For @IridiumComm, if @SpaceX launches today OK as planned, the 5th IRDM 10-sat Falcon 9 launch should occur on March 29. Then 6th F9 launch end-April.
when's the next attempt to recover a fairing with Mr. Steven?
About a month
Something else to look forward to with this Iridium launch:Quotewhen's the next attempt to recover a fairing with Mr. Steven?https://twitter.com/DMOberhaus/status/966695503911116804QuoteAbout a monthhttps://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/966695975132610560
For @IridiumComm @IridiumBoss, liftoff of @spacex means we can start moving our sats into the VAFB facility starting tomorrow.
Tweets:QuoteTagnan:@IridiumBoss approximately what time will Iridium 5 launch at? Close to sunset/sunrise or no?Matt Desch:7:20am pst. That’s about 25 minutes after sunrise. Hard to terrorize Southern California that way, but we’ll do our best...Dark Energy:It is PST or PDT? I think you change the clocks on the 11th there in America, right?Matt Desch:How ‘bout we do it this way?: 14:19:49 UTCThat is 7:20am PDT
Tagnan:@IridiumBoss approximately what time will Iridium 5 launch at? Close to sunset/sunrise or no?Matt Desch:7:20am pst. That’s about 25 minutes after sunrise. Hard to terrorize Southern California that way, but we’ll do our best...Dark Energy:It is PST or PDT? I think you change the clocks on the 11th there in America, right?Matt Desch:How ‘bout we do it this way?: 14:19:49 UTC
Les dix satellites de la cinquième grappe d’#IridiumNEXT sont arrivés à Vandenberg. Lancement prévu à la fin du mois sur un #Falcon9 de @SpaceX. @IridiumComm @Thales_Alenia_S
The ten satellites of the fifth cluster @IridiumNEXT have arrived at Vandenberg. Scheduled launch at the end of the month on a @Falcon9 de #SpaceX. #IridiumComm @Thales_Alenia_S
All 10 Satellites for the Fifth Iridium® NEXT Launch Have Arrived at Vandenberg Air Force BaseSatellites are Undergoing Pre-Launch Preparation for Late-March SpaceX Launch, the First Iridium Launch of 2018MCLEAN, Va., March 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) announced today that all 10 Iridium NEXT satellites for its fifth launch have arrived and are in processing at SpaceX's west coast launch site at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. This launch will increase the total number of Iridium NEXT satellites in space to 50 and is the second Iridium launch to use a "flight-proven" SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Iridium-5 is currently targeted for March 29, 2018 at 7:19 am PDT (14:19 UTC).The operational Iridium constellation is comprised of 66 interconnected satellites, divided into six polar orbiting planes with 11 satellites in each plane — as well as nine additional in-orbit spares with one or two in each plane. Destined for Iridium orbital plane one, all 10 of the Iridium NEXT satellites deployed during this launch will immediately go into service following rigorous testing and validation. To date, four Iridium NEXT launches carrying 10 satellites each have been completed, and over half of the Iridium NEXT constellation has been put into active service. Iridium has contracted with SpaceX to deliver 75 Iridium NEXT satellites to orbit through a series of eight launches."Now that we are more than halfway deployed, we can really focus on the impact our next-generation of services will make on the industry," said Iridium CEO, Matt Desch. "Testing of our exciting new L-band broadband service, Iridium CertusSM, has been performing well, and with every successful launch, we are closer to bringing our full suite of Iridium NEXT solutions to life. With each day, we are meeting key milestones to complete our new network this year, and we can't wait to see this fifth set arrive in space to keep up the momentum."This fifth launch will use the same Falcon 9 rocket first stage that carried the third set of 10 Iridium NEXT satellites to orbit in October of 2017. Upon arrival to the launch site, each Iridium NEXT satellite begins a number of pre-launch processing steps including mating to the dispenser, fueling and encapsulation within the fairing. The satellites were shipped two at a time, in specially-designed motion and temperature-controlled containers designed to maintain optimal environmental conditions. Iridium NEXT is the company's $3 billion next-generation mobile, global satellite network scheduled for completion in 2018. Iridium NEXT will replace the Company's existing global constellation in one of the largest technology upgrades ever completed in space. It represents the evolution of critical communications infrastructure that governments and organizations worldwide rely upon to drive business, enable connectivity, empower disaster relief efforts and more. Iridium NEXT will enable and introduce new services like the Company's next-generation communications platform, Iridium Certus, and the AireonSM space-based ADS-B aircraft surveillance and flight tracking network. For more information about Iridium NEXT, please visit www.IridiumNEXT.com.Iridium is exhibiting at SATELLITE 2018 in Washington, DC. Visit booth #1801 between Tuesday, March 13th and Thursday, March 15th to learn more about Iridium and check out the new Iridium Augmented Reality experience.
