SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 10-4 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 28 July 2024 (05:09 UTC)

SpaceX F9 : Starlink group 10-4 : CCSFS SLC-40 : 28 July 2024 (05:09 UTC) by zubenelgenubi on 22 Jun, 2024 19:20
Thread for the Starlink Group 10-4 launch.

Launch 28 July 2024, at 05:09:00 UTC (1:09 am EDT), from CCSFS SLC-40, on booster 1077-14. The first stage successfully landed aboard A Shortfall of Gravitas.

Payload 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites to 53 degree inclination orbit on a northeastern trajectory. Initial orbit 272 x 281 km.

Please use the Starlink Discussion Thread for all general discussion on Starlink.

Check the Starlink Index Thread for links to more Starlink information.
#1 by zubenelgenubi on 22 Jun, 2024 19:43
My bold:
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 22 Jun, 2024 19:26
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated June 22:
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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on June 23 at 1:15-5:01 p.m. EDT. The next Falcon Heavy will launch NASA & NOAA's GOES-U weather satellite from pad 39A on June 25 at 5:16-7:16 p.m. EDT. The side boosters will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on June 27 at 7:00-11:00 a.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Turksat 6A communication satellite on July 7.

Currently scheduled and extrapolation, SLC-40 and ASDS turnarounds, UTC:

Jun 23 17:15 Starlink 10-2 ASOG ✅️

Jun 27 11:00 Starlink 10-3 JRTI

Jun 30 07:11 Starlink 8-9 ASOG

~Jul 3 TBD Starlink TBD JRTI

Jul 8 02:00 Turksat 6A SLC-40?/ASOG?
#2 by zubenelgenubi on 26 Jun, 2024 20:31
My bold:
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 26 Jun, 2024 20:24
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated June 26:
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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on June 27 at 7:14-11:00 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on June 30 at 3:11-7:11 a.m EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Turksat 6A communication satellite on July 7. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches.
#3 by zubenelgenubi on 27 Jun, 2024 18:53
My bold:
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 27 Jun, 2024 18:47
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated June 27:
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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on July 2 at 2:24-6:24 a.m EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the Turksat 6A communication satellite from pad 40 on July 7. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches.

I now predict that this Starlink launch will be after July 8 UTC, and probably from KSC LC-39A.

Currently scheduled and extrapolation, SLC-40 and ASDS turnarounds, UTC:

Jun 27 11:14 Starlink 10-3 JRTI ✅️

Jul 3 2 06:01 ~~:24~~ Starlink 8-9 ASOG

Jul 8 02:00 Turksat 6A JRTI ~~ASDS~~

~Jul 10 TBD Starlink TBD LC-39A?/ASOG ~~ASDS~~
#4 by zubenelgenubi on 30 Jun, 2024 17:32
My bold:
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 30 Jun, 2024 17:08
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated June 29 or 30:
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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on July 3 at 2:01-6:01 a.m EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch the Turksat 6A communication satellite from pad 40 on July 8 around 5-7 p.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40.

Currently scheduled and extrapolation, SLC-40 and ASDS turnarounds, UTC:

Jul 3 06:57 ~~:01~~ Starlink 8-9 ASOG?

Jul 8 21:20 Turksat 6A JRTI?

~Jul 11/12 TBD Starlink TBD ASOG?

Jul 15? TBD WorldView Legion 3 & 4 LC-39A or SLC-40/LZ-1

Edited
#5 by PM3 on 05 Jul, 2024 13:56
Last Group 7 launched: 2 April 2024

These first batches of these satelllites were raised to 510 km at 53.05°, then lowered (!) in early April to 480 km @ 53.15°. The rest went directly to 480 km 53.15°. Then came Group 8, 9 and 10, all at 53.15°. I think we can assume that Group 7 a finished experiment, no more launches.

Last group 6 launched: 1 Juni 2024

But so far no successors at 43°, so rather unclear of this will be continued or succeeded by some new group.

On the other hand: Group 7 was phased out not long before the start of regular direct-to-cell launches (and lowering them to 480 km may be related to direct-to-cell operation). So I suspect Group 6 is also done, phasing out the non-d2c-capable satellites.
#6 by PM3 on 06 Jul, 2024 12:11
Starlink operational orbits

Group 7-1..7: 510 km => 480 km Group 7-8: 480 km Group 7-9: 360 km (direct-to-cell), 450 km (other) Group 7-10: 550 km Group 7-11..15: 480 km Group 7-16..18: 450 km Group 8: 360 km (direct-to-cell), 450 km (other) Group 9: ? km (direct-to-cell), ? km (other) Group 10: ? km

This looks like Group 7 was for evaluating direct-to-cell and new orbits. Only 550 km has been used before (by Group 1), all the other orbits are new. Group 8 ,9 and 10 succeed Group 7 for different orbital heights, all 53.15°. Currently no launches to other inclinations.

Overview of Starlink operational orbits: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_der_Starlink-Satellitenstarts#Statistik
#7 by Galactic Penguin SST on 07 Jul, 2024 04:25
Well Starlink Group 10-4 has appeared with launch being NET early July 12:

F2406/24 NOTAMN Q) YMMM/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/5218S11722E850 A) YMMM B) 2407121033 C) 2407181302 D) 2407121033 TO 2407121516 2407131011 TO 2407131454 2407140948 TO 2407141431 2407150926 TO 2407151409 2407160904 TO 2407161347 2407170841 TO 2407171324 2407180819 TO 2407181302 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 SPACEX STARLINK 10-4 STAGE 2 WI THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 4802S 15955E 4711S 15859E 5117S 11527E 3952S 08205E 4136S 08009E 5337S 11428E 4927S 15948E TO BEGINNING PRIMARY LAUNCH 240712 BACKUP AS PER FIELD D F) SFC G) UNL
#8 by Ken the Bin on 07 Jul, 2024 12:47

NGA Rocket Launching notice.

Primary launch window is expected to be 08:20-12:20 UTC.

Quote from: NGA

070535Z JUL 24
NAVAREA IV 788/24(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   120820Z TO 121250Z JUL, ALTERNATE
   130758Z TO 131228Z, 140735Z TO 141205Z,
   150713Z TO 151143Z, 160651Z TO 161121Z,
   170628Z TO 171058Z AND 180606Z TO 181036Z JUL
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39.06N 080-37.73W, 28-53.00N 080-21.00W,
       28-48.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-26.00W,
       28-31.63N 080-33.58W.
   B. 32-00.00N 076-41.00W, 32-39.00N 076-21.00W,
       33-08.00N 075-40.00W, 33-26.00N 075-00.00W,
      33-21.00N 074-52.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W,
      32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-54.00N 076-32.00W.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 181136Z JUL 24.

