Author Topic: SpaceX Falcon 9 : Merah Putih (Telkom 4) : August 7, 2018 - UPDATES (Read 70634 times)

Chris Bergin · « **on:** 07/26/2018 12:41 pm »

UPDATE ONLY Thread for the launch of Merah Putih (Telkom 4)

NSF Threads for Telkom 4 : Discussion / Updates

NSF Articles for Telkom 4 :

Successful launch August 7, 2018 at 01:18 EDT (05:18 UTC) on Falcon 9 booster 1046.2 (previously used for Bangabandhu-1 mission) to GTO. ASDS landing was successful. Satellite mass is 5800kg.

I guess I should start a mission thread for this one soon (although it's still 20+ spots down the manifest):

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Tweet from SSL:
Thumbs up! TELKOM-4 is progressing through SSL’s Palo Alto factory on schedule.

Telkom 4 has a C-Band payload with 60 transponders, 36 for the Southeast Asia market and 24 for the Indian market. It is using the SSL 1300 bus and will be positioned at 108 degrees. Telkom 4 is a replacement for Telkom 1, which failed on August 25, 2017 before its planned retirement in 2022.

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SSL SELECTED AS WINNER OF PROCUREMENT FOR COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE TO TELKOM, INDONESIA’S LARGEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORK PROVIDER

PALO ALTO, Calif. – December 30, 2015 — Space Systems Loral (SSL), a leading provider of commercial satellites, today announced that it was selected to provide a communications satellite to PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, the largest telecommunication and network provider in Indonesia. SSL was informed last week that it is the winner of the procurement of the TELKOM-4 satellite, which will be used for fixed satellite services in Indonesia, India, and Southeast Asia.

“Satellite services are particularly important in regions such as Indonesia where the population is spread over thousands of islands,” said John Celli, president of SSL. “For SSL, this is the third satellite for Indonesia that we will add to our backlog and we are honored to play such an important role in expanding the telecommunications infrastructure for the nation and the region.”

"Because our country consists of thousands of islands, Indonesia needs satellite technology,” said Alex J Sinaga, president director and chief operating officer of Telkom. “Satellite complements our other technologies, such as submarine cable, as the backbone that connects the islands of Indonesia.”

The satellite will be based on the highly reliable SSL 1300 platform, which provides the flexibility to support a broad range of applications and technology advances. It is designed to provide service for 15 years or more.

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[detikInet Feb 16, 2017] SpaceX Launches Still Trust Telkom 4

Telkom still high reliance on Elon Musk's SpaceX owned satellite launch Telkom 4, despite a little incident on a satellite explosion Facebook.
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As planned, Telkom 4 later when it was launched with estimates in June 2018, will occupy the orbital slot 108 degrees longitude (BT). This satellite will replace one whose term Telkom remained active until 2022.

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[detikInet Sep 11, 2017] Buyarnya Telkom 4 Satellite Plan on August 17, 2018

Telkom 4 satellite is planned to be launched on special day. Precisely on August 17, 2018. However, due to Telkom 1 satellite anomaly, the launch schedule may change.
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"Specifically for Telkom 4, we have coordinated with the satellite manufacturer to be able to advance 60 days, but the manufacturing itself, the launch itself, we coordinate with the launcher, whether the queue can be advanced, if it can succeed, then Telkom 4 can go early," continued Alex .

Telkom 4 on Gunter's Space Page

Other SpaceX resources on NASASpaceflight:
SpaceX News Articles (Recent)
SpaceX News Articles from 2006 (Including numerous exclusive Elon interviews)
SpaceX Dragon Articles
SpaceX Missions Section (with Launch Manifest and info on past and future missions)

L2 SpaceX Section

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #1 on:** 07/26/2018 12:42 pm »

The Static Fire test should be NET July 31. It was booked on the range for the 29th before the two day slip.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #2 on:** 07/31/2018 11:46 am »

Static Fire is now believed to be Thursday (checking as that's a bit tight for the launch date).

But it's clearly not today, as per the previous placeholder.

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1024254619675963392

jacqmans · « **Reply #3 on:** 07/31/2018 05:31 pm »

Ben Cooper now has a August 7 launch date.... (on his website)

https://twitter.com/EmreKelly/status/1024353070921207809

UPDATE: #SpaceX Merah Putih (Telkom-4) launch from CCAFS rescheduled to Tuesday, 8/7. Similar window, so launch hazard area in effect from 2315 ET 8/6 to 0345 ET 8/7 (0315 to 0745 UTC). #Falcon9 will attempt ASDS landing.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #4 on:** 08/01/2018 04:35 pm »

Falcon 9 is vertical on SLC-40, but the SF is still classed as Thursday.

envy887 · « **Reply #5 on:** 08/01/2018 05:19 pm »

Quote from: Chris Bergin on 08/01/2018 04:35 pm

Falcon 9 is vertical on SLC-40, but the SF is still classed as Thursday.

