Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Starlink v1.0 Flight 2 : January 6/7, 2020 : Updates (Read 46130 times)

gongora · « **on:** 01/04/2020 01:57 pm »

UPDATES thread for the second Starlink v1.0 launch.

Check the Starlink Index Thread for links to more Starlink information.

NSF Threads for Starlink v1.0 Flight 2: Discussion / Updates

NSF News Articles for Starlink:
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/?s=Starlink

January 6, 2020 at 9:19pm EST (0219 UTC on Jan. 7), on Falcon 9 (booster 1049.4) from CCAFS SLC-40. ASDS landing is expected. Targeting deployment orbit of 280km.

Payload: Second batch of 60 operational satellites with Ku-band and Ka-band antennas. One satellite will be testing a coating to reduce its brightness as seen from the ground.

Please use the Starlink Discussion Thread for all general discussion on Starlink.

L2 SpaceX:
https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?board=60.0

Johnnyhinbos · « **Reply #1 on:** 01/04/2020 03:09 pm »

Looks like there’s a F9 on the pad. And it appears to have the payload integrated?

https://twitter.com/wordsmithfl/status/1213491039115390977

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2 on:** 01/04/2020 03:47 pm »

https://twitter.com/spaceflightnow/status/1213500556645425154

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Fueling of a Falcon 9 rocket is underway at Cape Canaveral’s Complex 40 launch pad. A test-firing of the rocket’s nine first stage engines is expected at 12pm EST (1700 GMT) ahead of a launch Monday night. LIVE UPDATES: spaceflightnow.com/2020/01/04/fal…

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #3 on:** 01/04/2020 04:07 pm »

https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/1213506562616102912

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #4 on:** 01/04/2020 04:14 pm »

L-2 launch weather forecast, no real change (some reduction in upper level winds strength) still over 90% GO:

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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: < 10%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule

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

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #5 on:** 01/04/2020 05:28 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1213516784638279685

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Static fire test of Falcon 9 complete—targeting Monday, January 6 at 9:19 p.m. EST for launch of 60 Starlink satellites from Pad 40 in Florida

Edit to add:

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1213517077216186368

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Falcon 9 first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched a Starlink mission, the Iridium-8 mission, and the Telstar 18 VANTAGE mission

Draggendrop · « **Reply #6 on:** 01/04/2020 09:10 pm »

https://twitter.com/Sandra_I_Erwin/status/1213544939327500288

The @SpaceX Starlink launch Jan. 6 will be the first @45thSpaceWing launch under the U.S. Space Force @SpaceForceDoD https://spacenews.com/45th-space-wing-prepares-for-first-launch-under-the-u-s-space-force/ …

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #7 on:** 01/04/2020 09:24 pm »

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1213578061343539201

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GO Ms. Tree is getting ready to have a fairing half "In the Net". It's Starlink mission time y'all! #SpaceXFleet

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #8 on:** 01/05/2020 02:10 pm »

FAA NOTAM:

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #9 on:** 01/05/2020 04:47 pm »

L-1 launch weather forecast, no real change (minor increase in upper level winds strength) still over 90% GO:

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Launch day probability of violating launch weather constraints: < 10%
Primary concern(s): Cumulus Cloud Rule

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

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #10 on:** 01/05/2020 11:32 pm »

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #11 on:** 01/05/2020 11:41 pm »

Press kit is now up

Michael Baylor · « **Reply #12 on:** 01/06/2020 12:14 am »

Deployment altitude now 290 km as opposed to 280 km with the last Starlink batch.

scr00chy · « **Reply #13 on:** 01/06/2020 12:38 am »

Also no mention of checkouts at 350 km. Sounds like they're skipping that and just doing checkouts at deployment altitude and then going straight to 550 km?

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #14 on:** 01/06/2020 03:20 am »

FAA NOTAM for the backup day:

jacqmans · « **Reply #15 on:** 01/06/2020 09:58 am »

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #16 on:** 01/06/2020 12:06 pm »

Quote from: scr00chy on 01/06/2020 12:38 am

Also no mention of checkouts at 350 km. Sounds like they're skipping that and just doing checkouts at deployment altitude and then going straight to 550 km?