#9 by zubenelgenubi on 07 Jul, 2024 18:48
My bold:
Quote from: Salo on 07 Jul, 2024 16:43
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated July 7:
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The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Turksat 6A communication satellite for Turkey from pad 40 on July 8 at 5:21-9:13 p.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on July 12 at 4:20-8:20 a.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches from pad 40. A Falcon 9 will launch the Polaris Dawn spaceflight participant mission on July 31. A Falcon 9 will launch the Cygnus NG-21 resupply mission to the International Space Station on August 3 around 10 a.m. EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.
#10 by Ron Lee on 08 Jul, 2024 00:46
Jellyfish sighting possibility. Starlink 10-4 on 12 July 2024.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 will launch Starlink satellites on a northeastern trajectory from Florida on 12 July 2024. I do not know how early a launch will result in second stage jellyfish sightings. However, the launch trajectory is to the northeast which is probably heading towards orbital sunrise. The previous launch on 3 July 2024 at 4:55 AM EDT was right at astronomical twilight and did produce a jellyfish close to the distant horizon (see photo below).

Perhaps states northeast of Florida will have a better viewing of the jellyfish with a launch at or before astronomical twilight.

Launch window: 4:20 AM EDT

Launch site sun event data (12 July 2024):

Astronomical Twilight: 5:02 AM EDT
Nautical Twilight: 5:35 AM EDT
Civil twilight: 6:07 AM EDT
Sunrise: 6:34 AM EDT

The following is from the 3 July 2024 Starlink launch:
#11 by OneSpeed on 08 Jul, 2024 11:43
Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 07 Jul, 2024 04:25
Well Starlink Group 10-4 has appeared with launch being NET early July 12:

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 07 Jul, 2024 12:47
NGA Rocket Launching notice.

Maps from the combined notices.
#12 by Ken the Bin on 08 Jul, 2024 20:00

Postponed one day per this cancel-and-replace NGA Rocket Launching notice.

July 13 with expected launch window of 07:58-11:58 UTC.

Quote from: NGA

081846Z JUL 24
NAVAREA IV 794/24(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   130758Z TO 131228Z JUL, ALTERNATE
   140735Z TO 141205Z, 150713Z TO 151143Z,
   160651Z TO 161121Z, 170628Z TO 171058Z
   AND 180606Z TO 181036Z JUL
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39.06N 080-37.73W, 28-53.00N 080-21.00W,
      28-48.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-26.00W,
      28-31.63N 080-33.58W.
   B. 32-00.00N 076-41.00W, 32-39.00N 076-21.00W,
      33-08.00N 075-40.00W, 33-26.00N 075-00.00W,
      33-21.00N 074-52.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W,
      32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-54.00N 076-32.00W,
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 788/24.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 181136Z JUL 24.

#13 by zubenelgenubi on 09 Jul, 2024 03:17
Launch apparently delayed one more day to July 14; my bold:
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 09 Jul, 2024 03:13
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated July 8, after Türksat 6A launch:
Quote
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on July 14 at 3:35-7:35 a.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch the Polaris Dawn spaceflight participant mission from pad 39A on July 31. A Falcon 9 will launch the Cygnus NG-21 resupply mission to the International Space Station from pad 40 on August 3 around 10 a.m. EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.
#14 by Galactic Penguin SST on 09 Jul, 2024 14:33
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 09 Jul, 2024 03:17
Launch apparently delayed one more day to July 14; my bold:
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 09 Jul, 2024 03:13
Ben Cooper's Launch Photography Viewing Guide; updated July 8, after Türksat 6A launch:
Quote
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on July 14 at 3:35-7:35 a.m. EDT. Upcoming launches include more Starlink batches. A Falcon 9 will launch the Polaris Dawn spaceflight participant mission from pad 39A on July 31. A Falcon 9 will launch the Cygnus NG-21 resupply mission to the International Space Station from pad 40 on August 3 around 10 a.m. EDT. The first stage will land back at the Cape about eight minutes after launch.

And confirmed:

F2432/24 NOTAMN Q) YMMM/QWMLW/IV/BO/W/000/999/5240S11723E999 A) YMMM B) 2407140948 C) 2407181302 D) 2407140948 TO 2407141431 2407150926 TO 2407151409 2407160904 TO 2407161347 2407170841 TO 2407171324 2407180819 TO 2407181302 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 SPACEX STARLINK 10-4 STAGE 2 WI THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 4802S 15955E 4711S 15859E 5117S 11527E 3952S 08205E 4136S 08009E 5337S 11428E 4927S 15948E TO BEGINNING PRIMARY LAUNCH 240714 BACKUP AS PER FIELD D F) SFC G) UNL
#15 by zubenelgenubi on 10 Jul, 2024 00:58
Which first stage will be used for this launch? (semi-rhetorical question)

Falcon 9 first stages are now cleared for use over 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.

1072.2 and 1086.2 are being converted to "single-sticks" after their recovery as the Falcon Heavy side boosters from the GOES-U launch.

Available first stages, with UTC date of most recent recovery:
1083.4 May 8 Polaris Dawn?
1077.14 May 24
1067.21 Jun 5
~~1069.17 Jun 8~~ Starlink 10-9
1080.10 Jun 20
1078.12 Jun 23
1072.2 Jun 25 (maybe)
1086.2 Jun 25 (maybe)
1062.23 Jun 27

Edit July 28 UTC: It's B1077.14, the booster with the most time since its last launch, barring B1083.4.
First stage Static Fire July 25.

Edited
#16 by FutureSpaceTourist on 11 Jul, 2024 21:24
https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1811510800420601922

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SpaceX's A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship is underway from Port Canaveral to support Starlink 10-4. Tug Signet Warhorse I is towing. nsf.live/spacecoast
#17 by realnouns on 12 Jul, 2024 12:12
Signet Warhorse I + ASOG departed PC on Jul 11 @ 5:23pm ET
#18 by FutureSpaceTourist on 12 Jul, 2024 17:04
https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1811808635929960929

Quote
A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship- which was underway for Starlink 10-4 - appears to have changed course and is no longer heading northeast towards the mission landing zone.
#19 by Ken the Bin on 12 Jul, 2024 18:32

This launch is now postponed to July 17 (expected launch window 06:28-10:28 UTC) per this cancel-and-replace Rocket Launching notice.

