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#20 by GWR64 on 02 Apr, 2022 12:34
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Significant delays are obviously feared at the construction of the NG satellites SES-18 and SES-19.
That should be the reason for the launch of SES-22, originally intended as a ground spare.
Because probably no AN-124 is available, SES and TAS are working on a transport at sea for SES-22.
https://communicationsdaily.com/news/2022/04/04/Intelsat-SES-Have-CBand-Satellite-Delays-From-Pandemic-2204010052
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#21 by baldusi on 02 Apr, 2022 17:05
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Significant delays are obviously feared at the construction of the NG satellites SES-18 and SES-19.
That should be the reason for the launch of SES-22, originally intended as a ground spare.
Because probably no AN-124 is available, SES and TAS are working on a transport at sea for SES-22.
https://communicationsdaily.com/news/2022/04/04/Intelsat-SES-Have-CBand-Satellite-Delays-From-Pandemic-2204010052
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#22 by Spiffles on 03 Apr, 2022 03:03
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Significant delays are obviously feared at the construction of the NG satellites SES-18 and SES-19.
That should be the reason for the launch of SES-22, originally intended as a ground spare.
Because probably no AN-124 is available, SES and TAS are working on a transport at sea for SES-22.
https://communicationsdaily.com/news/2022/04/04/Intelsat-SES-Have-CBand-Satellite-Delays-From-Pandemic-2204010052
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I'm surprised that Airbus' Beluga and Beluga XL are not a pretty valid replacement for An-124 for the space industry.
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#23 by baldusi on 03 Apr, 2022 16:05
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Significant delays are obviously feared at the construction of the NG satellites SES-18 and SES-19.
That should be the reason for the launch of SES-22, originally intended as a ground spare.
Because probably no AN-124 is available, SES and TAS are working on a transport at sea for SES-22.
https://communicationsdaily.com/news/2022/04/04/Intelsat-SES-Have-CBand-Satellite-Delays-From-Pandemic-2204010052
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I'm surprised that Airbus' Beluga and Beluga XL are not a pretty valid replacement for An-124 for the space industry.
This may be wrong, but it is my understanding that neither of their cargo holds are pressurized.
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#24 by Zed_Noir on 04 Apr, 2022 07:31
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The pressurized cargo hold is part of the An-124 Condor's military air transport heritage. One of the task was moving armored fighting vehicles with crew. Also with all heavy military air transport aircraft and their variants with civilian operators.Significant delays are obviously feared at the construction of the NG satellites SES-18 and SES-19.
That should be the reason for the launch of SES-22, originally intended as a ground spare.
Because probably no AN-124 is available, SES and TAS are working on a transport at sea for SES-22.
https://communicationsdaily.com/news/2022/04/04/Intelsat-SES-Have-CBand-Satellite-Delays-From-Pandemic-2204010052
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I'm surprised that Airbus' Beluga and Beluga XL are not a pretty valid replacement for An-124 for the space industry.
This may be wrong, but it is my understanding that neither of their cargo holds are pressurized.
I'm surprised that the An-124 cargo is pressurized. I had read it wasn't.
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#25 by darkenfast on 04 Apr, 2022 07:42
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The pressurized cargo hold is part of the An-124 Condor's military air transport heritage. One of the task was moving armored fighting vehicles with crew. Also with all heavy military air transport aircraft and their variants with civilian operators.Significant delays are obviously feared at the construction of the NG satellites SES-18 and SES-19.
That should be the reason for the launch of SES-22, originally intended as a ground spare.
Because probably no AN-124 is available, SES and TAS are working on a transport at sea for SES-22.
https://communicationsdaily.com/news/2022/04/04/Intelsat-SES-Have-CBand-Satellite-Delays-From-Pandemic-2204010052
Firefox->view->page style->no style
I'm surprised that Airbus' Beluga and Beluga XL are not a pretty valid replacement for An-124 for the space industry.
This may be wrong, but it is my understanding that neither of their cargo holds are pressurized.
I'm surprised that the An-124 cargo is pressurized. I had read it wasn't.
