Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 5-3 : KSC LC-39A : 2 February 2023 (07:58 UTC) (Read 27604 times)

zubenelgenubi · « **on:** 12/15/2022 01:03 am »

Thread for the Starlink 5-3 group launch.

NSF Threads for Starlink 5-3: Discussion

Launch February 2, 2023, at 07:58 UTC (2:58 am EST), from Kennedy LC-39A, on booster 1069-5. The first stage will land aboard A Shortfall of Gravitas.

Main payload: 53 Starlink v1.5 satellites, also the Starlink upgraded network Flight 3.

Launch to a mid-inclination orbit on a southeastern trajectory. Initial orbit is 212 x 338 km at 43 degrees.

Starlink v1.5 satellite mass is now about 300kg after the addition of laser ISL terminals.

Please use the Starlink Discussion Thread for all general discussion on Starlink.

Check the Starlink Index Thread for links to more Starlink information.

L2 SpaceX: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?board=60.0

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #1 on:** 12/15/2022 01:04 am »

Cross-post:

Quote from: gongora on 12/14/2022 09:23 pm

2034-EX-ST-2022
Mission 1925 Starlink Group 5-3 from Florida NET mid-January [NET January 20]
ASDS North 25 36 35 West 74 47 47

Launch could easily be later than January, given the busy launch schedule at both Florida launch complexes.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #2 on:** 12/22/2022 08:29 pm »

NextSpaceFlight, updated December 21?:
Could launch v2.0 Starlinks
NET January 2023
LC-39A or SLC-40

AndrewM · « **Reply #3 on:** 01/16/2023 09:14 pm »

NextSpaceflight updated to 39A so looks like this will be the next flight off of 39A.

crandles57 · « **Reply #4 on:** 01/19/2023 09:45 pm »

https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/

added a date of 31 Jan 2023 [per 19 Jan update]

Elthiryel · « **Reply #5 on:** 01/20/2023 07:05 am »

Quote from: crandles57 on 01/19/2023 09:45 pm

https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/

added a date of 31 Jan 2023 [per 19 Jan update]

According to SFN, the launch time is 08:27 UTC and the pad is (unsurprisingly) LC-39A.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #6 on:** 01/20/2023 07:56 pm »

What first stage will launch this flight?

Available first stages and most recent landing date:
1052.8 Sep 5 (last use (?) before modifications to return to a Falcon Heavy side booster to launch ViaSat-3 Americas NET March)

1069.5 Dec 8
~~1067.9 Dec 16~~ (Starlink 5-2)
1058.16 Dec 17
~~1062.12 Dec 28~~ (Starlink 5-4)
~~1076.3 Jan 10~~ (Starlink 6-1)

(1060.16 undergoing "deep-dive" examination?)

Edit January 26: It's 1069.5.

First stage recovery for Starlink 5-2 will be aboard Just Read the Instructions, currently scheduled on the 26th.

This launch is currently scheduled on the 31st, only five days later. Therefore, A Shortfall of Gravitas will likely perform the first stage recovery.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #7 on:** 01/21/2023 12:02 am »

Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 01/20/2023 07:56 pm

What first stage will launch this flight?

Available first stages and most recent landing date:
1052.8 Sep 5 (last use (?) before modifications to return to a Falcon Heavy side booster to launch ViaSat-3 Americas NET March)

1069.5 Dec 8
1067.9 Dec 16
1058.16 Dec 17
1062.12 Dec 28
?1076.3 Jan 10?

(1060.16 undergoing "deep-dive" examination?)

My out-of-the-blue guess is B1067.

crandles57 · « **Reply #8 on:** 01/26/2023 04:11 am »

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7054
has updated to show it as 1069.5

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #9 on:** 01/27/2023 11:49 am »

NGA notice. Now scheduled for February 1.

Quote from: NGA

270010Z JAN 23
NAVAREA IV 110/23(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   010802Z TO 011232Z FEB, ALTERNATE
   020737Z TO 021207Z, 030711Z TO 031141Z,
   040646Z TO 041116Z, 050621Z TO 051051Z,
   060556Z TO 061026Z AND 070531Z TO 071000Z FEB
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-38.28N 080-37.17W, 28-39.00N 080-36.00W, 
      28-39.00N 080-35.00W, 28-38.00N 080-22.00W,
      28-26.00N 080-02.00W, 28-21.00N 080-05.00W,
      28-27.00N 080-23.00W, 28-31.42N 080-33.48W.
   B. 26-06.00N 075-43.00W, 26-19.00N 075-36.00W,
      26-13.00N 074-29.00W, 25-39.00N 074-11.00W,
      25-19.00N 074-35.00W, 25-20.00N 075-07.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 071100Z FEB 23.//

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #10 on:** 01/27/2023 02:34 pm »

NextSpaceFlight, updated January 27:
February 1 08:02 UTC

OneSpeed · « **Reply #11 on:** 01/28/2023 12:45 am »

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 01/27/2023 11:49 am

NGA notice. Now scheduled for February 1.

