Author Topic: SpaceX Falcon 9 : JCSAT-18/Kacific-1 : December 16/17, 2019 - UPDATES (Read 48243 times)

jacqmans · « **Reply #100 on:** 12/17/2019 11:04 am »

PRESS RELEASE

Kacific’s first satellite successfully launches to space!

Cape Canaveral, FL. 16 December 2019 – Kacific1 was launched successfully into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 7.10pm eastern time (UTC-4) on 16 December 2019 from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, USA. It was placed into its target geostationary transfer orbit 33 minutes following initial ignition.

Owned by Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific), the Boeing-built communications satellite will stream high-speed broadband to 25 nations in South East Asia and the Pacific Islands via 56 high-throughput beams.

“Kacific1 is the newest and most powerful commercial satellite operating in the Asia-Pacific region, placing Kacific in an excellent position to grow alongside these markets,” said Christian Patouraux, Kacific founder and CEO. “Its range of services, from mobile backhaul to broadband internet via VSAT terminals, will provide a catalyst for positive change in the nations it is about to serve. I’m thrilled to start seeing the social and economic impact of Kacific1.”

Kacific1 will cover Indonesia, The Philippines, Timor-Leste and South Asia with 28 spot beams, while the Pacific Islands and New Zealand will be covered with a further 28 beams.

Following a sequence of in-orbit manoeuvres and tests that are expected to take approximately six weeks, Kacific1 is scheduled to begin commercial operations in the first quarter of 2020.

Kacific’s momentous first launch was celebrated in Florida by more than 160 guests from across Asia Pacific representing telecommunication and internet service provider customers, government agencies and regulators, not-for-profit organisations, universities and Kacific investors, management and staff.

“Celebrating this launch with Kacific’s international supporters has been an incredible and affirming experience. I’m very thankful for the wonderful energy they have brought to this unforgettable moment,” said Patouraux.

jacqmans · « **Reply #101 on:** 12/17/2019 11:07 am »

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #102 on:** 12/17/2019 01:19 pm »

https://twitter.com/nextspaceflight/status/1206939505640562690

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📸😍🚀🔥

SpaceX launches JCSAT-18/Kacific-1.

If you enjoy my launch coverage and the Next Spaceflight app, consider supporting my work on Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes access.

patreon.com/nextspaceflight

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1206939288585277453

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Up close and personal: Falcon 9 B1056.3 launches JCSAT-18/Kacific1 at 7:10pm EST yesterday evening. 🚀🔥

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #103 on:** 12/17/2019 01:22 pm »

https://twitter.com/nextspaceflight/status/1206938839346024448

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A remote camera view of Falcon 9 launching the JCSAT-18/Kacific1 spacecraft on Monday evening.

It was Falcon 9’s 49th consecutive successful mission.

NASASpaceflight article by @IanPineapple: nasaspaceflight.com/2019/12/spacex…

https://twitter.com/trevormahlmann/status/1206936597423435782

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Falcon brings the heat🔥 #JCSAT18

⚙️/⬇️/🖼: https://t.co/r1VAbEm8Ct

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https://twitter.com/nextspaceflight/status/1206980599875063814

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Additional remote camera views of the JCSAT-18/Kacific-1 launch on a #SpaceX #Falcon9.

This was my first time setting remote cameras for a night launch. Very pleased with how the photos came out.

Full gallery: photos.nextspaceflight.com/JCSAT-18Kacifi…

GWR64 · « **Reply #104 on:** 12/17/2019 08:35 pm »

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2019-091A
1 44868U 19091A 19351.51997882 .00000018 00000-0 00000+0 0 9996
2 44868 26.9076 280.4880 6011885 177.8132 357.3287 4.03127393 18
2019-091B
1 44869U 19091B 19351.51929987 .00000018 00000-0 00000+0 0 9998
2 44869 26.9054 280.4907 6012293 177.7901 356.6004 4.03268974 45

source: Celestrak

2019-091A:
273 x 20324 km, incl.: 26.9 deg

2019-091B:
270 x 20319 km, incl.: 26.9 deg

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #105 on:** 12/17/2019 08:45 pm »

https://twitter.com/TheFavoritist/status/1207053550616039429

This is epic:

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #106 on:** 12/17/2019 10:08 pm »

Couple more SpaceX launch photos by Ben Cooper

OneSpeed · « **Reply #107 on:** 12/18/2019 01:42 am »

Before JCSAT-18, the last ASDS GTO launch I can find is Nusantara Satu (PSN-1). PSN-1 had an unusual S1 throttle profile in that it throttled back slightly for Max-Q, and then maintained a reduced throttle all the way to MECO. JCSAT-18 however, was much more conventional, with a deeper bucket, and then a shorter, higher throttle burn to MECO.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #108 on:** 12/18/2019 06:38 am »

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On Monday, December 16, 2019, the JCSAT-18/Kacific1 joint communications satellite hitched a ride to orbit on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, ringing in a new era of connectivity for rural and unserved areas in the Philippines and across Asia.

Our remote launchpad cameras captured this stunning 4k slow-mo of liftoff from SpaceX Launchpad Complex 40 at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, FL.

Turn up the volume for stunning rocket launch audio 🎧🚀

View more videos and learn more about this mission: https://www.cosmicperspective.com/new...

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #109 on:** 12/18/2019 09:57 am »

https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1207243474124365829

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Ms. Tree is nearing her destination of Port Canaveral. She probably has another ~2 hours of her journey left, based on her current pace.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #110 on:** 12/18/2019 12:14 pm »

https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1207287525255106560

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The catchers are docked. #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX @SpaceXFleet

https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1207285794349703168

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Close shots of the fairing, the one with the tarp is on ms. Chief. Looks like they had some trouble with Ms. Tree's scoop get #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX @SpaceXFleet

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #111 on:** 12/18/2019 05:44 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1207368844769140737

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Of Course I Still Love You has been proceeding very well. The current predicted arrival time is for 11am - 4pm ET TOMORROW.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #112 on:** 12/19/2019 07:09 am »

SpaceX had a special guest watching the launch

https://twitter.com/usnortherncmd/status/1207005105007943680

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Gen. O'Shaughnessy, CDR @NORADCommand & @USNorthernCmd, visited @SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA, Dec. 16. He toured facilities, watched a satellite launch and met with SpaceX leaders, including @ElonMusk, about our #HomelandDefense mission & possible future #partnerships with industry.

Back in August:

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A top American general told a defense conference in Alabama today that Elon Musk’s SpaceX may have just “completely changed our ability” to sense threats against America using satellite clusters in space.

“Holy smokes. Talk about being able to move the ball,” Air Force Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy said

https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2019/08/top-general-says-spacex-may-have-just-changed-space-defense.html

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #113 on:** 12/19/2019 03:38 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1207699322768445440

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OCISLY currently looking around 2pm for arrival, pending confirmation.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #114 on:** 12/19/2019 05:10 pm »

https://twitter.com/nalawod/status/1207715972204965898

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I spy an OCISLY on the horizon due east of N 3rd St Cocoa Beach at 13:23

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https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1207724541205725185

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Pilot boat heading towards OCISLY. #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX #OCISLY @SpaceXFleet

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #115 on:** 12/19/2019 08:06 pm »

https://twitter.com/gregscott_photo/status/1207760116667355142

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SpaceX F9 Returns: #SpaceX F9 JCSAT-1 booster B1056.3 returns back to Port Canaveral this afternoon after a rough few days at sea. This is the 3rd trip for this booster & another successful landing on #OCISLY #SpaceX #Space

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1207759523471134736

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Tug Hawk and OCISLY entering Port Canaveral with the thrice flown JCSAT-18 booster. #SpaceX #B10563

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1207758230652424198

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How do you prefer your booster? Rare, medium, well done and extra scorchy are your options. There is a spotted cow effect happening at the center. #SpaceX #B10563 #JCSAT18

https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1207760683313631236

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OCISLY has finished docking #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX #OCISLY @SpaceXFleet

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #116 on:** 12/20/2019 01:32 pm »

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1208031135722328064

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Look ma, no net! GO Ms. Chief removed the net and the impacted arm so they can try to fix what the Atlantic did during the JCSAT mission. The cap is on B1056.3 and we are awaiting leg lifting. #SpaceXFleet #JCSAT18