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SpaceX F9 : Starlink 8-7 : VSFB SLC-4E : 14 May 2024 (18:39 UTC)
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 08 May, 2024 02:15
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Thread for the Starlink Group 8-7 launch.
Launch 14 May 2024 at 18:39:00 UTC (11:39 am PDT), from Vandenberg SLC-4E, on booster 1063-18. The first stage successfully landed aboard Of Course I Still Love You.Payload 20 Starlink V2.0 Mini satellites, 13 of which are Direct-to-Cell, to a 53 degree inclination orbit on a southeastern trajectory. Initial orbit 286 x 295 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 08 May, 2024 02:17
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Well 8-2 hasn't even launched yet and the next Starlink launch afterward from California - another without FCC license filed before SpaceX switched to using a multi-launch generic license - has already shown up on NOTAMs.
A0724/24 NOTAMN
Q) SEFG/QXXLW/IV/NBO/AE/000/999/0000S00000W005
A) SEXX B) 2405131831 C) 2405191247
D) MAY 13 1831-2259, MAY 14 1808-2236, MAY 15 1745-2213, MAY 16
1722-2150, MAY 17 0906-1334, MAY 18 0834-1311 AND MAY 19 0819-1247
E) SPACEX FALCON 9 STARLINK 8-7 STAGE 2 REENTRY AND SPLASHDOWN IN THE
UNASSIGNED FIR, SECT DELIMITED BY THE FOLLOWING COORD 0119S 11654W,
0010S 11517W, 1500S 10441W, 1500S 10724W, 0119S 11654W. CTN
F) SFC G) UNL
R0089/24 NOTAMN
Q) SCIZ/QRDCA/IV/BO/W/000/999/2332S09832W620
A) SCIZ B) 2405131831 C) 2405191247
D) MAY 13 1831-2259/14 1808-2236/15 1745-2213/16 1722-2150
17 0906-1334/18 0843-1311/19 0819-1247
E) ZONE ...D... SECT WEST PACIFIC DUE TO RE-ENTRY FALCON 9 STARLINK 8
-7 STAGE 2 REENTRY ACTIVITY. THE AREA IS BOUNDED BY GEO COORD:
1500S 10724W
1500S 10441W
3122S 09024W
3420S 09024W
INSTRUCTIONS: SANTIAGO OCEANIC CONTROL 10024 KHZ FANS 1A EQUIPPED
ACFT LOG ON SCEZ
INFO PROVIDED BY SPACE X OPS, USA
F) SFC G) UNL
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#2
by
zubenelgenubi
on 09 May, 2024 15:52
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Launch likely delayed to May 14.
Standing down from tonight's Falcon 9 launch of @Starlink satellites from California [Starlink 8-2], now targeting tomorrow, May 9 [May 10 UTC]. [May 9 UTC]
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#3
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 10 May, 2024 00:00
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Launch likely delayed to May 14.
Standing down from tonight's Falcon 9 launch of @Starlink satellites from California [Starlink 8-2], now targeting tomorrow, May 9 [May 10 UTC]. [May 9 UTC]
Yup.
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jspSPACEX STARLINK 8-7 VANDENBERG SFB, CA
PRIMARY: 05/14/24 1629Z-2100Z
BACKUP: 05/15/24 1606Z-2037Z
05/16/24 1543Z-2014Z
05/17/24 0727Z-1158Z
05/18/24 0704Z-1135Z
05/19/24 0640Z-1111Z
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#4
by
zubenelgenubi
on 10 May, 2024 16:37
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Which first stage will be used for this launch? (semi-rhetorical question)
Falcon 9 first stages are apparently now cleared for use up to twenty times for non-human spaceflight missions, although that number is apparently more restricted for Cargo Dragon and Cygnus than these other payloads.
Available first stages, with UTC date of most recent recovery:
1063.18 Mar 11
1075.11 Mar 19
1071.16 Apr 2
1081.7 Apr 7
Edit May 13: It's B1063.18.
Why 8-
7 now? What about 8-3? Is the 8-6 launch meant for Florida?
