Author Topic: SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 - Thaicom-6 - NET Jan 6, 2014 - UPDATE THREAD (Read 66514 times)

Chris Bergin · « **on:** 10/15/2013 02:21 am »

This is an UPDATE ONLY thread for the third launch of the F9 v1.1 with the Thaicom-6 spacecraft from SLC-40, Cape Canaveral.

Article:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2013/10/spacex-realign-falcon-9-missions/

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Resources:

SpaceX GENERAL Forum Section:
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SpaceX Thaicom-6 General Thread:
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=32449.0

SpaceX Thaicom-6 Update Thread:
You're in it.

SpaceX Thaicom-6 Party Thread:
TBA.

SpaceX Thaicom-6 Viewing Thread (Going to the launch)
TBA.

Thaicom-6 Spacecraft Thread:
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=33049.0

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Chris Bergin · « **Reply #1 on:** 11/12/2013 06:10 pm »

CRS-3 article on L2 info on the EMU up and down tasks for Dragon and launch date considerations - including Thaicom-6:

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2013/11/spacex-crs-3-dragon-spacesuit-relay/

input~2 · « **Reply #2 on:** 11/13/2013 04:00 pm »

Per Thaicom financial statement published to-day:

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The launch of Thaicom 6 is now set for December[/]

QuantumG · « **Reply #3 on:** 11/13/2013 07:57 pm »

Yah to SpaceX working through December.. maybe they'll even do less than one month turnaround of the pad?

savuporo · « **Reply #4 on:** 11/13/2013 08:04 pm »

“The elements [of Falcon 9] are ready and we’re going to start shipping them to the Cape right after a static fire test on Nov. 19,” Shotwell said. “And we will continue to hold the Thaicom 6 launch date of Dec. 20.”

http://www.spacenews.com/article/launch-report/38144spacex%E2%80%99s-1st-commercial-comsat-launch-slips-three-days

ugordan · « **Reply #5 on:** 11/23/2013 06:04 pm »

I'm guessing this is F9-08 1st stage arriving at CCAFS as per the above plan:

Source

Prober · « **Reply #6 on:** 11/23/2013 06:06 pm »

wow, Talk about a large load

mlindner · « **Reply #7 on:** 11/23/2013 06:11 pm »

Quote from: ugordan on 11/23/2013 06:04 pm

I'm guessing this is F9-08 1st stage arriving at CCAFS as per the above plan:

Source

Did they tear it and have to patch it up with some tape near the end there?

Avron · « **Reply #8 on:** 11/23/2013 06:21 pm »

Quote from: Prober on 11/23/2013 06:06 pm

wow, Talk about a large load

Engines and thrust structure attached.. now that's long

smoliarm · « **Reply #9 on:** 11/23/2013 08:38 pm »

Quote from: ugordan on 11/23/2013 06:04 pm

I'm guessing this is F9-08 1st stage arriving at CCAFS as per the above plan:

Source

Nov 23
27 days to go...

Roy_H · « **Reply #10 on:** 11/28/2013 12:06 am »

Quote from: mlindner on 11/23/2013 06:11 pm

Quote from: ugordan on 11/23/2013 06:04 pm
I'm guessing this is F9-08 1st stage arriving at CCAFS as per the above plan:

Source

Did they tear it and have to patch it up with some tape near the end there?

Probably a sign saying "Long Load".

Orbiter · « **Reply #11 on:** 11/28/2013 12:14 am »

Quote from: ugordan on 11/23/2013 06:04 pm

I'm guessing this is F9-08 1st stage arriving at CCAFS as per the above plan:

Source

Hearing it actually might be CRS3's 1st stage, but no one's certain.

mlindner · « **Reply #12 on:** 11/28/2013 06:34 pm »

Quote from: Orbiter on 11/28/2013 12:14 am

Quote from: ugordan on 11/23/2013 06:04 pm
I'm guessing this is F9-08 1st stage arriving at CCAFS as per the above plan:

Source

Hearing it actually might be CRS3's 1st stage, but no one's certain.