Assuming that this postponement is because of the 9-3 anomaly, SpaceX must expect to get it cleared up quickly.

Note that there are two notices canceled. The first one is the prior notice for this launch. The second one is the notice that should have immediately preceded this notice but never arrived. My guess is that it is one of the occasional "failed to propagate" notices and they're taking advantage of this new notice to officially cancel it. The failed notice may have also been for this postponement.

Quote from: NGA

121747Z JUL 24
NAVAREA IV 816/24(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
UNITED STATES.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   170628Z TO 171058Z JUL, ALTERNATE
   180606Z TO 181036Z IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39.06N 080-37.73W, 28-53.00N 080-21.00W,
      28-48.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-26.00W,
      28-31.63N 080-33.58W.
   B. 32-00.00N 076-41.00W, 32-39.00N 076-21.00W,
      33-08.00N 075-40.00W, 33-26.00N 075-00.00W,
      33-21.00N 074-52.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W,
      32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-54.00N 076-32.00W.
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 794/24.
3. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 815/24.
4. CANCEL THIS MSG 181136Z JUL 24.

#20 by Ken the Bin on 13 Jul, 2024 01:45

Postponed an additional two days, to July 19 (expected launch window 05:43-09:43 UTC) per this cancel-and-replace NGA Rocket Launching notice.

Quote from: NGA

130031Z JUL 24
NAVAREA IV 821/24(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   190543Z TO 191013Z JUL, ALTERNATE
   200521Z TO 200951Z, 210459Z TO 210929Z,
   220437Z TO 220907Z, 230414Z TO 230844Z,
   240414Z TO 240844Z AND 250414Z TO 250844Z JUL
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39.06N 080-37.73W, 28-53.00N 080-21.00W,
      28-48.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-26.00W,
      28-31.63N 080-33.58W.
   B. 32-00.00N 076-41.00W, 32-39.00N 076-21.00W,
      33-08.00N 075-40.00W, 33-26.00N 075-00.00W,
      33-21.00N 074-52.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W,
      32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-54.00N 076-32.00W.
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 816/24.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 250944Z JUL 24.

#21 by FutureSpaceTourist on 13 Jul, 2024 19:59
https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1812214881686339693

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A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship is back at Cape Canaveral, following the postponement of the Starlink 10-4 mission.

Falcon 9 remains grounded by the FAA, pending an investigation into the anomaly that occurred during the Starlink 9-3 mission. nsf.live/spacecoast
#22 by realnouns on 14 Jul, 2024 11:49
Quote from: realnouns on 12 Jul, 2024 12:12
Signet Warhorse I + ASOG departed PC on Jul 11 @ 5:23pm ET

Signet Warhorse I + ASOG returned to PC on Jul 14 @ 7:46am ET
#23 by Martin_G on 16 Jul, 2024 09:37
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp:

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SPACEX STARLINK 10-4, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY:   07/19/24   0543Z-1013Z
BACKUP:      07/20/24   0521Z-0951Z
      07/21/24   0459Z-0929Z
      07/22/24   0437Z-0907Z
      07/23/24   0414Z-0844Z
      07/24/24   0414Z-0844Z
      07/25/24   0414Z-0844Z
#24 by crandles57 on 17 Jul, 2024 14:09
Quote from: Martin_G on 16 Jul, 2024 09:37
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp:

Quote
SPACEX STARLINK 10-4, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY:   07/19/24   0543Z-1013Z
BACKUP:      07/20/24   0521Z-0951Z
      07/21/24   0459Z-0929Z
      07/22/24   0437Z-0907Z
      07/23/24   0414Z-0844Z
      07/24/24   0414Z-0844Z
      07/25/24   0414Z-0844Z

Seems optimistic with ASOG and signet Warhorse I still in port. Still seems like planning for soon.

Wonder if departure will show when SpaceX think they might get FONSPHI before it actually drops?
#25 by Ken the Bin on 17 Jul, 2024 16:59

Postponed per this cancel-and-replace NGA notice to July 20 (expected launch window 05:21-09:21 UTC).

Quote from: NGA

171611Z JUL 24
NAVAREA IV 836/24(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   200521Z TO 200951Z JUL, ALTERNATE
   210459Z TO 210929Z, 220437Z TO 220907Z,
   230414Z TO 230844Z, 240414Z TO 240844Z
   AND 250414Z TO 250844Z JUL
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39.06N 080-37.73W, 28-53.00N 080-21.00W,
      28-48.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-26.00W,
      28-31.63N 080-33.58W.
   B. 32-00.00N 076-41.00W, 32-39.00N 076-21.00W,
      33-08.00N 075-40.00W, 33-26.00N 075-00.00W,
      33-21.00N 074-52.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W,
      32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-54.00N 076-32.00W.
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 821/24.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 250944Z JUL 24.

Additionally the FAA ATCSCC Current Operations Plan Advisory has been changed to July 20.

https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp

Quote from: FAA

SPACEX STARLINK 10-4, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY:        07/20/24        0521Z-0951Z
BACKUP:         07/21/24        0459Z-0929Z     
                07/22/24        0437Z-0907Z
                07/23/24        0414Z-0844Z
                07/24/24        0414Z-0844Z
                07/25/24        0414Z-0844Z

#26 by FutureSpaceTourist on 18 Jul, 2024 14:36
https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1813945279957365053

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Falcon 9 flights look set to resume in the next few days as the SpaceX recovery forces depart Port Canaveral for Starlink 10-4!

ASOG is outbound with Bob following behind. nsf.live/spacecoast
#27 by FutureSpaceTourist on 18 Jul, 2024 14:59
https://twitter.com/stephenclark1/status/1813951349639491798

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An FAA spokesperson says they haven't yet approved SpaceX's request for a public safety determination, which would allow return to flight with Falcon 9.