The cargo hold is pressurized, but at a lower level of pressure than the forward cockpit/crew area and the aft passenger area (both on the upper deck). In one of the YT AN-124 videos, you can see them closing the hatch that gives access from the cockpit to the hold. -
#26 by baldusi on 04 Apr, 2022 18:50
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The pressurized cargo hold is part of the An-124 Condor's military air transport heritage. One of the task was moving armored fighting vehicles with crew. Also with all heavy military air transport aircraft and their variants with civilian operators.Significant delays are obviously feared at the construction of the NG satellites SES-18 and SES-19.
That should be the reason for the launch of SES-22, originally intended as a ground spare.
Because probably no AN-124 is available, SES and TAS are working on a transport at sea for SES-22.
https://communicationsdaily.com/news/2022/04/04/Intelsat-SES-Have-CBand-Satellite-Delays-From-Pandemic-2204010052
Firefox->view->page style->no style
I'm surprised that Airbus' Beluga and Beluga XL are not a pretty valid replacement for An-124 for the space industry.
This may be wrong, but it is my understanding that neither of their cargo holds are pressurized.
I'm surprised that the An-124 cargo is pressurized. I had read it wasn't.
The cargo hold is pressurized, but at a lower level of pressure than the forward cockpit/crew area and the aft passenger area (both on the upper deck). In one of the YT AN-124 videos, you can see them closing the hatch that gives access from the cockpit to the hold.
I've read that it is pressurized at 24.6 kPa (3.57 psi), while ambient at 30,000ft is 29.65 kPa (4.3psi). So, basically not pressurized. -
#27 by gongora on 07 Apr, 2022 15:46
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[Space News] Antonov shortage threatens delivery delays for the biggest satellites [Apr 7]Quote
SES told SpaceNews it now plans to use a boat instead of an Antonov to transport its SES-22 C-band satellite from Europe to the U.S., where it is slated to launch from Florida on a SpaceX Falcon 9.
Although traveling via the ocean will take weeks longer, SES spokesperson Suzanne Ong said the satellite remains on track to launch before the end of June. -
#28 by zubenelgenubi on 15 Apr, 2022 20:01
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Cross-post:
https://www.ses.com/our-coverage/launches
QuoteLaunch date | H2 2022
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#29 by zubenelgenubi on 20 Apr, 2022 20:34
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SFN Launch Schedule update, April 20 (one of many):
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#30 by zubenelgenubi on 06 May, 2022 11:50
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The launch of SES-22 is still scheduled for Q2 2022.
https://www.ses.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/SES%20Q1%202022%20Results.pdf
SES-22 NLT mid June, or else its launch with ASDS landing would have to wait until after the dual-ASDS launch of USSF-44?Another thought springing from Nilesat 301 being the 1049.11 expendable launch, from SLC-40:
This may launch in late June, after Starlink 4-19 (NET June 10, likely from SLC-40), and perhaps SES-22 (June, also from SLC-40).
(Starlink 4-19 will be a "usual" Starlink northeastern trajectory launch with first stage ASDS landing. SES-22 would launch due east, with ASDS first stage landing.)
If so, then after the Nilesat-301 launch, there is no need to hurry an ASDS with landed first stage back to Port Canaveral, to make a turnaround to catch one of the side boosters for USSF-44, also in late June, from LC-39A.
The two launch campaigns can proceed simultaneously, if necessary.
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#31 by GWR64 on 12 May, 2022 17:31
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SES-22 Media Gallery
SES-22 was loaded onto the CELTIC in Fos sur Mer. Nilesat 301 should also be on board.
The CELTIC is expected in Cape Canaveral around May 14th.
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#32 by scr00chy on 13 May, 2022 20:58
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#33 by zubenelgenubi on 13 May, 2022 22:04
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I wonder if the 2 geocomsats will launch back-to-back from SLC-40?
Partial cross-post:<snip>
If I remember correctly, foreign manufactured or owned satellites launch from SLC-40 because the ITAR accommodations are easier at the Space Force Station than at the adjacent NASA center.
Nilesat-301 is now launching (NET) June 7 (the same date as SpX-25 from LC-39A).
SES-22 arrives on the same cargo ship as Nilesat-301, circa May 14. SES-22 should be ready to launch at virtually the same time as its ocean travel companion.
