Author Topic: SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-44 : KSC LC-39A : 15/16 March 2024 (00:21 UTC) (Read 24670 times)

zubenelgenubi · « **on:** 03/06/2024 12:23 am »

Thread for the Starlink 6-44 group launch.

Launch 16 March 2024, at 00:21:00 UTC (15 Mar. 8:21 pm EDT), from KSC LC-39A, on booster 1062-19. The first stage successfully landed aboard A Shortfall Of Gravitas.

Payload 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites to 43 degree inclination orbit on a southeastern trajectory. Initial orbit 285 x 294 km.

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

Starlink 6-44 ~~6-42~~?

Quote from: Salo on 03/05/2024 05:10 pm

Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated March 5; my bold:
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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 39A on March 10 at 7:03-11:03 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch on March. A Falcon 9 will launch the CRS-30 cargo Dragon resupply mission to the ISS from pad 40 on mid-March TBD, in the evening EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch the Eutelsat 36D television satellite from pad 40 on late March.

But then, March 6 update, same source:

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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 39A on March 10 at 7:03-11:03 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the CRS-30 cargo Dragon resupply mission to the ISS from pad 40 on mid-March TBD, in the evening EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch the Eutelsat 36D television satellite from pad 40 on late March.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #1 on:** 03/06/2024 04:50 am »

Cross-posts:

Quote from: gongora on 02/03/2024 07:14 pm

More Starlinks from Cape, NET March [3]
0150-EX-ST-2024 Mission 1914 Starlink Group 6-44
<snip>
ASDS
North 25 46 47 West 75 12 19 (6-44 and 6-46)

Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated March 6; my bold:

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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 39A on March 10 at 7:03-11:03 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the CRS-30 cargo Dragon resupply mission to the ISS from pad 40 on mid-March TBD, in the evening EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch the Eutelsat 36D television satellite from pad 40 on late March.

Starlink 6-44 could launch from either Kennedy LC-39A or Canaveral SLC-40 (after SpX-30), and it could land aboard either Florida ASDS. Launch is NET mid or late March.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #2 on:** 03/06/2024 04:55 pm »

Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; another March 6 update; my bold:

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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on March 10 at 7:03-11:03 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 39A on mid-March. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch the CRS-30 cargo Dragon resupply mission to the ISS from pad 40 on mid to late March, in the late afternoon or evening EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. A Falcon 9 will launch the Eutelsat 36D television satellite from pad 40 on late March.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #3 on:** 03/06/2024 04:58 pm »

Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; another March 6 update; my bold:

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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on March 10 at 7:03-11:03 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 39A on mid-March. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch the CRS-30 cargo Dragon resupply mission to the ISS from pad 40 on mid to late March, in the late afternoon or evening EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. A Falcon 9 will launch the Eutelsat 36D television satellite from pad 40 on late March.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #4 on:** 03/06/2024 07:40 pm »

Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated a third time March 6; my bold:

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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on March 10 at 7:03-11:03 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 39A on mid-March at 7-11 p.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch the CRS-30 cargo Dragon resupply mission to the ISS from pad 40 on late March, in the late afternoon EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. A Falcon 9 will launch the Eutelsat 36D television satellite from pad 40 on late March.

A further addition, same source:

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A Falcon 9 will launch the Bandwagon-1 rideshare mission from pad 40 on April 3 at 1:24 p.m. EDT.

[Thread split/merge]

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #5 on:** 03/07/2024 11:29 pm »

NextSpaceflight, updated March 6:
Launch NET March 13, from KSC LC-39A

Same source, March 7:
Launch 13 March (NET?) 23:29 UTC

Quote from: Salo on 03/08/2024 11:11 am

Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated March 7; my bold:
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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on March 10 at 7:03-11:03 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 39A on March 13 at 7-11 p.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch the CRS-30 cargo Dragon resupply mission to the ISS from pad 40 on late March, in the late afternoon EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. A Falcon 9 will launch the Eutelsat 36D television satellite from pad 40 on late March. A Falcon 9 will launch the Bandwagon-1 rideshare mission from pad 40 on April 3 at 1:24 p.m. EDT.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #6 on:** 03/08/2024 01:16 am »

NGA Space Debris notices (the same notice for two different Navigational Areas). No Rocket Launching notice yet.

Quote from: NGA

080104Z MAR 24
HYDROPAC 771/24(57,61,71).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN OCEAN.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS 
   2256Z TO 0556Z DAILY 13 THRU 20 MAR
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   08-53.00S 092-28.00E, 07-46.00S 089-27.00E,
   40-45.00S 002-21.00W, 42-56.00S 002-24.00W,
   32-16.00S 063-10.00E, 30-12.00S 061-09.00E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 200656Z MAR 24.

