SpaceX F9 : Inmarsat-6 F2 (GX6B) : CCSFS SLC-40 : 17/18 Feb 2023 03:59 UTC

#40 by Ken the Bin on 14 Feb, 2023 04:18

NGA notice. Note that it goes through February 24, whereas the FAA ATCSCC information only shows through February 23.

Quote from: NGA

081521Z FEB 23
NAVAREA IV 169/23(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   180358Z TO 180615Z FEB, ALTERNATE
   0358Z TO 0615Z DAILY 19 THRU 24 FEB
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39.03N 080-37.71W, 28-42.00N 080-08.00W,
      28-33.00N 080-08.00W, 28-31.25N 080-33.40W.
   B. 29-14.00N 074-40.00W, 29-25.00N 072-18.00W,
      29-16.00N 071-45.00W, 28-35.00N 071-46.00W,
      28-30.00N 072-34.00W, 28-39.00N 074-36.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 240715Z FEB 23.//

#41 by GewoonLukas_ on 14 Feb, 2023 09:27
Launch 03:59 UTC, window extends to 05:29 UTC

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#I6F2 🛰️
@SpaceX launch is targeted for no earlier than 17 February 2023 at 22:59 EST/03:59 UTC! Catch all the live action as our double-decker-sized satellite lifts off onboard a flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket 🚀 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station: https://bit.ly/3XriXMI

https://twitter.com/InmarsatGlobal/status/1625435497148317696

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Inmarsat’s I-6 F2 satellite is targeted to launch no earlier than 17 February 2023 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida onboard a SpaceX flight-proven Falcon 9 rocket. Launch window: 22.59 – 00:29 EST (03:59 - 05:29 UTC).

https://www.inmarsat.com/en/about/technology/satellites/i-6.html
#42 by OneSpeed on 14 Feb, 2023 10:05
Quote from: Ken the Bin on 14 Feb, 2023 04:18
NGA notice. Note that it goes through February 24, whereas the FAA ATCSCC information only shows through February 23.

Map from the NGA notice. ASDS estimated to be 755km downrange.
#43 by GewoonLukas_ on 14 Feb, 2023 15:56
Inmarsat-6 F2 on the payload adapter:

(via https://www.satelliteevolution.com/post/world-s-most-advanced-communications-satellite-set-for-night-flight-this-friday)
#44 by Ken the Bin on 14 Feb, 2023 16:58
L-3 weather forecast. 60% 'Go' for February 17/18. 90% 'Go' for February 18/19. Booster Recovery Weather risk is High for February 18/19. All other Additional Risk Criteria are Low.

Falcon 9 Inmarsat 6F2 L-3 Day Forecast - 17 Feb Launch.pdf
#45 by Ken the Bin on 15 Feb, 2023 14:32
L-2 weather forecast. 65% 'Go' for February 17/18. 90% 'Go' for February 18/19. Booster Recovery Weather risk is Moderate-High for February 18/19. All other Additional Risk Criteria are Low.

Falcon 9 Inmarsat 6F2 L-2 Day Forecast - 17 Feb Launch.pdf
#46 by FutureSpaceTourist on 15 Feb, 2023 15:55
https://twitter.com/inmarsatglobal/status/1625891210450665473

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T-3 days to @spacex launch: #I6F2 🛰️ has been mounted on the Payload Launch Adaptor which holds it in position via a highly-tensioned clamp-band. This will be released to allow I-6 F2 to separate from the Falcon 9 🚀 & continue its solo journey into space. https://bit.ly/3RVYwqc
#47 by FutureSpaceTourist on 15 Feb, 2023 16:24
https://twitter.com/airbusspace/status/1625905965542387718

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This is #I6F2 ⬇️
🛰️ With its twin #I6F1, both will enhance Inmarsat’s high-speed broadband service for customers across land, sea & air.
⚖️Launch mass of 5.5 t
🤝@InmarsatGlobal
🚀@SpaceX Falcon 9
📍@NASAKennedy
📅Launch scheduled for 17th Feb at 22:59 EST (18th Feb 03:59 UTC)
#48 by GewoonLukas_ on 16 Feb, 2023 10:24
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Goodbye #I6F2 👋

Inmarsat & @AirbusSpace engineers said a final farewell to our 🛰️ as it was safely encapsulated inside the @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket fairing in readiness for launch.

Watch the launch 🚀 on 17 Feb at 22:59 EST (18 Feb 03:59 UTC) here: https://bit.ly/3Xzsh1c

https://twitter.com/InmarsatGlobal/status/1626177739672764418
#49 by FutureSpaceTourist on 16 Feb, 2023 12:26
https://twitter.com/airbusspace/status/1626174148887052289

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Now safely encapsulated and stored in the @SpaceX launcher fairing, the Airbus designed and built #I6F2 telecoms satellite 🛰️ for @InmarsatGlobal is getting ready for launch! 🚀
#50 by Ken the Bin on 16 Feb, 2023 18:06
L-1 weather forecast. 75% 'Go' for February 17/18. 85% 'Go' for February 18/19. Upper-Level Wind Shear risk is Low-Moderate for both days. All other Additional Risk Criteria are Low.

Falcon 9 Inmarsat 6F2 L-1 Day Forecast - 17 Feb Launch.pdf
#51 by Conexion Espacial on 16 Feb, 2023 20:33
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1626332981760753666
#52 by Conexion Espacial on 16 Feb, 2023 20:33
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SpaceX is targeting Friday, February 17 for launch of the Inmarsat I-6 F2 mission to orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The 89-minute launch window opens at 10:59 p.m. ET (03:59 UTC on February 18). If needed, a backup opportunity is available on Saturday, February 18 with the same window.

The first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched Crew-5 and GPS III Space Vehicle 06. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about 15 minutes prior to liftoff.
#53 by Conexion Espacial on 16 Feb, 2023 21:07
SpaceX Mission Patch
#54 by soltasto on 16 Feb, 2023 21:39
"Press kit" capture with OCR

Inmarsat-I-6-F2.pdf
#55 by FutureSpaceTourist on 17 Feb, 2023 10:41
https://twitter.com/airbusspace/status/1626545508792532993

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#I6F2 telecoms spacecraft launch 🚀 is getting closer. In a few hours, the Airbus-built satellite 🛰️ will lift off.
The spacecraft was designed, built and tested in Airbus' facilities to prepare for its missions for @InmarsatGlobal. Check this out!
#56 by Conexion Espacial on 17 Feb, 2023 22:02
https://twitter.com/inmarsatglobal/status/1626711411501182976
#57 by Steven Pietrobon on 18 Feb, 2023 01:50
NSF stream.
#58 by scr00chy on 18 Feb, 2023 02:15
Visual mission profile
#59 by Steven Pietrobon on 18 Feb, 2023 02:16
NSF stream has started.