Is the use of a flown booster confirmed?

RocketLover0119 · « **Reply #6 on:** 08/02/2018 11:10 am »

Static fire window is 1100-1700 eastern time, today

https://mobile.twitter.com/AstroHardin/status/1024768505458122760

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #7 on:** 08/02/2018 01:46 pm »

Now they may fire up at 11am, job done, SpaceX tweet.

Or they may fire up later in the window, which is why they have a long window.

Or - and why I'm posting this - per some claims made to me - load up, scrub (on purpose) and recycle. There are some notes they may take an opportunity for a recycle test. Now if they do, it's worth noting in advance in case someone sees the big venting, nothing and claims there was a problem. Most likely it will be the recycle test.

We'll see!

jacqmans · « **Reply #8 on:** 08/02/2018 02:29 pm »

Too much haze to get a good shot. So far this is the best I can make of it.

(edit: and with color correction)

RocketLover0119 · « **Reply #9 on:** 08/02/2018 04:08 pm »

We have venting! Was taken an hour go, which is over normal load time, so it's possible a reload could have occurred.

https://mobile.twitter.com/aWildLupiDragon/status/1025033454965145600/photo/1

jacqmans · « **Reply #10 on:** 08/02/2018 04:48 pm »

we just had static fire

jacqmans · « **Reply #11 on:** 08/02/2018 04:59 pm »

First venting

jacqmans · « **Reply #12 on:** 08/02/2018 05:02 pm »

And the test fire

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #13 on:** 08/02/2018 05:08 pm »

Another one...

https://twitter.com/aWildLupiDragon/status/1025061448886755328

vaporcobra · « **Reply #14 on:** 08/02/2018 05:45 pm »

And I have visual confirmation from Tom Cross that the booster is indeed sooty and thus B1046.2

photos incoming.

Edit: the tweet!
https://twitter.com/_TomCross_/status/1025074341040533504

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #15 on:** 08/02/2018 05:55 pm »

Good quick look review!
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1025077035230670848

RocketLover0119 · « **Reply #16 on:** 08/02/2018 10:31 pm »

HAWK is departing port Canaveral with OCISLY! GO Quest and GO Navigator will follow behind.

RocketLover0119 · « **Reply #17 on:** 08/02/2018 10:35 pm »

Quote from: RocketLover0119 on 08/02/2018 10:31 pm

HAWK is departing port Canaveral with OCISLY! GO Quest and GO Navigator will follow behind.

Confirmed via jetty park webcam.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #18 on:** 08/03/2018 08:30 pm »

L-4 launch weather forecast is 80% GO:

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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule, Anvil Cloud Rule

Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 30%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule, Thick Cloud Rule

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #19 on:** 08/03/2018 11:21 pm »

Airspace closure area

Raul · « **Reply #20 on:** 08/04/2018 12:27 am »

Merah Putih Launch Hazard Areas based on issued NOTMAR/NOTAMs, together with planned ASDS position 656km downrange according to appropriate FCC application.

RocketLover0119 · « **Reply #21 on:** 08/04/2018 06:39 pm »

No change in the L-3 forecast, still 80% GO for the primary launch window, August 7th, still 70% GO for the back up date, August 8th.

https://www.patrick.af.mil/Portals/14/documents/Weather/L-3%20Forecast%207%20Aug%20Launch.pdf?ver=2018-08-04-112727-817

RocketLover0119 · « **Reply #22 on:** 08/05/2018 04:29 pm »

No change in the L-2 forecast, 80% GO August 7th, 70% on August 8th.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #23 on:** 08/06/2018 03:58 am »

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #24 on:** 08/06/2018 03:58 am »

Press kit attached

pospa · « **Reply #25 on:** 08/06/2018 08:39 am »

A bit better crop.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #26 on:** 08/06/2018 11:28 am »

William Graham's feature article!
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/08/spacex-falcon-9-merah-putih-block-5-reflight/

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #27 on:** 08/06/2018 02:04 pm »

Weather forecast has improved for delay day, now both days 80% GO:

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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule, Anvil Cloud Rule

Delay day probability of violating launch weather constraints: 20%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule

jacqmans · « **Reply #28 on:** 08/06/2018 04:49 pm »

Falcon is vertical

vaporcobra · « **Reply #29 on:** 08/06/2018 06:39 pm »

Fairing art. Nice and minimal

edkyle99 · « **Reply #30 on:** 08/06/2018 07:58 pm »

SpaceX image of F9-61 on the pad.