SpaceX confirms process still the same. 290km deployment, raise to 350km and do checkouts, then raise to 550km. They just focused on new procedures added to process.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #17 on:** 01/06/2020 01:38 pm »

Article for the mission!

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2020/01/spacex-kick-start-global-2020-starlink/

- By Chris Gebhardt.

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1214194234821087232

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #18 on:** 01/06/2020 03:16 pm »

Photo from SpaceX website

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #19 on:** 01/06/2020 05:20 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1214249962340528130

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All systems and weather are go ahead of today’s launch of 60 Starlink satellites; webcast will begin at ~9:05 p.m. EST → http://spacex.com/webcast

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #20 on:** 01/06/2020 05:54 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1214236287521177601

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🚀 LAUNCH DAY 🚀

Of Course I Still Love You is in position ~621km downrange. GO Ms. Tree and GO Navigator are in position ~732km downrange to recover the fairing.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #21 on:** 01/06/2020 08:09 pm »

Mission Control Audio:

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #22 on:** 01/06/2020 08:54 pm »

https://twitter.com/cbphoto1/status/1214302879504359424

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1214303143166693376

https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve/status/1214303718973353992

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #23 on:** 01/07/2020 12:14 am »

NSF coverage. Chris G live at SLC-40.

Produced by Das (you can see him at work here) :

https://www.twitch.tv/dasvaldez

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #24 on:** 01/07/2020 12:33 am »

Chris had some echo problems. All fixed now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #25 on:** 01/07/2020 12:41 am »

T-38 minutes. The SpaceX Launch Director should be verifying go for propellant load about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #26 on:** 01/07/2020 12:42 am »

Launch director has given go for propellant loading.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #27 on:** 01/07/2020 12:44 am »

T-35 minutes. First and second stage RP-1 and first stage LOX loading should be starting about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #28 on:** 01/07/2020 12:45 am »

Propellant loading is underway.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #29 on:** 01/07/2020 12:49 am »

T-30 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #30 on:** 01/07/2020 12:50 am »

Very calm conditions with the reflection of Falcon 9 in the water.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #31 on:** 01/07/2020 12:52 am »

Prop loading....

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #32 on:** 01/07/2020 12:54 am »

T-25 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #33 on:** 01/07/2020 12:59 am »

T-20 minutes. First stage is venting.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #34 on:** 01/07/2020 01:00 am »

T-19 minutes. Large vent plume.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #35 on:** 01/07/2020 01:01 am »

Its time for some evening funky music!

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #36 on:** 01/07/2020 01:04 am »

T-16 minutes. Second stage LOX loading should be starting about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #37 on:** 01/07/2020 01:07 am »

T-12 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #38 on:** 01/07/2020 01:08 am »

SpaceX coverage has started.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #39 on:** 01/07/2020 01:10 am »

T-10 minutes. Droneship waiting for Falcon 9 first stage.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #40 on:** 01/07/2020 01:10 am »

OCISLY

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #41 on:** 01/07/2020 01:11 am »

T-9 minutes. First stage RP-1 nearly fully loaded.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #42 on:** 01/07/2020 01:12 am »

T-8 minutes. Second stage fuel is fully loaded.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #43 on:** 01/07/2020 01:13 am »

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

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #44 on:** 01/07/2020 01:14 am »

T-6 minutes. One satellite has experimental darkening coating.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #45 on:** 01/07/2020 01:14 am »

T-5 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #46 on:** 01/07/2020 01:15 am »

T-4 minutes. Range is green.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #47 on:** 01/07/2020 01:17 am »

T-3 minutes. Stage 1 LOX load closed out.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #48 on:** 01/07/2020 01:18 am »

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

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #49 on:** 01/07/2020 01:19 am »

T-1 minute. Falcon 9 is in startup.

Go for launch.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #50 on:** 01/07/2020 01:19 am »

Liftoff!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #51 on:** 01/07/2020 01:20 am »

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1214371105982615552

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #52 on:** 01/07/2020 01:21 am »

T+1 minute. Past MaxQ.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #53 on:** 01/07/2020 01:21 am »

T+2 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #54 on:** 01/07/2020 01:23 am »

Engine cutoff.

Second stage ignition.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #55 on:** 01/07/2020 01:24 am »

Fairing separation.