Quote from: NGA

080104Z MAR 24
HYDROLANT 475/24(57,61,71).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN OCEAN.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS 
   2256Z TO 0556Z DAILY 13 THRU 20 MAR
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   08-53.00S 092-28.00E, 07-46.00S 089-27.00E,
   40-45.00S 002-21.00W, 42-56.00S 002-24.00W,
   32-16.00S 063-10.00E, 30-12.00S 061-09.00E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 200656Z MAR 24.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #7 on:** 03/08/2024 01:42 am »

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 03/08/2024 01:16 am

NGA Space Debris notices (the same notice for two different Navigational Areas). No Rocket Launching notice yet.

Quote from: NGA

080104Z MAR 24
HYDROPAC 771/24(57,61,71).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN OCEAN.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS 
   2256Z TO 0556Z DAILY 13 THRU 20 MAR
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   08-53.00S 092-28.00E, 07-46.00S 089-27.00E,
   40-45.00S 002-21.00W, 42-56.00S 002-24.00W,
   32-16.00S 063-10.00E, 30-12.00S 061-09.00E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 200656Z MAR 24.

Quote from: NGA

080104Z MAR 24
HYDROLANT 475/24(57,61,71).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN OCEAN.
WESTERN INDIAN OCEAN.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS 
   2256Z TO 0556Z DAILY 13 THRU 20 MAR
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   08-53.00S 092-28.00E, 07-46.00S 089-27.00E,
   40-45.00S 002-21.00W, 42-56.00S 002-24.00W,
   32-16.00S 063-10.00E, 30-12.00S 061-09.00E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 200656Z MAR 24.

And corresponding NOTAM that confirms it as 6-44:

F0936/24 NOTAMN Q) YMMM/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/1517S08308E720 A) YMMM B) 2403140119 C) 2403200342 D) 2403140119 TO 2403140613 2403150054 TO 2403150548 2403160029 TO 2403160523 2403170003 TO 2403170457 2403172338 TO 2403180432 2403182313 TO 2403190407 2403192248 TO 2403200342 E) ROCKET LAUNCH WILL TAKE PLACE FLW RECEIVED FROM GOVERNMENT OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: HAZARDOUS OPS WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR ATMOSPHERIC RE-ENTRY AND SPLASHDOWN OF LAUNCH VEHICLE FALCON-9 STARLINK 6-44 WI THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2033S 07500E 0746S 08927E 0853S 09228E 2422S 07500E TO BEGINNING F) SFC G) UNL

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #8 on:** 03/08/2024 03:49 am »

New cancel-and-replace Space Debris notices already (the same notice for two different Navigational Areas.

No change to the hazard periods. The descriptive locations in the headers were changed and the order of the coordinate pairs was changed.

Quote from: NGA

080421Z MAR 24
HYDROPAC 778/24(57,61,71).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
INDIAN OCEAN.
DNC 01, DNC 02, DNC 03.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
   2256Z TO 0556Z DAILY 13 THRU 20 MAR
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   08-53.00S 092-28.00E, 07-46.00S 089-27.00E,
   30-12.00S 061-09.00E, 40-45.00S 002-21.00W,
   42-56.00S 002-24.00W, 32-16.00S 063-10.00E.
2. CANCEL HYDROPAC 771/24.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 210656Z MAR 24.//

Quote from: NGA

080421Z MAR 24
HYDROLANT 476/24(57,61,71).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
INDIAN OCEAN.
DNC 01, DNC 02, DNC 03.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
   2256Z TO 0556Z DAILY 13 THRU 20 MAR
   IN AREA BOUND BY
   08-53.00S 092-28.00E, 07-46.00S 089-27.00E,
   30-12.00S 061-09.00E, 40-45.00S 002-21.00W,
   42-56.00S 002-24.00W, 32-16.00S 063-10.00E.
2. CANCEL HYDROLANT 475/24.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 210656Z MAR 24.//

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #9 on:** 03/09/2024 02:25 am »

NGA Rocket Launching notice.

Quote from: NGA

052321Z MAR 24
NAVAREA IV 263/24(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   132329Z TO 140400Z MAR, ALTERNATE
   142304Z TO 150335Z, 152239Z TO 160310Z,
   162213Z TO 170244Z AND 172148Z TO 180219Z MAR
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39.00N 080-37.69W, 28-39.00N 080-28.00W,
      28-30.00N 080-10.00W, 28-22.00N 080-01.00W,
      28-20.00N 080-09.00W, 28-23.00N 080-19.00W,
      28-29.35N 080-32.49W.
   B. 26-15.00N 076-00.00W, 26-06.00N 074-58.00W,
      25-36.00N 074-03.00W, 25-23.00N 073-53.00W,
      25-09.00N 074-01.00W, 25-06.00N 074-16.00W,
      25-08.00N 074-38.00W, 25-18.00N 075-00.00W,
      25-58.00N 075-59.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 180319Z MAR 24.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #10 on:** 03/09/2024 04:43 am »

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

Falcon 9 first stages are now apparently cleared for use up to twenty times for non-crewed launches, although that number is apparently more restricted for Cargo Dragon or Cygnus than these other payloads.

1064.6 and 1065.6 are the Falcon Heavy side boosters for Europa Clipper. 1072.1 and 1086.1 are assigned as the Falcon Heavy side boosters for GOES-U.

