Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 2-7 : VSFB SLC-4E : 3 March 2023 (18:38 UTC) (Read 24219 times)

SPKirsch · « **on:** 01/19/2023 03:33 pm »

Thread for the Starlink 2-7 group launch.

NSF Threads for Starlink 2-7: Discussion

Launch March 3, 2023 at 18:38 UTC (10:38 am PST), from Vandenberg SLC-4E, on booster 1061-12. Landing will be aboard Of Course I Still Love You.

Payload 51 Starlink satellites to 70 degree inclination on a south-southeastern trajectory. Initial orbit 222 x 333 km.

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

SPKirsch · « **Reply #1 on:** 01/19/2023 03:34 pm »

Cross-post:

Quote from: realnouns on 01/18/2023 07:59 pm

Starlink 2-7 (Mission 1602) SLC-4E
Operation Start Date 2023 Feb 13
0089-EX-ST-2023
ASDS North 29 12 5 West 117 46 10 (southeast)

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #2 on:** 01/20/2023 07:47 pm »

If the current first stage rotation is continued, 1061.12 will be used for this launch (previously launched and landed December 30).

Edit February 24: It is 1061.12.

realnouns · « **Reply #3 on:** 01/20/2023 08:19 pm »

Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 01/20/2023 07:47 pm

If the current first stage rotation is continued, 1061.12 will be used for this launch (previously launched and landed December 30).

there is a mission from SLC-4E, potentially before Starlink 2-7 based on Operation Start Dates (see below). If they go in order it would be:

2031-EX-ST-2022 Starlink 2-6, scheduled for Jan Late, B1063.9 _{(prev launched Oct 27)}
2079-EX-ST-2022 Starlink 2-5, OSD Jan 22 (NET), B1071.7 _{(prev launched Dec 16)}
0025-EX-ST-2023 Mission 1439, OSD Feb 11 (NET), B1061.12 _{(prev launched Dec 30)} RTLS, maybe Sarah 2+3
0089-EX-ST-2023 Starlink 2-7, OSD Feb 13 (NET), B1075.2 _{(prev launched Jan 19)}

I understand this isn't a sure fire means of determining which goes first but it's a data point

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #4 on:** 01/26/2023 07:07 am »

Regarding SARah 2 and 3:

Quote from: GewoonLukas_ on 01/25/2023 07:48 pm

NextSpaceflight (Updated January 25th)
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Launch Time
NET April, 2023
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/91

crandles57 · « **Reply #5 on:** 02/17/2023 02:26 am »

https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/ 16 Feb update has this as Late February

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #6 on:** 02/17/2023 04:59 pm »

Quote from: crandles57 on 02/17/2023 02:26 am

https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/ 16 Feb update has this as Late February

NextSpaceflight (Updated February 17th)
Launch NET February 27th, 2023
Booster unknown
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7101

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #7 on:** 02/22/2023 03:15 am »

An NGA Hazardous Operations notice that looks like a Rocket Launching notice for this launch.

Quote from: NGA

220359Z FEB 23
NAVAREA XII 79/23(18,21).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
CALIFORNIA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS: 
   A. 1746Z TO 0029Z DAILY 27 FEB THRU 04 MAR 
      IN AREA BOUND BY 
      34-40.0N 120-43.0W, 34-40.0N 120-17.0W, 
      34-27.0N 120-17.0W, 34-08.0N 120-05.0W, 
      32-03.0N 119-08.0W, 32-01.0N 119-15.0W, 
      33-16.0N 119-58.0W, 33-53.0N 120-23.0W, 
      34-21.0N 120-36.0W, 34-32.0N 120-40.0W.
   B. 1746Z TO 0031Z DAILY 27 FEB THRU 04 MAR
      IN AREA BOUND BY
      30-11.0N 118-18.0W, 30-11.0N 117-56.0W, 
      29-47.0N 117-39.0W, 28-33.0N 117-09.0W, 
      28-32.0N 117-40.0W, 29-33.0N 118-22.0W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 050131Z MAR 23.//

OneSpeed · « **Reply #8 on:** 02/22/2023 06:58 am »

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 02/22/2023 03:15 am

An NGA Hazardous Operations notice that looks like a Rocket Launching notice for this launch.

A map from the NGA Hazardous Operations notice that looks like a Rocket Launch. ASDS 661km downrange.

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #9 on:** 02/22/2023 11:07 am »

NextSpaceflight (Updated February 22nd)
Launch NET February 27th, 2023 17:46 UTC
Booster still unknown
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7101

alugobi · « **Reply #10 on:** 02/22/2023 06:52 pm »

There is a big storm coming down the coast. Though the rain and wind should be past by Monday, getting the drone ship out of Long Beach between now and then might be a challenge. There is significant wind going on right now, and the rain is expected to begin tonight.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #11 on:** 02/24/2023 04:57 am »

An NGA Space Debris notice that looks like it might be for this launch.

Quote from: NGA

240349Z FEB 23
HYDROPAC 620/23(22,83).
EASTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.
DNC 06, DNC 07.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS 
   1958Z TO 0156Z DAILY 27 FEB THRU 06 MAR
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   26-58.00S 120-51.00W, 27-48.00S 123-05.00W,
   58-15.00S 102-16.00W, 57-25.00S 098-33.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 070256Z MAR 23.//

OneSpeed · « **Reply #12 on:** 02/24/2023 06:53 am »

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 02/24/2023 04:57 am

An NGA Space Debris notice that looks like it might be for this launch.

Map from the NGA Space Debris notice.

alugobi · « **Reply #13 on:** 02/24/2023 04:12 pm »

Scorpius the tug and Quest the fairing boat are still tied up in Long Beach. There are strong on-shore winds right now, it's raining pretty good, and there are very high seas in the recovery area.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #14 on:** 02/25/2023 01:41 am »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1629306992723644416

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SpaceX is targeting Monday, February 27 at 11:31 a.m. PT (19:31 UTC) for a Falcon 9 launch of 51 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. If needed, there is an additional launch opportunity the same day at 3:29 p.m. PT (23:29 UTC). Backup opportunities are also available on Tuesday, February 28 at 11:18 a.m. PT (19:18 UTC) and 3:15 p.m. PT (23:15 UTC).

The first stage booster supporting this mission previously launched Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE, Transporter-4, Transporter-5, Globalstar FM15, ISI EROS C-3 and two Starlink missions. Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship stationed in the Pacific Ocean.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #15 on:** 02/25/2023 01:43 am »

alugobi · « **Reply #16 on:** 02/25/2023 04:10 pm »

Scorpius the tug left port this morning, making 4 knots for Guadalupe Island. ETA is Tuesday 2/28 noon. Right now, looks to be headed for Catalina, maybe to hang in the lee for a bit. It's still raining and blowing and the sea state is high.

Look for this launch to slip a couple of days.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #17 on:** 02/25/2023 05:54 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1629552574348120068

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Latest weather forecast is 30% favorable for liftoff

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #18 on:** 02/25/2023 08:11 pm »

https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1629589807432192001

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Departure! Of Course I Still Love You droneship is underway from the Port of Long Beach for Starlink 2-7.

Tug Scorpius is towing OCISLY ~650 km downrange.

soltasto · « **Reply #19 on:** 02/26/2023 02:05 pm »

"Press kit" capture with OCR