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SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 6-54 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 28 April 2024 (22:08 UTC)
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 19 Apr, 2024 15:00
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Thread for the Starlink 6-54 group launch.
NSF Threads for Starlink 6-54: DiscussionLaunch 28 April 2024, at 22:08:00 UTC (6:08 pm EDT), from CCSFS SLC-40, on booster 1076-13. The first stage successfully landed aboard Just Read the Instructions.Payload 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites to 43 degree inclination orbit on a southeastern trajectory. Initial orbit 285 x 293 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
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#1
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 19 Apr, 2024 15:03
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Well more NOTAMs for yet another Starlink launch from the Cape has been filed...and it's Group 6-54 that was never explicitly filed with the FCC (but which a recent "generic" communication license has been granted for such launches).
A0091/24 NOTAMN
Q) FIMM/QRALW/IV/NBO/W/000/999/2530S06515E999
A) FIMM
B) 2404270030 C) 2405030253
D) 27 0030-0524
28 0005-0459
28 2340-2359
29 0000-0434
29 2315-2359
30 0000-0409
30 2249-2359
01 0000-0343
01 2224-2359
02 0000-0318
02 2159-2359
03 0000-0253
E) STATIONARY ALTITUDE RESERVATION FOR HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS FROM SFC
TO UNL FOR ATMOSPHERIC RE-ENTRY AND SPLASHDOWN OF LAUNCH VEHICLE
SPACEX STARLINK 6-54 STAGE 2 WI AN AREA BOUNDED BY FLW COORD:
3210S 05700E
3012S 06109E
2033S 07500E
2422S 07500E
3216S 06310E
3515S 05700E TO BEGINNING
PRIMARY RE-ENTRY BTN 0030 AND 0524 ON 27 APRIL 2024 . BACK UP
RE-ENTRY BTN 28 APRIL 2024 AND 03 MAY 2024 AS PER FIELD D.
F) SFC G) UNL).
F1493/24 NOTAMN
Q) YMMM/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/1648S08405E750
A) YMMM
B) 2404270030 C) 2405030253
D) 2404270030 TO 2404270524
2404280005 TO 2404280459
2404282340 TO 2404290434
2404292315 TO 2404300409
2404302249 TO 2405010343
2405012224 TO 2405020318
2405022159 TO 2405030253
E) ROCKET LAUNCH WILL TAKE PLACE
FLW RECEIVED FM GOVERNMENT OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:
HAZARDOUS OPS WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR ATMOSPHERIC RE-ENTRY AND
SPLASHDOWN OF LAUNCH VEHICLE FALCON-9 STARLINK 6-54 WI THE FLW AREAS:
2033S07500E, 0746S08927E, 0853S09228E, 2422S07500E TO BEGINNING
F) SFC G) UNL
A1401/24 NOTAMN
Q) FAJO/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/5152S01651E999
A) FAJO B) 2404270030 C) 2405030253
D) 27 APR 0030-0524, 28 APR 0005-0459, 28-29 APR 2340-0434, 29-30 APR
2315-0409, 30 APR-01 MAY 2249-0343, 01-02 MAY 2224-0318, 02-03 MAY
2159-0253
E) AREA BOUNDED BY (4256S 00224W, 4045S 00221W, 3210S 05700E, 3515S
05700E): SPACEX STARLINK 6-54 ROCKET RE-ENTRY OPS TAKING PLACE.
APPLICABLE AIRSPACE DOWNGRADED TO CLASS G.
F) GND G) UNL
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#2
by
zubenelgenubi
on 19 Apr, 2024 21:43
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Cross-posts:
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated April 17 after Starlink 6-51 launch; my bold:
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on April 18 at 6:40-10:40 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch on April 22 at 6:40-10:40 p.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch two Galileo navigation system satellites for Europe on April 28. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches.
Near-term pad availability places the launch from Canaveral SLC-40.
Near-term ASDS availability places the first stage landing aboard
ASOG.