- Ed Kyle

vaporcobra · « **Reply #31 on:** 08/06/2018 09:27 pm »

Quote from: edkyle99 on 08/06/2018 07:58 pm

SpaceX image of F9-61 on the pad.

- Ed Kyle

Updated the image, as usual

jacqmans · « **Reply #32 on:** 08/07/2018 01:01 am »

All set for launch...

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #33 on:** 08/07/2018 01:08 am »

Nice shot:

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From @SpaceX with love. Our cameras are placed for tonights launch! @SpaceXUpdates #SpaceX

https://twitter.com/thaerospacegeek/status/1026623374859087872

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #34 on:** 08/07/2018 02:23 am »

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We are about 3 hours from launch of Merah Putih! A little while ago SpaceX gave us an opportunity to setup launch pad cameras just before sunset and the Sun cast an orange glow on the rocket. Best photoshoot ever. SpaceX lights up the sky tonight at 1:18am #spacex @Teslarati

https://twitter.com/_tomcross_/status/1026650947202764802

ZachS09 · « **Reply #35 on:** 08/07/2018 04:18 am »

Under one hour to launch.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #36 on:** 08/07/2018 04:37 am »

On the LD loop, all is quiet as we head toward the start of fueling ops.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #37 on:** 08/07/2018 04:40 am »

GO for prop load AND launch.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #38 on:** 08/07/2018 04:43 am »

T-35mins and COUNTING.

Fueling has begun. RP-1 and LOX are flowing in the 1st stage.

RP-1 is flowing into Stage 2.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #39 on:** 08/07/2018 04:43 am »

Teams have received their standard "what to do if the need to abort the countdown is needed" instructions.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #40 on:** 08/07/2018 04:48 am »

T-30 minutes.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #41 on:** 08/07/2018 04:50 am »

Remember, a lot more of the count for Block 5s is automated. That means less calls over the net. Which is good. Silence is good.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #42 on:** 08/07/2018 04:55 am »

Good venting from the 1st stage.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #43 on:** 08/07/2018 04:57 am »

Funky music has started.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #44 on:** 08/07/2018 04:58 am »

T-20mins. Stage 2 RP-1 load wrapping up and going into topping.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #45 on:** 08/07/2018 04:58 am »

Webcast going live in five minutes. Stage 2 LOX loading is expected to begin a minute beforehand.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #46 on:** 08/07/2018 04:58 am »

Here's a livestream from Indonesia.

https://www.vidio.com/live/6292-07-ags-11-30-live-streaming-peluncuran-satelit-merah-putih

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #47 on:** 08/07/2018 05:02 am »

T-16mins. Stage 2 LOX load has started.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #48 on:** 08/07/2018 05:02 am »

Merah Putih is on internal power at this time.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #49 on:** 08/07/2018 05:03 am »

T-16 minutes. Stage 2 LOX loading should be starting now.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #50 on:** 08/07/2018 05:04 am »

And we're live from Cape Canaveral's SLC-40 launchpad. The fourth Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket is several minutes away from launching Indonesia's 5.8-ton Merah Putih satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. Our current T0 is 05:18 UTC, yet there is a 2-hour window until 07:18 UTC.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #51 on:** 08/07/2018 05:04 am »

Webcast has started.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #52 on:** 08/07/2018 05:04 am »

Core B1046, the same booster rocket that assisted in the launch of Bangabandhu 1, will make its second spaceflight tonight and attempt to land on the "Of Course I Still Love You" drone ship located 656 kilometers downrange.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #53 on:** 08/07/2018 05:05 am »

Fairing art.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #54 on:** 08/07/2018 05:05 am »

T-13 minutes. First reflight of block 5.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #55 on:** 08/07/2018 05:06 am »

No fairing recovery tonight; Mr. Steven is on the West Coast right now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #56 on:** 08/07/2018 05:06 am »

T-12 minutes. Not attempting recovery of fairing.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #57 on:** 08/07/2018 05:07 am »

T-11 minutes.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #58 on:** 08/07/2018 05:08 am »

T-10 minutes. Prop loading still proceeding smoothly.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #59 on:** 08/07/2018 05:08 am »

T-10 minutes. Fuel load is full on Stage 1 and 2.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #60 on:** 08/07/2018 05:09 am »

