Quote from: jcm on 05/15/2021 11:53 pmCapella off first, in contrast to the prelaunch press infoIt could also be that the production team got it reversed. Don’t think the payload names were called out on the mission control feed.
Capella off first, in contrast to the prelaunch press info
Quote from: ugordan on 05/16/2021 12:27 amQuote from: Jansen on 05/16/2021 12:19 amQuoteOriginal ITU filing for Tyvak-0130 had 37deg 500kmQuoteCapella 6 will be launched in May 2021, on a 53deg orbit at an altitude between 550km and 600km.It seems logical that Tyvak-0130 would deploy first into a lower orbit, but I’m not an expert on orbital mechanics.They end up in the same orbit regardless since there are no propulsive maneuvers by the 2nd stage between deployments.The orbit is 581.1 by 569.2 km, not quite circular.
Quote from: Jansen on 05/16/2021 12:19 amQuoteOriginal ITU filing for Tyvak-0130 had 37deg 500kmQuoteCapella 6 will be launched in May 2021, on a 53deg orbit at an altitude between 550km and 600km.It seems logical that Tyvak-0130 would deploy first into a lower orbit, but I’m not an expert on orbital mechanics.They end up in the same orbit regardless since there are no propulsive maneuvers by the 2nd stage between deployments.
QuoteOriginal ITU filing for Tyvak-0130 had 37deg 500kmQuoteCapella 6 will be launched in May 2021, on a 53deg orbit at an altitude between 550km and 600km.It seems logical that Tyvak-0130 would deploy first into a lower orbit, but I’m not an expert on orbital mechanics.
Original ITU filing for Tyvak-0130 had 37deg 500km
Capella 6 will be launched in May 2021, on a 53deg orbit at an altitude between 550km and 600km.
We have officially made first contact with our #SAR satellite following today's mission with @SpaceX. The satellite is in good health and will now undergo commissioning. We look forward to sharing our first light images. Until then enjoy a #SpaceSelfie from LC39A!
Very nice!I had not noticed this on previous Starlink launches but the rotation rate before Starlink deployment was considerable.Immediately after the satellites deploy the second stage halts it's rotation.Obviously this has happened on previous deployments as the Starlink stacks drift away as they have always done, without leaving the field of view of the camera.All that's left for a perfect launch is to hear about fairing recovery, second stage deorbit., and a good grip with the Octograbber.
Falcon 9 basks in the evening sun - the 8th trip for this booster which first launched Bob and Doug nearly a year ago.The first stage pulled off yet another landing downrange on Of Course I Still Love You.nasaspaceflight.com/2021/05/spacex…
how was the view with binoculars? could you make out any distinct vehicles?
Here is a comparison between the telemetry from Starlink L27 and L26.Some differences are:1. Acceleration is generally higher for L26, as you would expect for a lighter payload.2. The L26 S1 time-line is compressed somewhat, especially for the drone-ship landing.3. The L26 S2 profile is less lofted up to SECO, but the apogee after insertion is of course much higher.
CelesTrak has ephemeris-based SupTLEs for all 52 #Starlink V1.0-26 satellites (2021-041) launched May 15 at 2254 UTC. STARLINK-2151 is currently leading the pack, for pass visibility scheduling.
Quote from: OneSpeed on 05/16/2021 12:03 pmHere is a comparison between the telemetry from Starlink L27 and L26.Some differences are:1. Acceleration is generally higher for L26, as you would expect for a lighter payload.2. The L26 S1 time-line is compressed somewhat, especially for the drone-ship landing.3. The L26 S2 profile is less lofted up to SECO, but the apogee after insertion is of course much higher.Thanks; I always enjoy these. How much trouble would it be to add the additional y-axis labels for altitude and acceleration?
Mr. Jonah is finally on the way with OCISLY and B1058-8. There were some white caps at landing so I'm guessing it took a bit before they could board to secure for the voyage.