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SpaceX F9 - Starlink V1.0-L17 - LC-39A

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  1. Grendal

    Grendal SpaceX Moderator

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    #1 Grendal, Jan 20, 2021
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    Launch Date: March 4
    Launch Window: 3-4 AM EST
    Launch site: LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida
    Core Booster Recovery: ASDS
    Booster: B1049-8
    Fairings: Reused for a fourth and second time.
    Mass: 60 satellites at 260 kg each - 15,600 kg (34,500 lbs)
    Orbit: LEO

    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the 18th batch of approximately 60 satellites for SpaceX’s Starlink broadband network, a mission designated Starlink V1.0-L17.
     
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    Grendal SpaceX Moderator

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    Weather is looking good at the launch site. Moderate at the landing site.
    [​IMG]
     
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    Another 8th mission! We see ten before the summer!
     
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    Nothing official yet. The static fire was aborted and the recovery ships are headed back to port. So it's unlikely to launch on Sunday.

    I'll adjust the date when it becomes official.
     
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    One more day delay. The time will be adjusted when I know it.
     
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    You see, that's the problem with re-usable rockets. They introduce another source of delay: weather in the recovery zone.
     
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    70% chance for a go tonight and the recovery area is also quite good.
    [​IMG]
     
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    Why not make them simultaneous launches?

    Falcon Heavy Homage :)
     
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    Wait a minute! L18 launched before L17? SpaceX is just messing with us now!
     
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    Pushed out again!
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    It's the new math: 18 is the new 17!
     
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    Nice to hear it was delayed partially because both halves from prior launch were recovered.
     
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    Maybe they just forgot about needing a ship for each fairing half.

    Looks like they need to add Ms Judge and Ms Ng to the fleet.
     
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    New date is likely the 16th.
     
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