T+4 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #56 on:** 01/07/2020 01:24 am »

T+5 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #57 on:** 01/07/2020 01:25 am »

T+6 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #58 on:** 01/07/2020 01:27 am »

Re-entry burn.

T+7 minutes. Hot fins!

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #59 on:** 01/07/2020 01:28 am »

T+8 minutes.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #60 on:** 01/07/2020 01:28 am »

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1214372961504940035

And landing it

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1214373274601377792

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #61 on:** 01/07/2020 01:29 am »

Touchdown!

Engine cutoff.

In good orbit.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #62 on:** 01/07/2020 01:30 am »

T+10 minutes. Upcoming events.

00:45:10 2nd stage engine restarts
00:45:12 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2)
00:61:03 Starlink satellites begin deployment

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #63 on:** 01/07/2020 01:32 am »

Bermuda LOS.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #64 on:** 01/07/2020 01:33 am »

Other views.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #65 on:** 01/07/2020 01:40 am »

T+20 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #66 on:** 01/07/2020 01:50 am »

T+30 minutes. Over the Middle East.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #67 on:** 01/07/2020 02:00 am »

T+40 minutes. Over the Indian Ocean. 5 minutes and 10 seconds to second ignition, which is for 2 seconds.

gongora · « **Reply #68 on:** 01/07/2020 02:02 am »

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1214375202865451009

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Once we have individual SupTLEs and associated IDs, @SpaceX has reported that their “DarkSat” will be STARLINK-1130.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #69 on:** 01/07/2020 02:03 am »

MVAC engine chill is being performed.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #70 on:** 01/07/2020 02:04 am »

One minute to second ignition.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #71 on:** 01/07/2020 02:05 am »

Ignition and cutoff! In good orbit.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #72 on:** 01/07/2020 02:10 am »

T+50 minutes. Still over the Indian Ocean.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #73 on:** 01/07/2020 02:10 am »

That burn:

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1214382589420724225

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #74 on:** 01/07/2020 02:11 am »

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1214374574214782976

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Falcon 9 streaks to orbit from Cape Canaveral at 9:19pm this evening, launching 60 additional #Starlink satellites as a part of #SpaceX’s mission to provide fast, reliable internet to locations where access has been unreliable, expensive, or completely unavailable.

https://twitter.com/rdanglephoto/status/1214379731254206469

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The #SpaceX #Falcon9 launches the next batch of #Starlink sats to better connect the world! A stunning first launch of the year!

https://twitter.com/alteredjamie/status/1214379557706436608

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What a beautiful start to 2020: the #SpaceX #Starlink launch, seen from Titusville.

Note the re-entry burn as this #Falcon9 rocket becomes a 4x flown & 4x landed booster.

Congrats to @elonmusk & the @SpaceX team!

(Pic: me / @WeReportSpace)

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #75 on:** 01/07/2020 02:15 am »

T+55 minutes. 6 minutes and 3 seconds to separation.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #76 on:** 01/07/2020 02:19 am »

AOS Tasmania.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #77 on:** 01/07/2020 02:20 am »

One minute to separation.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #78 on:** 01/07/2020 02:21 am »

Satellites are away! Didn't catch the fairing.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #79 on:** 01/07/2020 02:22 am »

Happy New Year from SpaceX!

End of webcast.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #80 on:** 01/07/2020 02:23 am »

https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1214386795749806080

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #81 on:** 01/07/2020 02:25 am »

Thanks again to all, especially Steven, for the coverage.

Remember, updates only in here. Use the other related threads for discussion, etc.

Replay our livestream with Das and Chris G at the Cape. Still a very new youtube channel and about our fifth launch live stream, but we had 15,000 people on it at peak, which is crazy.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #82 on:** 01/07/2020 02:36 am »

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1214387122146177024

Quote from: SpaceX

Successful deployment of 60 Starlink satellites confirmed!

Draggendrop · « **Reply #83 on:** 01/07/2020 02:41 am »

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1214387698309517312

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It appears that we have a nominal deployment, so the pre-launch TLEs should be valid for the coming hours while we await the first ephemerides in another hour.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #84 on:** 01/07/2020 03:03 am »

Yes, this was the first launch for the 45th Space Wing as a unit in the USSF.