#Iridium5 Update: Less than 2 weeks from the 5th #IridiumNEXT launch & all 10 satellites have been mated to their dispensers. Next steps include fueling, stacking & encapsulation- What fuel do they use? Check out our blog from last June... bit.ly/2pi6iyy #freakyfuel
Claimed Iridium, not SpaceX, patch:https://twitter.com/ticklestuffyo/status/975943975386324992?s=21
Everything is currently looking green for launch on Thursday morning. Satellites are all happy and buttoned up and ready to go. An early view of the weather is very positive too... Beginning my prelaunch rituals and happy thoughts #pleaseohpleaseohplease
how are the winds looking ….
Looks pretty good so far from my personal weather sources, but haven't seen an official Air Force upper level winds forecast yet.
Comparing Planet Satellite imagery of SLC-4 for March 23rd vs 24th, the TEL is not on the pad on the 23rd, but IS on the 24th (and likely has the Falcon 9 on it for the static fire)23rd vs 24th below, respectivelyhttps://goo.gl/ADFXdq
@IridiumBossWe are having an issue with 1 of the 10 satellites in prep for #Iridium5. Our supplier and launch team is resetting for NET 3/31, with potential to shift into next week, if not resolved quickly. Launch success is priority #1! Will provide more info as available
Should be approximately 7:08am local if it goes on 3/31.
Positive update to our satellite and launch delay. Just been apprised there has been a technical resolution; satellites and F9 are in great shape and ready to go! Was ground harness test cable issue - now fixed. Launch now pulled back to Friday, 3/30 at 7:14am pdt! #GoTeam!
Forgive me if I'm wildly wrong, this is a guess. Does this mean the satellite didn't have a fault itself and there was a faulty connection to get the data?
Yes, that's pretty close to the problem. Satellites were always fine; just couldn't talk to one - but it was a ground testing cable problem.
Weather forecast looks excellent for our launch tomorrow morning. Light northeasterly winds should hopefully hold the marine layer offshore for a takeoff about 15 minutes after dawn. #GoIridiumL5!
A few weeks ago, @Iridiumboss made a special visit to our old friend from #Iridium3, in the midst of preparations for #Iridium5. In the soot of the #Iridium3 booster the most eloquent, compelling and Shakespeare-esque message was written, destined for space... #IridiumRocks!!
Man that was some FAST movin' fog today at Vandenberg! Only 1 of 3 remote camera sites were visible, so we shall see how those shots turn out lol. Iridium-5 launch tomorrow morning 7:13am PST! #SpaceX
Have you seen the #Iridium5 patch? Here's an explanation of all the hidden messages https://www.iridium.com/blog/2018/03/30/iridium-phoenix-decoding-5th-launch-patch/ #PhoenixRising
According SFN (http://spaceflightnow.com/2018/03/30/falcon-9-iridium-5-mission-status-center/)03/30/2018 07:25 (PDT)A NOAA spokesperson tells CBS News that he is unaware of the image restrictions.
So here’s the NOAA issue:
Fifth Successful Iridium® NEXT Launch Completed as Iridium Surpasses 1 Million Subscribers50 Iridium NEXT Satellites Are Now in Orbit as Iridium Nears Completion of New Global Communications NetworkMCLEAN, Va., March 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) announced today that at 7:13:51 am PDT (14:13:51 UTC) SpaceX successfully launched the fifth set of 10 Iridium NEXT satellites into orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. All 10 new satellites have successfully communicated with the Iridium Satellite Network Operations Center and are preparing to begin testing. Shortly before launch, the Iridium network met a major milestone as it surpassed 1 million active subscribers. This continues a trend of significant growth and serves as a testament to the reliable, resilient and uncompromising nature of the Iridium network.Paving the way for Iridium's growth is the Internet of Things (IoT), where Iridium has established itself as the satellite network of choice to keep "things" connected beyond the limits of cellular coverage. More than half of the subscribers on the Iridium network are IoT devices, delivering a wide variety of solutions by hundreds of licensed technology partners. These devices are designed to do everything from tracking endangered species and monitoring power lines to controlling shipping container temperature levels or serving as tsunami warning systems. Further positioning the company for success is the Iridium NEXT satellite constellation, which is now well more than half way completed. Once fully deployed later in 2018, the constellation will blanket the entire earth with its new capabilities like the Iridium CertusSM L-band broadband service and AireonSM global aircraft surveillance and tracking. "It's a unique coincidence that we passed the one million subscribers mark right at this launch, and it's particularly exciting because we've surpassed this milestone earlier than we had anticipated," said Matt Desch, chief executive officer at Iridium. "The new satellites and services we're launching and continued strong subscriber growth are cementing our position as an industry leader and critical global communications platform and underscore the significant transformation we've undergone as a company over the last 10 years. This truly is a testament to the trust our partners and customers have in our network, which is only going to continue growing as the deployment of the Iridium NEXT constellation nears completion."To date, Iridium has completed five launches of 10 Iridium NEXT satellites, all with SpaceX from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. A total of eight Iridium NEXT launches are currently planned with SpaceX delivering a total of 75 new satellites to orbit. In total, 81 satellites are being built, with 66 in the operational