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated April 18 after Starlink 6-52 launch:
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on April 22 at 6:40-10:40 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on April 26 around 7-11 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch two Galileo navigation system satellites for Europe from pad 39A on April 28. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches.
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.
1073.15 and 1076.13 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:
1078.9 Mar 25 Starlink 6-531076.13 Mar 30
1067.19 Mar 31
1069.15 Apr 5
1073.15 Apr 7 (maybe)
Edit April 26: It's B1076.13.
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#3
by
zubenelgenubi
on 22 Apr, 2024 21:38
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Will this launch also shift one day later, or will it launch ~72 hours later from the same pad?
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated April 22; my
bold:
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on April 23 at 6:15-10:15 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on April 26 around 7-11 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch two Galileo navigation system satellites for Europe from pad 39A on April 27. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches.
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#4
by
Alexphysics
on 22 Apr, 2024 23:31
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Will this launch also shift one day later, or will it launch ~72 hours later from the same pad?
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated April 22; my bold:
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on April 23 at 6:15-10:15 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on April 26 around 7-11 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch two Galileo navigation system satellites for Europe from pad 39A on April 27. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches.
New NOTAMs indicate the launch has been pushed to April 28th, 4h window opening at 5:50PM EDT (21:50 UTC). It's been updated on nextspaceflight already.
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#5
by
zubenelgenubi
on 23 Apr, 2024 00:52
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New NOTAMs indicate the launch has been pushed to April 28th, 4h window opening at 5:50PM EDT (21:50 UTC). It's been updated on nextspaceflight already.
NextSpaceflight; updated April 22:
Launch April 28, 21:50 UTC = 5:50 pm EDT
Canaveral SLC-40
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; 2nd update April 22; my
bold:
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on April 23 at 6:17-9:25 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch two Galileo navigation system satellites for Europe from pad 39A on April 27. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on April 28 at 5:50-9:50 p.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches.
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#6
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 23 Apr, 2024 02:13
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New NOTAMs indicate the launch has been pushed to April 28th, 4h window opening at 5:50PM EDT (21:50 UTC). It's been updated on nextspaceflight already.
NextSpaceflight; updated April 22:
Launch April 28, 21:50 UTC = 5:50 pm EDT
Canaveral SLC-40
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; 2nd update April 22; my bold:
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on April 23 at 6:17-9:25 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch two Galileo navigation system satellites for Europe from pad 39A on April 27. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on April 28 at 5:50-9:50 p.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches.
A1457/24 NOTAMN
Q) FAJO/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/5152S01651E999
A) FAJO B) 2404282340 C) 2405030253
D) 28-29 APR 2340-0434, 29-30 APR 2315-0409, 30 APR-01 MAY 2249-0343,
01-02 MAY 2224-0318, 02-03 MAY 2159-0253.
E) AREA BOUNDED BY (4256S 00224W, 4045S 00221W, 3210S 05700E, 3515S
05700E): SPACEX STARLINK 6-54 ROCKET RE-ENTRY OPS TAKING PLACE.
APPLICABLE AIRSPACE DOWNGRADED TO CLASS G.
F) GND G) UNLF1513/24 NOTAMR F1493/24
Q) YMMM/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/1648S08405E750
A) YMMM
B) 2404282340 C) 2405030253
D) 2404282340 TO 2404290434
2404292315 TO 2404300409
2404302249 TO 2405010343
2405012224 TO 2405020318
2405022159 TO 2405030253
E) ROCKET LAUNCH WILL TAKE PLACE
FLW RECEIVED FM GOVERNMENT OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:
HAZARDOUS OPS WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR ATMOSPHERIC RE-ENTRY AND
SPLASHDOWN OF LAUNCH VEHICLE FALCON-9 STARLINK 6-54 WI THE FLW AREAS:
2033S07500E, 0746S08927E, 0853S09228E, 2422S07500E TO BEGINNING
F) SFC G) UNL
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#7
by
zubenelgenubi
on 23 Apr, 2024 05:55
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#8
by
Ken the Bin
on 23 Apr, 2024 12:33
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NGA Rocket Launching notice.
