Do we have anything definitive confirming USSF-44 will feature the first dual droneship landing?
The core stage will be expended on the launch, while the rocket’s two side boosters will be recovered on two SpaceX drone ships positioned downrange east of Cape Canaveral.
Quote from: Jansen on 06/07/2021 01:40 pmNationsat was supposed to be on a rideshare with Interspunik. They also had a contract with NG on Omega.The first Nationsat was supposed to be for Intersputnik, not a rideshare with another Intersputnik payload. I haven't heard anything about progress on that program, I wouldn't be surprised if it's no longer happening.
Nationsat was supposed to be on a rideshare with Interspunik. They also had a contract with NG on Omega.
If Transporter 2 is now confirmed as RTLS on 25 June, what and when is next flight?JRTI is available very soon after if not by 26 June. There is usually at least a hint of other upcoming missions at http://www.launchphotography.com/Launch_Viewing_Guide.htmlif there are any soon.Why no details/gap?
Quote from: crandles57 on 06/15/2021 02:13 pmIf Transporter 2 is now confirmed as RTLS on 25 June, what and when is next flight?JRTI is available very soon after if not by 26 June. There is usually at least a hint of other upcoming missions at http://www.launchphotography.com/Launch_Viewing_Guide.htmlif there are any soon.Why no details/gap?If I had to speculate I'd say the next flight out of Cape Canaveral is Starlink L29 sometime around July 1st.
Quote from: Orbiter on 06/15/2021 02:22 pmQuote from: crandles57 on 06/15/2021 02:13 pmIf Transporter 2 is now confirmed as RTLS on 25 June, what and when is next flight?JRTI is available very soon after if not by 26 June. There is usually at least a hint of other upcoming missions at http://www.launchphotography.com/Launch_Viewing_Guide.htmlif there are any soon.Why no details/gap?If I had to speculate I'd say the next flight out of Cape Canaveral is Starlink L29 sometime around July 1st.What's crazy is that it's June 15th, there are 2 Falcon 9 flights in the next 9 days, that we expect a third flight in 16 days or so, and that this 3rd flight has not been announced yet.This is such a stunning achievement for SpaceX. I've been closely following space flight for nearly 30 years. This pace and response time that we have gotten use to was only dreamed of by many of us for so long.We are all excited about Starship, but Falcon 9 is already a huge revolution!
Did they decide to do the late 2022 flight in October instead of December?
I would also like to know what the March 2022 opportunity is. I'm thinking SARah or WorldView?EDIT: Hm, actually, it's listed in the Dedicated category. So I guess it's just a regular Transporter launch?
Next Spaceflight is showing all Transporter launches after Transporter-2 from SLC-4E.Makes sense considering SSO.Pretty full manifest of NRO, Starlink, and Transporter rideshares. I’m thinking they’ll add a second or third older booster to the west coast now that they have so many out east.
Received word there are multiple Starlink launches planned for July. No details beyond that.
The question is how many launches. Until the ASDS ASOG is available the number of launches may be just 3 or less from LC39A and LC40.
If ASDS availability is the limiting factor, can they add an RTLS launch ?What will be the number of Starlink sats on such a flight?
We’ve done the calculations before. Basically the cost of a launch is about 5% less with RTLS, but you’re launching half the payload and you save 3-4 days on the turnaround.Doubling the effective cost for limited benefit doesn’t make sense, especially when you can still do 3-4 launches a month with a single ASDS.