1073.14 and 1076.12 may undergo modifications to become Falcon Heavy side boosters for a future launch, but both are currently available for "single-stick" launches.

Available first stages, with UTC date of most recent recovery:
1080.6 Jan 18 (SpX-30?)
1062.19 Jan 28
1078.8 Feb 14 (SpX-30?)
1060.19 Feb 15
1067.18 Feb 20
1069.14 Feb 25 (maybe)

Edit March 13 UTC: It's B1062.19, skipping over B1080.6.

OneSpeed · « **Reply #11 on:** 03/09/2024 10:12 am »

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 03/09/2024 02:25 am

NGA Rocket Launching notice.

Maps from the combined notices. ASDS 620km downrange. The splashdown areas don't seem quite right.

Edit: used the updated splashdown area coordinates.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #12 on:** 03/09/2024 12:07 pm »

Quote from: OneSpeed on 03/09/2024 10:12 am

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 03/09/2024 02:25 am
NGA Rocket Launching notice.

Maps from the combined notices. ASDS 620km downrange. The splashdown areas don't seem quite right.

Did you use the coordinates from the updated Space Debris notice or from the original?

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #13 on:** 03/10/2024 07:45 pm »

https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1766928249374863642

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A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship departing earlier with Doug for Starlink 6-44.

realnouns · « **Reply #14 on:** 03/10/2024 08:56 pm »

Doug + ASOG departed PC on Mar 10 @ 1:41pm ET

spacenuance · « **Reply #15 on:** 03/12/2024 02:38 am »

TE has started to move down the ramp at 39A to pick up F9 in the hanger.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #16 on:** 03/12/2024 11:42 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1767707355263963631

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Targeting Wednesday, March 13 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 @Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Florida → spacex.com/launches

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-44

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SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, March 13 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 7:29 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 11:29 p.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Thursday, March 14 starting at 7:04 p.m. ET.

A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.

This is the 19th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched GPS III Space Vehicle 04, GPS III Space Vehicle 05, Inspiration4, Ax-1, Nilesat 301, OneWeb Launch 17, ARABSAT BADR-8, and 11 Starlink missions. (=B1062-19) Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean./

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #17 on:** 03/13/2024 01:50 am »

This is weird. Even though the mission webpage says "Liftoff is targeted for 7:29 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 11:29 p.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Thursday, March 14 starting at 7:04 p.m. ET.", CelesTrak has only one Backup Launch Opportunity, and it's actually the Thursday launch opportunity. So Wednesday apparently has only one launch opportunity, at 23:29 UTC.

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1767734850784784596

Quote from: T.S. Kelso

CelesTrak has pre-launch SupGP data for the @Starlink Group 6-44 launch from Cape Canaveral on 2024-03-13 at 23:29:00 UTC: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?FILE=starlink-g6-44. Deployment of 23 satellites at 2024-03-14 at 00:34:29.300 UTC. Data for 1 backup opportunity also provided: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/.

https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/

Launch: 2024-03-13 23:29:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-14 00:34:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-14 23:04:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-15 00:09:29.300 UTC. <<< Note the date!

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #18 on:** 03/13/2024 05:52 am »

Webcast link on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1djGXNZjWkjxZ

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #19 on:** 03/13/2024 06:53 am »

PDF of online press kit.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #20 on:** 03/13/2024 11:48 am »

https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1767895251102929022

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Good morning Florida ☀️ Falcon 9 has rolled out at LC-39A for a Starlink mission whilst another arrived at Port Canaveral atop JRTI droneship. nsf.live/spacecoast

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #21 on:** 03/13/2024 01:02 pm »

L-1 weather forecast. Generated yesterday but not posted publicly until today. 60% 'Go' for March 13. 95% 'Go' for March 14. Upper-Level Wind Shear risk is Low-Moderate for both days. All other Additional Risk Criteria are Low.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #22 on:** 03/13/2024 09:21 pm »

Looks like NSF is not doing a hosted stream, but they do have their Space Coast Live stream pointed at the vehicle.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #23 on:** 03/13/2024 09:33 pm »

Launch delayed to 23:51 UTC.

"SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, March 13 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 7:51 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 11:29 p.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Thursday, March 14 starting at 7:04 p.m. ET."

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-44

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #24 on:** 03/13/2024 09:52 pm »

T-1 hour.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #25 on:** 03/13/2024 10:07 pm »

T-45 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #26 on:** 03/13/2024 10:13 pm »

T-38 minutes. The SpaceX launch director should be verifying go to start propellant loading.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #27 on:** 03/13/2024 10:16 pm »

T-35 minutes. First stage LOX loading and first and second stage RP-1 loading should be starting about now.

catdlr · « **Reply #28 on:** 03/13/2024 10:18 pm »

Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 03/13/2024 05:52 am

Webcast link on Twitter: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1djGXNZjWkjxZ

In addition to the SpaceX broadcast link above, here is the YouTube re-broadcast for those unable (or don't intend) to get into Twitter:

A replay version by the "Space Devs" shortly after the live broadcast concludes will be posted later in this thread.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #29 on:** 03/13/2024 10:19 pm »

New launch time of 01:25 UTC.

"SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, March 13 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 9:25 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 11:29 p.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Thursday, March 14 starting at 7:04 p.m. ET."

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-44

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1768057843234771308

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UPDATE #1: @SpaceX is now showing launch of @Starlink Group 6-44 on Mar 14 at 0125 UTC. Working with the Starlink team to get updated state vectors.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #30 on:** 03/13/2024 10:25 pm »

T-2 hours.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #31 on:** 03/13/2024 10:56 pm »

T-1 hour 30 minutes. Looks like some vapour near the bottom left of the rocket.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #32 on:** 03/13/2024 11:25 pm »

T-1 hour.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #33 on:** 03/13/2024 11:47 pm »

New launch time of 01:39 UTC.

"SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, March 13 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 9:39 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 11:29 p.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Thursday, March 14 starting at 7:04 p.m. ET."

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-44

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1768082515938685357

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UPDATE #2: CelesTrak has pre-launch SupGP data for the @Starlink Group 6-44 launch from Cape Canaveral on 2024-03-14 at 01:39:00 UTC: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?FILE=starlink-g6-44. Deployment of 23 satellites at 02:44:29.300 UTC.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #34 on:** 03/14/2024 12:01 am »

T-38 minutes. The SpaceX launch director should be verifying go to start propellant loading.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #35 on:** 03/14/2024 12:04 am »

T-35 minutes. First stage LOX loading and first and second stage RP-1 loading should be starting about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #36 on:** 03/14/2024 12:05 am »

Go for launch!

"Propellant load has begun for tonight’s launch of 23 @Starlink satellites from Florida. All systems and weather are currently go for launch"

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1768080789890343132

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #37 on:** 03/14/2024 12:09 am »

T-30 minutes. Vapour coming off bottom of first stage LOX tank.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #38 on:** 03/14/2024 12:14 am »

T-25 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #39 on:** 03/14/2024 12:19 am »

T-20 minute vent. Second stage RP-1 loading should be completed about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #40 on:** 03/14/2024 12:23 am »

T-16 minutes. Second stage LOX loading should be starting about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #41 on:** 03/14/2024 12:29 am »

T-10 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #42 on:** 03/14/2024 12:32 am »

T-7 minutes. Engine chill should be starting about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #43 on:** 03/14/2024 12:33 am »

T-6 minutes. First stage RP-1 loading should be complete about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #44 on:** 03/14/2024 12:34 am »

T-5 minutes. Falcon 9 tanks are pressing for strongback retract.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #45 on:** 03/14/2024 12:35 am »

T-4 minutes. Strongback is not retracting!

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #46 on:** 03/14/2024 12:36 am »

T-3 minutes. First stage LOX load is complete.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #47 on:** 03/14/2024 12:37 am »

Scrub! Clock stopped at T-2 minutes and 3 seconds.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #48 on:** 03/14/2024 12:38 am »

Countdown hold and end of webcast.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #49 on:** 03/14/2024 12:39 am »

NSF view of scrub.

catdlr · « **Reply #50 on:** 03/14/2024 12:41 am »

Oh well. Back up Tomorrow. Thanks for the effort Steven.

catdlr · « **Reply #51 on:** 03/14/2024 01:06 am »

Quote from: ZachS09 on 03/14/2024 01:04 am

Did they state the reason for the scrub?

Naw!

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1768094930608754787

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Standing down from tonight’s Falcon 9 launch of @Starlink
. Now targeting tomorrow, March 14 → http://spacex.com/launches

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1768100133219316129

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UPDATE #3: @SpaceX has decided to stand down for today's @Starlink Group 6-44 launch and will retry in the next launch window from 2024-03-14 23:04:00 UTC to 2024-03-15 02:40:00 UTC. Standby for new data shortly.

catdlr · « **Reply #52 on:** 03/14/2024 01:41 am »

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1768104319684112516

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CelesTrak has pre-launch SupGP data for the @Starlink Group 6-44 launch from Cape Canaveral on 2024-03-14 at 23:04:00 UTC: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?FILE=starlink-g6-44. Deployment of 23 satellites at 2024-03-15 at 00:09:29.300 UTC.

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #53 on:** 03/14/2024 10:26 am »

Quote from: catdlr on 03/14/2024 01:06 am

Quote from: ZachS09 on 03/14/2024 01:04 am
Did they state the reason for the scrub?

Naw!

The strongback never retracted, arms around the second stage were still closed at T-2 minutes

Perchlorate · « **Reply #54 on:** 03/14/2024 10:55 am »

Quote from: GewoonLukas_ on 03/14/2024 10:26 am

Quote from: catdlr on 03/14/2024 01:06 am
Quote from: ZachS09 on 03/14/2024 01:04 am
Did they state the reason for the scrub?

Naw!

The strongback never retracted, arms around the second stage were still closed at T-2 minutes

Forgive me for being Captain Obvious with this question, but would love to know (or hear an informed opinion) as to...