Map from the NGA notice. ASDS 665km downrange.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #12 on:** 01/29/2023 02:28 pm »

twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1619456486488293379

Quote

ASOG departed Port Canaveral again this morning. A new tug Crosby Endeavor towed it away.

The ballast of the barge is still shifted, making the landing platform uneven. Waiting to see if this is another trial (One occurred on Tue) or for the upcoming Starlink 5-3 mission.

https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1619718112198410241

Quote

Continuing downrange for the Starlink 5-3 mission.

Will be interesting to see if the ballast is corrected when it returns to port, post-mission.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #13 on:** 01/30/2023 01:41 pm »

L-2 weather forecast. 90% 'Go' for February 1. >90% 'Go' for February 2. All Additional Risk Criteria are Low.

Note: The L-3 weather forecast was not posted publicly.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #14 on:** 01/30/2023 03:25 pm »

https://twitter.com/tgmetsfan98/status/1620087273055457282

Quote

The T/E at LC-39A is rolling back to the HIF, preparing for Starlink Group 5-3 launching Wednesday at 3:02 AM EST (08:02 UTC).

Also watching SLC-41 for a potential Centaur V lift today.

nsf.live/spacecoast

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #15 on:** 01/30/2023 05:15 pm »

https://twitter.com/raul74cz/status/1620122713833742336

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LHA map for #Starlink Group 5-3 from KSC LC-39A NET 01 Feb 08:02 UTC, alternatively 02 to 07 Feb based on issued NOTAM/NOTMARs. B1069.5 planned landing with estimated fairing recovery ~660km downrange. S2 debris reentry area south of Cape Town. https://bit.ly/LHA-22

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #16 on:** 01/30/2023 11:09 pm »

Postponed to February 2 per this cancel-and-replace NGA notice.

Quote from: NGA

302346Z JAN 23
NAVAREA IV 117/23(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   020737Z TO 021207Z FEB, ALTERNATE
   030711Z TO 031141Z, 040646Z TO 041116Z, 
   050621Z TO 051051Z, 060556Z TO 061026Z, 
   070531Z TO 071000Z AND 080506Z TO 080936Z FEB
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-38.28N 080-37.17W, 28-39.00N 080-36.00W, 
      28-39.00N 080-35.00W, 28-38.00N 080-22.00W,
      28-26.00N 080-02.00W, 28-21.00N 080-05.00W,
      28-27.00N 080-23.00W, 28-31.42N 080-33.48W.
   B. 26-06.00N 075-43.00W, 26-19.00N 075-36.00W,
      26-13.00N 074-29.00W, 25-39.00N 074-11.00W,
      25-19.00N 074-35.00W, 25-20.00N 075-07.00W.
2.CANCEL NAVAREA IV 110/23.
3.CANCEL THIS MSG 081036Z FEB 23.

ZachS09 · « **Reply #17 on:** 01/30/2023 11:19 pm »

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7054

Launch is scheduled for 07:37 UTC on February 2, 2023.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #18 on:** 01/31/2023 10:58 am »

NGA Space Debris notices (the same notice for two different Navigational Areas) that appear to be for this launch's second stage reentry. Note that these are first issue, not cancel-and-replace, and that they are still based on a February 1 launch.

Quote from: NGA

310610Z JAN 23
HYDROLANT 250/23(57,61).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN OCEAN.
DNC 01, DNC 02.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS 
   0727Z TO 1403Z DAILY 01 THRU 07 FEB
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   35-48.00S 055-48.00E, 33-51.00S 055-30.00E,
   42-00.00S 007-17.00E, 43-57.00S 007-38.00E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 071503Z FEB 23.//

Quote from: NGA

310610Z JAN 23
HYDROPAC 348/23(57,61).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN OCEAN.
DNC 01, DNC 02.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS 
   0727Z TO 1403Z DAILY 01 THRU 07 FEB
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   35-48.00S 055-48.00E, 33-51.00S 055-30.00E,
   42-00.00S 007-17.00E, 43-57.00S 007-38.00E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 071503Z FEB 23.//

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #19 on:** 01/31/2023 01:29 pm »

New L-2 weather forecast for the postponement. >90% 'Go' for February 2. 80% 'Go' for February 3. All Additional Risk Criteria are Low.