spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WwD3CzpKR6vNgYS3QlxoOK9WLi81fof9zRiXzGCnbwo/edit?usp=sharing) online.
Title: Re: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-48 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 10 April 2024 (05:40 UTC)
Post by: zubenelgenubi on 04/17/2024 10:15 am
NSF Launch Roundup: SpaceX to reach its 40th Falcon 9 flight of 2024 (https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2024/04/launch-roundup-041524/), April 15, by Martin Smith
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SLC-40 was the pad from which the Group 6-49 and Group 6-48 missions launched during the previous week, the latter of which was unusually delayed twice into its launch window for undeclared reasons that did not appear to be weather-related.