Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : OneWeb F16 (40x) : CCSFS SLC-40 : 9/10 January 2023 (04:50 UTC) (Read 34823 times)

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #120 on:** 01/10/2023 07:44 am »

https://twitter.com/jerrypikephoto/status/1612700409193271299

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9 Merlins glow blue as Falcon 9 travels through the upper atmosphere just prior to main engine cutoff

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #121 on:** 01/10/2023 07:59 am »

https://twitter.com/m_ladovaz/status/1612723040323866626

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We now contacted 29 satellites. Next pass we expect to contact all 40…

jacqmans · « **Reply #122 on:** 01/10/2023 09:09 am »

10 Jan 2023

OneWeb confirms successful deployment of 40 satellites launched with SpaceX

• Launch 16 brings the total OneWeb constellation to 542 satellites – over 80% of satellite fleet now in-orbit
• OneWeb kicks off its ‘Countdown to Global Connectivity’ campaign with two launches remaining to complete its first-generation constellation
• OneWeb is on track to activate global coverage in 2023

Cape Canaveral, Florida, January 10, 2023 – OneWeb today confirmed the successful deployment of 40 satellites launched by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This launch is OneWeb’s 16th to-date, with only two more launches remaining to complete its first-generation constellation enabling global connectivity in 2023.

Lift-off took place on Sunday, 9 January 2023 at 11:50 p.m. ET (local). OneWeb’s satellites separated successfully from the rocket and were dispensed in three phases over a period of 1 hour and 35 minutes, with signal acquisition on all 40 satellites confirmed.

With 542 satellites now in orbit, OneWeb has more than 80% of its first-generation constellation launched. With this launch, OneWeb kicks-off its ‘Countdown to Global Connectivity’ campaign marking the final launches remaining to complete its first-generation LEO satellite constellation that will offer high-speed, low latency connectivity solutions.

OneWeb has connectivity solutions active today with its distribution partners in Alaska, Canada, the UK, Greenland and wider Arctic area, with expanded services coming online soon across the U.S, Southern Europe, Australia, Middle East and more. With each new area covered, OneWeb and its partners can provide internet connectivity to a greater number of unserved and underserved rural and remote communities and businesses.

Neil Masterson, Chief Executive Officer of OneWeb, commented: “Today’s launch is a thrilling way to start 2023 and at OneWeb, this launch brings us even closer to completing our constellation and launching connectivity services around the world. OneWeb believes that connection everywhere changes everything and each of these launches provides us with more capacity to help our partners connect communities, businesses, and governments around the world. I want to thank SpaceX for their continued support, which has now brought about two successful launches. Every launch is a team effort, and we are grateful to everyone who makes these incredible moments possible.”

https://oneweb.net/resources/oneweb-confirms-successful-deployment-40-satellites-launched-spacex-0

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #123 on:** 01/10/2023 09:37 am »

https://twitter.com/oneweb/status/1612754121890709504

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#OneWebLaunch16 is a success!

We are delighted to report that we have made contact with all 40 satellites launched with @SpaceX.

We now have over 80% of our LEO satellite fleet in orbit 🛰️

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #124 on:** 01/10/2023 11:08 am »

https://twitter.com/felixschlang/status/1612677617840230400

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Falcon 9 Oneweb from my front door with a few explanations! ❤️

Love the change in colour in first stage plume, separation and jellyfish and landing sonic boom to end!

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #125 on:** 01/10/2023 11:51 am »

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1612790242221621250

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Falcon 9’s first stage performs its boostback burn and its second stage continues toward orbit during last night’s launch of 40 OneWeb satellites

Herb Schaltegger · « **Reply #126 on:** 01/10/2023 11:54 am »

Thanks for the excellent coverage and wonderful screenshots, Steven. Very much appreciated as always.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #127 on:** 01/10/2023 02:29 pm »

https://twitter.com/m_ladovaz/status/1612826918939774978

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A would like to add a big thanks to the @UK_CAA,our regulator, for the super fast turnaround of our launch licenses. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚀🚀🚀@spacegovuk @OneWeb

verohomie · « **Reply #128 on:** 01/10/2023 03:32 pm »

https://twitter.com/verohomie/status/1612834195016916992?s=20

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #129 on:** 01/10/2023 04:09 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve/status/1612858103057321999

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Falcon 9 leaves Earth carrying 40 OneWeb satellites to a polar orbit!