T-9 minutes. The phrase "Merah Putih" is actually Indonesian for "red and white", which are the two colors of the Indonesian flag.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #61 on:** 08/07/2018 05:09 am »

T-9 minutes. Helium fill continues until T-1.5 minutes.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #62 on:** 08/07/2018 05:10 am »

T-8 minutes. Merah Putih is healthy; it went on internal power seven minutes ago.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #63 on:** 08/07/2018 05:10 am »

T-8 minutes. All systems are go.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #64 on:** 08/07/2018 05:11 am »

T-7 minutes. Stage 1 engine chilldown begins at this point to prepare the nine Merlin 1D engines for ignition at T-3 seconds.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #65 on:** 08/07/2018 05:11 am »

T-7 minutes. Engine chill should be starting now.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #66 on:** 08/07/2018 05:12 am »

T-6 minutes. From launch until payload deployment, the whole mission should last about 32 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #67 on:** 08/07/2018 05:12 am »

T-6 minutes. Telkom Indonesia promo.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #68 on:** 08/07/2018 05:13 am »

T-5 minutes. Tank pressurization for strongback retraction is in work.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #69 on:** 08/07/2018 05:13 am »

T-5 minutes.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #70 on:** 08/07/2018 05:14 am »

T-4 minutes. Strongback is retracting about 1.5 degrees away from the launch vehicle. It'll be thrown back as soon as the holddown clamps release at T0.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #71 on:** 08/07/2018 05:14 am »

T-4 minutes. "Set to become the king of digital."

ZachS09 · « **Reply #72 on:** 08/07/2018 05:15 am »

T-3 minutes. Weather and upper level winds remain favorable at this time. No technical concerns being discussed.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #73 on:** 08/07/2018 05:15 am »

T-3 minutes. Tracking no issues.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #74 on:** 08/07/2018 05:16 am »

T-2 minutes. Falcon 9 going to internal power.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #75 on:** 08/07/2018 05:16 am »

The pad water deluge system will begin to activate in 30 seconds and will fully turn on in the last 10 seconds of the count.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #76 on:** 08/07/2018 05:16 am »

T-2 minutes. Stage 2 LOX load closed out.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #77 on:** 08/07/2018 05:17 am »

T-60 seconds. The Automatic Flight Termination System is READY for launch and Falcon 9 is in start-up.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #78 on:** 08/07/2018 05:17 am »

Launch Director is officially GO for launch.

T-30 seconds. Go Falcon, Go Merah Putih.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #79 on:** 08/07/2018 05:17 am »

T-1 minute. Falcon 9 is in startup.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #80 on:** 08/07/2018 05:18 am »

T-10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, we have ignition, 1, 0, and liftoff of Merah Putih, representing the great Indonesia while continuing to expand the nation's telecommunications services.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #81 on:** 08/07/2018 05:18 am »

Liftoff!

ZachS09 · « **Reply #82 on:** 08/07/2018 05:18 am »

T+35 seconds.

All nine Stage 1 engines producing more than 1.7 million pounds of thrust; power and telemetry are nominal.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #83 on:** 08/07/2018 05:19 am »

T+1 minute. Vehicle is going supersonic, travelling more than 340.3 meters per second.

Max-Q, the region of maximum dynamic pressure, will be reached at the 79-second mark.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #84 on:** 08/07/2018 05:19 am »

LAUNCH!

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #85 on:** 08/07/2018 05:19 am »

T+1 minute.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #86 on:** 08/07/2018 05:20 am »

Trajectory and propulsion look good.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #87 on:** 08/07/2018 05:20 am »

T+2 minutes.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #88 on:** 08/07/2018 05:21 am »

MECO has occurred. We have stage separation and the booster is maneuvering to reentry attitude.

Stage 2 startup has also occurred. Initial performance looks good on the M-Vac engine.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #89 on:** 08/07/2018 05:21 am »

Although not seen clearly due to the dark conditions, the Stage 1 grid fins are deploying.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #90 on:** 08/07/2018 05:21 am »

Separation.

T+3 minutes.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #91 on:** 08/07/2018 05:22 am »

Payload fairing has been jettisoned.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #92 on:** 08/07/2018 05:22 am »

Bermuda now tracking both Stage 1 and 2.

Cape Canaveral still has telemetry-lock, but will lose signal at the 9-and-a-half minute mark.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #93 on:** 08/07/2018 05:23 am »

Fairing separation.

T+4 minutes.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #94 on:** 08/07/2018 05:23 am »

T+5 minutes.