Five Starlinks from Florida using the new landing area...
<snip>
0295-EX-ST-2024 Mission 2109 Starlink Group 8-4/Exuma trajectory
0300-EX-ST-2024 Mission 2110 Starlink Group 8-5/Exuma trajectory
ASDS position:
North 24 29 51 West 76 25 36
and SpaceX being SpaceX...
<snip>
0306-EX-ST-2024 Mission 2109 Starlink Group 8-4/Northbound Trajectory
0308-EX-ST-2024 Mission 2110 Starlink Group 8-5/Northbound Trajectory
ASDS position:
North 32 29 0 West 76 0 28
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#5
by
Ken the Bin
on 10 May, 2024 21:18
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NGA Space Debris notice that is effectively Rocket Launching notice.
101853Z MAY 24
NAVAREA XII 327/24(21).
EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
MEXICO.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS
141629Z TO 142100Z, 151606Z TO 152037Z,
161543Z TO 162014Z, 170727Z TO 171158Z,
180704Z TO 181135Z, 190640Z TO191111Z,
AND 200617Z TO 201048Z MAY,
IN AREA BOUND BY
30-04.00N 116-28.00W, 30-34.00N 117-10.00W,
30-41.00N 117-23.00W, 30-36.00N 117-23.00W,
29-32.00N 117-06.00W, 29-12.00N 116-48.00W,
28-58.00N 116-22.00W, 29-18.00N 115-56.00W,
29-42.00N 116-06.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 201148Z MAY 24.
The two NGA Space Debris notices for 8-2 (the same notice for two different Navigational Areas) are not long enough to be typical multi-launch Space Debris notices, but they do run longer than the 8-2 Space Debris notice that was effectively a Rocket Launching notice. They will be in effect for most, but not all, of the hazard period of the notice given above.
030128Z MAY 24
NAVAREA XII 303/24(22).
EASTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS 08 TO 18 MAY
IN AREA BOUND BY
00-10.00S 115-17.00W, 01-19.00S 116-54.00W,
34-20.00S 090-24.00W, 31-22.00S 090-24.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 180100Z MAY 24.
031439Z MAY 24
HYDROPAC 1482/24(22).
EASTERN SOUTH PACIFIC.
DNC 06, DNC 07.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SPACE DEBRIS 08 TO 18 MAY
IN AREA BOUND BY
00-10.00S 115-17.00W, 01-19.00S 116-54.00W,
34-20.00S 090-24.00W, 31-22.00S 090-24.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 180100Z MAY 24.
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#6
by
OneSpeed
on 11 May, 2024 00:18
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NGA Space Debris notice that is effectively Rocket Launching notice.
Maps from the NGA notices. ASDS 642km downrange, in an area similar but not identical to 8-1 and 8-2.
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#7
by
realnouns
on 13 May, 2024 13:56
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Lindsay C + OCISLY departed PoLB on May 12 @ 8:56pm PT / 11:56pm ET
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#8
by
realnouns
on 13 May, 2024 13:58
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Go Beyond departed PoLB on May 12 @ 11:27pm PT / May 13 @ 2:27am ET
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#9
by
ApolloLee
on 13 May, 2024 17:41
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Launching in the day, how likely is this going to be visible beyond the California coast in Nevada, Utah and Arizona?
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#10
by
zubenelgenubi
on 13 May, 2024 18:44
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#11
by
Bean Kenobi
on 13 May, 2024 19:30
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20 sats : another time 7 regular starlinks + 13 DTC starlinks ?
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#12
by
zubenelgenubi
on 13 May, 2024 21:14
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20 sats : another time 7 regular starlinks + 13 DTC starlinks ?
Maybe. The SpaceX launch information will specify the types and quantity.
Edit: Yes, seven V2 Mini satellites + 13 V2 Mini DTC.
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#13
by
zubenelgenubi
on 13 May, 2024 21:16
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https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-8-7B1063.18Launch 16:29 to 20:29 UTC
SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, May 14 for a Falcon 9 launch of 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Liftoff is targeted for 9:29 a.m. PT, with backup opportunities available until 1:29 p.m. PT. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Wednesday, May 15 starting at 9:06 a.m. PT.
