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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67594.png)Chris G - NSF‏ @ChrisG_NSF (https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF) 34 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF/status/1247898304559472640)

Shoot.  Time zone conversions.  It's 16 April at 17:31 EDT (21:31 UTC).  Sorry about that.  Not enough coffee this morning.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67594.png) Chris G - NSF‏ @ChrisG_NSF (https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF) 41 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF/status/1247896041568866305)

A surprise given a #GPS (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GPS?src=hash) satellite was declared "not national security paramount" and its launch delayed.  But the @45thSpaceWing (https://twitter.com/45thSpaceWing)  has issued hazard notices fo 16 April for #Starlink (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starlink?src=hash) flight 7. #SpaceX (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash) #Falcon9 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Falcon9?src=hash) Launch: 16 April at 21:31 EDT (01:31 UTC on 17 April). Pic: SpaceX

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ЦитироватьSpaceX plans another Starlink launch next week
April 8, 2020 (https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/04/) | Stephen Clark (https://spaceflightnow.com/author/stephen-clark/)

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A view of 60 Starlink satellites stacked before a previous launch. Credit: SpaceX

SpaceX is preparing to launch another batch of satellites for the Starlink Internet network from Florida's Space Coast as soon as April 16, a sign that launch operations at Cape Canaveral could continue at a reduced pace amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

The launch next week is also set to occur weeks after a major competitor to SpaceX's Starlink network filed for bankruptcy.

The mission is set for launch at around 5:31 p.m. EDT (2131 GMT) next Thursday, April 16, from pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Warning notices released to mariners have been released suggesting the launch is scheduled next week. The mission will mark the 84th flight of a Falcon 9 rocket since 2010, and SpaceX's seventh launch so far this year.

The flight will also be the ninth launch from Cape Canaveral in 2020.

The military-run Eastern Range, which supports launch operations at Cape Canaveral, remains open amid the coronavirus pandemic. But some missions are facing delays, including at least two SpaceX launches that were planned for March 30 and April 29.

The launch of Argentina's SAOCOM 1B radar observation satellite was planned March 30 from Cape Canaveral, but Argentine officials ordered a postponement due to travel and work restrictions associated with the pandemic.

The U.S. Space Force confirmed Tuesday that the next launch of a GPS navigation satellite — previously planned April 29 on a Falcon 9 rocket — would be delayed two months until no earlier than June 30 to ensure launch crews would not be exposed to the COVID-19 viral disease.

CNBC reported Monday (https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/06/spacex-coronavirus-cases-six-employees-test-positive-for-covid-19.html) that six SpaceX employees have tested positive for the coronavirus. SpaceX has not responded to multiple requests for information about the company's measures to combat the spread of the virus.

For now, SpaceX is proceeding with the launch of additional Starlink broadband satellites, sources said.

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File photo of a Falcon 9 rocket loaded with 60 Starlink satellites before a previous mission. Credit: SpaceX

SpaceX has launched 362 Starlink satellites to date, including test versions. Since last May, SpaceX has launched six dedicated Falcon 9 flights for the Starlink network, each with 60 satellites on-board.

On the most recent Falcon 9 launch with Starlink satellites last month, one of the rocket's first stage engines shut down prematurely. SpaceX said it is investigating the engine problem, and NASA and the U.S. Space Force are participating in the inquiry.

SpaceX is in the unique position of both launch provider and customer for Starlink missions.

The Starlink launch campaign has made SpaceX the operator of the world's largest fleet of satellites, but hundreds more could launch before the end of this year.

SpaceX aims to deploy more than 1,500 Starlink satellites to provide near-global Internet connectivity, serving businesses, schools, the U.S. military and private citizens. Thousands more Starlink satellites could eventually be launched by SpaceX, which has regulatory approval to operate nearly 12,000 spacecraft to beam Internet signals from space.

Each of SpaceX's Starlink satellites is built at the company's spacecraft development site in Redmond, Washington. The flat-panel, solar-powered relay stations each weigh about a quarter-ton, and are designed to climb into an operational orbit some 341 miles (550 kilometers) above Earth using krypton ion thrusters.

The multibillion-dollar project is a core business for SpaceX, which also launches the Falcon 9 rocket family and plans to begin sending NASA crews to the International Space Station as soon as next month. SpaceX is also developing a huge new reusable launch vehicle and space transporter called the Starship.

Elon Musk, SpaceX's founder and CEO, said last month that the Starlink network will reach the "hardest to serve" Internet customers, and will not be a major threat to established telecom operators.

SpaceX has not publicized connectivity speeds or prices for consumer-grade connectivity through the Starlink network. But Musk gate prospective customers a taste of what they could expect.

"It will be very low latency, and we're targeting latency below 20 milliseconds, so somebody could play a fast response video game at a competitive level," Musk said in early March. "That's the threshold for latency. And bandwidth? The bandwidth is a very complex question. Let's just say somebody will be able to watch high-definition movies, play video games, and do all the things they want to do without noticing speed."

Musk said SpaceX is not currently thinking about spinning off the Starlink project to form another company, adding that his main goal is ensuring that Starlink is a viable business after previous attempts to build large constellations of communications satellites in low Earth orbit ran into trouble.

"We need to make the thing work," he said. "It's real important to just set the stage here for LEO communications constellations. Guess how many LEO constellations didn't go bankrupt? Zero."

OneWeb announced last month it was filing for bankruptcy after launching the first 74 of a planned fleet of nearly 650 Internet satellites.

"Not to bankrupt," Musk said. "That would be a big step — to have more than zero in the not bankrupt category."

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ЦитироватьStarlink mission scheduled for next week at Kennedy Space Center
by Sandra Erwin (https://spacenews.com/author/sandra-erwin/) — April 9, 2020

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Starlink satellites are launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket Jan. 29, 2020. Credit: SpaceX

45th Space Wing commander Brig. Gen. Schiess said the launch will be carried out with a lean crew and social distancing measures.

WASHINGTON — A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch the company's sixth batch of Starlink satellites on April 16 from Kennedy Space Center. The launch will be carried out with a lean crew and social distancing measures, said Brig. Gen. Doug Schiess, commander of the 45th Space Wing that oversees the Florida space coast ranges.

During a call with reporters April 9, Schiess had to defend the decision to allow the launch to go forward amid the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this week, the U.S. Space Force announced it would postpone (https://spacenews.com/spacex-launch-of-gps-satellite-delayed-due-to-pandemic/) until late June the launch of a GPS 3 satellite — also on a Falcon 9 — that was scheduled for late April to minimize the potential of COVID-19 exposure to the launch crew and operators.

Schiess said that under the current health emergency, the decision to support a launch is considered on a case-by-case basis. The Starlink launch is less labor intensive than a national security mission like GPS, he said. With a leaner crew it's easier to implement physical separation at launch facilities, said Schiess.

Another consideration is that the 60-satellite Starlink payload is owned by SpaceX so government personnel are not involved in getting it ready for launch. A GPS launch would require more government employees on base to manage the payload preparation and post-launch checkouts.

The Falcon 9 has an autonomous flight safety system — an on-board computer that automatically destroys the rocket before it threatens people or property — which reduces the manpower needed at the range to operate ground sensors.

Schiess said the March 26 national security launch (https://spacenews.com/ulas-atlas-5-launches-aehf-6-communications-satellite-in-its-first-mission-for-u-s-space-force/) of the AEHF-6 satellite required about 300 government personnel on base, whereas the Starlink mission will require about 200. Half those people would be at the operations center. The other 100 are a mix of security forces, civil engineers and safety personnel needed to lock down the area for a launch.

"We believe we can execute the Starlink mission with no degradation to resource protection or public safety," Schiess said.

Schiess was pressed by reporters to explain why a Starlink mission is important enough to be carried out during the pandemic. He said he could not speak for SpaceX on why the company needs to get these satellites to orbit, but from a range standpoint, it helps to stay on schedule as much as possible. Commercial launches like Starlink are also valuable to help train Space Force operators, Schiess said.