Stage 2 is at an altitude of 146 kilometers and travelling 11,700 kilometers an hour.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #95 on:** 08/07/2018 05:23 am »

Coming up on the Stage 1 entry burn, which will slow the booster down significantly as it reenters the lower atmosphere.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #96 on:** 08/07/2018 05:23 am »

T+5 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #97 on:** 08/07/2018 05:24 am »

T+6 minutes.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #98 on:** 08/07/2018 05:24 am »

T+6 minutes, 13 seconds. Stage 1 entry burn has started; the booster's AFTS was safed a few seconds prior to ignition.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #99 on:** 08/07/2018 05:25 am »

B1046.2 Entry Burn.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #100 on:** 08/07/2018 05:25 am »

Stage 1 entry burn has ended after a total duration of 23 seconds.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #101 on:** 08/07/2018 05:25 am »

Stage 2 is still on a good trajectory; about a minute remaining in this first burn.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #102 on:** 08/07/2018 05:25 am »

Entry burn.

T+7 minutes.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #103 on:** 08/07/2018 05:25 am »

Stage 1 is transonic and the drone ship should have AOS of the booster really soon.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #104 on:** 08/07/2018 05:26 am »

Stage 2 is in Terminal Guidance mode; its AFTS will be safed momentarily.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #105 on:** 08/07/2018 05:26 am »

Stage 1 landing burn has started. For typical GTO landings, the booster uses a 1-3-1 engine sequence for efficiency.

Meanwhile, SECO-1 has occurred and the vehicle is in a slightly elliptical parking orbit.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #106 on:** 08/07/2018 05:26 am »

T+8 minutes.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #107 on:** 08/07/2018 05:27 am »

And the Falcon has landed once again. This marks the 28th successful booster landing out of 34 attempts, which includes the FH Demo center core landing failure.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #108 on:** 08/07/2018 05:27 am »

As for Stage 2, between SECO-1 and the M-Vac engine restart, there is a coast phase lasting 18 minutes and 9 seconds. At the time of engine restart, the vehicle will have made its first pass over the Equator.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #109 on:** 08/07/2018 05:28 am »

Falcon 9 B1046.2 LANDS on OCISLY - and is now set to be the first booster to gain a .3!

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #110 on:** 08/07/2018 05:28 am »

Cutoff.

Touchdown!

ZachS09 · « **Reply #111 on:** 08/07/2018 05:28 am »

Webcast taking an intermission during this coast phase, yet I will continue commentary.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #112 on:** 08/07/2018 05:30 am »

T+12 minutes. F9 flying over the mid-Atlantic Ocean.

LOS Bermuda expected.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #113 on:** 08/07/2018 05:31 am »

T+10 minutes. Upcoming events.

00:26:15 2nd stage engine restarts
00:27:13 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2)
00:31:53 Merah Putih satellite deployment

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #114 on:** 08/07/2018 05:32 am »

T+12 minutes. LOS Bermuda expected.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #115 on:** 08/07/2018 05:33 am »

T+15 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #116 on:** 08/07/2018 05:33 am »

T+15 minutes. Over the Atlantic.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #117 on:** 08/07/2018 05:36 am »

Passing over the Cape Verde Islands.

Lar · « **Reply #118 on:** 08/07/2018 05:37 am »

Remember, updates only. Discussion and congrats to their correct places please.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #119 on:** 08/07/2018 05:38 am »

T+20 minutes. Approaching Africa.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #120 on:** 08/07/2018 05:39 am »

Passed the 20-minute mark. Next station to acquire F9 will be Gabon.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #121 on:** 08/07/2018 05:41 am »

Three minutes until the M-Vac engine restart occurs.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #122 on:** 08/07/2018 05:43 am »

Gabon AOS confirmed.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #123 on:** 08/07/2018 05:43 am »

T+25 minutes. One minute 15 seconds to second ignition for 58 second burn.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #124 on:** 08/07/2018 05:44 am »

Second ignition!

ZachS09 · « **Reply #125 on:** 08/07/2018 05:45 am »

M-Vac has restarted at a reduced power level so as to keep the acceleration to a minimum.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #126 on:** 08/07/2018 05:45 am »

And M-Vac has shut down after a 58-second burn. Standing by for the GNC controller to verify a good GTO.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #127 on:** 08/07/2018 05:46 am »

Cutoff! Nominal orbit insertion.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #128 on:** 08/07/2018 05:46 am »

Official confirmation that Stage 2 has inserted Merah Putih into an acceptable GTO. Deployment of the satellite should occur 4 minutes and 40 seconds after SECO-2.