However, with SpaceX deploying the drone ship, they must be optimistic of receiving FAA approval soon.
#28 by realnouns on 18 Jul, 2024 16:05
Signet Warhorse I + ASOG departed PC on Jul 18 @ 9:35am ET
#29 by realnouns on 18 Jul, 2024 16:05
Bob departed PC on Jul 18 @ 9:59am ET
#30 by StraumliBlight on 19 Jul, 2024 01:31
NOTAM [July 18]

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Beginning Date and Time: July 21, 2024 at 0449 UTC
Ending Date and Time: July 21, 2024 at 0918 UTC
#31 by Ken the Bin on 19 Jul, 2024 15:44
Quote from: StraumliBlight on 19 Jul, 2024 01:31
NOTAM [July 18]

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Beginning Date and Time: July 21, 2024 at 0449 UTC
Ending Date and Time: July 21, 2024 at 0918 UTC

This TFR (and its associated ZJX TFR) are no longer on the TFR list. (If you visit the link directly, it does still show, but that's meaningless.)

https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html

There are currently no SPACE OPERATIONS TFRs.
#32 by FutureSpaceTourist on 19 Jul, 2024 17:43
https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1814354922650906747

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Oh no! SpaceX recovery ship Bob turned around and is now arriving back at Port Canaveral. 😔

No position for ASOG to tell you the droneship status. All ships were heading in the general direction of the Starlink landing zone.
#33 by realnouns on 19 Jul, 2024 17:43
Quote from: realnouns on 18 Jul, 2024 16:05
Bob departed PC on Jul 18 @ 9:59am ET

Bob returned to PC on Jul 19 @ 1:36pm ET
#34 by zubenelgenubi on 19 Jul, 2024 18:27
SFN Launch Schedule, updated July 19:
Launch NET 23 July 04:14 UTC

This is likely why Bob returned to port, while ASOG did not.
Quote from: realnouns on 19 Jul, 2024 17:43
Quote from: realnouns on 18 Jul, 2024 16:05
Bob departed PC on Jul 18 @ 9:59am ET
Bob returned to PC on Jul 19 @ 1:36pm ET

Edit/add:
NextSpaceflight; updated July 19:
Launch NET 23 July 04:14 UTC

Additional note:
Quote
Both Starlink Group 10-9 and this launch have similar 4-hour launch windows, and we currently have both launch times set to the start of the window. It is anticipated that one of the two launches will target near the start of the window, and the other near the window end if both launches continue to target the same day.
#35 by zubenelgenubi on 20 Jul, 2024 00:30
SFN Launch Schedule, 2nd update July 19:
Launch NET 24 July 04:14 UTC
#36 by Ken the Bin on 20 Jul, 2024 02:11

Cancel-and-replace NGA Rocket Launching notice for July 23 (expected launch window 04:14-08:14).

Quote from: NGA

191937Z JUL 24
NAVAREA IV 851/24(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   230414Z TO 230844Z JUL, ALTERNATE
   240414Z TO 240844Z, 250414Z TO 250844Z,
   260413Z TO 260843Z, 270413Z TO 270843Z,
   280413Z TO 280843Z, AND 290413Z TO 290842ZJUL
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39.06N 080-37.73W, 28-53.00N 080-21.00W,
      28-48.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-26.00W,
      28-31.63N 080-33.58W.
   B. 32-00.00N 076-41.00W, 32-39.00N 076-21.00W,
      33-08.00N 075-40.00W, 33-26.00N 075-00.00W,
      33-21.00N 074-52.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W,
      32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-54.00N 076-32.00W.
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 836/24.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 290942Z JUL 24.

#37 by PM3 on 20 Jul, 2024 09:57
I think this is the most honest and competent source on upcoming Starlink launches from the Cape:

Quote
The next SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch a Starlink batch from pad 40 on July TBD around 12-4 a.m. EDT. A Falcon 9 will launch a Starlink batch from pad 39A on July TBD around 12-4 a.m. EDT.
https://www.launchphotography.com/Launch_Viewing_Guide.html

SpaceX hopes to resume launches in July. And Elon IMHO is playing his usual game of urgency, this time by spamming aspirational launch dates and letting ships sail around. Like he did it with Starship stacking to demonstrate launch readiness while the FAA was working on license.

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"A maniacal sense of urgency is our operating principal" Musk would declare to SpaceX engineers.

https://storriebooks.com/blogs/general/the-demand-for-urgency-elon-musk
#38 by crandles57 on 20 Jul, 2024 13:35
Re
Quote from: PM3 on 20 Jul, 2024 09:57
letting ships sail around

Just noting

ASOG and Signet Warhorse I now also back at port Canaveral

https://twitter.com/SpaceOffshore/status/1814632266703786428
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A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship has arrived back at Port Canaveral this morning.

We'll have to wait a little longer for the return of Falcon 9 flights. 🫡
#39 by steveleach on 20 Jul, 2024 14:37
Quote from: PM3 on 20 Jul, 2024 09:57
SpaceX hopes to resume launches in July. And Elon IMHO is playing his usual game of urgency, this time by spamming aspirational launch dates and letting ships sail around. Like he did it with Starship stacking to demonstrate launch readiness while the FAA was working on license.
Its possible that this is an accurate characterisation, but there's an alternative that feels to me more likely: the most constrained resource for SpaceX right now is calendar days, so it makes sense for them to "spend" other resources profligately if it has a realistic chance of resulting in better utilisation of those calendar days.

So they'll apply for a license, and do everything on the assumption that they'll get it, up until the point it is rejected.

If it is rejected then the reset and start the whole thing again. If it isn't rejected then they've gained a day or two.
#40 by zubenelgenubi on 21 Jul, 2024 15:05
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 20 Jul, 2024 00:30
SFN Launch Schedule, 2nd update July 19:
Launch NET 24 July 04:14 UTC

NextSpaceflight; updated July 21:
Launch 24 July 04:14 UTC, with the accompanying note
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Pending FAA approval following the failure of the Starlink Group 9-3 mission.

And, as of today 13:46 UTC:
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp
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SPACEX STARLINK 10-4, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY:   07/23/24   0414Z-0844Z
BACKUP:      07/24/24   0414Z-0844Z
      07/25/24   0414Z-0844Z
      07/26/24   0413Z-0843Z
      07/27/24   0413Z-0843Z
      07/28/24   0413Z-0843Z
      07/29/24   0412Z-0842Z
#41 by StraumliBlight on 22 Jul, 2024 12:15
District 7 Broadcast Notice to Mariners Message [July 21]

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2. Hazard periods for primary launch day and backup launch days (all times are represented as Zulu time unless otherwise indicated):
24/0414 JUL 24 to 24/0844 JUL 24.
25/0414 JUL 24 to 25/0844 JUL 24.
26/0413 JUL 24 to 26/0843 JUL 24.
27/0413 JUL 24 to 27/0843 JUL 24.
28/0413 JUL 24 to 28/0843 JUL 24.
29/0412 JUL 24 to 29/0842 JUL 24.

