CelesTrak just received state vectors from @SpaceX for the next #Starlink launch, set for May 17 at 0753 UTC. We have generated SupTLEs (assuming it will be launch 2020-030). Those are now available at https://celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/supplemental/. I will update if anything changes.
Will SpaceX be able to do the nine-day turnaround if Starlink goes off on Monday? Like, how fast can OCISLY return B1049 before going back out again for DM-2?
Quote from: ZachS09 on 05/15/2020 04:00 pmWill SpaceX be able to do the nine-day turnaround if Starlink goes off on Monday? Like, how fast can OCISLY return B1049 before going back out again for DM-2?Maybe we will see JRTI back in action soon.
Quote from: ValmirGP on 05/15/2020 04:08 pmQuote from: ZachS09 on 05/15/2020 04:00 pmWill SpaceX be able to do the nine-day turnaround if Starlink goes off on Monday? Like, how fast can OCISLY return B1049 before going back out again for DM-2?Maybe we will see JRTI back in action soon.I believe that there has been a pretty quick turnaround time for OCISLY in the past. It was mentioned previously on the first page of this thread. I had thought that maybe they wanted to test JRTI for this mission and keep OCISLY for DM-2.Also DM-2 might have a closer ASDS landing than a Starlink mission.
Quote from: jketch on 05/04/2020 11:41 pmI'm surprised this is launching so close to DM-2 given that both are ASDS landings. There are only nine days to return the Starlink 8 booster to port, unload it, and get to the DM-2 booster landing site.Nusantara Satu and DM-1 were just 8 days apart, they managed to do it but it was a very quick turn around from booster unloading to departure. They should be able to do a 9 day turnaround and a delay of 3 days should help them. But it would be a lot more helpful to have JRTI used this mission.
I'm surprised this is launching so close to DM-2 given that both are ASDS landings. There are only nine days to return the Starlink 8 booster to port, unload it, and get to the DM-2 booster landing site.
Fleet Update!Of Course I Still Love You should arrive at the landing zone overnight tonight.Ms. Tree and Ms. Chief are close behind and moving faster - they'll arrive around the same time.
ULA just scrubbed with a 24 hour turnaround until after 9AM on the 17th. Expect a slip here.
Due to a conflict on the Range, now targeting Monday, May 18 at 3:32 a.m. EDT for launch of Starlink
Psst SpaceX is standing down with Atlas having Range priority. This tweet should actually say thank you for the weather delay to give our Recovery teams better recovery zone conditions at T-0. Fixed it for you.
The chances of recovery for Monday morning's Starlink launch are looking quite slim. Tropical Depression One will be located right over the recovery zone at T-0. The Fleet is already retreating towards safer waters on the coast. #SpaceXFleet
Due to a tropical depression developing off the Southeast Coast of the U.S., now targeting Tuesday, May 19 at 3:10 a.m. EDT for the Starlink mission—SpaceX teams will continue monitoring launch and landing weather conditions
Go Ms. Tree just changed the reported destination to Tesla N Texas. They actually just arrived in Morehead City for safe harbor. I think whoever is at the wheel had a bit too much fun riding the waves. 😏 #SpaceXFleet