Webcast taking another break.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #129 on:** 08/07/2018 05:47 am »

T+28 minutes. Separation in 3 minute 53 seconds.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #130 on:** 08/07/2018 05:48 am »

T+30 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #131 on:** 08/07/2018 05:48 am »

T+30 minutes.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #132 on:** 08/07/2018 05:49 am »

HBK AOS confirmed.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #133 on:** 08/07/2018 05:49 am »

1 minute to separation. AOS HPK.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #134 on:** 08/07/2018 05:50 am »

Separation!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #135 on:** 08/07/2018 05:50 am »

S/C Sep! Merah Putih (Telkom 4) has been separated following launch on the Falcon 9 Block 5 B1046.2 - which also landed on OCISLY.

ARTICLE: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/08/spacex-falcon-9-merah-putih-block-5-reflight/ - by William Graham.

As always (well recently) all congrats posts/questions and non-updates to be posted on the other threads. This remains updates only.

Thanks to Chris G, Steven, Zach and all for the coverage!

ZachS09 · « **Reply #136 on:** 08/07/2018 05:50 am »

Merah Putih separation confirmed via telemetry and the forward-facing camera.

The 5,800-kilogram satellite will proceed to raise its perigee to 35,800 kilometers and lower the inclination to 0 before beginning its 15-year mission, which might be extended based on fuel usage.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #137 on:** 08/07/2018 05:51 am »

Wrapping up.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #138 on:** 08/07/2018 05:51 am »

Webcast is now wrapping up.

I'm gonna go get some much-needed sleep as it's almost 2 AM where I live. Good night, everyone.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #139 on:** 08/07/2018 05:51 am »

End of webcast.

SciNews · « **Reply #140 on:** 08/07/2018 05:57 am »

recap
main events of the launch

Merah Putih satellite deployment

vaporcobra · « **Reply #141 on:** 08/07/2018 06:38 am »

Courtesy of Tom Cross. The sky was exceptionally clear and the plume photos show it.

Raul · « **Reply #142 on:** 08/07/2018 07:54 am »

Two newly cataloged objects:

2018-064A 2018-08-07 06:57 UTC - 193/29503km/27.06°
2018-064B 2018-08-07 06:59 UTC - 181/29527km/27.04°

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #143 on:** 08/07/2018 08:34 am »

Launch photo posted on SpaceX website

soltasto · « **Reply #144 on:** 08/07/2018 09:29 am »

Quote from: Raul on 08/07/2018 07:54 am

Two newly cataloged objects:

2018-064A 2018-08-07 06:57 UTC - 193/29503km/27.06°
2018-064B 2018-08-07 06:59 UTC - 181/29527km/27.04°

Using both i get a delta v to GEO of about 1924 m/s, so a GTO-1924.

Using 2018-064A:

Current Orbit: 193.0000 km x 29503.0000 km x 27.0600 degrees; Apogee Speed: 1853.9621 m/s; Perigee Speed: 10132.3942 m/s; delta v to this orbit: 0.0000 Sub-sync transfer. First maneuver: Apogee changed to 35786km Inclination changed to 26.9788 degrees Current Orbit: 193.0000 km x 35786.0000 km x 26.9788 degrees; Apogee Speed: 1596.1557 m/s; Perigee Speed: 10251.2396 m/s; delta v to this orbit: 119.7194 Second maneuver: Perigee changed to 35786km Inclination changed to 0 degrees Current Orbit: 35786.0000 km x 35786.0000 km x 0.0000 degrees; Apogee Speed: 3074.9218 m/s; Perigee Speed: 3074.9218 m/s; delta v to this orbit: 1923.8796 Total delta v to GEO: 1923.8796 m/s

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #145 on:** 08/07/2018 10:15 am »

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Falcon 9 soars into the Space Coast sky with the Merah Putih satellite at 1:18 A.M. this morning, as seen oceanside in Satellite Beach. #SpaceX #Falcon9 #MerahPutih

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1026701019563089920

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #146 on:** 08/07/2018 01:02 pm »

SSL:

Satellite Built by Maxar Technologies’ SSL for Indonesia’s Largest Telecom Company is Performing Post-Launch Maneuvers According to Plan

Merah Putih satellite for Telkom Indonesia helps build a better world with enhanced telephone and internet service in Indonesia

PALO ALTO, Calif. – August 7, 2018 - SSL, a Maxar Technologies company (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.) (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR), and a leading provider of innovative satellites and spacecraft systems, announced today the Merah Putih communications satellite built for Indonesia’s largest telecom operator is performing post launch maneuvers according to plan following its successful launch on the SpaceX Falcon 9. The satellite for PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom Indonesia), demonstrates Maxar’s commitment to build a better world by delivering enhanced telecommunications and internet service to Indonesia.