Hazard Areas map

NOTAM July 24, 2024 at 04:04-08:33 UTC
NOTAM July 25, 2024 at 04:04-08:33 UTC
#42 by realnouns on 22 Jul, 2024 13:17
Quote from: realnouns on 18 Jul, 2024 16:05
Signet Warhorse I + ASOG departed PC on Jul 18 @ 9:35am ET

Quote from: crandles57 on 20 Jul, 2024 13:35
ASOG and Signet Warhorse I now also back at port Canaveral

https://twitter.com/SpaceOffshore/status/1814632266703786428
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A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship has arrived back at Port Canaveral this morning.

We'll have to wait a little longer for the return of Falcon 9 flights. 🫡
#43 by realnouns on 22 Jul, 2024 13:18
Signet Warhorse I + ASOG departed PC on Jul 21 @ 4:04pm ET
#44 by realnouns on 22 Jul, 2024 13:18
Bob departed PC on Jul 22 @ 7:28am ET
#45 by zubenelgenubi on 22 Jul, 2024 15:37
Quote from: realnouns on 22 Jul, 2024 13:18
Signet Warhorse I + ASOG departed PC on Jul 21 @ 4:04pm ET

https://twitter.com/SpaceOffshore/status/1815120798702551180
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Here we go again... Hoping for resumption of Falcon 9 flights? 🤞

A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship is outbound from Port Canaveral.

And, as of today 13:36 UTC:
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp
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SPACEX STARLINK 10-4, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY:   07/24/24   0414Z-0844Z
BACKUP:      07/25/24   0414Z-0844Z
      07/26/24   0413Z-0843Z
      07/27/24   0413Z-0843Z
      07/28/24   0413Z-0843Z
      07/29/24   0412Z-0842Z
#46 by FutureSpaceTourist on 22 Jul, 2024 15:50
https://twitter.com/jerrypikephoto/status/1815117215961956852

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A Shortfall of Gravitas departs Port Canaveral this afternoon. 3rd time’s the charm?
#47 by Ken the Bin on 22 Jul, 2024 16:06
The primary day from the NGA Rocket Launching notice is still July 23, but the FAA has created Temporary Flight Restrictions. They did not create any for July 23, but they created them for July 24 and July 25.

July 24:
https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_5422.html (ZMA)
https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_5420.html (ZJX)

July 25:
https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_5424.html (ZMA)
https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_5423.html (ZJX)

Edit: This does NOT mean that the FAA has granted a public safety determination that will allow SpaceX to launch. AFAIK that has not yet happened.
#48 by mn on 22 Jul, 2024 17:12
Do NOTAMs need to be issued x amount of time prior to launch?

Why is the FAA issuing NOTAMs before clearing them for actual launch?
#49 by AmigaClone on 22 Jul, 2024 18:38
Quote from: mn on 22 Jul, 2024 17:12
Do NOTAMs need to be issued x amount of time prior to launch?

Why is the FAA issuing NOTAMs before clearing them for actual launch?

Non emergency NOTAMs need to be issued x amount of time before becoming active.

Because it's possible that Falcon 9 would be cleared to launch by then.
#50 by Ken the Bin on 22 Jul, 2024 21:29

Cancel-and-replace NGA Rocket Launching notice postponing to July 25 (expected launch window 04:14-08:14 UTC).

Quote from: NGA

222023Z JUL 24
NAVAREA IV 862/24(11,26).
WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, ROCKET LAUNCHING
   250414Z TO 250844Z JUL, ALTERNATE 
   0412Z TO 0843Z DAILY 26 THRU 29 JUL
   IN AREAS BOUND BY:
   A. 28-39.06N 080-37.73W, 28-53.00N 080-21.00W,
      28-48.00N 080-15.00W, 28-35.00N 080-26.00W,
      28-31.63N 080-33.58W.
   B. 32-00.00N 076-41.00W, 32-39.00N 076-21.00W,
      33-08.00N 075-40.00W, 33-26.00N 075-00.00W,
      33-21.00N 074-52.00W, 32-36.00N 075-02.00W,
      32-09.00N 075-45.00W, 31-54.00N 076-32.00W.
2. CANCEL NAVAREA IV 851/24.
3. CANCEL THIS MSG 290943Z JUL 24.

#51 by FutureSpaceTourist on 22 Jul, 2024 21:36
https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1815460431517151286

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Upcoming launches, including the potential return to flight for SpaceX's Falcon 9.

By Martin Smith.

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2024/07/launch-roundup-072224/
#52 by Ken the Bin on 23 Jul, 2024 03:53
Quote from: Ken the Bin on 22 Jul, 2024 16:06
The primary day from the NGA Rocket Launching notice is still July 23, but the FAA has created Temporary Flight Restrictions. They did not create any for July 23, but they created them for July 24 and July 25.

July 24:
https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_5422.html (ZMA)
https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_5420.html (ZJX)

July 25:
https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_5424.html (ZMA)
https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_5423.html (ZJX)

Edit: This does NOT mean that the FAA has granted a public safety determination that will allow SpaceX to launch. AFAIK that has not yet happened.

The TFRs for July 24 are gone.
#53 by Martin_G on 23 Jul, 2024 07:07
Two launches from Florida within 7 minutes - that could be fun.

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SPACEX STARLINK 10-4, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY: 07/25/24 0414Z-0844Z

Quote
SPACEX STARLINK 10-9, KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL
PRIMARY: 07/25/24 0421Z-0851Z
#54 by ZachS09 on 23 Jul, 2024 12:03
Quote from: Martin_G on 23 Jul, 2024 07:07
Two launches from Florida within 7 minutes - that could be fun.

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SPACEX STARLINK 10-4, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY: 07/25/24 0414Z-0844Z

Quote
SPACEX STARLINK 10-9, KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL
PRIMARY: 07/25/24 0421Z-0851Z

Can’t say I’d count on it unless the FAA is like, “All right. We’ll let you try it.”
#55 by Bob Niland on 23 Jul, 2024 13:06
Quote from: Martin_G on 23 Jul, 2024 07:07
Two launches from Florida within 7 minutes - that could be fun.

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SPACEX STARLINK 10-4, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY: 07/25/24 0414Z-0844Z

Quote
SPACEX STARLINK 10-9, KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL
PRIMARY: 07/25/24 0421Z-0851Z
If 10-4 is the return-to-flight, that wouldn't even allow enough time for the first launch to demonstrate problem-solved (get past 2nd stage re-light) before 10-9 would launch. So, seems an unlikely timeline just on that basis.
#56 by mn on 23 Jul, 2024 13:33
Quote from: Bob Niland on 23 Jul, 2024 13:06
Quote from: Martin_G on 23 Jul, 2024 07:07
Two launches from Florida within 7 minutes - that could be fun.