That wouldn't make sense, highly doubtful. That would mean they're storing two lower stages at the cape in addition to SES-8 vehicle.

TrevorMonty · « **Reply #13 on:** 11/29/2013 04:30 am »

If thaicom6 is at pad, can they still launch on 20th Dec?. Assuming SES8 flys next week (3rd time lucky).

Jarnis · « **Reply #14 on:** 11/29/2013 05:37 am »

Quote from: TrevorMonty on 11/29/2013 04:30 am

If thaicom6 is at pad, can they still launch on 20th Dec?. Assuming SES8 flys next week (3rd time lucky).

20 days is cutting it probably too close. I'm not saying it is impossible, I'm just saying it is unlikely. They can't start the integration work as long as the previous guy is hogging the hangar space waiting for engine inspections

Comga · « **Reply #15 on:** 11/29/2013 05:45 am »

This is an update thread, friends.
Please hold your post until you have news to share.

Jakusb · « **Reply #16 on:** 12/03/2013 10:22 pm »

Pad has just been cleared.

Go Thaicom6, Go Falcon9, Go SpaceX!
Little OT, but an update nonetheless.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #17 on:** 12/03/2013 10:37 pm »

I guess the satellite is already at the Cape if they have any chance of launching before the new year?

(Well if they can't make 2013 they might shoot for the first launch of 2014 worldwide - which might be difficult since the Indians have moved their long-delayed GSLV launch to January 5!)

ww2planes1 · « **Reply #18 on:** 12/03/2013 11:45 pm »

Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 12/03/2013 10:37 pm

I guess the satellite is already at the Cape if they have any chance of launching before the new year?

(Well if they can't make 2013 they might shoot for the first launch of 2014 worldwide - which might be difficult since the Indians have moved their long-delayed GSLV launch to January 5!)

Thaicom-6 is shipped to the launchsite:
http://www.orbital.com/SatellitesSpace/Communications/Thaicom6/

ChefPat · « **Reply #19 on:** 12/04/2013 11:42 am »

Do we know if the Thiacom-6 rocket is, or is not at the launch site?

corrodedNut · « **Reply #20 on:** 12/04/2013 11:55 am »

Quote from: ChefPat on 12/04/2013 11:42 am

Do we know if the Thiacom-6 rocket is, or is not at the launch site?

We have a photo of the 1st stage arriving at CCAFS: http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=33074.msg1123111#msg1123111

Orbital reports that Thaicom-6 has shipped. As for the interstage, 2nd stage and fairing; we have word-of-mouth reports that they are are there, but nothing that I'm able to verify.

Ben the Space Brit · « **Reply #21 on:** 12/04/2013 12:36 pm »

So now, it's simply a matter of scheduling. Everything will be there in the very near future. How long will take to integrate, test and prep the LV and spacecraft and also to turn around SLC-40? Upon that depends the launch date of Thaicom-6.

Mike_1179 · « **Reply #22 on:** 12/04/2013 04:13 pm »

Quote from: Ben the Space Brit on 12/04/2013 12:36 pm

So now, it's simply a matter of scheduling. Everything will be there in the very near future. How long will take to integrate, test and prep the LV and spacecraft and also to turn around SLC-40? Upon that depends the launch date of Thaicom-6.

And how much work was done to the stages before they left Texas. I remember a post a few months back stating that some work can get done at McGregor or that work can be deferred to the launch site and they were wondering if the Texas guys will keep up that amount of preparation.

Ben the Space Brit · « **Reply #23 on:** 12/04/2013 04:54 pm »

FWIW, some sites I've seen are throwing around a date of 12/20/13 for Thaicom-6 but I don't know how credible that is. Certainly, if the were able to achieve a 2 1/2-week turn-around of the pad it would be nothing short of remarkable.

guckyfan · « **Reply #24 on:** 12/04/2013 05:44 pm »

Quote from: Mike_1179 on 12/04/2013 04:13 pm

And how much work was done to the stages before they left Texas. I remember a post a few months back stating that some work can get done at McGregor or that work can be deferred to the launch site and they were wondering if the Texas guys will keep up that amount of preparation.