Merah Putih, a name which represents the red and white of the Indonesian flag, deployed its solar arrays shortly after launch and will begin firing its main thruster tomorrow to propel toward its final orbit. The satellite is part of the critical telecommunications backbone connecting thousands of islands in Indonesia, other parts of Southeast Asia, and it expands service to South Asia.

Satellites are uniquely positioned to provide cost-effective and reliable service in regions such as South East Asia where the geographies can make fiber optic and terrestrial infrastructures difficult to build. The Telkom network demonstrates how satellite can seamlessly integrate into the greater telecommunications infrastructure to bring information and communications to underserved populations.

“SSL is the leading satellite manufacturer for companies in Indonesia and many parts of Asia,” said Dario Zamarian, group president of SSL. “I’d like to congratulate our colleagues at Telkom Indonesia, SpaceX and the many members of the SSL team who worked together closely to make this satellite and launch a success.”

Merah Putih, which will be located at 108 degrees East longitude, is an all C-band satellite that enhances both internet and telephone service for populations in remote regions and will be used to offload backhaul for cellular service.

With a launch mass of roughly 5800 kg, the satellite incorporates many technology advances including SSL’s composite strut tower, which is built using 3D printed components. It has 24 C-band transponders and 12 transponders for Extended C-band covering South East Asia, 24 C-band transponders covering South Asia. Today’s advances lower the cost of satellite capacity and enable better performance and reliability.

“SSL worked closely with the Telkom team to be sure to meet all of our requirements,” said Mr. Alex J Sinaga, President Director of Telkom Indonesia. “We are very happy that the satellite was completed ahead of schedule and now that it is launched, we can expand our service into new regions.”

Merah Putih is based on the powerful and reliable SSL 1300 platform, which provides flexibility for a broad range of applications and technology advances. It is designed to provide service for 16 years or more.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #147 on:** 08/07/2018 04:59 pm »

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Falcon 9 ascends through the lightning tower cluster at SLC-40 with the Merah Putih satellite at 1:18 A.M. this morning.

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1026872541036597248

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Falcon 9
Merah Putih
Fury.

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1026840151828430848

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #148 on:** 08/07/2018 11:01 pm »

Photos released by SpaceX

catdlr · « **Reply #149 on:** 08/08/2018 12:25 am »

SpaceX - First Re-flight Of Block5 Booster - Telkom4 08-07-2018

USLaunchReport
Published on Aug 7, 2018

This was big for SpaceX! We believe they are already using improved COPVs. Watch for both fairings separating.

catdlr · « **Reply #150 on:** 08/08/2018 12:27 am »

SpaceX Merah Putih Launch - UP CLOSE VIEWS

AmericaSpace
Published on Aug 7, 2018

yg1968 · « **Reply #151 on:** 08/08/2018 03:00 am »

Link to archived webcast is below:

Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/06/2018 03:58 am

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #152 on:** 08/08/2018 10:46 pm »

Wow

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Falcon 9 exits the frame, leaving behind an abstract array of fervent flame and cloud. This camera also shot my closeup image of Falcon 9’s first stage engines during yesterday’s launch. It’s incredible how the scene changes in three seconds as Falcon 9 climbs from the pad.

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1027314347444498434

The other image John’s referring to is posted here.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #153 on:** 08/09/2018 07:48 pm »

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Falcon 9 booster 1046.2 coming in to port. Still pretty far out this is with a 600mm lens.

https://twitter.com/kyle_lts/status/1027639785169530880

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #154 on:** 08/09/2018 08:55 pm »

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1027658969400201221

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #155 on:** 08/09/2018 08:58 pm »

Return live on periscope now with @murphypak:

https://twitter.com/murphypak/status/1027655578280050688

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #156 on:** 08/09/2018 09:21 pm »

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The #SpaceX #Falcon9 that flew the #MerahPutih mission earlier this week is now back in Port. Heres a cell phone picture from moments ago. Professional camera photos coming after dinner

https://twitter.com/thenasaman/status/1027664566686240770

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #157 on:** 08/09/2018 11:30 pm »

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Falcon 9 booster 1046.2 returns to Port Canaveral this afternoon following Tuesday’s launch of Merah Putih.