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SPACEX STARLINK 10-4, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY: 07/25/24 0414Z-0844Z

Quote
SPACEX STARLINK 10-9, KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL
PRIMARY: 07/25/24 0421Z-0851Z
If 10-4 is the return-to-flight, that wouldn't even allow enough time for the first launch to demonstrate problem-solved (get past 2nd stage re-light) before 10-9 would launch. So, seems an unlikely timeline just on that basis.

If the FAA allows the launch on the basis that it is not a public safety threat they don't necessarily have to prove that the problem is solved (they haven't even claimed that it is solved, they only requested permission t launch as is)
#57 by Vettedrmr on 23 Jul, 2024 15:05
Still, I fully expect SpaceX to monitor the next launch completely before setting the next launch date.
#58 by Comga on 23 Jul, 2024 16:19
Quote from: Martin_G on 23 Jul, 2024 07:07
Two launches from Florida within 7 minutes - that could be fun.

Quote
SPACEX STARLINK 10-4, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY: 07/25/24 0414Z-0844Z

Quote
SPACEX STARLINK 10-9, KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL
PRIMARY: 07/25/24 0421Z-0851Z
The surest way to deconflict two launches is to schedule them at the same time and wait for delays to solve the problem.
My guess is that if both are ready to go at the start of 10-4’s fueling SpaceX will push 10-9 farther out into its launch window.
#59 by GewoonLukas_ on 23 Jul, 2024 21:44
FAA advisory now has it for NET the 26th:

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SPACEX STARLINK 10-4, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY: 07/26/24 0414Z-0843Z
BACKUP: 07/27/24 0413Z-0843Z
07/28/24 0413Z-0843Z
07/29/24 0412Z-0842Z

https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp
#60 by zubenelgenubi on 23 Jul, 2024 22:51
Quote from: GewoonLukas_ on 23 Jul, 2024 21:44
FAA advisory now has it for NET the 26th:
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SPACEX STARLINK 10-4, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY: 07/26/24 0414Z-0843Z
BACKUP: 07/27/24 0413Z-0843Z
07/28/24 0413Z-0843Z
07/29/24 0412Z-0842Z
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_spt.jsp

Shoot! I forgot to post this earlier today:
SFN Launch Schedule, updated July 23:
Launch 26 July circa 04:13 UTC

Quote from: Ken the Bin on 23 Jul, 2024 03:53
Quote from: Ken the Bin on 22 Jul, 2024 16:06
The primary day from the NGA Rocket Launching notice is still July 23, but the FAA has created Temporary Flight Restrictions. https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html
<snip>
The TFRs for July 24 are gone.
The TFRs for July 25 are gone from the master list.

FAA created TFRs for July 25 and July 26, https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html:

July 25, created July 23:
~~https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6537.html (ZMA,~~ not applicable?)

~~https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_6530.html (ZMA,~~ not applicable?)

July 26, created July 22:
https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_5576.html (ZJX)

https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_5575.html (ZMA)

This does not mean that the FAA has granted a public safety determination that will allow SpaceX to launch, as that has not yet happened.

Edited
#61 by OneSpeed on 23 Jul, 2024 23:26
Here is a plot of the predicted line-of-sight visibility of the second stage at thirty second intervals, calculated from the webcast telemetry for the group 10-3 launch.

Time Latitude Longitude Altitude(km)
0:00:00   28.56   -80.58   0
0:00:30   28.56   -80.58   1.4
0:01:00   28.58   -80.56   7.9
0:01:30   28.63   -80.50   19.4
0:02:00   28.79   -80.34   36.2
0:02:30   29.10   -80.02   60.8
0:03:00   29.51   -79.58   87.1
0:03:30   29.96   -79.09   108
0:04:00   30.45   -78.55   125
0:04:30   30.99   -77.94   137
0:05:00   31.58   -77.25   146
0:05:30   32.23   -76.48   152
0:06:00   32.95   -75.61   155
0:06:30   33.74   -74.61   154
0:07:00   34.62   -73.48   152
0:07:30   35.59   -72.17   149
0:08:00   36.67   -70.64   145
0:08:30   37.87   -68.85   143
#62 by Ron Lee on 24 Jul, 2024 01:42
Thanks again OneSpeed. I ran the ascent and it did show the second stage entering sunlight close to the horizon as seen from the launch area. It was visible for a longer time from Norfolk, VA. This will help immensely with jellyfish predictions.
#63 by ZachS09 on 24 Jul, 2024 02:03
Quote from: Comga on 23 Jul, 2024 16:19
Quote from: Martin_G on 23 Jul, 2024 07:07
Two launches from Florida within 7 minutes - that could be fun.

Quote
SPACEX STARLINK 10-4, CAPE CANAVERAL SFS, FL
PRIMARY: 07/25/24 0414Z-0844Z

Quote
SPACEX STARLINK 10-9, KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL
PRIMARY: 07/25/24 0421Z-0851Z
The surest way to deconflict two launches is to schedule them at the same time and wait for delays to solve the problem.
My guess is that if both are ready to go at the start of 10-4’s fueling SpaceX will push 10-9 farther out into its launch window.

With no explanation in SpaceX’s “now targeting” post.
#64 by FutureSpaceTourist on 24 Jul, 2024 06:08
https://twitter.com/alexphysics13/status/1815992068914745547

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While we await for NASA to unload the Core Stage for Artemis II, SpaceX has lifted vertical a Falcon 9 rocket at SLC-40 for the first time in over two weeks. Also, at 39A the strongback has picked up the reaction fixture in preparation for rollback.

nsf.live/spacecoast
#65 by FutureSpaceTourist on 24 Jul, 2024 06:09
https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1815871605202964781

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A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship has made it to the Starlink 10-4 LZ. Third time lucky, no turning back around this time🤞🤞🤞
#66 by jacqmans on 24 Jul, 2024 06:54
https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/1816000545917698249
Quote
A Falcon 9 is back on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral for the first time since an upper stage failure grounded SpaceX's workhorse rocket on July 11. While the FAA has yet to clear the rocket to fly, SpaceX plans to perform a static fire of the rocket's nine Merlin engines. Watch live views: https://youtube.com/live/E1uVzfQG_Yo
#67 by zubenelgenubi on 24 Jul, 2024 07:19
Any evidence for first stage ID?
#68 by FutureSpaceTourist on 25 Jul, 2024 03:35
https://twitter.com/_jaykeegan_/status/1816315921083842735

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Falcon 9 is vertical at SLC-40 ahead of a potential static fire.

The first stage LOX tank is getting frosty, and T-0 should be around midnight EDT based on the start of propellant loading.