They should have had enough time on this one. If they can keep it up when they test and deliver a first stage every few weeks is another thing.

The 20th was the date given before the delays of SES-8. äGreat work if they can keep it.

Silmfeanor · « **Reply #25 on:** 12/18/2013 09:10 pm »

http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/joe_science/spacex-satellite-launch-set-for-dec/article_b31d65b4-6822-11e3-9f40-001a4bcf887a.html

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SpaceX's next Falcon 9 rocket flight, launching a Thai communications satellite into orbit, is now set for Dec. 31, according to a spokesman for the U.S. Air Force's Eastern Range launch support team.

The window for the launch from SpaceX's complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., would begin at 4:57 p.m. CST.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #26 on:** 12/18/2013 10:20 pm »

That's the requested date, but I'm not too sure the Range has been approved, otherwise SpaceX would have put something out there (as much as they are increasingly not doing that). I'd still wait for confirmation (and then if the date sticks, which it may not).

Ben the Space Brit · « **Reply #27 on:** 12/19/2013 07:08 am »

Seriously, Chris, I think you'd be better off asking someone at the Eastern Range. As they are clearly already talking to the press, I think you can be sure that they, at least, are not embargoing the date.

StealerofSuns · « **Reply #28 on:** 12/19/2013 03:14 pm »

http://www.parabolicarc.com/2013/12/19/spacex-launch-rescheduled-jan-31/

Title is a typo? Anyway, December 31st hopefully.

Comga · « **Reply #29 on:** 12/19/2013 03:55 pm »

Quote from: StealerofSuns on 12/19/2013 03:14 pm

http://www.parabolicarc.com/2013/12/19/spacex-launch-rescheduled-jan-31/

Title is a typo? Anyway, December 31st hopefully.

This references the same source, Joe Abbott at the Waco Tribune-Herald. Therefore it is not independent confirmation.

Edit. The title has been corrected to Dec 31.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #30 on:** 12/19/2013 04:28 pm »

Quote from: Ben the Space Brit on 12/19/2013 07:08 am

Seriously, Chris, I think you'd be better off asking someone at the Eastern Range. As they are clearly already talking to the press, I think you can be sure that they, at least, are not embargoing the date.

You assume I don't know the status. I do, but I'm not publishing in the open site, it's for SpaceX to announce to the public.

The above reports are wrong, however.

Prober · « **Reply #31 on:** 12/19/2013 05:34 pm »

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 12/19/2013 04:28 pm

Quote from: Ben the Space Brit on 12/19/2013 07:08 am
Seriously, Chris, I think you'd be better off asking someone at the Eastern Range. As they are clearly already talking to the press, I think you can be sure that they, at least, are not embargoing the date.

You assume I don't know the status. I do, but I'm not publishing in the open site, it's for SpaceX to announce to the public.

The above reports are wrong, however.

Chris enjoys playing the tease on this I see

mlindner · « **Reply #32 on:** 12/19/2013 05:36 pm »

Quote from: Prober on 12/19/2013 05:34 pm

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 12/19/2013 04:28 pm
Quote from: Ben the Space Brit on 12/19/2013 07:08 am
Seriously, Chris, I think you'd be better off asking someone at the Eastern Range. As they are clearly already talking to the press, I think you can be sure that they, at least, are not embargoing the date.

You assume I don't know the status. I do, but I'm not publishing in the open site, it's for SpaceX to announce to the public.

The above reports are wrong, however.

Chris enjoys playing the tease on this I see

No, he enjoys posting correct information and not rumor milling...

Ben the Space Brit · « **Reply #33 on:** 12/19/2013 07:03 pm »

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 12/19/2013 04:28 pm

The above reports are wrong, however.

