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LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 - ASIASAT-8 - Aug. 5, 2014 - LAUNCH Coverage by Chris Bergin on 17 Jul, 2014 21:17
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LIVE UPDATE COVERAGE FOR THE ASIASAT-8 Launch.
T-0 0125E-0411E (Local time).
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L2 Information notes: Falcon 9 / ASIASAT-8 Launch August 5, 0125E-0325E. (Range Approved)
Resources:
Launch Article:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/08/spacex-falcon-9-v1-1-asiasat-8-launch/
SpaceX News Articles from 2006 (Including numerous exclusive Elon interviews):
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=21862.0
SpaceX News Articles (Recent):
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/tag/spacex/
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SpaceX Falcon 9 v1.1 - ASIASAT-8 DISCUSSION THREAD:
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=35211.0
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L2 SpaceX Section - now a dedicated full section:
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=24469.0
Dedicated L2 ASIASAT-8 Thread:
http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=34750.0
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#1 by Chris Bergin on 23 Jul, 2014 19:48
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Per L2, the Static Fire will take place on July 29 (subject to change).
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#2 by Chris Bergin on 24 Jul, 2014 14:19
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L2 updates to July 30 for the test.
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#3 by MTom on 29 Jul, 2014 16:13
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29 July 2014
AsiaSat 8 Completed Encapsulation
The AsiaSat 8 spacecraft completed encapsulation into its payload fairing. The fairing stands 17.1’ (5.2m) in diameter and 43’ (13.1m) tall, ready for mating with Falcon 9, a two-stage rocket built by SpaceX.
Preparation for launch in early August is well under way.
We are getting excited!
http://www.asiasat.com/asiasat/contentView.php?section=222&lang=0
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#4 by Jim on 29 Jul, 2014 16:29
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http://www.asiasat.com/asiasat/contentView.php?section=222&lang=0
That photo was taken in the SPIF. Spacex reaped a substantial windfall by getting the SPIF for free and it seems that hangar extension as a payload processing facility may have been for naught (it still makes for a good fairing/upperstage mating facility). Payload processing and vehicle processing can be completely independent until integrated ops. -
#5 by Lobo on 30 Jul, 2014 16:40
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http://www.asiasat.com/asiasat/contentView.php?section=222&lang=0
That photo was taken in the SPIF. Spacex reaped a substantial windfall by getting the SPIF for free and it seems that hangar extension as a payload processing facility may have been for naught (it still makes for a good fairing/upperstage mating facility). Payload processing and vehicle processing can be completely independent until integrated ops.
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#6 by Jim on 30 Jul, 2014 16:46
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#7 by Chris Bergin on 30 Jul, 2014 21:28
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Moving to the 5th, for 0125E-0325E (launch window extension being evaluated)
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#8 by Darga on 31 Jul, 2014 02:04
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Someone correct me if I am wrong but I believe this is the broadcast warning for this flight.
NAVAREA IV 596/2014 (11,26)
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC. ROCKETS. 1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS 050525Z TO 050751Z AUG, ALTERNATE 060525Z TO 060751Z AUG IN AREAS BOUND BY: A. 28-36N 080-36W, 28-38N 080-35W, 28-39N 080-34W, 28-36N 080-33W, 28-30N 079-14W, 28-25N 078-23W, 28-22N 078-00W, 28-21N 078-00W, 28-30N 080-17W, 28-31N 080-29W, 28-29N 080-31W, 28-33N 080-37W. B. 27-59N 073-30W, 28-00N 072-54W, 27-41N 070-22W, 27-29N 069-41W, 27-15N 069-35W, 27-10N 069-53W, 27-10N 070-10W, 27-14N 070-41W, 27-33N 072-50W, 27-42N 073-23W, 27-50N 073-34W, 27-54N 073-34W. 2. CANCEL THIS MSG 060851Z AUG 14.
( 300831Z JUL 2014 )
Google MapsEngine format https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zp15b_P5ERVk.kxcfAb3Sl260 -
#9 by cscott on 31 Jul, 2014 04:32
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Someone correct me if I am wrong but I believe this is the broadcast warning for this flight.
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Google MapsEngine format https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zp15b_P5ERVk.kxcfAb3Sl260
Looks like the first stage "recovery" area is further offshore, back to around where CRS-3 splashed down. So no lofted trajectory here, and no boostback (not that we expected one). Still might be possible to fish pieces of the stage from the sea, though; we'll have to keep an eye on boat activity in the region. -
#10 by douglas100 on 31 Jul, 2014 08:16
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Note too, the different launch azimuth for this GTO flight compared with both Orbcomm and Dragon. That in itself would change the position of the hazardous areas.
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#11 by Elmar Moelzer on 31 Jul, 2014 14:13
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I thought that this launch was not going to attempt recovery due to a lack for fuel?Someone correct me if I am wrong but I believe this is the broadcast warning for this flight.
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Google MapsEngine format https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zp15b_P5ERVk.kxcfAb3Sl260
Looks like the first stage "recovery" area is further offshore, back to around where CRS-3 splashed down. So no lofted trajectory here, and no boostback (not that we expected one). Still might be possible to fish pieces of the stage from the sea, though; we'll have to keep an eye on boat activity in the region. -
#12 by cscott on 31 Jul, 2014 14:43
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I thought that this launch was not going to attempt recovery due to a lack for fuel?
I expect they'll still burn to depletion whatever reserves are in the tank, and they'll get some amount of aero braking. I didn't say "recovery", I said they might be able to fish pieces out of the ocean. -
#13 by Dudely on 31 Jul, 2014 15:02
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I thought that this launch was not going to attempt recovery due to a lack for fuel?
I expect they'll still burn to depletion whatever reserves are in the tank, and they'll get some amount of aero braking. I didn't say "recovery", I said they might be and to fish pieces out of the ocean.
I think they did the same thing during either SES-8 or Thaicom 6. -
#14 by jacqmans on 31 Jul, 2014 17:41
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rocket is vertical at the pad now
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#15 by Chris Bergin on 31 Jul, 2014 19:53
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Article updating via L2 on the path to launch and the upcoming Static Fire:
http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2014/07/falcon-9-static-fire-test-ahead-asiasat-8-mission/ -
#16 by Chris Bergin on 01 Aug, 2014 00:35
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Static Fire has taken place.
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#17 by Lewis007 on 01 Aug, 2014 07:54
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Some pics of the Falcon roll-out and static fire.
Source: Asiasat's Asiasat-8 photo gallery (more pics on page !!)
http://www.asiasat.com/asiasat/contentView.php?section=235&lang=0
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#18 by jacqmans on 02 Aug, 2014 08:12
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AsiaSat 8 Set for Launch from Cape Canaveral on 5 August
http://www.asiasat.com/asiasat/EN/upload/doc/pressrelease/news_e20140801.pdf -
#19 by Scylla on 02 Aug, 2014 14:53
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Only 30% chance of weather violation. A lot better than I thought it would be.