"We believe we can continue to support them without harm to our personnel," he said. "From a mission standpoint, it keeps our folks trained and ready." The schedule is also important, he said. The more launches get postponed to later in the year, the bigger the backlog, and that "may affect a national security launch at a later time," Schiess said. "Continuing with the range schedule will help us when this situation is over."
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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67573.jpg)Julia‏ @julia_bergeron (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron) 20 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1249014453204590593)

It appears we may see Finn Falgout audition for a position with the Fleet while Hawk is doing sidework in the Port Everglades area. OCISLY most likely will leave port in the next 24 hours ahead of the next Satrlink mission, currently NET 4/16. #SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceXFleet?src=hash)

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ЦитироватьМиссия Starlink запланировала запуск на следующую неделю
Ракета SpaceX Falcon 9 должна запустить шестую партию спутников Starlink 16 апреля из Космического центра Кеннеди. По словам командира 45-го космического крыла генерала Шисса, запуск будет осуществляться с использованием ограниченного состава и мер по социальному дистанцированию.
Во время разговора с журналистами 9 апреля, он подтвердил решение о запуске в условиях пандемии коронавируса. Ранее на этой неделе Космические силы США объявили, что отложат до конца июня запуск спутника GPS 3 - также на Falcon 9 - который был запланирован на конец апреля. Это связано как раз с целью минимизации вероятности воздействия COVID-19 на экипаж и операторов запуска.
Шисс также сказал, что в нынешней чрезвычайной ситуации в области здравоохранения решение о поддержке запуска рассматривается в каждом конкретном случае. По его словам, запуск Starlink менее трудоемок, чем миссия национальной безопасности, такая как GPS. По словам Шисса, при уменьшенной команде легче осуществить физическое разделение на стартовых площадках.
Другое соображение заключается в том, что 60-спутниковая полезная нагрузка Starlink принадлежит SpaceX, поэтому правительственный персонал не участвует в подготовке к запуску. Запуск GPS потребует большего числа государственных служащих для подготовки полезной нагрузки и проверкам после запуска.
Falcon 9 имеет автономную систему безопасности полетов - бортовой компьютер, который автоматически уничтожает ракету до того, как она станет угрожать людям или имуществу, - что сокращает рабочую силу.
По словам Шисса, запуск спутника AEHF-6 для обеспечения национальной безопасности 26 марта потребовал около 300 сотрудников на базе, в то время как миссии Starlink потребуется около 200 человек. Половина этих людей будет находиться в операционном центре. Остальные 100 - это сочетание сил безопасности, инженеров-строителей и персонала службы безопасности, необходимых для блокировки района для запуска.
«Мы верим, что сможем выполнить миссию Starlink без ущерба для защиты ресурсов или общественной безопасности», - сказал Шисс.
Репортеры заставили Шисса объяснить, почему миссия Starlink настолько важна, чтобы ее можно было выполнить во время пандемии. Он сказал, что не может говорить за SpaceX о том, почему компании нужно выводить эти спутники на орбиту, но если смотреть в будущее, это поможет максимально сохранить график. По словам Шисса, коммерческие запуски, такие как Starlink, также полезны для обучения операторов космических сил.
«Мы считаем, что можем продолжать оказывать им поддержку, не причиняя вреда нашему персоналу», - сказал он. «С точки зрения миссии, это держит наших людей обученными и подготовленными». График также важен, сказал он. Чем больше запусков откладывается на конец года, тем больше отставание, а это «может повлиять на запуск аппаратов для нужд национальной безопасности в более позднее время», сказал Шисс.
Что касается задержки запуска GPS 3, Шисс отметил, что Центр космических и ракетных систем определил, что созвездие из 31 спутника исправно, и что пауза в запусках не повлияет на его работу.
Пока Космические силы не установят новую дату запуска, спутник GPS 3 стоимостью 500 миллионов долларов будет храниться на заводе Lockheed Martin во Флориде.

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Миссионеры понесут великое и вечное в широкие массы?

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67573.jpg) Julia‏ @julia_bergeron (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron) 2 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1249710510490124288)

There has been little movement in Port Canaveral ahead of the seventh Starlink launch currently scheduled for NET Thursday 4/16. Unless OCISLY departs in the next few hours, this would indicate a potential delay. #SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceXFleet?src=hash) #Starlink (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starlink?src=hash)

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ЦитироватьNAVAREA IV 317/20

WESTERN NORTH ATLANTIC.
FLORIDA.
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Date: 120454Z APR 20
Cancel: 21215300 Apr 20

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/30273.jpg) Raul‏ @Raul74Cz (https://twitter.com/Raul74Cz) 2 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Raul74Cz/status/1249715981842333696)

Complete map of LHAs for #Starlink (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starlink?src=hash) v1.0-L6 from LC-39A for Apr 16-21. Direct inject orbit, booster landing and expected fairing recovery location as last Starlink mission. Stage2 deorbit on the first orbit to same Debris Reentry Area in Eastern Pacific. http://bit.do/LHA11  (https://t.co/KC2bsVKusN)

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/30273.jpg) Raul‏ @Raul74Cz (https://twitter.com/Raul74Cz) 31 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/Raul74Cz/status/1249744383240519683)

Initial launch date is postponed now according NOTAM/NOTMAR.

ЦитироватьFlorida launch range remains open; Falcon 9 mission postponed
April 13, 2020 (https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/04/) | Stephen Clark  (https://spaceflightnow.com/author/stephen-clark/)

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File photo of a Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral. Credit: SpaceX

Range personnel at Cape Canaveral will employ physical distancing, face covers and other cautionary measures to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus during launch operations, the commander of the U.S. military's 45th Space Wing said.

But the next launch from Cape Canaveral has been postponed from Thursday until no earlier than next week, sources said. SpaceX is planning to fire off a Falcon 9 rocket with the next batch of Starlink Internet satellites.

The private satellite launch this week was scheduled for Thursday despite the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced delays in other space missions at Cape Canaveral. The U.S. Space Force said last week the next launch of a GPS navigation satellite — part of the country's national security space program — has been delayed from late April until late June to protect ground crews from the virus.

SpaceX's launch launch of around 60 more satellites for the company's Starlink network could still happen next week, sources said. Officials have not disclosed a reason for the delay from Thursday.

With the Starlink project, SpaceX will deploy at least 1,500 orbiting relay nodes — and potentially thousands more — to beam Internet signals to homes and businesses around the world.

The next batch of Starlink satellites are scheduled to blast off from pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, adjacent to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

A SpaceX spokesperson has not responded to questions on the impact of the pandemic on the company's operations.

Brig. Gen. Doug Schiess, commander of the military unit that oversees range operations at Cape Canaveral, said last week that the Starlink launch is not "mission-critical" for U.S. national security. But he said the Eastern Range remains open for launches from Cape Canaveral, and teams are taking steps to protect themselves from the virus.

"In looking at this, we believe that we can continue to do the range operations to be able to support (SpaceX) without any harm to our personnel, or our ability to do ... public safety and resource protection," said Schiess, commander of the Space Force's 45th Space Wing.

Continuing with launch operations will also help ensure the schedule at Cape Canaveral later this year doesn't become too busy, Schiess said last week.

"From a mission standpoint ... it keeps our folks trained and ready, and then it doesn't have an impact on the launch manifest later in the year," he told reporters Thursday. "If we're not doing any launches, then obviously things would start to back up, and then it may affect a national security launch at a later time."

Teams in the range control center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station will practice physical distancing during near-term launches, Schiess said, just as they did during the most recent launch from the Florida spaceport March 26.

On that mission, a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral with a U.S. military communications satellite. A separate range crew will oversee the upcoming SpaceX mission, providing safety, security, weather forecasting and other support services required for every space mission that departs Cape Canaveral.