So, is Joseph Abbott knowingly publishing incorrect information or does he have a bad source? Inquiring minds would like to know.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #34 on:** 12/19/2013 09:57 pm »

Quote from: Ben the Space Brit on 12/19/2013 07:03 pm

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 12/19/2013 04:28 pm
The above reports are wrong, however.

So, is Joseph Abbott knowingly publishing incorrect information or does he have a bad source? Inquiring minds would like to know.

No, he's just behind the loop. It was the 31st for a bit, as a planning date. Remember, there's no such thing as a firm launch date until it's planned, range approved, and the flow can make that date. That's why I'm not going to annoy SpaceX by posting dates on the open forum every other day, cause it will keep moving around. That's why I'm not posting any other current planning dates. They'd only get tweeted out and misrepresented anyway.

(And for those concerned about the lack of updates in an update thread, I'll tidy it up tomorrow by split and merging with the discussion thread).

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #35 on:** 12/20/2013 07:00 pm »

Ok, now public about the date we've had in L2....but it's still fluid, so don't go booking trips just yet.

http://www.patrick.af.mil/

Launch Vehicle/Mission: Falcon 9/Thaicom 6
Date: Jan. 3, 2014 (Their site says 2013, but that's a typo that can happen a lot this time of year!)
Launch Window: 5:57 p.m. - 7:23 p.m. EST
Pad: SLC-40
Launch Hazard Area period
Airspace Closure Areas

sdsds · « **Reply #36 on:** 12/26/2013 08:20 am »

A usually reliable source mentions a static test scheduled for December 27 and launch readiness review scheduled for January 2.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #37 on:** 12/26/2013 12:24 pm »

According to Ben Cooper's Launch Photography launch viewing page, the launch time has shifted slightly earlier to 5:50 - 7:17 pm EST (22:50 - 00:17 UTC).

(and as usual this change was recorded on L2 first

)

ChefPat · « **Reply #38 on:** 12/27/2013 04:52 pm »

Has there been any word on the static fire?

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #39 on:** 12/29/2013 01:18 am »

There's the Static Fire complete on Saturday:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2013/12/spacex-falcon-9-v1-1-static-fire-test-thaicom-6-launch/

mlindner · « **Reply #40 on:** 12/30/2013 11:45 pm »

Quote

Molly McCormick ‏@Molliway
SpaceX launch this Friday: Thaicom6 TV satellite to Geostationary orbit. Launch at 2:50-ish PM Pacific. See you on the webcast!

https://twitter.com/Molliway/status/417804102907600897

More confirmation of January 3rd launch.

input~2 · « **Reply #41 on:** 01/02/2014 11:14 am »

Ref launch window, 45th Space Wing now says:" 5:05 p.m. - 7:17 p.m. EST "

NOTAM for this launch has in particular restrictions for the period 5:05 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. EST

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A1141/13 [...] - QWMLW EROP X0240
EFF 1401031905 THRU 1401040045. THE FOLLOWING AIRSPACE IN USE FOR A
MISSILE LAUNCH/SPLASH DOWN. DURING THESE TIMES KZMA ARTCC/OAC, KZNY
ARTCC/OAC & TJZS ARTCC/OAC WILL NOT APPROVE IFR FLIGHT WITHIN 45NM
OF THE AFFECTED OCEANIC STATIONARY AIRSPACE RESERVATIONS WEST OF
5000W AND 50NM EAST OF 5000W OR WITHIN AFFECTED WARNING AREA
AIRSPACE.
EFF: 1401031905 THRU 1401032005 W497A WEST OF 8000W. SFC-FL050.
EFF: 1401032005 THRU 1401032205 W497A SFC-FL180.
EFF: 1401032135 THRU 1401040045 R2933,R2934, SFC-UNL.
EFF: 1401032205 THRU 1401040045 W497A/B,
1. FROM 2846N 8037W TO 2848N 8025W TO 2822N 7700W TO 2813N 7700W
2804N 7703W TO 2828N 8041W TO BEGINNING. SURFACE TO UNLIMITED.
2. FROM 2807N 7400W TO 2813N 7236W TO 2740N 7001W TO 2728N 6929W TO
2712N 6929W TO 2708N 7001W TO 2723N 7257W TO 2743N 7400W TO
BEGININNG.
END PART 1 OF 6. 03 JAN 19:05 2014 UNTIL 04 JAN 00:45 2014. CREATED: 31 DEC
23:49 2013

input~2 · « **Reply #42 on:** 01/02/2014 11:26 am »