A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about five minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.
This is the 18th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, DART, Transporter-7, Iridium OneWeb, SDA-0B, and 12 Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean.
https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1790128445000765783Targeting Tuesday, May 14 for a Falcon 9 launch of 20 @Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from California, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities → http://spacex.com/launches
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#14
by
Steven Pietrobon
on 13 May, 2024 22:56
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#15
by
catdlr
on 13 May, 2024 23:07
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#16
by
rsmath
on 14 May, 2024 13:15
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Launching in the day, how likely is this going to be visible beyond the California coast in Nevada, Utah and Arizona?
My experience in NM - not visible during the day. My theory is the daytime sky is too bright to see it.
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#17
by
Ken the Bin
on 14 May, 2024 15:47
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Now targeting 18:39 UTC with no mention of any additional launch opportunities for today even though the launch window runs to 20:29 UTC. (Note: It was apparently targeting 17:37 UTC earlier however I was at the grocery store and didn't actually see that.)
Edit: zubenelgenubi
Here it is.
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-8-7
SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, May 14 for a Falcon 9 launch of 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Liftoff is targeted for 10:37 a.m. PT. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Wednesday, May 15 starting at 9:06 a.m. PT.
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-8-7SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, May 14 for a Falcon 9 launch of 20 Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Liftoff is targeted for 11:39 a.m. PT. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Wednesday, May 15 starting at 9:06 a.m. PT.
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#18
by
zubenelgenubi
on 14 May, 2024 17:42
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#19
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 18:07
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#20
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 18:34
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#21
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 18:37
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#22
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 18:38
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T-1 F9 is in startup - LD is GO for launch!
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#23
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 18:39
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#24
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 18:40
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#25
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 18:40
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#26
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 18:43
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MECO, separation and SES-1
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#27
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 18:43
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#28
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 18:46
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#29
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 18:48
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#30
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 18:49
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SECO-1, “nominal parking orbit” and webcast ended
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#31
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 18:51
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#32
by
catdlr
on 14 May, 2024 19:03
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Summary Video:
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#33
by
Galactic Penguin SST
on 14 May, 2024 19:10
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#34
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 19:42
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#35
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 14 May, 2024 19:46
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https://twitter.com/gwynne_shotwell/status/1790468329938825334Congratulations to the @SpaceX team on launching our 50th Falcon mission of the year!
From flying customer satellites, cargo and astronauts to orbit and deploying additional @Starlink satellites to connect millions of people around the world, it’s been an extraordinary year so far and we're not even halfway done yet!
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#36
by
zubenelgenubi
on 15 May, 2024 15:02
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#37
by
realnouns
on 16 May, 2024 14:39
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Go Beyond returned to PoLB on May 15 @ 7:56pm PT / 10:56pm ET
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#38
by
realnouns
on 16 May, 2024 14:41
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Lindsay C + OCISLY + B1063 returned to PoLB on May 16 @ 7:35am PT / 10:35am ET
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#39
by
shiro
on 16 May, 2024 15:35
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Some reusability stats for this launch (Starlink Group 8-7):
Booster B1063.18 turnaround time:
64 days 14 hours 30 minutes(its previous mission was Starlink Group 7-17 on Mar 11, 2024 UTC).
FYI: median turnaround time for Falcon 9 / Heavy boosters is currently 37.48 days *
* – based on the last 30 launches, excluding new first stages.
Launchpad SLC-4E turnaround time:
4 days 14 hours 9 minutes(the previous launch from this pad was Starlink Group 8-2 on May 10, 2024 UTC).
...which is the 2nd best SLC-4E turnaround time!
(the record is still 4 days 12 hours 0 minutes between Starlink Group 8-1 and USSF-62 launches in April, 2024).
FYI: median turnaround time for SLC-4E is currently 10.22 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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#40
by
FutureSpaceTourist
on 16 May, 2024 19:27
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