"We're taking some precautions, and we've split our crews up, and also ask them health questions before they're allowed into the operations center," Schiess said.

Schiess has ordered all personnel working at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to use face coverings if they can't maintain at least 6 feet of physical distancing from other people.

"We're not taking any risk to the individuals, and that's why each mission is being looked at individually," he said. "If we felt like this was too risky to do, then we would push (delay the launch)."

If a range team member tests positive for the coronavirus, Schiess said a separate team could be rotated in for the SpaceX launch.

Around 200 people are needed to provide range services for a SpaceX launch, with roughly 100 crew members stationed in range operations centers. The others, including security patrols, will be located at other sites on the spaceport.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets use autonomous flight safety systems, which would automatically trigger a destruct command on the rocket if it flew off course. That reduces the personnel required to provide range safety support.

Schiess said more than 300 range personnel are required for United Launch Alliance missions, which use flight termination systems that would be manually commanded by a range safety officer on the ground.

The 45th Space Wing is evaluating the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on a mission-by-mission basis, Schiess said.

"When it comes to me to approve the date that is on the launch schedule, thats when we do a little more (thinking) about what are we doing to mitigate the spread of the virus, and make sure that we're safe," he said.

Schiess said military officials are assessing how rescue teams at Patrick Air Force Base, located south of Cape Canaveral, can be trained and on standby for the planned launch of SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule with astronauts as soon as next month.

Military rescue teams at Patrick Air Force Base would be deployed to retrieve the astronauts on the Crew Dragon in the event of an abort after liftoff. Those rescue teams are scheduled to receive "just in time" training for the job before the Crew Dragon launch, which is scheduled for late May.

Meanwhile, construction and maintenance work continues at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Blue Origin is building a new launch pad for its New Glenn rocket, and Schiess said he was not aware of any impacts from the coronavirus on the construction.

"As long as their contractors and subcontractors meet the requirements, they can still continue to get on the base," he said. "We see that at mission-essential kind of work."

Workers completed an upgrade to the capacity of the spaceport's helium system earlier this month, Schiess said. The system routes helium to various launch pads to provide pressurization gases for loading on rockets.

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Цитировать(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1090970585381986304/z1PaqCbe_bigger.jpg) Sandra Erwin‏ @Sandra_I_Erwin (https://twitter.com/Sandra_I_Erwin) 44 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/Sandra_I_Erwin/status/1250047528445370369)

There will not be a @SpaceXStarlink (https://twitter.com/SpaceXStarlink) launch on Thursday April 16 at Kennedy Space Center as previously scheduled, I'm told by sources. SpaceX is expected to make an announcement as early as today. A new date TBD.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185254.jpg) Nathan Barker‏ @NASA_Nerd (https://twitter.com/NASA_Nerd) 1 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/NASA_Nerd/status/1250151441257414665)

Updated Range coordinates and new targeted T-0 times and dates for the upcoming #SpaceX (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash) Falcon 9 launch with the next batch of #Starlink (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starlink?src=hash) satellites.

The launch is now aiming for next Thursday, April 23rd.

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ЦитироватьНа фоне пандемии SpaceX перенесла запуск на орбиту очередных 60 интернет-спутников
15.04.2020 0:46:26

Вашингтон. 15 апреля. ИНТЕРФАКС - Американская компания SpaceX перенесла, как минимум, на неделю запуск на орбиту очередной партии из 60 мини-спутников, предназначенных для продолжения развертывания глобальной сети интернет-покрытия системы Starlink, сообщил сайт Spaceflightnow, ссылаясь на информированные источники.

Запуск тяжелой ракеты-носителя Falcon 9 компании SpaceX с 60 спутниками Starlink планировалось осуществить в четверг с космодрома на мысе Канаверал (штат Флорида), несмотря на пандемию коронавируса в США.

По данным командования космодрома, в настоящее время там предпринимаются необходимые меры предосторожности для того, чтобы снизить риск распространения коронавируса. Откладываются практически все запланированные космические запуски.
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Цитировать16 АПР, 03:36
СМИ: запуск ракеты-носителя Falcon 9 с 60 спутниками Starlink перенесен на неделю

НЬЮ-ЙОРК, 16 апреля. /ТАСС/. Запуск ракеты-носителя Falcon 9 с седьмой по счету группировкой микроспутников Starlink компании SpaceX состоится, предположительно, на неделю позже запланированного. Об этом сообщила в среду газета Florida Today.

Ранее на текущей неделе она информировала о том, что запуск ракеты-носителя с 60 спутниками Starlink с мыса Канаверал (штат Флорида), намеченный на 16 апреля, отложен на неопределенный срок. В среду изданию стало известно, что он, как ожидается, состоится 23 апреля в 15:16 по времени Восточного побережья США (22:16 мск).

Компания SpaceX к настоящему моменту не подтверждала информацию об изменении в расписании вывода спутников Starlink на околоземную орбиту. Издание в свою очередь не называет причины переноса запуска.
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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67530.jpg) Spaceflight Now‏ @SpaceflightNow (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow) 09:17 (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/1250669689514201091)- 16 апр. 2020 г.

A Falcon 9 rocket has arrived at launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center as SpaceX prepares for the launch of the seventh batch of Starlink broadband internet satellites.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67530.jpg)Spaceflight Now‏ @SpaceflightNow (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow) 10:29 (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/1250687627721932802) - 16 апр. 2020 г.

At the Kennedy Space Center a Falcon 9 rocket is being lifted upright as SpaceX prepares for its next launch.

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11:02 (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/1250696150778294273) - 16 апр. 2020 г.

A Falcon 9 rocket is now upright at launch pad 39A as SpaceX prepares for a routine pre-launch test firing of the rocket's nine first stage engines ahead of next week's planned launch.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67530.jpg) Spaceflight Now‏ @SpaceflightNow (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow) 48 сек. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/1250775099793444867)

SpaceX's next Falcon 9 rocket was lifted vertical early today on pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida in preparation for a test-firing of its first stage main engines.

Launch with the next batch of Starlink satellites is planned April 23.
https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/04/16/falcon-9-starlink-6-preps-mission-status-center/ ... (https://t.co/GNzYjMZFEG)

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Цитировать04/16/2020 16:04 Stephen Clark

Range personnel at Cape Canaveral will employ physical distancing, face covers and other cautionary measures to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus during launch operations, the commander of the U.S. military's 45th Space Wing said.

But the next launch from Cape Canaveral has been postponed from Thursday until April 23, sources said. SpaceX is planning to fire off a Falcon 9 rocket with the next batch of Starlink Internet satellites.

The private satellite launch this week was scheduled for Thursday despite the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced delays in other space missions at Cape Canaveral. The U.S. Space Force said last week the next launch of a GPS navigation satellite — part of the country's national security space program — has been delayed from late April until late June to protect ground crews from the virus.

SpaceX's launch launch of around 60 more satellites for the company's Starlink network could happen April 23, sources said. Officials have not disclosed a reason for the delay from Thursday.

The launch time April 23 is set for 3:16 p.m. EDT (1916 GMT).

With the Starlink project, SpaceX will deploy at least 1,500 orbiting relay nodes — and potentially thousands more — to beam Internet signals to homes and businesses around the world.

The next batch of Starlink satellites are scheduled to blast off from pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, adjacent to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Цитировать04/17/2020 03:04 Stephen Clark

After a blustery, rainy day on Florida's Space Coast, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket remains vertical at pad 39A. There has been no sign of fueling of the two-stage rocket yet in preparation for a hold-down test-firing.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67530.jpg) Spaceflight Now‏ @SpaceflightNow (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow) 20 мин.назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/1251166011753205760)

A test-firing of SpaceX's next Falcon 9 rocket is expected later today at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
LIVE UPDATES:
https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/04/16/falcon-9-starlink-6-preps-mission-status-center/ ... (https://t.co/GNzYjMZFEG)

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Цитировать04/17/2020 18:42 Stephen Clark

Vapors are now streaming away from the Falcon 9 rocket at pad 39A, suggesting fueling is well underway and the static fire test is on track for 12 p.m. EDT (1600 GMT).

