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#20 by Chris Bergin on 01 May, 2016 18:02
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Stephen C. Smith @SpaceKSCBlog 9m9 minutes ago
@NASASpaceflight F9 horizontal on the pad. Not vertical yet.
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#21 by Chris Bergin on 01 May, 2016 18:31
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Chris Gebhardt with the article for the Static Fire (now we know they are indeed attempting it today):
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/05/spacex-static-fire-jcsat-14-mission/
Will update when the test is complete. As always, local observers may notice a firing, but it's for SpaceX to confirm, as the firing needs to be acceptable, as opposed to a recycle. -
#22 by dgates on 02 May, 2016 00:36
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Static fire complete, teams reviewing data. Falcon 9 launch of JCSAT-14 communications satellite targeting May 5 at 1:21am ET
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#23 by Herb Schaltegger on 02 May, 2016 00:36
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SpaceX just tweeted that static fire is complete and data review in work.
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#24 by FutureSpaceTourist on 02 May, 2016 03:38
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Attached weather forecast for the launch is 70% go Thursday and 90% go on delay day (presumably Friday).
Next couple of days are wet, so lower probability Thursday due to concerns as to whether the weather front will clear East in time.QuoteLaunch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 30%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layer, Anvil Cloud Rules
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 10%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layer Rule
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#25 by catdlr on 02 May, 2016 08:07
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SpaceX Static Fire JCSAT-14 05-01-2016
USLaunchReport
Published on May 1, 2016
Approximately 8Pm Sunday May 1st the topless SpaceX JCSAT-14 (our short version) static fire test at pad 40 Cape Canaveral.
Video Location: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Wt6orQDqf4A
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#26 by russianhalo117 on 02 May, 2016 17:36
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SpaceX YouTube Webcast Links:
- JCSAT-14 Technical Webcast:
Scheduled for May 4, 2016: This is the technical webcast and will only include shots of the pad, rocket and our countdown net audio.
- JCSAT-14 Hosted Webcast:
Scheduled for May 4, 2016: This is the full hosted webcast explaining the JCSAT-14 mission, shots of the rocket and some countdown net audio.
Other Links:
- SpaceX Website Broadcast: http://www.spacex.com/webcast
- SpaceX Livestream link is now been created for this launch: http://livestream.com/spacex/jcsat14
Launch and webcast info
SpaceX is targeting launch of JCSAT-14 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida on May 5 (1:21am ET, 10:21pm PT, 5:21am UTC). SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will deliver JCSAT-14, a commercial communications satellite for SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, to a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). SKY Perfect JSAT is a leading satellite operator in the Asia-Pacific region and provides high-quality satellite communications to its customers using its fleet of 15 satellites. Following stage separation, the first stage of Falcon 9 will attempt an experimental landing on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship. Given this mission’s GTO destination, the first-stage will be subject to extreme velocities and re-entry heating, making a successful landing unlikely. -
#27 by FutureSpaceTourist on 02 May, 2016 18:39
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Updated weather forecast attached. Launch day is now 80% go
QuoteLaunch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layer Rule, Liftoff Winds
Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 10%
Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layer Rule
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#28 by Ronsmytheiii on 02 May, 2016 22:34
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image of JCSAT-14 being processed with its fairing
https://www.facebook.com/SpaceX/photos/a.10150262331735131.540381.353851465130/10157393031930131/?type=3&theater
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#29 by Ronsmytheiii on 03 May, 2016 01:27
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#30 by DanseMacabre on 03 May, 2016 16:59
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NOTAM is out: http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_8123.html
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#31 by tleski on 04 May, 2016 14:25
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Looks like a scrub for May 5th:
lorengrush: Seems that SpaceX is pushing back the launch until Friday at 1:21AM ET
https://twitter.com/lorengrush/status/727866505254293504
flatoday_jdean: BREAKING: Due to weather, SpaceX Falcon 9/JCSAT-14 launch slipping one day, to 1:21am EDT Friday.
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#32 by Chris Bergin on 04 May, 2016 14:30
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Nothing from SpaceX yet on the official change of date, but clearly it has changed. Updated the thread title. Continue in the discussion thread unless SpaceX do officially send something out (then that would go in the update thread).
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#33 by Chris Bergin on 04 May, 2016 14:33
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It is now official. SpaceX has told the media at the launch site.
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#34 by FutureSpaceTourist on 04 May, 2016 19:59
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Here's the updated forecast. More than 90% go on both launch day and for delay day:Quote
Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: <10%
Primary concern(s): Liftoff Winds
Delay probability of violating launch weather constraints: <10%
Primary concern(s): Liftoff Winds
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#35 by Jim on 05 May, 2016 15:39
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Vehicle is erect at the pad
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#36 by FutureSpaceTourist on 05 May, 2016 15:45
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SpaceX usual 2 page presskit is attached.
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#37 by jacqmans on 05 May, 2016 17:36
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Vehicle is erect at the pad
If you look good you can see it... I photographed it from across the street from were I stay in Titusville.
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#38 by Chris Bergin on 05 May, 2016 20:05
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And here's William Graham's feature article!
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/05/falcon-9-jcsat-14-launch/ -
#39 by catdlr on 05 May, 2016 22:03
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SpaceX - JCSAT-14 - 05-05-2016
USLaunchReport
Published on May 5, 2016
Just showing the Falcon 9 upright and ready after a heavy rain delay. Early tomorrow morning liftoff window opens at 1:21 AM Eastern. Excited to see the fifth of the new more powerful Falcon 9's.
Video Location: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=0bhpp-Hbp3c
