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#40
by
envy887
on 08 Jan, 2018 20:34
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No update thread so will post this here... Govsat may potentially launch before FH according to SpaceX PAO-
https://mobile.twitter.com/AmericaSpace/status/950464308017811457
That would not be surprising, since FH still has a lot of test milestones to complete before it can launch and they are tentatively scheduled within 1 day of each other.
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#41
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 11 Jan, 2018 08:37
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#42
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 11 Jan, 2018 12:53
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GovSat-1 Arrives at Cape Canaveral for SpaceX Launch
11/01/2018
GovSat’s first satellite GovSat-1 will offer highly secure capabilities for governments and institutions
Luxembourg, 11 January 2018 – The GovSat-1 spacecraft has arrived at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. GovSat-1 is the first satellite of GovSat, which is a brand operated by a joint venture between the Government of Luxembourg and the world-leading satellite operator SES. It is scheduled for launch at the end of this month on board a SpaceX flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket.
The multi-mission satellite was built by Orbital ATK and is designed for the exclusive use of governments and institutions. Located at the 21.5 degrees East orbital slot, GovSat-1 will serve Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including substantial maritime coverage over the Mediterranean and Baltic seas, and the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
Patrick Biewer, CEO of GovSat, said, “We are committed to our mission of providing secure satellite communication services for governments and institutions. GovSat-1, with its highly flexible payload featuring advanced encryption and anti-jamming capabilities, will further secure the connectivity for our users’ applications. We are incredibly excited about the upcoming launch of this satellite.”
https://www.govsat.lu/news/govsat-1-arrivesat-cape-canaveral-for-spacex-launch
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#43
by
Ronsmytheiii
on 11 Jan, 2018 18:23
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#44
by
gongora
on 11 Jan, 2018 18:27
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#45
by
MazenHesham
on 12 Jan, 2018 10:16
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#46
by
ZachS09
on 12 Jan, 2018 12:44
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I thought B1032 was mothballed after NROL-76.
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#47
by
Johnnyhinbos
on 12 Jan, 2018 14:52
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GovSat-1 Arrives at Cape Canaveral for SpaceX Launch
11/01/2018
GovSat’s first satellite GovSat-1 will offer highly secure capabilities for governments and institutions
Luxembourg, 11 January 2018 – The GovSat-1 spacecraft has arrived at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. GovSat-1 is the first satellite of GovSat, which is a brand operated by a joint venture between the Government of Luxembourg and the world-leading satellite operator SES. It is scheduled for launch at the end of this month on board a SpaceX flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket.
The multi-mission satellite was built by Orbital ATK and is designed for the exclusive use of governments and institutions. Located at the 21.5 degrees East orbital slot, GovSat-1 will serve Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including substantial maritime coverage over the Mediterranean and Baltic seas, and the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
Patrick Biewer, CEO of GovSat, said, “We are committed to our mission of providing secure satellite communication services for governments and institutions. GovSat-1, with its highly flexible payload featuring advanced encryption and anti-jamming capabilities, will further secure the connectivity for our users’ applications. We are incredibly excited about the upcoming launch of this satellite.”
https://www.govsat.lu/news/govsat-1-arrivesat-cape-canaveral-for-spacex-launch
I just wonder why there's a female humanoid robot standing on top of it with her hands on her hips...
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#48
by
Jakusb
on 12 Jan, 2018 15:53
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I thought B1032 was mothballed after NROL-76.
There was no real logic to it, other then it being stored out in the open.
It was one of the first cores to be stored outside. Hence the conclusion then.
Given it had a real easy profile, it should be perfect for re-use and next in line.
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#49
by
old_sellsword
on 12 Jan, 2018 16:50
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I thought B1032 was mothballed after NROL-76.
I assume you’re talking about the picture of the two cores behind Hangar M from last August?
Those were actually 1029 and 1021. We haven’t seen 1032 since it landed at LZ-1.
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#50
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ZachS09
on 12 Jan, 2018 18:07
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http://www.spacelaunchreport.com/falcon9ft.htmlThe reason why I believed B1032 to be mothballed was because in the Falcon 9 Stage Serial Number Log, Ed Kyle listed that the core was mothballed following touchdown.