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Цитировать04/17/2020 18:58 Stephen Clark

The strongback umbilical tower at pad 39A is retracting into position for engine start, suggesting the hold-down firing of the Falcon 9 rocket's nine first stage Merlin engines remains on track for 12 p.m. EDT (1600 GMT).

This firing will last several seconds as the rocket ramps up to 1.7 million pounds of thrust, while hold-down restraints keep the Falcon 9 on the ground.

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Цитировать04/17/2020 19:02 Stephen Clark

A plume of rocket exhaust over the launch pad suggests the Falcon 9 rocket's Merlin engines ignited at 12 p.m. EDT (1600 GMT). We'll stand by for confirmation from SpaceX of a successful test.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/68334.jpg) Geoff Barrett‏ @GeoffdBarrett (https://twitter.com/GeoffdBarrett) 14 апр. (https://twitter.com/GeoffdBarrett/status/1250159748546203648)

Updated Range details are showing a target of April 23rd for the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9 launch with the next batch of Starlink satellites.  #SpaceX (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash) #Starlink (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starlink?src=hash) #Falcon9 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Falcon9?src=hash)

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29831.jpg) William Harwood‏ @cbs_spacenews (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews) 35 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/cbs_spacenews/status/1251182840483586051)

F9/Starlink: Here are two shots of today's Falcon 9 hot-fire test at KSC/39A:

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29708.jpg) SpaceX @SpaceX (https://twitter.com/SpaceX) 5 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1251190725741408257)

Static fire test of Falcon 9 complete—targeting Thursday, April 23 at 3:16 p.m. EDT, 19:16 UTC, for launch of 60 Starlink satellites from LC-39A in Florida

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29708.jpg) SpaceX‏ @SpaceX (https://twitter.com/SpaceX) 10 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1251190726987218944)

The first stage rocket booster supporting this mission previously supported Crew Dragon's first flight to the @space_station (https://twitter.com/Space_Station), launch of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission, and the fourth Starlink mission

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11 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1251190731949015040)

The fairing  previously supported launch of the AMOS-17 mission in August 2019

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67522.jpg) Thomas Burghardt‏ @TGMetsFan98 (https://twitter.com/TGMetsFan98) 16 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/TGMetsFan98/status/1251191388051517445)

Successful static fire confirmed. The first stage of Falcon 9 for this mission is B1051.4, and the fairing is reused from the AMOS-17 mission!

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67517.png) Gavin - SpaceXFleet Updates‏ @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 52 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1251873734279004161)

Departure! Of Course I Still Love You is underway from Port Canaveral for the 7th Starlink mission.

Guest tugboat 'Finn Falgout' will be towing the droneship 629km downrange! Photo: http://PTZtv.com  (https://t.co/ooXo9Nc2SU)

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(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67573.jpg) Julia‏ @julia_bergeron (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron) 49 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1251874453627252739)

The recovery mission has officially begun for the Seventh Starlink mission which is scheduled NET 4/23. It's time to bring a booster back to port. Fair winds and following seas Finn Falgout and OCISLY. #SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceXFleet?src=hash) #SpaceX (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash)

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67517.png) Gavin - SpaceXFleet Updates‏ @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 3 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1251887111416012802)

Departure! Crew ship GO Quest is following OCISLY out of Port Canaveral and heading downrange for the Starlink mission.

Photo via @flaspacecoast (https://twitter.com/flaspacecoast)

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67521.jpg) Stephen Clark‏ @StephenClark1 (https://twitter.com/StephenClark1) 46 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/StephenClark1/status/1251914713237258240)

The 45th Weather Squadron's forecast out today suggests the F9/Starlink launch this week is now scheduled for Wednesday at 3:37pm EDT, a day earlier than previously announced.

90% chance of favorable weather for launch Wednesday, 60% go on Thursday.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67517.png) Gavin - SpaceXFleet Updates‏ @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 5 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1252003510427824128)

Catch time! Ms. Tree and Ms. Chief are underway from Port Canaveral for the 7th Starlink mission.  They haven't had much success recently so we need to wish them good luck!

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2 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1252004621117206528)

aaand here's the other fairing catcher, Ms. Chief!

Both photos thanks to http://visitspacecoast.com  (https://t.co/pgQByOrhhT)

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Цитировать04/20/2020 20:04 Stephen Clark

SpaceX's next launch has been moved up by a day to Wednesday. Liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled for 3:37 p.m. EDT (1937 GMT) from pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida with SpaceX's next 60 Starlink Internet satellites.

A launch weather forecast issued this morning by the military's 45th Weather Squadron predicts a 90 percent chance of favorable weather for launch Wednesday.

Severe thunderstorms associated with a cold front are moving across Florida's Space Coast today, but better weather is forecast behind the system.

"High pressure will build across the eastern U.S. behind this front, bringing drier weather for the spaceport into mid-week," forecasters wrote in the launch weather outlook. "Dry conditions with light east winds are expected during the launch window on Wednesday. The main concern during the window will be for a few cumulus clouds as the east coast sea breeze moves inland early in the afternoon."

Forecasters expect mostly sunny skies Wednesday afternoon with winds from the east-northeast at 7 to 12 mph. The temperature at launch time is forecast to be around 81 degrees Fahrenheit.

If the launch is delayed to Thursday, meteorologists predict another frontal system will approach Florida's Space Coast, bringing another round of showers and thunderstorms to the area. There's a 60 percent chance of acceptable weather for launch Thursday.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67594.png) Chris G - NSF‏ @ChrisG_NSF (https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF) 1 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF/status/1252279015039209477)

This is the tornado the attached tweet was referencing....  Seminole County FL.  North shore of Lake Jessup on State Road 417. https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF/status/1252261070699401216 ... (https://t.co/Z4qD3C6Yfl)

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15 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF/status/1252294307563831298)

And @NASAKennedy (https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy) Public Affairs confirms: "The Kennedy Space Center has not experienced any tornadic activity on center as a result of this weather system." @NASASpaceflight  (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight)

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29708.jpg) SpaceX‏ @SpaceX (https://twitter.com/SpaceX) 57 сек. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1252344682807353344)

With a more favorable weather forecast for launch and landing, now targeting Wednesday, April 22 at 3:37 p.m. EDT for this week's Falcon 9 Starlink mission

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67517.png) Gavin - SpaceXFleet Updates‏ @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 1 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1252356369178640384)

Recovery fleet position update!

Progress to LZ:
OCISLY/GO Quest:
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░ 58%

Ms. Tree/Ms. Chief:
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░ 84%

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Цитировать21 АПР, 01:46
В SpaceX рассказали о запуске ракеты с 60 спутниками Starlink 22 апреля
В компании сообщили, что запуск перенесен из-за погодных условий

НЬЮ-ЙОРК, 21 апреля. /ТАСС/. Запуск ракеты-носителя Falcon 9 с седьмой по счету группировкой микроспутников Starlink американской компании SpaceX перенесен с 23 апреля на 22 апреля ввиду благоприятного прогноза погоды. Об этом сообщила в понедельник SpaceX.

"Миссия Starlink на ракете Falcon 9 теперь намечена на среду, 22 апреля, в 15:37 по времени Восточного побережья США (22:37 мск - прим. ТАСС). Этому благоприятствует прогноз погоды во время запуска и посадки [первой ступени]", - уточнила в своем Twitter (https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1252344682807353344) компания. Она ранее планировала запустить ракету с 60 спутниками Starlink с мыса Канаверал (штат Флорида) 23 апреля.