Watch live on SCL
nsf.live/spacecoast
#69 by catdlr on 25 Jul, 2024 03:39
watch the static fire on NSF Live
#70 by FutureSpaceTourist on 25 Jul, 2024 04:01
Static fire
#71 by FutureSpaceTourist on 25 Jul, 2024 04:19
https://twitter.com/_jaykeegan_/status/1816327837323776263

Quote
Falcon 9 ignited its 9 Merlin's for the first time since the anomaly on July 11th.

Liftoff of the Starlink 10-4 mission is scheduled for this weekend pending FAA approval.

Via @NASASpaceflight SCL
nsf.live/spacecoast
#72 by zubenelgenubi on 25 Jul, 2024 20:45
Cross-posts:
Quote from: Salo on 25 Jul, 2024 17:59
SFN Launch Schedule, updated July 25:
Launch window opens circa 27 July 04:13 UTC
Quote from: Ken the Bin on 25 Jul, 2024 15:54
FYI ...

The NGA email system is busted again.

As I've mentioned before, I'm subscribed with two different email addresses that are on different email providers. The last NGA email, which was received by both, was a little over 36 hours ago.

And it's not like there hasn't been anything to send. Even the routine icebergs emails, which come out on a daily basis, haven't arrived.
#73 by zubenelgenubi on 25 Jul, 2024 20:50
Now:
SFN Launch Schedule, 2nd update July 25:
Launch 28 July circa 04:13 UTC
#74 by zubenelgenubi on 26 Jul, 2024 11:12
Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 25 Jul, 2024 20:50
Now:
SFN Launch Schedule, 2nd update July 25:
Launch 28 July ~~circa~~ 04:13 UTC
Starlink 10-9 is now the Falcon 9 Return To Flight (RTF), launching July 27.
#75 by FutureSpaceTourist on 26 Jul, 2024 20:15
#76 by Ken the Bin on 27 Jul, 2024 00:48
Primary launch opportunity = 2024-07-28 04:13:00 UTC per CelesTrak. Only one launch opportunity currently listed.

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1816965345539977640

Quote from: T.S. Kelso
CelesTrak has pre-launch SupGP data for the @Starlink Group 10-4 launch from Cape Canaveral on 2024-07-28 at 04:13:00 UTC (window open until 08:13:00 UTC): https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?FILE=starlink-g10-4. Deployment of 23 satellites at 05:16:50.800 UTC. Stay tuned for updates!

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

Launch: 2024-07-28 04:13:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-07-28 05:16:50.800 UTC.
#77 by zubenelgenubi on 27 Jul, 2024 07:31
Successful Starlink 10-9 launch!
This launch is next!
#78 by ugordan on 27 Jul, 2024 08:11
Did we ever before see what appears to be LOX streaming out of the transporter-erector for at least 20 min after launch?
#79 by catdlr on 27 Jul, 2024 08:44
Quote from: ugordan on 27 Jul, 2024 08:11
Did we ever before see what appears to be LOX streaming out of the transporter-erector for at least 20 min after launch?

ugordan
I posted a response in the 10-9 thread since that is where the event occurred.

https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=61183.msg2610712#msg2610712
#80 by Ken the Bin on 27 Jul, 2024 12:48
L-1 weather forecast. 85% 'Go' for July 28. 75% 'Go' for July 29. All Additional Risk Criteria are Low.

Falcon 9 Starlink 10-4 L-1 Forecast - 28 Jul Launch.pdf
#81 by Ken the Bin on 27 Jul, 2024 21:55
Primary launch opportunity = 2024-07-28 04:17:00 UTC per updated CelesTrak information.

https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1817243654916047102

Quote from: T.S. Kelso
CelesTrak has pre-launch SupGP data for the @Starlink Group 10-4 launch from Cape Canaveral on 2024-07-28 at 04:17:00 UTC: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/table.php?FILE=starlink-g10-4. Deployment of 23 satellites at 05:20:50.800 UTC. Data for 9 backup launch opportunities also provided: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/.

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

Launch: 2024-07-28 04:17:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-07-28 05:20:50.800 UTC.
Launch: 2024-07-28 04:45:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-07-28 05:48:50.800 UTC.
Launch: 2024-07-28 05:09:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-07-28 06:12:50.800 UTC.
Launch: 2024-07-28 05:33:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-07-28 06:36:50.800 UTC.
Launch: 2024-07-28 05:57:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-07-28 07:00:50.800 UTC.
Launch: 2024-07-28 06:19:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-07-28 07:22:50.800 UTC.
Launch: 2024-07-28 06:43:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-07-28 07:46:50.800 UTC.
Launch: 2024-07-28 07:05:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-07-28 08:08:50.800 UTC.
Launch: 2024-07-28 07:25:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-07-28 08:28:50.800 UTC.
Launch: 2024-07-28 08:01:00 UTC. Deploy: 2024-07-28 09:04:50.800 UTC.
#82 by Steven Pietrobon on 28 Jul, 2024 01:18
Launch is on 28 July at 04:17 UTC. First stage is B1077.14.

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-10-4

Quote
SpaceX is targeting Sunday, July 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 12:17 a.m. ET, with backup opportunities available until 4:01 a.m. ET. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Monday, July 29 starting at 12:20 a.m. ET.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about five minutes prior to liftoff, which you can watch here and on X @SpaceX.

This is the 14th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-5, GPS III Space Vehicle 06, Inmarsat I6-F2, CRS-28, Intelsat G-37, NG-20, and seven Starlink missions. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean.

https://twitter.com.com/SpaceX/status/1817357043386449964
Quote
Targeting back-to-back @Starlink launches tonight from Florida and California → http://spacex.com/launches/
#83 by Steven Pietrobon on 28 Jul, 2024 01:19
PDF of online press kit and link to X livestream.

https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lPJqONbBVLKb

Starlink Group 10-4.pdf
#84 by catdlr on 28 Jul, 2024 01:28
Here is a consolidated post of available video links for this launch:

SpaceX direct live broadcast on Twitter: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lPJqONbBVLKb

Space Affairs YouTube (SpaceX Re-broadcast): https://youtube.com/watch?v=T9bMt4MpDVw

Replay supplied by The Space Devs (15 min after the broadcast end): https://youtube.com/@thespacedevs/videos

Summary Video provided by SciNews (15 min after the broadcast ends): https://youtube.com/@SciNewsRo/videos