However, I am aware that it WILL change within this month.
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#51
by
russianhalo117
on 12 Jan, 2018 19:46
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http://www.spacelaunchreport.com/falcon9ft.html
The reason why I believed B1032 to be mothballed was because in the Falcon 9 Stage Serial Number Log, Ed Kyle listed that the core was mothballed following touchdown.
However, I am aware that it WILL change within this month.
No. It is because the Core was stored outside instead of in a hanger like normal.
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#52
by
old_sellsword
on 12 Jan, 2018 20:01
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http://www.spacelaunchreport.com/falcon9ft.html
The reason why I believed B1032 to be mothballed was because in the Falcon 9 Stage Serial Number Log, Ed Kyle listed that the core was mothballed following touchdown.
However, I am aware that it WILL change within this month.
No. It is because the Core was stored outside instead of in a hanger like normal.
Where was it stored?
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#53
by
russianhalo117
on 12 Jan, 2018 20:21
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http://www.spacelaunchreport.com/falcon9ft.html
The reason why I believed B1032 to be mothballed was because in the Falcon 9 Stage Serial Number Log, Ed Kyle listed that the core was mothballed following touchdown.
However, I am aware that it WILL change within this month.
No. It is because the Core was stored outside instead of in a hanger like normal.
Where was it stored?
Mainly at Hanger AM.
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#54
by
gongora
on 21 Jan, 2018 22:34
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#55
by
Inoeth
on 25 Jan, 2018 02:50
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So I may have missed it, but has it been declared one way or the other if this mission will utilize OCISLY or will they dispose of the old Block 3 stage? Given the desire to launch FH in the next week to week and a half, that doesn't leave much of any room to land, return to port and then go out again for the drone ship in the amount of time that SpaceX is talking about for FH, and makes me think they'll get rid of the old stage...
It also makes me wonder if at some point they'll buy/rent another drone ship for the East Coast given the many launches from those two pads that may otherwise necessitate throwing away even Block V cores if the schedule demands it...
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#56
by
gongora
on 25 Jan, 2018 03:10
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I haven't seen it announced.
They only have about a dozen east coast flights this year that would need the drone ship. If the future internet constellation launches can RTLS there really won't be a reason for two drone ships at the Cape.
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#57
by
Danrar
on 25 Jan, 2018 06:35
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So I may have missed it, but has it been declared one way or the other if this mission will utilize OCISLY or will they dispose of the old Block 3 stage? Given the desire to launch FH in the next week to week and a half, that doesn't leave much of any room to land, return to port and then go out again for the drone ship in the amount of time that SpaceX is talking about for FH, and makes me think they'll get rid of the old stage...
It also makes me wonder if at some point they'll buy/rent another drone ship for the East Coast given the many launches from those two pads that may otherwise necessitate throwing away even Block V cores if the schedule demands it...
Since this will be the second flight for this core I imagine they'll be expending it. From a testing standpoint that center core from FH will be extremely valuable.
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#58
by
speedevil
on 25 Jan, 2018 06:37
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Since this will be the second flight for this core I imagine they'll be expending it. From a testing standpoint that center core from FH will be extremely valuable.
Plus, there is one (?) centre core at the moment, and many used boosters.
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#59
by
Elthiryel
on 25 Jan, 2018 14:04
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From the updates thread:
M1389 GovSat-1 Launch Hazard Areas visualization based on issued NOTMAR.
I couldn't find the issued NOTMAR, but I am not sure where I should look for it, actually. What launch date does the NOTMAR show? Is it still Jan 30th? AFAIR, previously SpaceX required at least 4 days between a static fire and a launch, so they should conduct a static fire NLT tomorrow if they still want to launch on Jan 30th.
EDIT:
I managed to find the NOTMAR here (PDF attached):
https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmDistrict®ion=7Primary launch day: 30 / 2118Z thru 31 / 0037Z Jan 18. Preferred T-0 is 2123Z.
Backup launch day: 31 / 2118Z thru 01 / 0037Z Feb 18. Preferred T-0 is 2123Z.
So the planned launch date seems to be unchanged, at least for now.