Спойлер

Сеть Starlink предназначена для обеспечения доступа в интернет пользователей на всей планете за счет развертывания на околоземной орбите большого количества малых аппаратов (весом до 500 кг). Эта система связи повсеместно, включая труднодоступные и малонаселенные районы, будет обеспечивать широкополосный доступ в интернет на скорости 1 гигабит в секунду, что соответствует стандарту 5G.

На начальном этапе SpaceX планирует обеспечить высокоскоростной доступ в интернет для жителей юга США к концу 2020 года. По оценке компании, размещение на орбите в общей сложности 11 тыс. спутников и ввод их в эксплуатацию обойдется в $10 млрд. В мае 2019 года в космос были выведены первые 60 спутников, в ноябре того же года на орбиту была доставлена вторая группировка аппаратов Starlink, третья, четвертая и пятая - в январе и феврале этого года, шестая - в марте.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67517.png) Gavin - SpaceXFleet Updates‏ @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 1 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1252555486542663680)

Ms. Tree and Ms. Chief have arrived at the fairing recovery zone for this week's Starlink mission! They are ~695km downrange.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67530.jpg) Spaceflight Now‏ @SpaceflightNow (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow) 4 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/1252597130688188416)

Some severe weather blew through central Florida yesterday, bringing tornadoes to some areas. We captured this dramatic lightning strike behind launch complex 39A as an intense storm passed north of Kennedy Space Center.

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Цитировать04/21/2020 19:01 Stephen Clark

In a forecast issued today, the weather team at Cape Canaveral predicts a 90 percent chance of favorable conditions for launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket tomorrow at 3:37 p.m. EDT (1937 GMT).

Mostly sunny skies are in the forecast tomorrow, with a few clouds possible at 3,500 feet and scattered high-level clouds at 30,000 feet. Surface winds are forecast to be out of the east-northeast at 7 to 12 mph, with a temperature at launch time of around 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

There's a low risk of upper level winds preventing launch of the Falcon 9 rocket tomorrow, according to the Space Force's 45th Weather Squadron.

SpaceX plans to launch the next 60 satellites for its Starlink broadband Internet network, bringing the total number of Starlink craft launched since last May to 420.

Tomorrow's Falcon 9 flight will be seventh launch by SpaceX so far this year.

Цитировать04/21/2020 23:41 Stephen Clark

SpaceX is transferring a Falcon 9 rocket up the ramp to pad 39A this afternoon in preparation for launch tomorrow at 3:37 p.m. EDT (1937 GMT) with 60 more Starlink satellites.

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ЦитироватьРакета-носитель SpaceX стартует на орбиту с очередной партией из 60 интернет-спутников Starlink
22.04.2020 0:00:08

Вашингтон. 22 апреля. ИНТЕРФАКС - Тяжелая ракета-носитель Falcon 9 в среду должна стартовать на орбиту с очередной группой из 60 микроспутников для продолжения развертывания глобальной сети интернет-покрытия системы Starlink, сообщает компания-разработчик SpaceX.

Запуск планируется осуществить со стартового комплекса LC-39 на космодроме на мысе Канаверал (штат Флорида) в 15:37 по времени Восточного побережья США (22:37 мск).

Он будет проведен, несмотря на серьезную ситуацию с коронавирусом в США. По данным командования космодрома, в настоящее время там принимаются необходимые меры предосторожности для того, чтобы снизить риск распространения Covid-19. При этом отложено большинство других ранее запланированных космических запусков.

Это уже седьмой вывод на орбиту группы интернет-спутников, начиная с мая прошлого года, в рамках проекта Starlink. С учетом нынешних спутников орбитальная группировка SpaceX будет состоять уже из 420 космических аппаратов системы Starlink.

Новая группа спутников Starlink будет выведена на эллиптическую орбиту высотой от 212 до 386 км. После проверки инженерами SpaceX их работоспособности, спутники с использованием собственных ионных двигателей поднимутся на штатную орбиту высотой 550 км.

Первая многоразовая ступень ракеты-носителя SpaceX, которая используется для запусков уже в четвертый раз, должна совершить управляемую посадку на плавучей платформе Of Course I Still Love You, которая будет находиться в Атлантике 630 км от космодрома на мысе Канаверал.

Кроме того, специальные спасательные морские суда Ms. Tree и Ms. Chief в Атлантике попытаются "поймать" в надводные сети обе створки обтекателя головной части ракеты, которые после отделения будут спускаться на парашютах. Повторное использование обтекателя позволяет экономить компании SpaceX до $6 млн при запусках своих ракет.
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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67517.png) Gavin - SpaceXFleet Updates‏ @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 49 мин. назад (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1252720225935593472)

With just under 22 hours until liftoff, Of Course I Still Love You has arrived at the landing zone!

The droneship is positioned ~629km downrange.

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Цитироватьна сайте SpaceX

spacex.com/webcast (http://www.spacex.com/webcast)

или

на ТыТрубе

youtube.com/watch?v=wSge0I7pwFI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSge0I7pwFI)

Начало трансляции: ~19:27 UTC / 22:27 ДМВ (ориентировочно за 10 мин до пуска)

(https://forum.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/forum/file/121295)

Цитировать04/22/2020 06:45 Stephen Clark

The 229-foot-tall (70-meter) Falcon 9 rocket has been raised vertical at pad 39A in preparation for launch tomorrow at 3:37 p.m. EDT (1937 GMT).

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ЦитироватьSpaceX modifies Starlink network design as another 60 satellites gear up for launch
April 21, 2020 (https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/04/) | Stephen Clark (https://spaceflightnow.com/author/stephen-clark/)

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Artist's illustration of the distribution of satellites in SpaceX's Starlink network. Credit: SpaceX

Another 60 Starlink satellites are ready for launch Wednesday to beam Internet signals to future SpaceX consumers as the company seeks regulatory approval to fly all 4,400 relay stations in the network's first phase of deployment at lower altitudes than previously planned.

SpaceX's Starlink network is a multibillion-dollar program aimed at blanketing the planet in broadband connectivity, serving a wide range of consumers in homes, businesses, schools and hospitals. The network, which could eventually number thousands of satellites, is also designed to provide connectivity to airplanes and ships, and the U.S. military is testing the Starlink service to gauge its military usefulness.

"With performance that far surpasses that of traditional satellite Internet, and a global network unbounded by ground infrastructure limitations, Starlink will deliver high speed broadband internet to locations where access has been unreliable, expensive, or completely unavailable," SpaceX says.

SpaceX has launched 360 Starlink satellites on six Falcon 9 rockets since last May. Another 60 are scheduled for launch Wednesday at 3:37 p.m. EDT (1937 GMT) fr om pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Sporting a previously-flown first stage and a recycled payload fairing, the Falcon 9 rocket will be fueled with super-chilled, densified kerosene and liquid oxygen propellants beginning around 35 minutes prior to liftoff.

There is a 90 percent chance of acceptable weather conditions for launch Wednesday, according to an outlook issued by the U.S. military's 45th Weather Squadron at Cape Canaveral. SpaceX says it moved up the launch by a day fr om Thursday to take advantage of the good weather forecast.

The Falcon 9's engine controller will command ignition of the rocket's nine Merlin 1D main engines around three seconds before liftoff. The engines will power up to full throttle and hold-down clamps will open to allow the 229-foot-tall (70-meter) launcher to take off from pad 39A with 1.7 million pounds of thrust.

Heading toward the northeast, the Falcon 9 rocket will surpass the speed of sound in about one minute, then shut down its first stage engines roughly two-and-a-half minutes into the mission. The 15-story first stage booster will separate and attempt a propulsive landing on SpaceX's drone ship parked several hundred miles northeast of Cape Canaveral in the Atlantic Ocean.

The Falcon 9's second stage will fire its single Merlin engine to power the 60 quarter-ton Starlink satellites into orbit. Early in the second stage burn, the rocket will jettison its clamshell-like nose shroud once it has climbed above the dense, lower layers of the atmosphere.