The clamp arms on the strongback never retracted:

1. Was that "the problem," or
2. Was there some other problem, which they tried to work for a couple of minutes before scrubbing, but the clamp arms were left closed as some sort of precaution?

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #55 on:** 03/14/2024 05:02 pm »

New webcast links:

https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1lPJqbRDMjlxb

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #56 on:** 03/14/2024 09:04 pm »

T-1 hour.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #57 on:** 03/14/2024 09:12 pm »

https://twitter.com/brevardeoc/status/1768398534829572430

Quote

3/14/24 6:04 PM | We have activated our launch operations support team in preparation for the SpaceX Falcon9 launch. Window: 7:04 - 11:04 PM

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #58 on:** 03/14/2024 09:26 pm »

T-38 minutes. The SpaceX launch director should be verifying go to start propellant loading.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #59 on:** 03/14/2024 09:29 pm »

T-35 minutes. First stage LOX loading and first and second stage RP-1 loading should be starting about now.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #60 on:** 03/14/2024 09:30 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1768404154517684500

Quote

Propellant load has begun for tonight’s launch of 23 @Starlink satellites from Florida. All systems and weather are currently go for launch

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #61 on:** 03/14/2024 09:34 pm »

T-30 minutes. Vapour coming off bottom of first stage LOX tank.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #62 on:** 03/14/2024 09:39 pm »

T-25 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #63 on:** 03/14/2024 09:44 pm »

T-20 minute vent. Second stage RP-1 loading should be completed about now.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #64 on:** 03/14/2024 09:45 pm »

https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1768407861283930414

Quote

T-20 minute vent for SpaceX's Falcon 9 B1062-19 set to launch Starlink Group 6-44 from 39A.

Live views from our KSC cams:
nsf.live/spacecoast

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #65 on:** 03/14/2024 09:48 pm »

T-16 minutes. Second stage LOX loading should be starting about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #66 on:** 03/14/2024 09:54 pm »

T-10 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #67 on:** 03/14/2024 09:57 pm »

T-7 minutes. Engine chill should be starting about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #68 on:** 03/14/2024 09:58 pm »

T-6 minutes. First stage RP-1 loading should be complete about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #69 on:** 03/14/2024 09:59 pm »

T-5 minutes. Pressing tanks for strongback retract.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #70 on:** 03/14/2024 10:00 pm »

T-4 minutes. Strongback should be retracting.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #71 on:** 03/14/2024 10:01 pm »

T-3 minutes. Strongback is not retracting!

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #72 on:** 03/14/2024 10:03 pm »

Scrub! Clock stopped at T-2 minutes and 1 second.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #73 on:** 03/14/2024 10:03 pm »

Countdown hold and end of webcast.

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1768413130043044164

Quote

UPDATE #1: Countdown is on hold. Potential backup launch opportunities can be found on CelesTrak at: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/.

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1768437580868247756

Quote

UPDATE #2: @SpaceX is standing down today for the @Starlink Group 6-44 launch. CelesTrak will post new pre-launch SupGP data once we receive new state vectors.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #74 on:** 03/14/2024 10:05 pm »

Next attempt is on 15 March 22:39 UTC.

"SpaceX is targeting Thursday, March 14 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 7:04 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 10:40 p.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Friday, March 15 starting at 6:39 p.m. ET."

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-44

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #75 on:** 03/14/2024 10:06 pm »

NSF view of scrub.

SpaceFinnOriginal · « **Reply #76 on:** 03/14/2024 10:45 pm »

Quote from: Steven Pietrobon on 03/14/2024 10:05 pm

Next attempt is on 15 March 22:39 UTC.

"SpaceX is targeting Thursday, March 14 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 7:04 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 10:40 p.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Friday, March 15 starting at 6:39 p.m. ET."

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-44

And what is the reason for scrub this time?

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #77 on:** 03/14/2024 10:52 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1768424728291835917

Quote

Standing down from today's launch of @Starlink to allow teams to work through an issue with the transporter erector's cradle arms. Vehicle and payload are in good health and teams are resetting for a launch attempt as early as Friday, March 15 → spacex.com/launches

ZachS09 · « **Reply #78 on:** 03/14/2024 11:10 pm »

Maybe that's why the previous attempt was scrubbed too.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #79 on:** 03/15/2024 04:09 am »

A cancel-and-replace NGA Rocket Launching for the new postponement, primarily to add more Backup Days.

