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#80
by
catdlr
on 07 Feb, 2024 22:06
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https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1755364319649554768UPDATE #1:
@SpaceX
informs us that the #Starlink Group 7-13 launch has been slipped to Feb 9 (UTC) because "NASA required 24-hour standoff before the PACE launch," which is set for today. New pre-launch SupGP data is coming on CelesTrak momentarily.
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#81
by
catdlr
on 07 Feb, 2024 22:09
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#82
by
zubenelgenubi
on 07 Feb, 2024 22:41
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UPDATE #1:
@SpaceX informs us that the #Starlink Group 7-13 launch has been slipped to Feb 9 (UTC) because "NASA required 24-hour standoff before the PACE launch," which is set for today. New pre-launch SupGP data is coming on CelesTrak momentarily.
Of course. I'm reasonably sure NASA would require data analysis of the
Starlink 7-13 launch if it happened before
PACE.
(Might there also be a potential staffing issue, with
PACE requiring more fully-dedicated SpaceX staff than an "internal"
Starlink launch?)
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#83
by
catdlr
on 07 Feb, 2024 23:47
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No longer an issue now that the flight has been delayed to Jan 9 (Jan 8th Local Time), But, currently the weather is not so good right now at the Launch Site, so probably the launch would have been scrubbed anyway.
https://twitter.com/tvdave/status/1755391398012916209There is a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING until 5:45 for the area highlighted in yellow. This includes Santa Maria, Orcutt, and Lompoc. This line of storms is producing brief intense rain, small hail, and 50mph winds.
The arrow points to the launch pad.
Possible tornadic activity in the area as well.
https://twitter.com/tvdave/status/1755029506534908024
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#84
by
catdlr
on 08 Feb, 2024 00:58
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Just another update on the reports of tornadic events up near the launch area. No worry, the launch is already delayed till Thursday evening (Local), just FYI if the launch was scheduled for tonight, it would not be a good idea.
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#85
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 08 Feb, 2024 01:41
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PDF of updated press kit. This has the first opportunity at 00:56 UTC, instead of 00:55:30 UTC as given by Celestrak.
8 Feb. Press kit updated with additional launch day.
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#86
by
zubenelgenubi
on 08 Feb, 2024 06:43
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UPDATE #1:
@SpaceX informs us that the #Starlink Group 7-13 launch has been slipped to Feb 9 (UTC) because "NASA required 24-hour standoff before the PACE launch," which is set for today. New pre-launch SupGP data is coming on CelesTrak momentarily.
Of course. I'm reasonably sure NASA would require data analysis of the Starlink 7-13 launch if it happened before PACE.
https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/1755480344013262899F9/PACE: LIFTOFF! At 1:33:36am EST (0633 UTC).
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#87
by
catdlr
on 08 Feb, 2024 10:36
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Weather Discussion Video from KSBY Dave Hovde
@tvdave
This is an edited video from his longer-weather discussion. It covers the predictions for Thursday and Friday.
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#88
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 08 Feb, 2024 23:02
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Small slip to 01:09 UTC = 5:09 pm PST (outside of the Celstrak launch opportunities
again)
that just happened minutes earlier:
Liftoff is targeted for 5:09 p.m. PT, with backup opportunities available until 8:55 p.m. PT.
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#89
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 08 Feb, 2024 23:31
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T-38 minutes. The SpaceX launch director should be verifying go to start propellant loading.
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#90
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 08 Feb, 2024 23:31
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Weather can't be better, winds aloft may be an issue. the through is to bring the jet downward but could assist in the launch vehicle as it will be from behind and give it a boost. Starting tomorrow the seasonal low clouds make their appearance once again making visual of the launch difficult. The video from KSBY doesn't allow embed links, just copy and past if you want to view it.
youtube.com/watch?v=ZPmLvFE-8no
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1755749013666865420All systems are looking good and weather is 20% favorable for today's launch of 22 @Starlink satellites from California → http://spacex.com/launches
I don't see any reasons that puts this at 20% unless it's related to upper level winds on the way
down for Stage 1 - see below for the predictions at 39000 feet by Windy.com:
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#91
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 08 Feb, 2024 23:34
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T-35 minutes. First stage LOX loading and first and second stage RP-1 loading should be starting about now.
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#92
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 08 Feb, 2024 23:36
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#93
by
catdlr
on 08 Feb, 2024 23:36
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Weather can't be better, winds aloft may be an issue. the through is to bring the jet downward but could assist in the launch vehicle as it will be from behind and give it a boost. Starting tomorrow the seasonal low clouds make their appearance once again making visual of the launch difficult. The video from KSBY doesn't allow embed links, just copy and past if you want to view it.
youtube.com/watch?v=ZPmLvFE-8no
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1755749013666865420
All systems are looking good and weather is 20% favorable for today's launch of 22 @Starlink satellites from California → http://spacex.com/launches
I don't see any reasons that puts this at 20% unless it's related to upper level winds on the way down for Stage 1 - see below for the predictions at 39000 feet by Windy.com:
Wow, that's terrible, but after a day of the high surface winds yesterday and the speed at which the front raced bay, it makes sense that there is upper-level wind causing a shear issue. Shame to spoil a clear day.
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#94
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 08 Feb, 2024 23:49
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T-20 minutes. Second stage RP-1 loading should be completed about now.
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#95
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 08 Feb, 2024 23:50
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#96
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 08 Feb, 2024 23:53
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T-16 minutes. Second stage LOX loading should be starting about now.
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#97
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 09 Feb, 2024 00:02
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T-7 minutes. Engine chill should be starting about now.
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#98
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 09 Feb, 2024 00:04
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#99
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 09 Feb, 2024 00:05
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T-5 minutes. Falcon 9 tanks pressing for strongback retract.