SpaceX's two fairing recovery boats will also be on station in the Atlantic Ocean east of Charleston, South Carolina, to try to snare the two fairing halves in giant nets for potential reuse on a future mission.

The fairing on Wednesday's mission previously launched last August with the Israeli Amos 17 communications satellite, and were recovered at sea. The first stage assigned to Wednesday's flight is a veteran of three previous launches and landings, including on the unpiloted test flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule in March 2019.

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A plume of exhaust erupts from pad 39A's flame trench at 12 p.m. EDT (1600 GMT) Friday during SpaceX's static fire test. Credit: William Harwood/CBS News

If all goes according to plan, the Falcon 9's second stage will shut down its engine nearly nine minutes after liftoff, injecting the Starlink satellites into a preliminary elliptical orbit ranging more than 200 miles (300 kilometers) above Earth.

The 60 Starlink spacecraft will deploy from the Falcon 9 upper stage all at once over the North Atlantic Ocean around 14 minutes into the mission.

Each of the quarter-ton Starlink satellites is expected to unfurl a solar array wing and activate a krypton ion propulsion drive to begin climbing to an operational orbit 341 miles (550 kilometers) in altitude, wh ere they will join hundreds other Starlink nodes launched since last May.

SpaceX has modified the architecture of the Starlink network several times. Most recently, SpaceX submitted an application to the Federal Communication Commission on Friday proposing to operate more satellites in lower orbits than the FCC previously authorized.

The first phase of the Starlink network will include 1,584 satellites orbiting 341 miles (550 kilometers) above Earth in planes inclined 53 degrees to the equator. That part of the constellation, which SpaceX intends to launch through the end of the year, remains unchanged in SpaceX's application.

SpaceX previously had regulatory approval from the FCC to operate another 2,825 satellites in higher orbits between 690 miles (1,110 kilometers) and 823 miles (1,325 kilometers) in altitude, in orbital planes inclined 53.8, 70, 74 and 81 degrees to the equator.

The modified plan submitted to the FCC by SpaceX foresees Ku-band and Ka-band satellites in the next phase of the Starlink network all operated at altitudes between 335 miles (540 kilometers) and 354 miles (570 kilometers) at inclinations of 53.2, 70 and 97.6 degrees.

The application covers 4,408 Starlink satellites, one fewer than SpaceX envisioned under the previous architecture.

In documentation submitted Friday to the FCC, SpaceX said lower altitude will put the satellites closer to Starlink consumers and allow the network "to provide low-latency broadband to unserved and underserved Americans that is on par with service previously only available in urban areas."

The change will also improve Starlink service for U.S. government users in polar regions and allow for more rapid deployment of the network, SpaceX said.

Flying Starlink satellites in lower orbits will help ensure they re-enter the atmosphere a shorter time in case of failure. And the spacecraft will broadcast signals at reduced power levels because they are closer to Earth, which SpaceX said will allow the Starlink fleet to be compliant with limits to reduce radio interference with other satellite and terrestrial wireless networks.

Last week's application to modify SpaceX's FCC license is the latest in a series of adjustments to the Starlink architecture. Before the first launch of 60 Starlink satellites last year, SpaceX received FCC approval to migrate the positions of the fleet's first 1,584 satellites from 714 miles (1,150 kilometers) to 341 miles (550 kilometers).

In December, the FCC granted a SpaceX request to reconfigure the distribution of the Starlink satellites in different orbital planes. SpaceX said that request was intended to expand Starlink coverage faster around the United States without the need for more satellites.

SpaceX wrote in the FCC filing Friday that the Starlink network remains on track to begins serving American consumers this year.

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A view of 60 Starlink satellites stacked before a previous launch. Credit: SpaceX

At lower altitudes, the Starlink satellites will fly in a region with busier space traffic. SpaceX says its Starlink spacecraft can maneuver to avoid collisions with other objects in orbit, and it releases orbital data on the Starlink satellites so other operators can also perform evasive maneuvers.

Astronomers have also raised concerns about the brightness of the Starlink satellites, which could interfere with ground-based telescope images, particularly around sunrise and sunset.

The Starlink satellites reflect more sunlight than SpaceX or astronomers anticipated before the first dedicated Starlink launch last year. The American Astronomical Society and other groups are working with SpaceX to try and lim it the satellites' impacts on astronomy.

"SpaceX is committed to promoting all forms of space exploration, which is why it has already taken a number of proactive steps to ensure it does not materially impact optical astronomy," the company wrote in Friday's application to the FCC, which does not have regulatory authority over the brightness of satellites. "SpaceX is working with U.S. and international astronomy organizations and observatories to measure scientifically the actual impact of its satellites."

Flying more Starlink satellites at lower altitudes could make the relay nodes appear brighter from the ground, but there will be fewer Starlink satellites visible in the sky at one time. The spacecraft at lower altitudes will also spend less time illuminated by sunlight.

One of 60 Starlink satellites launched Jan. 6 carried a new darker coating intended to reduce the spacecraft's reflectivity. SpaceX said last month that preliminary data indicated a "notable reduction" in the brightness of that satellite, which has been dubbed "DarkSat."

Beyond this (darkening) treatment, SpaceX is developing new mitigation efforts that it plans to test in the coming months," SpaceX wrote in Friday's FCC filing. "Additionally, SpaceX will make satellite tracking data available so astronomers can better coordinate their observations with our satellites."

One change SpaceX is studying is the addition of a sunshade, or visor, to unfurl like an umbrella on Starlink satellites to reduce the amount of sunlight glinting off the spacecraft.

Beyond the 4,400 Ku-band and Ka-band satellites covered in Friday's application for a modified FCC license, SpaceX plans to launch another 7,500 V-band data relay stations into orbits around 214 miles (345.6 kilometers) in altitude. The FCC has already approved SpaceX to operate the V-band network.

SpaceX's next Starlink launch after Wednesday could happen as soon as early-to-mid May on another Falcon 9 rocket mission from Cape Canaveral.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29827.jpg) (https://twitter.com/SpaceX) SpaceX ✔@SpaceX (https://twitter.com/SpaceX) 4:56 PM - Apr 22, 2020 (https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1252959401901559808)

New T-0 of 3:30 p.m. EDT, 19:30 UTC, for today's launch of Starlink

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185037.png) (https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF) Chris G - NSF @ChrisG_NSF (https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF) 5:07 PM - Apr 22, 2020 (https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF/status/1252962339822931969)

This would roughly match the technical opening of the ~14 minute launch window today -- with center of the window 7 minutes after window open being what is usually always targeted for maximum performance.  So opening v. middle of window.  Not a technical "move to the left". https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1252959401901559808 ... (https://t.co/bj0G1tYjL0)

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185267.jpg) (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron) Julia @julia_bergeron (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron) 6:00 PM (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1252975641277935616) - Apr 22, 2020

B1051.4 is not afraid of recycling and reuse. Check out the scorch on this three time flown booster. Remotes are set! Join @ChrisG_NSF (https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF) and I at 2:30 pm ET for a livestream of the launch and pre-launch chat. #Starlink (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starlink?src=hash)

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Today is Earth Day and SpaceX is doing their part by reusing this booster for the fourth time.

Check out this graphic detailing what previous flights the various parts flew on, excluding the satellites of course.

Photo by the wonderful @julia_bergeron (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron)!

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Naked recovered fairings courtesy of GO Ms. Tree who caught one half and GO Ms. Chief who fished out the other half from the Atlantic during AMOS-17 recovery. Maybe Earth Day will bring some extra reuse luck for the #SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceXFleet?src=hash) and we'll finally see a double catch. #Starlink (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starlink?src=hash)

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ЦитироватьTimeline for Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites
April 22, 2020 (https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/04/) | Stephen Clark (https://spaceflightnow.com/author/stephen-clark/)

Follow the key events of the Falcon 9 rocket's ascent to orbit with 60 satellites for SpaceX's Starlink broadband network.