230859Z APR 24
NAVAREA IV 457/24(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
282150Z TO 290221Z APR, ALTERNATE
292125Z TO 300156Z, 302059Z APR TO 010130Z MAY,
012034Z TO 020105Z, 022009Z TO 030040Z MAY
IN AREAS BOUND BY:
A. 28-39.00N 080-37.69W, 28-39.00N 080-28.00W,
28-30.00N 080-10.00W, 28-24.00N 080-09.00W,
28-21.00N 080-11.00W, 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 030140Z MAY 24.//
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#9
by
zubenelgenubi
on 23 Apr, 2024 20:19
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No change to this launch's information.
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated April 23; my
bold:
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on April 23 at 6:17-9:25 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch two Galileo navigation system satellites for Europe from pad 39A on April 27 around 8:29-9:11 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on April 28 at 5:50-9:50 p.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches.
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#10
by
Ken the Bin
on 24 Apr, 2024 04:41
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Two NGA Space Debris notices (the same notice for two different Navigational Areas).
Note that these notices are effective from 00:01 to 23:59 UTC every day through May 31, so they are multi-launch notices.
240407Z APR 24
HYDROLANT 869/24(57,61,71).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
INDIAN OCEAN.
DNC 01, DNC 02, DNC 03.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
0001Z TO 2359Z DAILY 27 APR THRU 31 MAY
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 THIS MSG 010059Z JUN 24.//
240407Z APR 24
HYDROPAC 1342/24(57,61,71).
EASTERN SOUTH ATLANTIC.
INDIAN OCEAN.
DNC 01, DNC 02, DNC 03.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
0001Z TO 2359Z DAILY 27 APR THRU 31 MAY
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 THIS MSG 010059Z JUN 24.//
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#11
by
OneSpeed
on 24 Apr, 2024 06:12
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NGA Rocket Launching notice.
Two NGA Space Debris notices (the same notice for two different Navigational Areas).
Maps from the NGA notices. ASDS 600km downrange.
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#12
by
Martin_G
on 24 Apr, 2024 11:08
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https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp:
SPACEX STARLINK 6-54, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY: 04/26/24 2240-0311Z
BACKUP: 04/27/24 2215-0246Z
04/28/24 2150-0221Z
04/29/24 2125-0156Z
04/30/24 2059-0130Z
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#13
by
Ken the Bin
on 25 Apr, 2024 17:23
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I see that the FAA ATCSCC Current Operations Plan Advisory has been corrected to the actual date and time.
SPACEX STARLINK 6-54, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY: 04/28/24 2150-0221Z
BACKUP: 04/29/24 2125-0156Z
04/30/24 2059-0130Z
05/01/24 2034-0105Z
05/02/24 2009-0040Z
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#14
by
realnouns
on 26 Apr, 2024 11:28
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Doug + JRTI departed PC on Apr 26 @ 12:47am ET
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#15
by
zubenelgenubi
on 26 Apr, 2024 15:38
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I highlight
JRTI's turnaround for
Starlink 6-54:
Signet Warhorse III + JRTI + B1078 returned to PC on Apr 25 @ 6:16pm ET
Doug + JRTI departed PC on Apr 26 @ 12:47am ET
And, via
www.marinetraffic.com , I note
ASOG is in port, tucked in the harbor "cul de sac" to the camera-left of the three cranes in the usual field of view of the NSF Space Coast camera watching Port Canaveral. 👀
Two screen captures from the NSF camera: zoom of
JRTI departure allowing reading of
Marmac 303, dockside several hours later during morning twilight.
https://twitter.com/SpaceOffshore/status/1783911199433711885Just Read the Instructions droneship and support ship Doug departed Port Canaveral overnight to support the upcoming Starlink 6-54 mission.
Another insanely fast turnaround for JRTI.
