Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Starlink 7-6 : VSFB SLC-4E : 29 October 2023 (09:00 UTC) (Read 12819 times)

zubenelgenubi · « **on:** 10/20/2023 07:18 pm »

Thread for the Starlink Group 7-6 launch.

Launch 29 October 2023, at 09:00:00 UTC (2:00 am PDT), from Vandenberg SFB SLC-4E, on booster 1075-7. The first stage will land aboard Of Course I Still Love You.

Payload 22 Starlink V2 Mini satellites to 53 degree inclination orbit on a southeastern trajectory, no dogleg. Initial orbit 286 x 296 km.

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zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #1 on:** 10/20/2023 07:23 pm »

Cross-posts:

Quote from: gongora on 07/25/2023 11:12 pm

Quote from: gongora on 07/10/2023 02:03 pm
1432-EX-ST-2023 SpaceX Mission 2188 Starlink Group 7-6
Vandenberg, NET September [2]
ASDS North 29 52 50 West 116 45 3

1518-EX-ST-2023 SpaceX Mission 2187 Starlink Group 7-5/Dogleg Trajectory Option
Vandenberg, NET August [15]
ASDS North 28 55 50 West 119 5 24

Quote from: Salo on 08/17/2023 07:05 am

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7254
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Starlink Group 7-6
Launch Time
NET October, 2023
...
SLC-4E, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA

This Vandenberg Falcon 9 launch follows the 21 October UTC Starlink 7-5 launch.

Launch October 27, with pad and OCISLY turnarounds in play, with further efficiencies of both required.

Quote from: realnouns on 10/20/2023 01:37 pm

Quote from: Salo on 10/19/2023 08:39 pm
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7254
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Starlink Group 7-6
Launch Time
NET Oct 27, 2023

now
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Starlink Group 7-6
Launch Time
Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:59 AM EDT

Quote from: realnouns on 10/20/2023 01:47 pm

If this happens, it would be just under a 6d turnaround at SLC-4E, potentially indicating an acceleration of operations out west. Limiting factor would likely be OCISLY turnaround which is faster than JRTI/ASOG, only needing to depart PoLB ~2.2d to 2.4d before launch, and returning ~2.3d to 2.5d after launch. Shortest time in port is 2.3d (between SL 2-9 & Iridium 9/OneWeb 19). Port turnaround would need to be faster.

mfoster · « **Reply #2 on:** 10/20/2023 07:56 pm »

when did this vandy launch change from tonight at 00:47pst???

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #3 on:** 10/20/2023 08:24 pm »

Quote from: mfoster on 10/20/2023 07:56 pm

when did this vandy launch change from tonight at 00:47pst???

Different launches.
Oct 21 UTC, Falcon 9, Vandenberg: Starlink 7-5
Oct 27 UTC, Falcon 9, Vandenberg: Starlink 7-6

mfoster · « **Reply #4 on:** 10/20/2023 10:24 pm »

thanks

means i get to stay up and see it live from my front yard.

VLN · « **Reply #5 on:** 10/22/2023 05:13 am »

Quote from: FAA NOTAM (MMFR)

A8821/23 NOTAMN
Q) MMFR/QRDCA/IV/BO/W/000/999/
A) MMFR
B) 2310270659
C) 2311020909
D) 27 0659-1118, 28 0637-1057, 29 0616-1035, 30 0554-1013, 31 0532-0952
NOV 01 0511-0930, 02 0449-0909
E) DANGEROUS AREA FOR REENTRY OF ROCKET STARLINK 7-6
LATERAL LIMIT AREA FORMED BY THE UNION OF THE FOLLOWING POINTS:
29 01N 116 37W
29 20N 116 53W
30 45N 117 34W
31 00N 117 34W
31 00N 117 19W
30 25N 116 41W
29 48N 116 10W
29 23N 116 02W
29 01N 116 37W
MMFR
F) SFC
G) UNL

The perimeter of the hazard zone is identical to Starlink 7-5, not surprisingly.
The times given are in the table below.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #6 on:** 10/22/2023 06:16 pm »

Which first stage will be used for this launch? (semi-rhetorical question)

The May 16 press briefing revealed Falcon 9 first stages are now cleared for use up to twenty times for Starlink launches.

Available first stages, with UTC date of most recent recovery:
1071.12 Sep 12
1075.7 Sep 25

Edit October 28: It's B1075.7, passing over B1071.12.

Also, yes, 22 satellites. Perhaps this is why the older available first stage was not selected?