The 229-foot-tall (70-meter) rocket is scheduled to lift off Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. EDT (1930 GMT) from the pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The Falcon 9 will head northeast from Cape Canaveral over the Atlantic Ocean to place the 60 Starlink satellites into an elliptical orbit ranging more than 200 miles (300 kilometers) above Earth. The satellites will use their ion thrusters to maneuver into their higher orbit for testing, before finally proceeding to an operational orbit at an altitude of approximately 341 miles (550 kilometers).

The Falcon 9's first stage will target a landing on SpaceX's drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You" in the Atlantic Ocean nearly 400 miles (630 kilometers) northeast of Cape Canaveral.

The first stage booster launching Wednesday previously flew on three missions. The booster first launched from the Kennedy Space Center with SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule on an unpiloted test flight in March 2019, then launched again last June from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California with Canada's Radarsat Constellation Mission. Most recently, the first stage flew again Jan. 29 with SpaceX's fourth batch of Starlink satellites.

Thee payload fairing on Wednesday's flight previously flew in August 2019 with the Israeli Amos 17 communications satellite.

For Wednesday's mission, SpaceX will attempt to catch both halves of the Falcon 9's payload fairing using nets aboard the ocean-going ships "Ms. Tree" and "Ms. Chief" in the Atlantic Ocean. The attempt to catch the fairing will come around 45 minutes after liftoff.

Data source: SpaceX

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T-0:00:00: Liftoff

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After the rocket's nine Merlin engines pass an automated health check, hold-down clamps will release the Falcon 9 booster for liftoff from pad 40.

T+0:01:12: Max Q

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The Falcon 9 rocket reaches Max Q, the point of maximum aerodynamic pressure, a few seconds after surpassing the speed of sound.

T+0:02:32: MECO

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The Falcon 9's nine Merlin 1D engines shut down.

T+0:02:35: Stage 1 Separation

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The Falcon 9's first stage separates from the second stage moments after MECO.

T+0:02:43: Stage 2 Ignition

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The second stage Merlin 1D vacuum engine ignites for an approximately six-minute burn to inject the Starlink satellites into orbit.

T+0:03:07: Fairing Jettison

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The 5.2-meter (17.1-foot) diameter payload fairing jettisons once the Falcon 9 rocket ascends through the dense lower atmosphere. The 43-foot-tall fairing is made of two clamshell-like halves composed of carbon fiber with an aluminum honeycomb core.

T+0:07:04: Stage 1 Entry Burn Complete

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A subset of the first stage's Merlin 1D engines completes an entry burn to slow down for landing. A final landing burn will occur just before touchdown on SpaceX's drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You" nearly 400 miles (630 kilometers) northeast of Cape Canaveral.

T+0:08:45: Stage 1 Landing

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The Falcon 9 rocket's first stage booster touches down on SpaceX's drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

T+0:08:55: SECO 1

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The Merlin 1D vacuum engine turns off after placing the Starlink satellites in an elliptical orbit ranging between 130 miles (210 kilometers) and 227 miles (366 kilometers) above Earth, with an inclination of 53 degrees.

T+0:14:51: Starlink Deployment

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The 60 flat-panel Starlink satellites, each with a mass of about 573 pounds (260 kilograms) deploy from the Falcon 9 rocket's second stage.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185075.png) (https://twitter.com/TSKelso) T.S. Kelso @TSKelso (https://twitter.com/TSKelso) 7:09 PM (https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1252993042342047744) - Apr 22, 2020

Starlink-7 launch is set for 2020-04-22 19:30 UTC with deployment at 19:45:25.430 UTC.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67609.png) (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) Gavin - SpaceX Fleet Updates @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 8:42 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253016295588745216) - Apr 22, 2020

Tracking maps indicate that support ship GO Quest has finished preparing the droneship and is now retreating to a safe distance.

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Цитировать04/22/2020 21:01 Stephen Clark

T-minus 1 hours, 30 minutes. SpaceX's launch team will soon complete checkouts of the rocket ahead of the start of fueling of the Falcon 9 with super-chilled, densified RP-1 kerosene and liquid oxygen propellants.

SpaceX's launch conductor will verify all members of the launch team are ready to proceed with the final 35-minute automated countdown sequence at 2:52 p.m. EDT (1852 GMT), followed by the start of filling the rocket with super-chilled, densified RP-1 kerosene and liquid oxygen propellants at 2:55 p.m. EDT (1455 GMT).

Liquid oxygen loading into the second stage will begin at T-minus 16 minutes, at 3:14 p.m. EDT (1914 GMT), followed by final chilldown of the rocket's nine Merlin first stage engines, a final pre-flight engine steering check, switching of the rocket to internal power, and pressurization of the Falcon 9's propellant tanks leading up to liftoff.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67609.png) (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) Gavin - SpaceX Fleet Updates @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 8:11 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253008455457267713) - Apr 22, 2020

Ms. Tree and Ms. Chief are in position and ready to try and catch the fairing!

Here's the scoreboard:

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SpaceX is counting down to liftoff of its seventh launch of the year at 3:30:30pm EDT (1930:30 GMT) from pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

A Falcon 9 rocket will deliver 60 more Starlink Internet satellites to orbit. LIVE COVERAGE:
https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/04/22/falcon-9-starlink-6-mission-status-center/ ... (https://t.co/8hPfnSTULV)

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Цитировать04/22/2020 21:30 Stephen Clark

T-minus 60 minutes. Here are some statistics on today's launch:

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• 84th launch of a Falcon 9 rocket since 2010
  
• 92nd launch of Falcon rocket family since 2006
  
• 4th launch of Falcon 9 booster B1051
  
• 72nd Falcon launch from Cape Canaveral
  
• 115th launch from pad 39A
  
• 21st SpaceX launch from pad 39A
  
• 7th launch dedicated to SpaceX's Starlink network
  
• 7th Falcon 9 launch of 2020
  
• 7th launch by SpaceX in 2020
  
• 35th time SpaceX has launched a previously-flown booster
  
• 8th orbital launch based out of Cape Canaveral in 2020
  

Цитировать04/22/2020 21:40 Stephen Clark

T-minus 50 minutes. SpaceX intends to recover the first stage after today's launch. The company's drone ship "Of Course I Still Love You" is parked roughly 400 miles (630 kilometers) northeast of Cape Canaveral.

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The Falcon 9's first stage booster will target a propulsive landing on the football field-sized drone ship at T+plus 8 minutes, 45 seconds.

SpaceX's two fairing recovery ships -- named "Ms. Tree" and "Ms. Chief" -- are also in position in the Atlantic Ocean to try and catch the two halves of the Falcon 9's payload shroud around 45 minutes after launch.

The vessels are equipped with giant nets to catch the fairing shells as they descend under parafoils. On today's flight, SpaceX is reusing the fairing after retrieving the hardware from the sea following a previous mission.

But catching them in the nets prevents the shells from being drenched in salt water. That eases their refurbishment and reuse, SpaceX says.

Цитировать04/22/2020 21:58 Stephen Clark

T-minus 32 minutes. Fueling of the Falcon 9 rocket should be underway at this time, but SpaceX is not currently providing media with the ability to monitor in real-time the progress of today's countdown.

Цитировать04/22/2020 22:06 Stephen Clark

Venting visible at the base of pad 39A suggests fueling of the Falcon 9 rocket is underway this morning.

Цитировать04/22/2020 22:25 Stephen Clark

The Falcon 9's first stage is fully loaded with RP-1 kerosene fuel.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/91701.jpg) (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow) Spaceflight Now @SpaceflightNow (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow) 10:54 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/1253049532381827081) - Apr 22, 2020

Here's a replay of today's launch from the Kennedy Space Center — the 84th by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket since 2010.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29827.jpg) (https://twitter.com/SpaceX) 10:31 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1253043667343818754) - Apr 22, 2020

Liftoff!