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1027690938334945280

Scylla · « **Reply #158 on:** 08/10/2018 01:27 am »

SpaceX - Telkom4 Returns To Port Like New 08-09-2018
USLaunchReport

Targeteer · « **Reply #159 on:** 08/10/2018 04:14 am »

Quote from: Raul on 08/07/2018 07:54 am

Two newly cataloged objects:

2018-064A 2018-08-07 06:57 UTC - 193/29503km/27.06°
2018-064B 2018-08-07 06:59 UTC - 181/29527km/27.04°

First maneuver

43587 TELKOM-4 2018-064A 597.10min 27.36deg 33709km 512km

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #160 on:** 08/10/2018 03:37 pm »

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Now those are some toasty gridfins. @NASASpaceflight @SpaceXUpdates #SpaceX @FalconGridFin

https://twitter.com/thaerospacegeek/status/1027687714760601600

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Every scar tells a story. @SpaceX @SpaceXUpdates @NASASpaceflight #SpaceX

https://twitter.com/thaerospacegeek/status/1027694925595521024

Last 2 photos from:

https://twitter.com/thaerospacegeek/status/1027805581959155712

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #161 on:** 08/11/2018 01:55 pm »

Booster is now horizontal and ready to transport:

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#Space Rocket being lowered on to truck

https://twitter.com/murphypak/status/1028268591592796160

https://www.pscp.tv/w/bj7e5jFBbWp6V2dXRGVFZXd8MU93eFdXUEFhUnd4UUZR4WB4GiN3gZfcxzZyH7iLfemSX79-poAB_ve2yFFy

Targeteer · « **Reply #162 on:** 08/13/2018 04:27 pm »

Quote from: Targeteer on 08/10/2018 04:14 am

Quote from: Raul on 08/07/2018 07:54 am
Two newly cataloged objects:

2018-064A   2018-08-07 06:57 UTC - 193/29503km/27.06°
2018-064B   2018-08-07 06:59 UTC - 181/29527km/27.04°

First maneuver

43587   TELKOM-4   2018-064A     597.10min   27.36deg   33709km   512km

43587 TELKOM-4 2018-064A 738.70min 13.52deg 35777km 5605km

TripleSeven · « **Reply #163 on:** 08/13/2018 04:46 pm »

Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 08/09/2018 08:58 pm

Return live on periscope now with @murphypak:

https://twitter.com/murphypak/status/1027655578280050688

thanks for taking the time to post the plethora of pictures...it is appreciated by me a great deal

catdlr · « **Reply #164 on:** 08/14/2018 12:33 am »

SpaceX - B1046 Transport To Third Flight 08-13-2018

USLaunchReport
Published on Aug 13, 2018

We think 1046 looks great after 2 flights. Excited to see after three and more. The heat shield impressed us the most, it looks the same as new. The articulated wheels of the transporter get them thru 3 quick turns.

Targeteer · « **Reply #165 on:** 08/15/2018 12:53 am »

Quote from: Targeteer on 08/13/2018 04:27 pm

Quote from: Targeteer on 08/10/2018 04:14 am
Quote from: Raul on 08/07/2018 07:54 am
Two newly cataloged objects:

2018-064A   2018-08-07 06:57 UTC - 193/29503km/27.06°
2018-064B   2018-08-07 06:59 UTC - 181/29527km/27.04°

First maneuver

43587   TELKOM-4   2018-064A     597.10min   27.36deg   33709km   512km

43587   TELKOM-4   2018-064A     738.70min   13.52deg   35777km   5605km

43587 TELKOM-4 2018-064A 1046.07min 3.69deg 35774km 19740km

Raul · « **Reply #166 on:** 08/15/2018 11:10 am »

Last orbital elements show, that satellite has already reached GEO yesterday - very close to its final position at 108°E.

2018-064A 2018-08-14 22:03 UTC - 35739/35756km/0.09°

Targeteer · « **Reply #167 on:** 08/15/2018 04:03 pm »

Quote from: Raul on 08/15/2018 11:10 am

Last orbital elements show, that satellite has already reached GEO yesterday - very close to its final position at 108°E.

2018-064A 2018-08-14 22:03 UTC - 35739/35756km/0.09°

43587 TELKOM-4 2018-064A 1434.07min 0.09deg 35755km 35739km

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #168 on:** 08/15/2018 09:28 pm »

New photos from SpaceX:

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Falcon 9 lands on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship and returns to port after delivering the Merah Putih satellite to geosynchronous transfer orbit. This mission marked the first re-flight of a Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket booster. instagram.com/p/Bmg3v4jlnCN/

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1029838007841435649