Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 5-2 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 26 January 2023 (09:32 UTC) (Read 31980 times)

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #20 on:** 01/24/2023 08:09 pm »

https://twitter.com/raul74cz/status/1617992088171470848

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LHA map for #Starlink Group 5-2 from CCSFS SLC-40 NET 26 Jan 09:02 UTC, alternatively 27 Jan to 01 Feb based on issued NOTAM/NOTMARs. B1067.9 planned landing with estimated fairing recovery ~660km downrange. S2 debris reentry area south of Cape Town. https://bit.ly/LHA-22

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #21 on:** 01/25/2023 01:36 pm »

https://twitter.com/alexphysics13/status/1618256244451725312

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The Falcon 9 rocket for the Starlink Group 5-2 mission has just completed a static fire test today at 9:30AM EST. We now await for confirmation from SpaceX of successful test. Launch is scheduled for tomorrow at 4:02AM EST (09:02 UTC).

nsf.live/spacecoast

lenny97 · « **Reply #22 on:** 01/25/2023 01:57 pm »

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Targeting Thursday, January 26 at 4:22 a.m. ET (9:22 UTC) for a Falcon 9 launch of 56 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
If needed, there is an additional launch opportunity the same day at 6:03 a.m. ET (11:03 UTC) with backup opportunities also available on Friday, January 27 at 3:57 a.m. ET (8:57 UTC) and 5:38 a.m. ET (10:38 UTC).

The first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched CRS-22, Crew-3, Turksat 5B, Crew-4, CRS-25, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13G, mPOWER-a and one Starlink mission.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl5-2

Conexion Espacial · « **Reply #23 on:** 01/25/2023 02:02 pm »

SpaceX Livestream

scr00chy · « **Reply #24 on:** 01/25/2023 03:18 pm »

56 satellites, interesting.

The most v1.5 satellites SpaceX has launched at once has been 54 so far.

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1618262502151958528

ZachS09 · « **Reply #25 on:** 01/25/2023 04:50 pm »

Dividing 16,700 kilograms by 54 and multiplying the quotient by 56 equals a total mass of about 17,318 kilograms.

soltasto · « **Reply #26 on:** 01/25/2023 06:23 pm »

"Press kit" capture with OCR

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #27 on:** 01/25/2023 06:24 pm »

The Static Fire was unexpected to me.

Did SpaceX replace Merlins on this first stage?

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #28 on:** 01/25/2023 06:26 pm »

Cross-post:

Quote from: Salo on 01/25/2023 05:04 pm

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl5-2
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SpaceX is targeting Thursday, January 26 at 4:22 a.m. ET (9:22 UTC) for a Falcon 9 launch of 56 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. If needed, there is an additional launch opportunity the same day at 6:03 a.m. ET (11:03 UTC) with backup opportunities also available on Friday, January 27 at 3:57 a.m. ET (8:57 UTC) and 5:38 a.m. ET (10:38 UTC).

The first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched CRS-22, Crew-3, Turksat 5B, Crew-4, CRS-25, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13G, mPOWER-a and one Starlink mission. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

wannamoonbase · « **Reply #29 on:** 01/25/2023 06:33 pm »

Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 01/25/2023 06:26 pm

Cross-post:
Quote from: Salo on 01/25/2023 05:04 pm
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl5-2
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SpaceX is targeting Thursday, January 26 at 4:22 a.m. ET (9:22 UTC) for a Falcon 9 launch of 56 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. If needed, there is an additional launch opportunity the same day at 6:03 a.m. ET (11:03 UTC) with backup opportunities also available on Friday, January 27 at 3:57 a.m. ET (8:57 UTC) and 5:38 a.m. ET (10:38 UTC).

The first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched CRS-22, Crew-3, Turksat 5B, Crew-4, CRS-25, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13G, mPOWER-a and one Starlink mission. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

56, interesting, the reduced inclination seems to allow a few extra birds.

Vettedrmr · « **Reply #30 on:** 01/25/2023 06:40 pm »

Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 01/25/2023 06:24 pm

The Static Fire was unexpected to me.

Did SpaceX replace Merlins on this first stage?

I was surprised at that as well.

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #31 on:** 01/25/2023 07:33 pm »

Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 01/25/2023 06:24 pm

The Static Fire was unexpected to me.

Did SpaceX replace Merlins on this first stage?

Likely yes considering that there wouldn't be a reason for it otherwise

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #32 on:** 01/25/2023 07:37 pm »

L-1 weather forecast. 70% 'Go' for January 26. 90% 'Go' for January 27. Upper-Level Wind Shear risk is Low-Moderate for January 26. All other Additional Risk Criteria are Low.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #33 on:** 01/25/2023 07:56 pm »

LouScheffer · « **Reply #34 on:** 01/25/2023 08:26 pm »

Quote from: GewoonLukas_ on 01/25/2023 07:33 pm

Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 01/25/2023 06:24 pm
The Static Fire was unexpected to me.

Did SpaceX replace Merlins on this first stage?
Likely yes considering that there wouldn't be a reason for it otherwise

Agree this is the likely cause, but I suspect SpaceX has other criteria for static fires. For a completely made-up example, suppose they need to replace the first stage avionics. This is presumably less common than changing an engine, but if it does happen SpaceX may wish to confirm the fix with a static fire. I'd imagine there is a checklist for every part that might be replaced/refurbished on the first stage, stating whether that implies a static fire is needed.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #35 on:** 01/25/2023 10:35 pm »

https://twitter.com/tskelso/status/1618387299976482816

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CelesTrak has pre-launch SupGP data for the #Starlink Group 5-2 launch set for 2023-01-26 at 09:32:20 UTC from Cape Canaveral. Deployment of 56 satellites is set for 09:51:14.360 UTC. Latest data can be found at: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?FILE=starlink-g5-2

Another 10min change to launch time, or a typo?