After its 2nd flight, youngster booster B1076 would go on to land just a few miles south at LZ-1.

Catch the replay: youtu.be/FvQYm1xLpOg

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #130 on:** 01/10/2023 04:38 pm »

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1612866147124219920

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Falcon 9 through the looking glass

SpaceX delivered another forty OneWeb satellites to polar orbit and landed booster 1076 back on Cape to be processed for another flight.

@NASASpaceflight wrap-up: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/01/oneweb-flight-16-launch/

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #131 on:** 01/10/2023 05:50 pm »

Yet another amazing engine shot from Snap:

https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1612884162737803270

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One of my favorite things about photography is how radical changes in camera settings, location, etc can result in drastically different photo styles of the same event.

Last night's Falcon 9 launch; one 10-minute exposure from ~20km, one 1/8000th exposure from ~250m!

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #132 on:** 01/10/2023 07:53 pm »

https://twitter.com/tskelso/status/1612914192327245827

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CelesTrak has ephemeris-based SupGP data for all 40 satellites from the #OneWeb 16 launch on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on Jan 10 at 0450 UTC: spaceflightnow.com/2023/01/10/fal…. Data is available at: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?INTDES=2023-004

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #133 on:** 01/10/2023 08:30 pm »

Launch time to the second:

Quote from: Salo on 01/10/2023 04:41 am

https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/1612673388568272898
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William Harwood @cbs_spacenews
F9/OneWeb-16: LIFTOFF! At 11:50:17pm EST (0450 UTC Tuesday)

SPKirsch · « **Reply #134 on:** 01/11/2023 12:30 am »

https://twitter.com/Alexphysics13/status/1612974236079099906

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B1076 supported yesterday's SpaceX launch for OneWeb and landed back at LZ-1. Just about an hour ago it rolled in front of @NASASpaceflight's Space Coast Live cameras at KSC as it was headed back to HangarX to prepare for its next flight 🚀🚀

http://nsf.live/spacecoast

DanClemmensen · « **Reply #135 on:** 01/11/2023 01:04 am »

Quote from: SPKirsch on 01/11/2023 12:30 am

https://twitter.com/Alexphysics13/status/1612974236079099906
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B1076 supported yesterday's SpaceX launch for OneWeb and landed back at LZ-1. Just about an hour ago it rolled in front of @NASASpaceflight's Space Coast Live cameras at KSC as it was headed back to HangarX to prepare for its next flight 🚀🚀

http://nsf.live/spacecoast

Well, I guess that answers the question of whether or not they cal clear LZ-1 fast enough for the upcoming FH booster RTLS. is any other work needed at LZ-1 after the booster was removed?

Vettedrmr · « **Reply #136 on:** 01/11/2023 01:08 am »

I think they coat the concrete surface with a radar reflective surface that burns off with each landing. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

Have a good one,
Mike

ZachS09 · « **Reply #137 on:** 01/11/2023 01:14 am »

Quote from: Vettedrmr on 01/11/2023 01:08 am

I think they coat the concrete surface with a radar reflective surface that burns off with each landing. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

Have a good one,
Mike

They used to use the black radar reflective paint and iconic SpaceX bullseye on LZ-1 from 2017 to 2018. But the landing pad had some radar stuff installed within the concrete, so there wasn't any need to paint the pad.

OneSpeed · « **Reply #138 on:** 01/11/2023 06:00 am »

Here is a comparison of the webcast telemetry from the OneWeb F15 and 16 missions.

It seems the experiment with the almost complete deletion of the throttle bucket is over. Normal service has been resumed.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #139 on:** 01/11/2023 12:56 pm »

https://twitter.com/launchphoto/status/1613172697403641860

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Wispy smoke engulfs Falcon 9 as it touches down on Landing Zone 1 after completing it's job of sending OneWeb 16 to orbit