Clearer in this navigational warning. Looks like launch window opens at 5:05pm EST

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NAVAREA IV 825/2013 (11,26) ( 290918Z DEC 2013 )

WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
ROCKETS.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 032205Z TO 040045Z JAN 14,
ALTERNATE 042206Z TO 050045Z JAN 14
IN AREAS BOUND BY:
A. 28-46N 080-37W, 28-48N 080-25W,
28-22N 077-00W, 28-13N 077-00W,
28-04N 077-03W, 28-28N 080-41W.
B. 28-07N 074-00W, 28-13N 072-36W,
27-40N 070-01W, 27-28N 069-29W,
27-12N 069-29W, 27-08N 070-01W,
27-23N 072-57W, 27-43N 074-00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 050145Z JAN 14.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #43 on:** 01/02/2014 11:35 am »

I doubt that means that the launch window starts at 5:05 - there should be margins on other sites for the aircrafts and ships to clear away. FYI Chris has stated on L2 yesterday thay he is already seeking clarification on the launch time, but there hasn't been any updates yet.

input~2 · « **Reply #44 on:** 01/02/2014 12:05 pm »

Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 01/02/2014 11:35 am

I doubt that means that the launch window starts at 5:05 - there should be margins on other sites for the aircrafts and ships to clear away. FYI Chris has stated on L2 yesterday thay he is already seeking clarification on the launch time, but there hasn't been any updates yet.

Thanks Ivan for this information which I already knew.
I have checked the opening time of the navigational warning for the November 25 scrubbed launch: it corresponded exactly to the opening of the planned launch window, ie 2237UTC, that's why I am inclined to think that 05:05 EST is when the launch window opens to-morrow

Zaran · « **Reply #45 on:** 01/02/2014 02:16 pm »

Chris just posted an update in L2 on the launch window information, will wait for him to do the honors.

Arthree · « **Reply #46 on:** 01/02/2014 02:50 pm »

Why is this launch window surprising?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153580692590012&set=a.10150123411430012.392211.482808580011&type=1
https://twitter.com/flatoday_jdean/status/417807065441001472

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #47 on:** 01/02/2014 03:58 pm »

Because it was supposed to be (and was per the SpaceX webcast lady) 5:50 local for window open.

But it isn't, it's 5:05 local for window open.

DecoLV · « **Reply #48 on:** 01/02/2014 07:39 pm »

Wow... it could be a real shift, but it seems like a typo. Was the end time always :17? Maybe somebody has dyslexia? What happens if we have a window around daylight savings time...oops!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #49 on:** 01/02/2014 07:45 pm »

Been trying to get more from SpaceX for the last few hours, so decided just to update the Static Fire article with what is a slip to Jan 6, otherwise it's not enough info for a second standalone article.

http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/01/spacex-falcon-9-v1-1-static-fire-test-thaicom-6-launch/

Will update it again if SpaceX respond.

corrodedNut · « **Reply #50 on:** 01/02/2014 11:05 pm »

Patch:

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #51 on:** 01/02/2014 11:05 pm »

Article updated, as SpaceX have now responded, with opportunity options and a nice line about mission assurance.

input~2 · « **Reply #52 on:** 01/03/2014 05:51 am »

45th SW is now aware of the delay...