I predict that, without any difficulties between now and early June, that the SES-22 launch will immediately follow Nilesat-301 at SLC-40, in mid June, as soon as the pad can be turned around.
There is no need to wait for an ASDS to be free, as only one will be used earlier in June, for SpX-25. Nilesat-301 is an expendable launch.
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Edit May 26: Apparently, yes, they will.
No booster assignment yet for SES-22-- which one might it be? Will SES pay for a Static Fire?
Rotating forward the boosters by oldest available after previous recovery, but not already assigned, gives us: 1051.13 (March 19), 1060.13 (April 21), 1062.7 (April 29), and 1058.13 (May 6).
Edit May 26: Also, 1073.2 (May 14), 1052.6 (May 18), and perhaps 1061.9 (May 25).
Edit May 20:<snip>
Starlink Group 4-19 looking like mid June (I'd bet on LC-39A for that one) and using B1060-13
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And then in July and sort of in this order:
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Starlink Group 4-21 from Florida (I'd say pad 40 is likely) using B1058-13
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Starlink Group 4-25 from Florida (betting all my money on pad 40 for this one) using B1051-13
1062.7 may be held back for SES-22, to give an "external" customer a lower-reuse booster.
Edit May 26:
What about another lower-reuse booster: 1073.2?Quote from: Alexphysics tweetSo remember that thing about B1049-11 being expended for Nilesat 301? Well, that has changed. This booster surely likes to change missions. Nilesat 301 is now launching on B1062-7 which previously flew on Starlink Group 4-16 in late April.
Edit early June: A previously unknown F9 launch in June has appeared, requiring ASDS first stage recovery. On June 6, we learned that the primary payload is a government satellite or satellites. On June 7, we learned that a Globalstar-2 satellite would be a rideshare.
My guess is that 1073.2 will serve the above-mentioned launch. I therefore also deduce 1052.6 will launch SES-22.
If repairs from the previous December 21 landing have been completed, then 1069.2 is available.
Edit May 20:Oh I forgot... B1069-2 is flying on Starlink Group 4-26. NET August from Florida.
Static Fire for the above, if SES chooses against paying for it? My predictions.
No:1051.13, 1052.6,1058.13,1060.13, 1061.9,1062.7, 1073.2Yes: 1069.2 (first launch after extensive repairs)
Edit May 20:1062.7?
Edit May 26: 1073.2?
Edit early June: 1052.6?
No Static Fire means the booster is first and only transported to the pad, with payload stacked, a day or less before liftoff.
Edit June 15: It's 1073.2 for this launch.
Edit June 29: 1073.2 transported to and erected at pad today, the launch day. No Static Fire.
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#34 by Rondaz on 14 May, 2022 17:37
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Do. Not. Drop.
SES-22 and Nilesat 301 being unloaded at Port Canaveral today, ahead of launch later this year atop a Falcon 9.
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#35 by zubenelgenubi on 17 May, 2022 16:12
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SFN, Geostationary comsats delivered to Florida for SpaceX launches in June, dated May 16Quote
Nilesat 301 is scheduled for liftoff June 10 from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and SES 22 is set for launch in late June.
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#36 by GWR64 on 26 May, 2022 10:23
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#37 by crandles57 on 02 Jun, 2022 12:32
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Launch photography
http://www.launchphotography.com/Launch_Viewing_Guide.html (May 27th version)
has it as 27th or 28th June. Seems surprising given that STA request above?
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#38 by zubenelgenubi on 02 Jun, 2022 16:16
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Cross-post (my opinion):
The launch time-of-day of SES-22 could fall in the time period of June 27 8:00 pm to 11:59 pm EDT = June 28 00:00 to 03:59 UTC. That would make both June 27 or 28 the launch date, depending on the time zone referenced.
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#39 by gongora on 02 Jun, 2022 16:29
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link above no longer working - is this indication it was replaced?
The initial links for the "INTR" file numbers go away when the real file number is assigned. New numbers for those filings:
SES-STA-20220524-00597
SES-STA-20220524-00598
SES-STA-20220601-00602