Draggendrop · « **Reply #85 on:** 01/07/2020 03:31 am »

https://twitter.com/CIMSS_Satellite/status/1214392081948577792

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Subtle cold thermal signature of the #SpaceX rocket booster condensation cloud seen on #GOES16/#GOESeast infrared spectral bands (7-16) as it drifted east-northeastward from the Cape Canaveral, Florida launch site: https://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satellite-blog/images/2020/01/200106_goes16_spacex_launch_anim.gif

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #86 on:** 01/07/2020 06:33 am »

https://twitter.com/launchphoto/status/1214406358876991488

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Falcon 9 streaks into space at 9:19pm EST Monday. The first-stage reentry burn can be seen on the horizon.

Higher resolution attached from SpaceX website home page.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #87 on:** 01/07/2020 06:41 am »

https://twitter.com/tskelso/status/1214375202865451009

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Once we have individual SupTLEs and associated IDs, @SpaceX has reported that their “DarkSat” will be STARLINK-1130.

https://twitter.com/tskelso/status/1214440675124695040

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We now have SupTLEs for all but 2 of the latest Starlink satellites: https://celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/supplemental/ . Wonderful to have this data so quickly! Screenshots show where the cluster is and how tightly packed the objects currently are.

OneSpeed · « **Reply #88 on:** 01/07/2020 10:44 am »

Despite the slightly higher satellite deployment altitude, SpaceX appear to have performed essentially the same launch profile for their first two Starlink 1.0 missions. I can't split them.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #89 on:** 01/07/2020 12:23 pm »

Another SpaceX launch photo (first in earlier Ben Cooper post)

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1214537540558082050

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Falcon 9’s third launch of 60 Starlink satellites

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #90 on:** 01/07/2020 12:33 pm »

Interesting that Ms Tree has not gone straight to Port Canaveral

https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1214534834841903105

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Ms. Tree has arrived at the Port of Morehead City. She may have a fairing half that was recovered from the water.

https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1214538932660117504

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B1049.4 has been secured and OCISLY is underway towards Port Canaveral!

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #91 on:** 01/07/2020 02:00 pm »

Wow ...

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1214554800924180480

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Day turns to night at Cape Canaveral, and SpaceX launches another Starlink mission, successfully delivering 60 additional satellites to orbit.

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1214558333044060161

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Nine Merlin 1D engines propel Falcon 9 and 60 more Starlink satellites to orbit at 9:19pm yesterday evening 🚀 🛰 xx

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1214560618054684673

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Falcon 9: The fury left behind.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #92 on:** 01/07/2020 10:50 pm »

More SpaceX launch photos by Ben Cooper (from flickr)

jacqmans · « **Reply #93 on:** 01/08/2020 08:21 am »

45th Space Wing

Did you watch the historical first launch of the United States Space Force last night? Check out this incredible photo taken at the Apollo 1 memorial at Space Launch Complex-34.

📸: Josh Conti, 45 SW/MM

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #94 on:** 01/08/2020 06:07 pm »

Nice slow-mo

https://twitter.com/superclusterhq/status/1214981037534654467

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Earth-shaking liftoff of the #SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral with a new batch of 60 Starlink satellites

Congrats to @SpaceX teams + @elonmusk on a successful deployment and becoming the world's largest satellite operator

Starlink $ = Mars $

Video by @erikkuna

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #95 on:** 01/09/2020 02:22 pm »

https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1215282482603548674

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Ms. Tree has returned without a fairing half. The arm the parafoil was caught on seems undamaged. #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX #MsTree

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #96 on:** 01/09/2020 07:53 pm »

https://twitter.com/gospacelaunch/status/1215366982813483008

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#Falcon9 B1049.4 Patiently waiting for entry to Port Canaveral.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #97 on:** 01/09/2020 08:50 pm »

https://twitter.com/kyle_m_photo/status/1215389290257096713

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Closer shot of the booster and OCISLY. #SpaceXFleet #SpaceX #OCISLY

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #98 on:** 01/09/2020 09:22 pm »

https://twitter.com/star_shattered/status/1215397022460760065

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Welcome home B1049.4! And OCISLY! #SpaceX #falcon9

