Falcon Heavy Flight #2 - Arabsat 6A - LC-39A

[e-FTW]

@Spacex Launch now April 9th
Static fire of Falcon Heavy complete—targeting April 9 launch of Arabsat-6A from Launch Complex 39A in Florida

SpaceX on Twitter

Elon Musk on Twitter

Also saying that max thrust will be 10% higher than last year’s flight.
And that it is possible this slips further out than the 9th.

 

[e-FTW]

@Grendal Found another detail on Reddit for the first post: Center Core will land on OCISLY, 967 km downrange

 

[Snerruc]

We have room if anyone wants to save money on the trip to Canaveral. PM me

 

[Joe F]

Been in Titusville since Friday. Bummed the launch isn’t on Sunday 4/7 as was first listed. Tuesday weather not looking good for a launch with widespread afternoon thunderstorms and a 90% chance of rain. Being a noob I could be wrong though...

 

[e-FTW]

Been in Titusville since Friday. Bummed the launch isn’t on Sunday 4/7 as was first listed. Tuesday weather not looking good for a launch with widespread afternoon thunderstorms and a 90% chance of rain. Being a noob I could be wrong though...

Yup: Michael Baylor on Twitter

 

[Grendal]

Unless they get a window of clarity to launch, I'd say the likelihood of Tuesday happening is low. It's better to wait the extra day and go for the better weather on Wednesday.

The rocket is ready. All Block 5 Falcon Heavy!

 

[ICUDoc]

Unless they get a window of clarity to launch, I'd say the likelihood of Tuesday happening is low. It's better to wait the extra day and go for the better weather on Wednesday.

The rocket is ready. All Block 5 Falcon Heavy!

Freaking fabulous foto

 

[ecarfan]

Freaking fabulous foto

Which isn’t visible to me.

 

[e-FTW]

Unless they get a window of clarity to launch, I'd say the likelihood of Tuesday happening is low. It's better to wait the extra day and go for the better weather on Wednesday.

Right, not looking good at all for Tuesday.
Michael Baylor on Twitter

 

[e-FTW]

Wednesday it is! @Grendal

The launch of the Falcon Heavy with Arabsat 6A has slipped to Wednesday. The window opens at a 6:36pm EDT (2236 GMT). As of yesterday the forecast called for an 80 percent chance of acceptable weather for launch.

 

[Joe F]

Went to Playalinda Brach for a few hours today, just to scope it out for future trips. Looks like a great spot, at least from the first parking area. I recall reading that, depending on the launch pad, closer beaches are closed and you have to go further north, but still looks great. Wife disagrees saying, no way she’s using the facilities there, so I guess that’s not an option.

 

[e-FTW]

SpaceX confirmed the push to Wednesday. I hope there is at least a 30 minute delay, as I will be commuting that day...
SpaceX on Twitter

 

[Electroman]

Time of launch please..?

SpaceX.com is useless. There is no information there.

 

[miimura]

Time of launch please..?

SpaceX.com is useless. There is no information there.

First post in this thread has been updated.

Launch Date: April 10th
Launch Window: 6:36-8:35 p.m. EDT, 22:36 UTC to 00:35 UTC
Launch site: LC-39A, Cape Canaveral, Florida
Side Booster Recovery: RTLS
Core Booster Recovery: OCISLY
Boosters: All new Block 5, Side Boosters: B1052.1 and B1053.1 Center Core: B1055.1
Mass: 6000 kg
Orbit: GEO

 

[Grendal]

Here we go!

Everyday Astronauts livestream:

 

[e-FTW]

OMG just imagine if it works. On this launch...

SpaceXFleet Updates on Twitter

 

[Nikxice]

At 11am EDT Falcon Heavy #2 is still in a horizontal position on pad 39A. A bit behind schedule, SpaceX is likely looking to launch towards the end of the window, 8:32pm EDT. Sunset is at 7:42. A good possibility of a spectacular twilight/sun reflection light show over the Atlantic this evening. Water fowl should beware!

 

[Nikxice]

From Chris Gebhardt, FH now going vertical. Just slightly excited and tongue tied. Twitch

 

[ecarfan]

Yes! I watched every second of that video on Twitch. Riveting.

 

[Grendal]

Launch time pushed out an hour and a half. 3 hours 15 minutes from now.

8:00 PM EST