Quote from: NGA

150451Z MAR 24
NAVAREA IV 285/24(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING 
   152239Z TO 160310Z MAR, ALTERNATE
   162213Z TO 170244Z, 172148Z TO 180219Z, 
   182123Z TO 190154Z AND 192058Z TO 200129Z MAR
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39.00N 080-37.69W, 28-39.00N 080-28.00W,
      28-30.00N 080-10.00W, 28-22.00N 080-01.00W,
      28-20.00N 080-09.00W, 28-23.00N 080-19.00W,
      28-29.35N 080-32.49W.
   B. 26-15.00N 076-00.00W, 26-06.00N 074-58.00W,
      25-36.00N 074-03.00W, 25-23.00N 073-53.00W,
      25-09.00N 074-01.00W, 25-06.00N 074-16.00W,
      25-08.00N 074-38.00W, 25-18.00N 075-00.00W,
      25-58.00N 075-59.00W.
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 263/24.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 200229Z MAR 24.//

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #80 on:** 03/15/2024 07:36 am »

PDF of updated press kit and link to Twitter livestream.

https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1eaKbgRlZEVGX

catdlr · « **Reply #81 on:** 03/15/2024 09:46 am »

https://twitter.com/SpaceOpsBot/status/1768578484803158214

Quote

📅 Updated 15 Mar 2024 (2024/03/15) 06:02 EDT

SPACE-X STARLINK 6-44, CCSFS, FL
== PRIMARY ==
03/15/24 / 2239Z-0310Z
== BACKUP(S) ==
03/16/24 / 2213Z-0244Z
03/17/24 / 2148Z-0219Z

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #82 on:** 03/15/2024 11:20 am »

The Transporter-Erector has been lowered horizontal:
https://nsf.live/spacecoast

mn · « **Reply #83 on:** 03/15/2024 12:09 pm »

Quote from: ZachS09 on 03/14/2024 11:10 pm

Maybe that's why the previous attempt was scrubbed too.

It would not be the first time SpaceX had a technical issue that scrubbed a launch, 'fixed' it and had the exact same issue on the next attempt (if I remember correctly it might have been 3 times).

ZachS09 · « **Reply #84 on:** 03/15/2024 02:04 pm »

Quote from: mn on 03/15/2024 12:09 pm

Quote from: ZachS09 on 03/14/2024 11:10 pm
Maybe that's why the previous attempt was scrubbed too.

It would not be the first time SpaceX had a technical issue that scrubbed a launch, 'fixed' it and had the exact same issue on the next attempt (if I remember correctly it might have been 3 times).

Are you thinking of Intelsat 35e? It got scrubbed within the last 10 seconds twice due to a technical problem; although I’m not sure if it was one issue that was thought to have been solved but sprung up again.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #85 on:** 03/15/2024 07:08 pm »

Primary = 2024-03-15 22:39:00 UTC per CelesTrak:

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1768697016148984174

Quote from: T.S. Kelso

CelesTrak has pre-launch SupGP data for the @Starlink Group 6-44 launch from Cape Canaveral on 2024-03-15 at 22:39:00 UTC: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?FILE=starlink-g6-44. Deployment of 23 satellites at 23:44:29.300 UTC. Data for 15 backup launch opportunities also provided: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/.

https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/

Launch: 2024-03-15 22:39:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-15 23:44:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-15 22:53:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-15 23:58:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-15 23:03:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-16 00:08:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-15 23:17:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-16 00:22:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-15 23:27:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-16 00:32:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-15 23:57:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-16 01:02:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-16 00:21:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-16 01:26:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-16 00:31:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-16 01:36:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-16 00:45:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-16 01:50:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-16 00:53:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-16 01:58:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-16 01:03:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-16 02:08:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-16 01:35:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-16 02:40:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-16 01:51:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-16 02:56:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-16 02:07:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-16 03:12:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-16 02:27:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-16 03:32:29.300 UTC.
Launch: 2024-03-16 02:39:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-03-16 03:44:29.300 UTC.

Ken the Bin · « **Reply #86 on:** 03/15/2024 07:58 pm »

Now targeting 23:57 UTC.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-44

Quote from: SpaceX

SpaceX is targeting Friday, March 15 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 7:57 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 10:39 p.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Saturday, March 16 starting at 6:27 p.m. ET.

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1768768775384711255

Quote

UPDATE #1: @SpaceX is now targeting the 5th backup launch opportunity for the @Starlink Group 6-44 launch on 2024-03-15 at 23:57:00 UTC with deployment on 2024-03-16 at 01:02:29.300 UTC.

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #87 on:** 03/15/2024 10:10 pm »

Now targeting 00:21 UTC (8:21 pm ET):

Quote

SpaceX is targeting Friday, March 15 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 8:21 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 10:39 p.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Saturday, March 16 starting at 6:27 p.m. ET.

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1768788031409189238

Quote

UPDATE #2: @SpaceX is now appears to be targeting the 6th backup launch opportunity for the @Starlink Group 6-44 launch on 2024-03-16 at 00:21:00 UTC with deployment at 01:26:29.300 UTC.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #88 on:** 03/15/2024 10:21 pm »

T-1 hour.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #89 on:** 03/15/2024 10:32 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1768782214236668332

Quote

Less than one hour until Falcon 9’s launch of 23 @Starlink satellites from Florida. Both the rocket and weather are currently go for liftoff → spacex.com/launches

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #90 on:** 03/15/2024 10:43 pm »

T-38 minutes. The SpaceX launch director should be verifying go to start propellant loading.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #91 on:** 03/15/2024 10:46 pm »

T-35 minutes. First stage LOX loading and first and second stage RP-1 loading should be starting about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #92 on:** 03/15/2024 10:51 pm »