Salo · « **Reply #7 on:** 10/23/2023 11:46 am »

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7254

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Starlink Group 7-6
Launch Time
Sun Oct 29, 2023 06:16 GMT

realnouns · « **Reply #8 on:** 10/24/2023 06:25 pm »

moved up a day

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7254

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Starlink Group 7-6
Launch Time
Sat Oct 28, 2023 2:49 AM EDT

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #9 on:** 10/24/2023 06:28 pm »

Quote from: realnouns on 10/24/2023 06:25 pm

moved up a day

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7254
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Starlink Group 7-6
Launch Time
Sat Oct 28, 2023 2:49 AM EDT

This lines up with the current 1st stage landing zone NOTAM:

A8960/23 NOTAMR A8821/23 Q) MMFR/QRDCA/IV/BO/W/000/999/ A) MMFR B) 2310280637 C) 2311030849 D) 28 0637-1057, 29 0616-1035, 30 0554-1013, NOV 03 0430-0849 E) DANGEROUS AREA FOR REENTRY OF ROCKET STARLINK 7-6 LATERAL LIMIT AREA FORMED BY THE UNION OF THE FOLLOWING POINTS: 29 01N 116 37W 29 20N 116 53W 30 45N 117 34W 31 00N 117 34W 31 00N 117 19W 30 25N 116 41W 29 48N 116 10W 29 23N 116 02W 29 01N 116 37W MMFR F) SFC G) UNL

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #10 on:** 10/24/2023 09:26 pm »

NGA Space Debris notice for the booster.

Quote from: NGA

242047Z OCT 23
NAVAREA XII 746/23(21).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
MEXICO.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
   280637Z TO 281057Z OCT, ALTERNATE 
   290616Z TO 291035Z, 300554Z TO 301013Z,
   310532Z TO 310952Z OCT, 010511Z TO 010930Z,
   020449Z TO 020909Z, AND 030430Z TO 030849Z NOV
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   30-32.00N 117-12.00W, 29-55.00N 116-17.00W,
   29-44.00N 116-09.00W, 29-24.00N 116-10.00W,
   29-14.00N 116-35.00W, 29-27.00N 116-48.00W,
   30-31.00N 117-14.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 030949Z NOV 23.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #11 on:** 10/24/2023 09:53 pm »

Also, for the second stage reentry, we've still got these multi-launch Space Debris notices, however they only run through October 31.

Quote from: NGA

170358Z SEP 23
HYDROPAC 2991/23(22).
EASTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.
DNC 06, DNC 07.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
   24 SEP THRU 31 OCT IN AREA BOUND BY
   34-20.00S 090-24.00W, 31-22.00S 090-24.00W,
   00-10.00S 115-17.00W, 01-19.00S 116-54.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 010001Z NOV 23.

Quote from: NGA

170358Z SEP 23
NAVAREA XII 649/23(22).
EASTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
   24 SEP THRU 31 OCT IN AREA BOUND BY
   34-20.00S 090-24.00W, 31-22.00S 090-24.00W,
   00-10.00S 115-17.00W, 01-19.00S 116-54.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 010001Z NOV 23.

Quote from: NGA

201622Z SEP 23
HYDROPAC 3005/23(22).
EASTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.
DNC 06, DNC 07.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
   0001Z TO 2359Z DAILY 24 SEP THRU 31 OCT
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   34-20.00S 090-24.00W, 31-22.00S 090-24.00W,
   00-10.00S 115-17.00W, 01-19.00S 116-54.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 010059Z NOV 23.

OneSpeed · « **Reply #12 on:** 10/25/2023 12:08 am »

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 10/24/2023 09:26 pm

NGA Space Debris notice for the booster.

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 10/24/2023 09:53 pm

Also, for the second stage reentry, we've still got these multi-launch Space Debris notices, however they only run through October 31.

Maps from the NGA notices. ASDS 642km downrange.

realnouns · « **Reply #13 on:** 10/25/2023 07:34 pm »

Quote from: realnouns on 10/25/2023 07:33 pm

https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp
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STARLINK 7-6: VANDENBERG SFS, CA
PRIMARY:   10/28/23    0637Z-1057Z
BACKUP:      10/29/23   0616Z-1035Z
      10/30/23   0554Z-1013Z
      10/31/23   0430Z-0849Z

realnouns · « **Reply #14 on:** 10/25/2023 08:10 pm »

Kimberly C (fka. Scorpius) is fueling up at Jankovich Fuel. Should be departing with OCISLY shortly.

catdlr · « **Reply #15 on:** 10/25/2023 08:46 pm »

realnouns

I wanted to give you a shoutout for the excellent job you do keeping the membership informed of fleet movements, FAA updates, and upcoming launches. Your efforts are appreciated and commendable.

Best,
Tony

realnouns · « **Reply #16 on:** 10/26/2023 12:09 am »

Thanks Tony!!

Kimberly C (fka. Scorpius) + OCISLY departed PoLB on Oct 25 @ 4:56pm PT / 7:56pm ET

realnouns · « **Reply #17 on:** 10/26/2023 05:07 pm »

Go Beyond (fka. Go Crusader) departed PoLB on Oct 26 @ 9:38am PT / 12:38pm ET

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #18 on:** 10/26/2023 06:44 pm »

https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1717591595258646583

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Of Course I Still Love You droneship is underway from California to support the upcoming Starlink 7-6 launch from VSFB.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #19 on:** 10/27/2023 07:36 pm »

https://twitter.com/tskelso/status/1717969112641802553

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CelesTrak has pre-launch SupGP data for the #Starlink Group 7-6 launch from Vandenberg SFB on 2023-10-28 at 06:49:40 UTC: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?FILE=starlink-g7-6. Deployment of 22 satellites is set for 07:52:19.360 UTC. Data for 5 backup launch opportunities is also provided.