constellation, nine serving as on-orbit spares and six as ground spares.The first stage booster for today's launch was previously flown during Iridium-3 in October 2017, making this the second Iridium NEXT launch to use a flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket. Each launch strategically delivers new satellites to specific orbital planes to ensure the earliest possible completion of the constellation. The Iridium network is comprised of six polar orbiting planes, each containing 11 operational, crosslinked satellites, for a total of 66 in the active constellation. The 10 Iridium NEXT satellites launched today were successfully delivered to orbital plane one where they will replace first generation satellites over the next 30 days. Iridium NEXT is the company's $3 billion, next-generation, mobile, global satellite network scheduled for completion in 2018. Iridium NEXT will replace the company's existing global constellation in one of the largest technology upgrades ever completed in space. It represents the evolution of critical communications infrastructure that governments and organizations worldwide rely on to drive business, enable connectivity, empower disaster relief efforts and more. For more information about Iridium Certus, please visit https://www.iridium.com/network/iridium-certus/For more information about Iridium NEXT, please visit www.IridiumNEXT.com
What an absolutely beautiful launch at Vandenberg this morning. Congratulations to SpaceX on another successful mission accomplished! #SpaceX #Iridium5 @Teslarati
NOAA backs up SpaceX's claim from this morning
QuoteNOAA backs up SpaceX's claim from this morninghttps://twitter.com/lorengrush/status/979819143233974274Edit to add: link to NOAA press releasehttp://www.noaa.gov/media-release/noaa-statement-on-todays-broadcast-of-spacex-iridium-5-launch
Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 03/30/2018 08:44 pmQuoteNOAA backs up SpaceX's claim from this morninghttps://twitter.com/lorengrush/status/979819143233974274Edit to add: link to NOAA press releasehttp://www.noaa.gov/media-release/noaa-statement-on-todays-broadcast-of-spacex-iridium-5-launchThe NOAA ACRESS panel, which deals with this regulation, is meeting on April 3rd, 2018 in Silver Spring, MD. Meeting should be open to public comment, I think.https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/CRSRA/accresMeetings.html
The meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Section 10(a)(1) of the FACA. During the meeting, the Committee will receive updates on NOAA's Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs activities and discuss updates to the commercial remote sensing regulatory regime. The Committee will also discuss updates in the regulations and new technological activities in space. The Committee will be available to receive public comments on its activities.Any member of the public who plans to attend the open meeting should RSVP to Samira Patel at (301) 713-7077, or [email protected] by March 27, 2018. Any member of the public wishing further information concerning the meeting or who wishes to submit oral or written comments should contact Tahara Dawkins, Designated Federal Officer for ACCRES, NOAA/NESDIS/CRSRA, 1335 East West Highway, G-101, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; (301) 713-3385 or [email protected]. Copies of the draft meeting agenda can be obtained from Samira Patel at (301) 713-7077, or [email protected].ACCRES expects that public statements presented at its meetings will not be repetitive of previously-submitted oral or written statements. In general, each individual or group making an oral presentation may be limited to a total time of five minutes. Written comments sent to NOAA/NESDIS/CRSRA on or before March 27, 2018 will be provided to Committee members in advance of the meeting. Comments received too close to the meeting date will normally be provided to Committee members at the meeting.
That foggy ocean... here is my 2nd remote cam shot from the Iridium-5 launch at Vandenberg yesterday. #spacex @Teslarati
@Teslarati @13ericralph31 @w00ki33 Oh yeah, forgot to mention it actually landed fine, just not on Mr Steven
SpaceX camera question: SpaceX application was received 4 days before launch, did not want to delay-- agreed to waive several reqs, but couldn't approve livestream in 3 days (Tahara Dawkins, NOAA)
Dawkins: Previous SpaceX mission camera feeds weren't licensed, but SpaceX was the one who came to us and asked us for a license for Iridium launch
I did not expect this - Iridium-5's fairing half rolled into Port of San Pedro before dawn this morning, by all appearances intact. Elon had me assuming it had been smashed to pieces on the ocean surface Direct all thanks to Pauline Acalin for heading down to the port before dawn on a Saturday
Mr Steven and a half-fairing after pulling into a foggy port. So menacing! #spacex #iridium5 #mrsteven
NOAA explains restriction on SpaceX launch webcastby Jeff Foust — April 3, 2018SILVER SPRING, Md. — A cutoff of live video on a recent SpaceX launch reflects new awareness by regulators of the imaging capabilities of onboard cameras on launch vehicles and requirements for companies to adhere to laws that some in the industry believe are outdated.
Super crop of a remote photo from Iridium-5 last week. That thrust tail whip... #SpaceX #Iridium5
Vandenberg pad still drenched about an hour after launch. I looove how the tilt-shift affect visually shrinks this monstrous structure into a little model-like setup. #spacex #iridium5
SNOC Report: The first 2 #IridiumNEXT satellites from #Iridium5 have been activated and are carrying traffic, with the remaining eight planned for integration in the days ahead. All six orbital planes now have #Iridium NEXT SVs that are providing service! #FridayFeeling