T-30 minutes. Vapour coming off bottom of first stage LOX tank.

catdlr · « **Reply #93 on:** 03/15/2024 10:51 pm »

For people needing an alternate live feed for Twitter here is that link

https://youtube.com/watch?v=IUhPlI9brUg

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #94 on:** 03/15/2024 10:56 pm »

T-25 minutes.

catdlr · « **Reply #95 on:** 03/15/2024 10:59 pm »

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1768788031409189238

Quote

UPDATE #2:
@SpaceX is now appears to be targeting the 6th backup launch opportunity for the @Starlink
Group 6-44 launch on 2024-03-16 at 00:21:00 UTC with deployment at 01:26:29.300 UTC

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #96 on:** 03/15/2024 11:01 pm »

T-20 minute vent. Second stage RP-1 loading should be completed about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #97 on:** 03/15/2024 11:05 pm »

T-16 minutes. Second stage LOX loading should be starting about now.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #98 on:** 03/15/2024 11:06 pm »

https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1768790544782618793

Quote

T-20 minute vent:
nsf.live/spacecoast

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #99 on:** 03/15/2024 11:11 pm »

T-10 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #100 on:** 03/15/2024 11:14 pm »

T-7 minutes. Engine chill should be starting about now.

catdlr · « **Reply #101 on:** 03/15/2024 11:15 pm »

SpaceX Broadcast now

https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1eaKbgRlZEVGX

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #102 on:** 03/15/2024 11:15 pm »

T-6 minutes. First stage RP-1 loading should be complete about now.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #103 on:** 03/15/2024 11:16 pm »

T-5 minutes. Pressurising Falcon 9 tanks for strongback retract.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #104 on:** 03/15/2024 11:17 pm »

T-4 minutes. Strongback should be retracting.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #105 on:** 03/15/2024 11:18 pm »

T-3 minutes. Strongback has retracted. First stage LOX load is complete.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #106 on:** 03/15/2024 11:19 pm »

T-2 minutes. Second stage LOX load is complete.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #107 on:** 03/15/2024 11:20 pm »

T-1 minute. Falcon 9 is in startup.

LD is go for launch.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #108 on:** 03/15/2024 11:21 pm »

Liftoff!

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #109 on:** 03/15/2024 11:22 pm »

T+1 minute.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #110 on:** 03/15/2024 11:22 pm »

https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1768794823341883688

Quote

LAUNCH! SpaceX's Falcon 9 B1062-19 launches Starlink Group 6-44 from 39A.

Live views from our KSC cams: nsf.live/spacecoast

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #111 on:** 03/15/2024 11:23 pm »

T+2 minutes.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #112 on:** 03/15/2024 11:24 pm »

https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1768795323567116742

Quote

Moonrise or Falcon rising? Starlink 6-44 has finally left the pad!

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #113 on:** 03/15/2024 11:24 pm »

First stage separation.

Ignition.

T+3 minutes.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #114 on:** 03/15/2024 11:25 pm »

https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1768795349164998803

Quote

Staging 1-2.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #115 on:** 03/15/2024 11:25 pm »

Fairing separation.

T+4 minutes.

catdlr · « **Reply #116 on:** 03/15/2024 11:26 pm »

(photos from SpaceFlight Now)

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #117 on:** 03/15/2024 11:26 pm »

T+5 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #118 on:** 03/15/2024 11:27 pm »

T+6 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #119 on:** 03/15/2024 11:28 pm »

Entry burn.

T+7 minutes.

catdlr · « **Reply #120 on:** 03/15/2024 11:29 pm »

Entry Burn (photos from SpaceFlight Now)

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #121 on:** 03/15/2024 11:29 pm »

T+8 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #122 on:** 03/15/2024 11:30 pm »

Landing burn.

Touchdown!

Cutoff.

T+9 minutes. Nominal orbit insertion.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #123 on:** 03/15/2024 11:31 pm »

Upcoming events.

00:54:11 2nd stage engine starts (SES-2)
00:54:13 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2)
01:05:20 Starlink satellites deploy

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #124 on:** 03/15/2024 11:31 pm »

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1768796963041116604

Quote

Falcon 9 lands on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, completing our 25th launch and landing of the year

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #125 on:** 03/15/2024 11:34 pm »

Empty pad.

catdlr · « **Reply #126 on:** 03/15/2024 11:36 pm »

Summary Video

catdlr · « **Reply #127 on:** 03/15/2024 11:40 pm »

https://twitter.com/_mgde_/status/1768799140237000975

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #128 on:** 03/16/2024 12:15 am »

T+54 minutes and 11 seconds. Expected ignition for two seconds.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #129 on:** 03/16/2024 12:26 am »

T+1 hour 5 minutes and 20 seconds. Expected separation.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #130 on:** 03/16/2024 12:37 am »

"Deployment of 23 @Starlink satellites confirmed"

https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1768811934697275570

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #131 on:** 03/16/2024 12:48 am »

catdlr · « **Reply #132 on:** 03/16/2024 12:50 am »

Thanks to Steven P, FutureSpace Tourist, and Galactic Penguin SST for your coverage service for today.

rsmath · « **Reply #133 on:** 03/16/2024 01:14 am »

Upper stage deorbit burn was slightly later than normal. I'm going to assume it is because the expected reentry is slightly later than recent typical Florida missions.