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#16
by
GewoonLukas_
on 26 Apr, 2024 21:46
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Booster
B1076-13SpaceX is targeting Sunday, April 28 for a Falcon 9 launch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Liftoff is targeted for 5:50 p.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 9:50 p.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Monday, April 29 starting at 5:25 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 13th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched CRS-26, OneWeb Launch 16, Intelsat IS-40e, O3b mPOWER, Ovzon 3, EUTELSAT 36D, and six Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-6-54https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1OwxWYWXlMAGQ
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#17
by
zubenelgenubi
on 27 Apr, 2024 14:57
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#18
by
Ken the Bin
on 27 Apr, 2024 21:07
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L-1 weather forecast. 80% 'Go' for April 28. 90% 'Go' for April 29. Booster Recovery Weather risk is Low-Moderate for both days. All other Additional Risk Criteria are Low.
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#19
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 28 Apr, 2024 01:45
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#20
by
Ken the Bin
on 28 Apr, 2024 03:50
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#21
by
Ken the Bin
on 28 Apr, 2024 20:05
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NSF webcast (video id ggCdqMJOY5Y):
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#22
by
catdlr
on 28 Apr, 2024 20:13
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#23
by
catdlr
on 28 Apr, 2024 21:45
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Countdown
Hr/Min/Sec Event
00:38:00 SpaceX Launch Director verifies go for propellant load
00:35:00 RP-1 (rocket grade kerosene) loading begins
00:35:00 1st stage LOX (liquid oxygen) loading begins
00:16:00 2nd stage LOX loading begins
00:07:00 Falcon 9 begins engine chill prior to launch
00:01:00 Command flight computer to begin final prelaunch checks
00:01:00 Propellant tank pressurization to flight pressure begins
00:00:45 SpaceX Launch Director verifies go for launch
00:00:03 Engine controller commands engine ignition sequence to start
00:00:00 Falcon 9 liftoff
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#24
by
catdlr
on 28 Apr, 2024 21:46
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LAUNCH, LANDING, AND DEPLOYMENT
All Times Approximate
Hr/Min/Sec Event
00:01:12 Max Q (Moment of peak mechanical stress on the rocket)
00:02:26 1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO)
00:02:29 1st and 2nd stages separate
00:02:36 2nd stage engine starts (SES-1)
00:03:01 Fairing deployment
00:06:09 1st stage entry burn begins
00:06:30 1st stage entry burn ends
00:07:56 1st stage landing burn begins
00:08:17 1st stage landing
00:08:39 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-1)
00:54:11 2nd stage engine starts (SES-2)
00:54:12 2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2)
01:05:20 Starlink satellites deploy
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#25
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 28 Apr, 2024 22:44
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#26
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 28 Apr, 2024 22:47
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The Space Devs YouTube host of the SpaceX stream.
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#27
by
catdlr
on 28 Apr, 2024 22:51
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and the summary video:
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#28
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 28 Apr, 2024 23:21
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#29
by
shiro
on 29 Apr, 2024 14:33
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Some reusability stats for this launch (Starlink Group 6-54):
Booster B1076.13 turnaround time:
29 days 0 hours 16 minutes(its previous mission was Eutelsat 36D on Mar 30, 2024 UTC).
Out of the six most recent launches, four had a booster turnaround time of less than 30 days, marking another SpaceX achievement in the terms of reusability.
FYI: median turnaround time for Falcon 9 / Heavy boosters is currently 39.80 days *
* – based on the last 30 launches, excluding new first stages.
Launchpad SLC-40 turnaround time:
4 days 23 hours 51 minutes(the previous launch from this pad was Starlink Group 6-53 on Apr 23, 2024 UTC).
FYI: median turnaround time for SLC-40 is currently 5.08 days *
* – based on the last 30 launches.
The same type of stats for previous SpaceX launches may be found on
this spreadsheet online.
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#30
by
edkyle99
on 29 Apr, 2024 14:41
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#31
by
realnouns
on 01 May, 2024 18:18
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Signet Titan + JRTI + B1076 returned to PC on May 1 @ 11:57am ET
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#32
by
Lewis007
on 03 May, 2024 06:55
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