Update: >> NSF Live Coverage https://youtube.com/watch?v=-_DwxgIP8BI
#85 by Galactic Penguin SST on 28 Jul, 2024 03:09
SpaceX's mission page now showing T-0 at 04:45 UTC = 12:45 am EDT.
#86 by catdlr on 28 Jul, 2024 03:33
Quote from: catdlr on 28 Jul, 2024 01:28
(UPDATED)

Here is a consolidated post of available video links for this launch:

SpaceX direct live broadcast on Twitter: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lPJqONbBVLKb

Space Affairs YouTube (SpaceX Re-broadcast): https://youtube.com/watch?v=T9bMt4MpDVw

Replay supplied by The Space Devs (15 min after the broadcast end): https://youtube.com/@thespacedevs/videos

Summary Video provided by SciNews (15 min after the broadcast ends): https://youtube.com/@SciNewsRo/videos

Update: >> NSF Live Coverage https://youtube.com/watch?v=-_DwxgIP8BI
#87 by Galactic Penguin SST on 28 Jul, 2024 03:39
Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 28 Jul, 2024 03:09
SpaceX's mission page now showing T-0 at 04:45 UTC = 12:45 am EDT.

And now 05:09 UTC = 1:09 am EDT.
#88 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 04:13
NSF is live:

https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1817412722419454174

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SpaceX Falcon 9 B1077 is set to launch Starlink 10-4 from SLC-40.

LIVESTREAM:
youtube.com/watch?v=-_Dwxg…
#89 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 04:27
https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1817416364207767646

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Less than one hour to our first @Starlink launch tonight. Falcon 9 is go for propellant load, range and weather are currently green → https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-10-4
#90 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 04:49
T-20 vent
#91 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 04:51
No wind at ground level
#92 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 04:59
T-10
#93 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:05
T-5 and SpaceX is live
#94 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:07
T-2
#95 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:08
T-1 F9 is in start-up; LD is GO for launch
#96 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:09
Liftoff!
#97 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:10
MaxQ
#98 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:11
https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1817427307134378420

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LAUNCH! SpaceX Falcon 9 B1077 launches Starlink 10-4 from SLC-40. The 300th launch of the Falcon 9 Block 5.

LIVESTREAM: youtube.com/watch?v=-_DwxgIP8BI

https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1817427438013694188

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Starlinks skyward with liftoff of Falcon 9
#99 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:12
MECO, stage separation & SES-1
#100 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:12
Fairing separation
#101 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:14
https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1817427870605619702

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Staging 1-2.
#102 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:14
T+5
#103 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:15
Entry burn
#104 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:16
"Both vehicles are on nominal trajectories"
#105 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:17
Landed!
#106 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:18
SECO-1 and SpaceX webcast has ended
#107 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:19
https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1817429422057623577

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And there's the landing on ASOG.
#108 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:20
Pad clear
#109 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:26
Strongback is now vertical
#110 by catdlr on 28 Jul, 2024 05:26
#111 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:29
https://twitter.com/nstewwx/status/1817427980181774348

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Back to back nighttime SpaceX #Starlink launches on the Florida Space Coast. We're so back.
#112 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:37
NSF stream has ended
#113 by catdlr on 28 Jul, 2024 05:38
A replay of the Live Broadcast from Spacex brought to you by the Space Devs:
#114 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:38
Nice NSF ascent views
#115 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:46
https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1817435540070728025

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Starlink 10-4 has departed Cape as SpaceX rapidly returns to normal launch cadence. This mission also marks the 300th launch of Falcon 9 Block 5.

@NASASpaceflight replay: youtube.com/live/-_DwxgIP8…
#116 by catdlr on 28 Jul, 2024 05:47
Thank you, FST, for tonight’s launch thread coverage! ✨️

Thank you also to the NSF webcasters team! 😊

One more launch to go in a few hours.
#117 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 05:49
Remaining mission milestones, currently at T+40:

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00:54:47   2nd stage engine starts (SES-2)
00:54:49   2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2)
01:03:41   Starlink satellites deploy
#118 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 06:05
https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1817441130667290859

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Falcon 9's upper stage completed its second planned burn and is in the expected orbit for @Starlink deploy
#119 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 06:14
https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1817443238795739451

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Deployment of 23 @Starlink satellites confirmed
#120 by FutureSpaceTourist on 28 Jul, 2024 06:19
https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1817444496197464149

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This is Falcon!

Our 300th reflight of a booster delivers 23 @Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit

According to the NSF stream, also the 300th block 5 launch?
#121 by shiro on 28 Jul, 2024 08:01
Some reusability stats for this launch (Starlink Group 10-4):

Booster B1077.14 turnaround time:
65 days 2 hours 24 minutes
(its previous mission was Starlink Group 6-63 on May 24, 2024 UTC).

FYI: median turnaround time for Falcon 9 / Heavy boosters is currently 35.07 days *
* – based on the last 30 launches, excluding new first stages.

Launchpad SLC-40 turnaround time:
19 days 5 hours 39 minutes
(the previous launch from this pad was Türksat 6A on Jul 8, 2024 UTC).

FYI: median turnaround time for SLC-40 is currently 5.03 days *
* – based on the last 30 launches.

The same type of stats for previous SpaceX launches may be found on this spreadsheet online.
#122 by realnouns on 30 Jul, 2024 14:24
Quote from: realnouns on 22 Jul, 2024 13:18
Bob departed PC on Jul 22 @ 7:28am ET

Bob returned to PC on Jul 30 @ 1:15am ET
#123 by realnouns on 30 Jul, 2024 14:25
Quote from: realnouns on 22 Jul, 2024 13:18
Signet Warhorse I + ASOG departed PC on Jul 21 @ 4:04pm ET

Signet Warhorse I + ASOG + B1077 returned to PC on Jul 30 @ 6:37am ET
#124 by FutureSpaceTourist on 31 Jul, 2024 07:27
https://twitter.com/spaceoffshore/status/1818225021262671893

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SpaceX recovery ship Bob snuck into Port Canaveral at 2 am this morning and unloaded both fairing halves from the Starlink 10-4 mission. nsf.live/spacecoast
#125 by FutureSpaceTourist on 31 Jul, 2024 07:39
https://twitter.com/portcanaveral/status/1818393523676446995

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DOUBLE BOOSTERS: 📷📷 You're seeing it right! Today, we had the incredible sight of two SpaceX boosters being lifted by Port Canaveral's two mobile harbor cranes. These boosters are from two back-to-back launches this past weekend. Our cranes expertly transferred them from their respective drone ships to our dock. Soon, they'll head back to the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for refurbishment, gearing up for their next journey! 📷 #SpaceX #RocketRecovery