Author Topic: LIVE: SpaceX Falcon 9 - JCSAT-16 - SLC-40 - August 14, 2016 - UPDATES (Read 133847 times)

jacqmans · « **Reply #180 on:** 08/14/2016 03:49 pm »

45th Space Wing successfully launches Falcon 9 JCSAT-16
By 45th Space Wing Public Affairs

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. - The U.S. Air Force's 45th Space
Wing supported the successful SpaceX Falcon 9 JCSAT-16 launch Aug. 14, 2016,
at 1:26 a.m. ET from Space Launch Complex 40 here.

The Falcon 9 rocket is carrying the JCSAT-16 communications satellite built
by Space Systems Loral for Tokyo-based SKY Perfect JSAT Corp. JCSAT-16 will
be a backup satellite for Ku-band and Ka-band communications services over
the Japanese market.

A combined team of military, government civilians and contractors from
across the 45th Space Wing supported the mission with weather forecasts,
launch and range operations, security, safety and public affairs. The wing
also provided its vast network of radar, telemetry and communications
instrumentation to facilitate a safe launch on the Eastern Range.

"I am very proud of the entire Space Coast team. Their flawless work made
this mission a success," said Col. Walt Jackim, 45th Space Wing vice
commander and mission Launch Decision Authority. "Assured access to space
remains a difficult and challenging endeavor. Today's launch reflects a
superb collaborative effort between commercial launch providers, allied
customers, and U.S. Air Force range and safety resources. The 45th Space
Wing remains a proud member of the Space Coast team and we look forward to
continuing our service as the 'World's Premier Gateway to Space.'"

jacqmans · « **Reply #181 on:** 08/14/2016 03:50 pm »

Notice Regarding Successful Launch of The JCSAT-16 Communications Satellite

http://www.sptvjsat.com/load_pdf.php?pTb=t_news_&pRi=650&pJe=2

ugordan · « **Reply #182 on:** 08/14/2016 04:27 pm »

Quote from: Norm38 on 08/14/2016 11:45 am

Replay video is up.

The entirety of SpaceX webcasts (minus the waiting music) is archived and still available at the same links as posted for the webcasts here: http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=40769.msg1568608#msg1568608

Davp99 · « **Reply #183 on:** 08/14/2016 04:37 pm »

Well Done SpaceX and thanks to NSF for the Great way you cover these Launches..

Oersted · « **Reply #184 on:** 08/14/2016 05:07 pm »

Truly leaving all other space launch providers in the dust... They're beginning to look like typewriter companies in the 1990's.

Congrats, SpaceX, on a boring launch & landing!

averagespacejoe · « **Reply #185 on:** 08/14/2016 05:26 pm »

One of the nice things about living in Alaska is that a flight like this occurs at a reasonable time on a Saturday night. Sorry East Coast/Europe folks. I am really impressed 5 landings and a record 8 successful launches this year. At this rate USA might have more launches than Russia for 2016 which I think would be a first since like 2000 or something

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tleski · « **Reply #186 on:** 08/14/2016 10:40 pm »

Congrats to SpaceX and everybody involved.
I had to wake up in the middle of the night for this launch but not regretting it. Looks more routine every time but a thrilling experience for me, nonetheless. Voted for 11 launches this year and 7 recoveries. It looks like an underestimate (if they keep launching and landing at this rate).

robertross · « **Reply #187 on:** 08/14/2016 10:58 pm »

Stealing a phrase from the Olympics: "nailed it!"

10 10 9.8 10 10

Congrats SpaceX!!

(9.8 from that 'other' judge who deemed the landing not quite on center). But we forgive him.

tyrred · « **Reply #188 on:** 08/15/2016 05:43 am »

Go SpaceX! Keep on making it look easy. Then show us the next magic trick.

bjornl · « **Reply #189 on:** 08/15/2016 06:35 pm »

Quote from: averagespacejoe on 08/14/2016 05:26 pm

Sorry East Coast/Europe folks.

Well, in the Netherlands it was early morning, so no worries

Congratulations SpaceX, another Flawless Victory!

input~2 · « **Reply #190 on:** 08/15/2016 07:02 pm »

Spacecraft cataloged as
2016-050A/41729 in 184 x 35912 kmx x 20.85°

whitelancer64 · « **Reply #191 on:** 08/15/2016 08:01 pm »

Are there any updates on the 2nd stage? Has it reentered yet?

yokem55 · « **Reply #192 on:** 08/15/2016 10:05 pm »

Quote from: whitelancer64 on 08/15/2016 08:01 pm

Are there any updates on the 2nd stage? Has it reentered yet?

They don't do de-orbit burns on GTO missions at this point. They fully vent and passivate the stage and it will come down in a couple of months on its own.

input~2 · « **Reply #193 on:** 08/16/2016 07:42 am »

2nd stage cataloged as
2016-050B/41730 in 73 x 34407 km x 20.91° (epoch Aug 15, 20:08 UTC)

John Alan · « **Reply #194 on:** 08/16/2016 08:03 am »

Quote from: input~2 on 08/16/2016 07:42 am

2nd stage cataloged as
2016-050B/41730 in 73 x 34407 km x 20.91° (epoch Aug 15, 20:08 UTC)

Nice.. S2 is already dipping below the Karman line...
Will not take too long till it comes out of orbit... And cleans up after itself...

kevin-rf · « **Reply #195 on:** 08/16/2016 02:07 pm »

73km perigee, I was thinking the same thing.

Dante80 · « **Reply #196 on:** 08/16/2016 05:42 pm »

Quote from: input~2 on 08/16/2016 07:42 am

2nd stage cataloged as
2016-050B/41730 in 73 x 34407 km x 20.91° (epoch Aug 15, 20:08 UTC)

This one gives

144 x 33587 km x 20.94°

http://www.satellite-calculations.com/Satellite/last30days.php

Herb Schaltegger · « **Reply #197 on:** 08/16/2016 06:04 pm »

Quote from: Dante80 on 08/16/2016 05:42 pm

Quote from: input~2 on 08/16/2016 07:42 am
2nd stage cataloged as
2016-050B/41730 in 73 x 34407 km x 20.91° (epoch Aug 15, 20:08 UTC)

This one gives

144 x 33587 km x 20.94°

http://www.satellite-calculations.com/Satellite/last30days.php

I just pulled data from Space-Track in the last 10 minutes and this is what I get for S2:

83 x 34115 km x 20.948º

I'll go with Space-Track's numbers.

As for JCSAT-16 itself:

5582 x 35906 km x 10.845º

russianhalo117 · « **Reply #198 on:** 08/16/2016 06:16 pm »

Quote from: yokem55 on 08/15/2016 10:05 pm

Quote from: whitelancer64 on 08/15/2016 08:01 pm
Are there any updates on the 2nd stage? Has it reentered yet?
They don't do de-orbit burns on GTO missions at this point. They fully vent and passivate the stage and it will come down in a couple of months on its own.

SpaceX typically does a standard brief retrograde orbit adjustment maneuver following the CCAM to encourage a timely return before they fully vent and passivate the stage.

Wolfram66 · « **Reply #199 on:** 08/17/2016 02:07 pm »

Go Quest & Elsbeth III + JCSat-16 S1 back on the map
2016-08-17 14:00 4.9Kts 28.37907 LAT -80.43133 Long 268 Course

Read more at http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/index/positions/all/shipid:450521/mmsi:367564890/shipname:GO%20QUEST#Mgt6qP2xjSm3QrvH.99