Author Topic: SpaceX F9/Crew Dragon : Polaris Dawn : KSC LC-39A : NET Late August 2024  (Read 204423 times)

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Unofficialy: launch July, 12th at 05:30 UTC.
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Oooff... That was a close call.

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A split second’s skillful reaction saved a wingtip brush from turning into anything worse as four L-39 Albatross from @rookisaacman’s Polaris #GhostSquadron performed at the Ft Lauderdale Air Show today.

https://twitter.com/MarcusHouse/status/1789892323989418331


Who were flying those jets? - Surely not our intrepid astronauts?

Maybe leave SUCH close formation flying to the pros of the Blue Angels...

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Oooff... That was a close call.

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A split second’s skillful reaction saved a wingtip brush from turning into anything worse as four L-39 Albatross from @rookisaacman’s Polaris #GhostSquadron performed at the Ft Lauderdale Air Show today.

https://twitter.com/MarcusHouse/status/1789892323989418331


Who were flying those jets? - Surely not our intrepid astronauts?

Maybe leave SUCH close formation flying to the pros of the Blue Angels...

They are professionals, and the Blue Angels (and Thunder Birds) have had similar incidents and will continue to do so, its the nature what both do in working right on the limits

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BREAKING: I just got off a call with Jared Isaacman and the Polaris Dawn Crew launch is now NET July 12th!

Full update coming soon.@rookisaacman @PolarisProgram

https://twitter.com/esherifftv/status/1799170036848070785

NextSpaceflight (Updated June 7th)
Launch NET July 12th, 2024, at 05:30 UTC
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/6897
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Jared Isaacman interview.

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NextSpaceflight; updated June 7:
Launch July 12th, 2024, at 05:30 UTC

No launch complex noted.  My bold:
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated June 12:
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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on June 12 at 9:00 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the SES-24/Astra 1P communication satellite for SES from pad 40 on June 17 around 5:35-8:20 p.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. The next Falcon Heavy will launch NASA & NOAA's GOES-U GOES-N weather satellite from pad 39A on June 25 at 5:16-7:16 p.m. EDT. The side boosters will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Turksat 6A communication satellite on July 7. A Falcon 9 will launch the Polaris human spaceflight mission on July 12. A Falcon 9 will launch the Worldview Legion 2 imaging satellite on July 15. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.

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The launch pad used for Polaris Dawn might depend on the speed LC39A can be returned to it's Falcon 9 configuration.

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Some extra Q&A with Jared:


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Glad to se Ellie in Space getting more access to Isaacman and Elon.

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UPDATED JUNE 16, 2024
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FALCON 9

The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the SES-24/Astra 1P communication satellite for SES from pad 40 on June 18 at 5:35-8:22 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on June 21 earliest at 1:47-5:47 p.m. EDT. The next Falcon Heavy will launch NASA & NOAA's GOES-N weather satellite from pad 39A on June 25 at 5:16-7:16 p.m. EDT. The side boosters will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Turksat 6A communication satellite on July 7. A Falcon 9 will launch the Worldview Legion 2 imaging satellite on July 15. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.
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UPDATED JUNE 16, 2024
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FALCON 9

The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the SES-24/Astra 1P communication satellite for SES from pad 40 on June 18 at 5:35-8:22 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on June 21 earliest at 1:47-5:47 p.m. EDT. The next Falcon Heavy will launch NASA & NOAA's GOES-N weather satellite from pad 39A on June 25 at 5:16-7:16 p.m. EDT. The side boosters will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Turksat 6A communication satellite on July 7. A Falcon 9 will launch the Worldview Legion 2 imaging satellite on July 15. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.

I infer that this implies a launch delay?

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UPDATED JUNE 16, 2024
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FALCON 9

The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the SES-24/Astra 1P communication satellite for SES from pad 40 on June 18 at 5:35-8:22 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on June 21 earliest at 1:47-5:47 p.m. EDT. The next Falcon Heavy will launch NASA & NOAA's GOES-N weather satellite from pad 39A on June 25 at 5:16-7:16 p.m. EDT. The side boosters will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Turksat 6A communication satellite on July 7. A Falcon 9 will launch the Worldview Legion 2 imaging satellite on July 15. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.

I infer that this implies a launch delay?
Seems to.
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A little optimism when it comes to the Polaris Dawn launch date:

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We will provide updates soon but we are getting really close.  All major joint sims are complete. We have final suit ATP tests this week in the chamber, then refresher sims right before entering quarantine. It is bittersweet, we spent 2+ years training together and that is about to end.
https://twitter.com/rookisaacman/status/1804542451065008313
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What constraints are there, if any, regarding launch window?  There is no rendezvous and docking to the ISS.
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How about:
- launch pad available?
- F9 ready, especially 1st stage?

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abort zone weather, recovery ship availability

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There might be cutouts in the countdown to prevent the Dragon from getting to close to satellites already in orbit.

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https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1806357617419211107

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2 Funny Astronauts LIVE: With the Polaris Dawn Crew!

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Live now
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That was awesome.

Just to let them know, I think I’d watch ‘My Blue Heaven’ during pre breathe

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