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #99 on:** 01/09/2020 09:37 pm »

https://twitter.com/gregscott_photo/status/1215398607001702401

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SPACEX FLEET UPDATE: The return of OCISLY and B1049.4 from the Monday #SpaceX #Starlink mission. Battered & bruised the booster looks remarkably good for 4 missions into space #NASA #SpaceX #SpaceForce

https://twitter.com/gregscott_photo/status/1215401405604945920

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SpaceX Fleet Update 2: The return of OCISLY and B1049.4 from the Monday #SpaceX #Starlink mission. Octograbber obviously did a good job of holding the booster on through rough seas #NASA #SpaceX #SpaceForce

https://twitter.com/marekcyzio/status/1215400065017303041

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #100 on:** 01/10/2020 08:55 am »

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1215500871536140288

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B1049.4 and a Starlink 2 mission fairing half are reunited in Port Canaveral. Welcome home GO Navigator with a recovered fairing half that was hoisted from the Atlantic for refurbishment. Booster work will continue in the morning as the Fleet prepares for IFA. #SpaceX #Starlink2

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #101 on:** 01/10/2020 09:00 am »

From yesterday

https://twitter.com/farryfaz/status/1215464297121316865

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The fleet is back in Port this evening!

https://twitter.com/farryfaz/status/1215463078852288513

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Falcon 9 B1049 is back in Port this evening after a successful launch and landing on Of Course I Still Love You droneship

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #102 on:** 01/10/2020 01:59 pm »

Some nice close-up shots of booster

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #103 on:** 01/10/2020 06:08 pm »

https://twitter.com/theresa35906612/status/1215711185099788288

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theresacross @PortCanaveral #B0149.4 is capped ... techs rinse all 4 struts ahead of leg retraction (or removal) prior to transport @SpaceX facilities. #SpaceX #B1049.4 #OCISLY #Falcon9 @elonmusk #Starlink2 🚀

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https://twitter.com/gregscott_photo/status/1215702218860646400

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SpaceX booster 1049.4 cap just went on for the lay down of the booster to return to #SpaceX hanger for refurbishment. In the middle of a rain storm the cap made its final attachment to the rocket, hopefully the legs can be retracted later to be able to complete the process. #NASA

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #104 on:** 01/10/2020 08:07 pm »

Nice shot of recovered fairing

https://twitter.com/w00ki33/status/1215740102279712768

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Back to Earth

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #105 on:** 01/11/2020 03:13 pm »

https://twitter.com/gregscott_photo/status/1216026945722384385

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As of about an hour ago #SpaceX B1049.4 had at least two legs up (possibly 3 hard to see back side clearly) and was well on the way to getting all four legs up and ready for transport. #NASA #Space

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #106 on:** 01/12/2020 02:48 am »

https://twitter.com/planet4589/status/1216204441306779649

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For completeness, here is data on the new launch so far, based on data provided on @TSKelso 's website celestrak.com (Red: the Black Starlink, as I call it; TS calls it Darksat)

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #107 on:** 01/12/2020 10:04 pm »

Some great booster recovery photos

https://twitter.com/gregscott_photo/status/1216461214856904711

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SpaceX #Starlink 2 mission has come to a close. The satellites are in orbit, the fairing half was recovered, the booster is back in port and to finalize the effort the following shots to capture the recovery of B1049.4 until its next mission. #SpaceX #Space #Science #spaceforce

Alexphysics · « **Reply #108 on:** 01/12/2020 11:02 pm »

More pictures of the recovery here too. Two legs were removed, two were folded.

https://twitter.com/ken_kremer/status/1216500073745539075

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #109 on:** 01/13/2020 08:47 pm »

Great booster close-ups when it’s being transported

Hummy · « **Reply #110 on:** 01/15/2020 04:23 am »

I made a combo plot of Starlink-1 and 2 satellites' altitude since their corresponding launch time. Almost perfect alignment of debris is an evidence that up to the injection the launches were exactly the same. Then the sequence of orbit raising changed. In both cases the sparse groups are the groups going straight to 550 km.

The darkened satellite has been intentionally made hard but not impossible to see on the plot

The second plot is on the UTC time scale.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #111 on:** 01/21/2020 06:55 am »

https://twitter.com/planet4589/status/1219528577013755905

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V1.0 L2 sats at 360 km and raising (blue) including Darksat (cyan) except for one sat (Starlink 1124, red) which appears to have overcome initial problems and started raising a few days ago. Deployment rods (green) still in orbit.