Quote

The SpaceX launch of the THAICOM-6 rocket is targeting NET Jan 6 with additional launch opportunities Jan 8-12.

input~2 · « **Reply #53 on:** 01/03/2014 09:32 pm »

"The Eastern Range has approved a launch date of 6 Jan 14 with a window of 5:06 - 7:08 p.m. EST with a backup date of 7 Jan 14 window of 5:07 - 7:08 p.m. EST."
45th SW

input~2 · « **Reply #54 on:** 01/03/2014 09:38 pm »

input~2 · « **Reply #55 on:** 01/03/2014 09:45 pm »

Quote

A0007/14 [...] - QWMLW EROP X0240
THE FOLLOWING AIRSPACE IN USE FOR A MISSILE LAUNCH/SPLASH DOWN. DURING THESE
TIMES KZMA ARTCC/OAC, KZNY ARTCC/OAC AND TJZS ARTCC/OAC WILL NOT APPROVE IFR
FLIGHT WITHIN 45NM OF THE AFFECTED OCEANIC STATIONARY AIRSPACE RESERVATIONS WEST
OF 5000W AND 50NM EAST OF 5000W OR WITHIN AFFECTED WARNING AREA AIRSPACE.
1401061906 -1401062006 W497A WEST OF 8000W. SFC-FL050.
1401062006 - 1401062206 W497A SFC-FL180.
1401062136 - 1401070036 R2933,R2934, SFC-UNL.
1401062206 - 1401070036 THAT PORTION OF W497A/B DEFINED BY,
1. FROM 2846N 8037W TO 2848N 8025W TO 2822N 7700W TO 2813N 7700W
2804N 7703W TO 2828N 8041W TO BEGINNING. SURFACE TO UNLIMITED.
2. FROM 2807N 7400W TO 2813N 7236W TO 2740N 7001W TO 2728N 6929W TO
2712N 6929W TO 2708N 7001W TO 2723N 7257W TO 2743N 7400W TO BEGININNG.
END PART 1 OF 6 PARTS. 06 JAN 19:06 2014 UNTIL 07 JAN 00:36 2014. CREATED: 03
JAN 20:04 2014

bioelectromechanic · « **Reply #56 on:** 01/04/2014 05:30 pm »

Launch windows is 22:00 to 24:00 UTC?

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #57 on:** 01/04/2014 07:16 pm »

Quote from: Zaran on 01/02/2014 02:16 pm

Chris just posted an update in L2 on the launch window information, will wait for him to do the honors.

Oh, good call!

Launch window is: 1706L -1918L.

mme · « **Reply #58 on:** 01/05/2014 01:18 am »

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 01/04/2014 07:16 pm

Launch window is: 1706L -1918L.

Apologies for the newbie question, but I assume that the L is for the local timezone (UTC-5), not the military's "Lima Time Zone" (UTC+11). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_military_time_zones

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #59 on:** 01/05/2014 04:11 pm »

(Non-) Update: SpaceX has yet to set up the webcast for this launch with less than 29 hours to go...

Lee Jay · « **Reply #60 on:** 01/05/2014 05:35 pm »

Quote from: mme on 01/05/2014 01:18 am

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 01/04/2014 07:16 pm
Launch window is: 1706L -1918L.
Apologies for the newbie question, but I assume that the L is for the local timezone (UTC-5), not the military's "Lima Time Zone" (UTC+11). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_military_time_zones

Yes, L for local.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #61 on:** 01/05/2014 09:06 pm »

This thread will close tonight, allowing for the live update thread for the launch. William's launch article will lead the launch thread.

Dan C · « **Reply #62 on:** 01/05/2014 11:57 pm »

http://www.spacex.com/sites/spacex/files/spacex_thaicom6_presskit.pdf

subzero788 · « **Reply #63 on:** 01/05/2014 11:59 pm »

Livestream event is up

http://new.livestream.com/spacex/Thaicom6

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #64 on:** 01/06/2014 12:13 am »

Quote from: Dan C on 01/05/2014 11:57 pm

http://www.spacex.com/sites/spacex/files/spacex_thaicom6_presskit.pdf

Ah there we go! Thanks Dan.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #65 on:** 01/06/2014 04:09 am »

Thread locked. Everyone move to the live update thread for specific updates (use the other threads for discussion and such).

Link: http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=33714.0