Second time in last 3 missions I got a full sunlit at orbital height pass while it was after sunset on the ground. The one mission I did not see was with the sun 6 deg above the horizon so it was too bright of sky to see anything.

catdlr · « **Reply #134 on:** 03/16/2024 01:15 am »

Quote

Launches by spaceport:

🇺🇸 — 12 Cape Canaveral, 9 Vandenberg, 5 KSC
🇨🇳 — 4 Xichang, 3 Jiuquan, 2 offshore, 2 Wenchang
🇳🇿 — 3 Māhia
🇷🇺 — 1 Plesetsk, 1 Baikonur, 1 Vostochny
🇯🇵 — 2 Tanegashima, 1 Space Port Kii
🇮🇳 — 2 Satish Dhawan
🇮🇷 — 1 Shahrud MTS, 1 Semnan

3/3

Quote

Launches by spaceport:

🇺🇸 — 12 Cape Canaveral, 9 Vandenberg, 5 KSC
🇨🇳 — 4 Xichang, 3 Jiuquan, 2 offshore, 2 Wenchang
🇳🇿 — 3 Māhia
🇷🇺 — 1 Plesetsk, 1 Baikonur, 1 Vostochny
🇯🇵 — 2 Tanegashima, 1 Space Port Kii
🇮🇳 — 2 Satish Dhawan
🇮🇷 — 1 Shahrud MTS, 1 Semnan

3/3

https://twitter.com/TylerG1998/status/1768815855750590905

catdlr · « **Reply #135 on:** 03/16/2024 01:16 am »

https://twitter.com/TylerG1998/status/1768815466066198920

Quote

Orbital launches by organization:

🇺🇸 — 25 SpaceX, 3 Rocket Lab, 1 ULA
🇨🇳 — 7 CASC (1 partial failure), 2 CASIC, 1 OrienSpace, 1 CAS Space
🇷🇺 — 3 RKK Energiya
🇯🇵 — 2 MHI, 1 Space One ❌
🇮🇳 — 2 ISRO
🇮🇷 — 1 IRGC, 1 ISA

2/3

catdlr · « **Reply #136 on:** 03/16/2024 01:20 am »

https://twitter.com/planetdeimos/status/1768820430440186203

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #137 on:** 03/16/2024 05:37 am »

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #138 on:** 03/16/2024 01:18 pm »

https://twitter.com/s2a_systems/status/1768954164623659474

Quote

STARLINK G6-44, today 10:06:49/10:09:46 UTC over South America

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #139 on:** 03/16/2024 02:12 pm »

https://twitter.com/launchphoto/status/1769006255597621663

Quote

Starlink 6-44 launch

catdlr · « **Reply #140 on:** 03/16/2024 04:27 pm »

https://twitter.com/_rykllan/status/1769052120244785663

Quote

Recent 16th #Starlink launch of this year via #SpaceX's #Falcon9 vehicle

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #141 on:** 03/16/2024 04:51 pm »

https://twitter.com/tskelso/status/1769054891576865183

Quote

CelesTrak has ephemeris-based SupGP data for all 23 satellites from the @Starlink Group 6-44 launch (2024-049) atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on Mar 16 at 0021 UTC: spaceflightnow.com/2024/03/13/liv…. Data for the launch can be found at: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?INTDES=2024-049

realnouns · « **Reply #142 on:** 03/18/2024 09:24 pm »

Doug + ASOG + B1062 returned to PC on Mar 18 @ 6:10pm ET

catdlr · « **Reply #143 on:** 03/19/2024 12:44 am »

https://twitter.com/SpaceOffshore/status/1769855980861333698

Quote

Bonus as Doug is carrying both fairing halves from Starlink 6-44.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #144 on:** 03/19/2024 07:38 pm »

https://twitter.com/_mgde_/status/1769860021783806177

Quote

Picturesque evening for Doug, ASOG, and B1062 as they return to Port Canaveral following this booster’s 19th successful mission.

📸 - @NASASpaceflight

📺 - nsf.live/spacecoast

shiro · « **Reply #145 on:** 03/30/2024 04:59 am »

Some reusability stats for this launch (Starlink Group 6-44):

Booster B1062.19 turnaround time:
46 days 23 hours 11 minutes
(its previous mission was Starlink Group 6-38 on Jan 29, 2024 UTC).

FYI: median turnaround time for Falcon 9 / Heavy boosters is currently 52.08 days *
* – based on the last 30 launches, excluding new first stages.

Launchpad LC-39A turnaround time:
11 days 20 hours 28 minutes
(the previous launch from this pad was Crew-8 on Mar 4, 2024 UTC).

FYI: median turnaround time for LC-39A is currently 20.87 days *
* – based on the last 30 launches.

The same type of stats for previous SpaceX launches may be found on this spreadsheet online.