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/47036.png) (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight) Chris B - NSF @NASASpaceflight (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight) 10:35 PM (https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1253044686954139650) - Apr 22, 2020

Booster MECO. Staging 1-2. SES-1. Booster Grid Fins. Fairing Jettison.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29827.jpg) (https://twitter.com/SpaceX) 10:40 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1253045936005111809) - Apr 22, 2020

Falcon 9's first stage has landed on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship!

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Цитировать04/22/2020 22:45 Stephen Clark

Release of the retention rods holding the Starlink satellites to the Falcon 9 rocket has been confirmed.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29827.jpg) (https://twitter.com/SpaceX) SpaceX ✔@SpaceX (https://twitter.com/SpaceX) 10:47 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1253047783457619969) - Apr 22, 2020

Successful deployment of 60 Starlink satellites confirmed

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ЦитироватьStarlink Mission

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Трансляция началась 33 минуты назад

Цитироватьopinion написал:
Ведущая сказала, обтекатель бэушный.

ЦитироватьСпасательные суда SpaceX не смогли "поймать" створки обтекателя ракеты Falcon 9, они упали в Атлантику
       Вашингтон. 22 апреля. ИНТЕРФАКС - Специальным американским судам в среду не удалось поймать в надводные сети обе многоразовые створки головного обтекателя ракеты Falcon 9 компании SpaceX, сообщили поисково-спасательные службы.
       Вслед за их отделением от стартовавшей на орбиту ракеты они упали в Атлантику. Между тем спасательные суда смогут поднять их из воды и доставить на берег.
       Створки обтекателя использовались уже во второй раз. Многократное их использование позволяет компании SpaceX экономить до $6 млн при запусках своих ракет.
       Как сообщалось, тяжелая ракета-носитель Falcon 9 в среду в 15:30 по времени Восточного побережья США (22:30 мск) стартовала на орбиту с космодрома NASA на мысе Канаверал с новой партией из 60 мини-спутников, предназначенных для дальнейшего развертывания глобальной сети интернет-покрытия системы Starlink.
       Примерно через 45 минут после старта ракеты два специальных морских судна - Ms. Tree и Ms. Chief в Атлантике должны были "поймать" в надводные сети обе створки обтекателя головной части ракеты, которые спускались на парашютах.
       Тем временем, как сообщалось, первая многоразовая ступень ракеты Falcon 9 компании SpaceX, которая использовалась для запуска уже в четвертый раз, совершила успешную управляемую посадку на плавучей платформе Of Course I Still Love You, находившейся в Атлантике.

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ЦитироватьСпасательные суда SpaceX не смогли "поймать" створки обтекателя ракеты Falcon 9, они упали в Атлантику  

Цитироватьopinion написал:
 

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ЦитироватьНа форуме NSF пишут, что в этот раз не планировали ловить. С самого начала собирались поднимать из воды.

Цитироватьopinion написал:
С самого начала собирались поднимать из воды.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67609.png) (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) Gavin - SpaceX Fleet Updates @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 10:24 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253042088649854976) - Apr 22, 2020

No fairing catch today as the catching software is undergoing a software upgrade.

SpaceX will recover them fairing halves from the water. They have only raised the smaller scoop nets

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10:29 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253043300690468866) - Apr 22, 2020

Photo of how the small scoop nets work with thanks to @ken_kremer (https://twitter.com/ken_kremer)

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ЦитироватьAPRIL 23, 2020
STARLINK MISSION

On Wednesday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. EDT, or 19:30 p.m. UTC, SpaceX launched its seventh Starlink mission. Falcon 9 lifted off from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Falcon 9's first stage previously supported Crew Dragon's first flight to the International Space Station, launch of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission, and the fourth Starlink mission. Following stage separation, SpaceX landed Falcon 9's first stage on the "Of Course I Still Love You" droneship, which was stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. Falcon 9's fairing previously supported the AMOS-17 mission.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/43578.jpg) (https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve) Stephen Marr @spacecoast_stve (https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve) 11:09 PM (https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve/status/1253053253870379008) - Apr 22, 2020

Sixty more Starlink satellites begin their journey atop 4th-flight veteran Falcon 9 B1051! ...

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(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185267.jpg) (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron) Julia @julia_bergeron (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron) 10:49 PM (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1253048298140766208) - Apr 22, 2020

The Seventh Starlink mission has launched from 39A onboard B1051.4. This launch makes Falcon 9 the most flown currently operational U.S. rocket with 84 flights. #Starlink (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starlink?src=hash) #SpaceX (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash)

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185230.jpg) (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos) John Kraus (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125513.png) @johnkrausphotos (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos) 10:49 PM (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1253048194830864386) - Apr 22, 2020SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launches the seventh batch of 60 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral at 3:30pm today, furthering the company's progress toward providing affordable & reliable internet access worldwide via a constellation of satellites.

((https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125426.png) / for @SuperclusterHQ (https://twitter.com/SuperclusterHQ))

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(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/184961.jpg) (https://twitter.com/SuperclusterHQ) Supercluster ✔@SuperclusterHQ (https://twitter.com/SuperclusterHQ) 11:08 PM (https://twitter.com/SuperclusterHQ/status/1253053069925003264) - Apr 22, 2020

This #SpaceX (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash) Falcon 9 booster has launched and landed an incredible four times. Today it delivered a new batch of Starlink internet satellites to join a constellation that will connect underserved regions around the globe.

(@johnkrausphotos (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos) for Supercluster) #spaceisforeveryone (https://twitter.com/hashtag/spaceisforeveryone?src=hash)

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12:14 AM (https://twitter.com/SuperclusterHQ/status/1253069730577035265) - Apr 23, 2020

The #SpaceX (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash) Falcon 9 roars off Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center this afternoon, firing its 9 Merlin engines

Captured by remotely placed cameras setup by @johnkrausphotos (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos) for Supercluster

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12:53 AM (https://twitter.com/SuperclusterHQ/status/1253079569898373120) - Apr 23, 2020

A stunning streak shot of the #SpaceX (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash) F9 Starlink liftoff captured remotely by @johnkrausphotos (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos)

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185249.jpg) (https://twitter.com/elonmusk) Elon Musk ✔@elonmusk (https://twitter.com/elonmusk) 1:15 AM (https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1253084960057176068) - Apr 23, 2020

There are now 420 operational Starlink satellites (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125535.png) (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125479.png)

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/29827.jpg) (https://twitter.com/SpaceX) SpaceX ✔@SpaceX (https://twitter.com/SpaceX) 1:27 AM (https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1253087958049021954) - Apr 23, 2020

Falcon 9 launches 60 Starlink satellites to orbit, completing this booster's fourth flight

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185426.jpg) (https://twitter.com/Jones4Andrew) Andrew Jones @Jones4Andrew (https://twitter.com/Jones4Andrew) 11:09 PM (https://twitter.com/Jones4Andrew/status/1253053388922683392) - Apr 22, 2020

So here they are, Falcon 9 top stage throwing out a new bunch of Starlink.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67609.png) (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) Gavin - SpaceX Fleet Updates @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 1:50 AM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253093768129064960) - Apr 23, 2020

Tracking indicates that Ms. Tree and Ms. Chief are leaving the recovery zone.

No attempt was made to catch the fairing today, they planned to scoop halves from the water.

Sometimes Elon will tweet photos, otherwise, we will have to wait for their return to see how they got on.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185807.jpg) (https://twitter.com/TimBurgess) Tim Burgess (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125448.png)(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125513.png) @TimBurgess (https://twitter.com/TimBurgess) 11:21 PM (https://twitter.com/TimBurgess/status/1253056449057640448) - Apr 22, 2020

SpaceX Falcon 9 2nd stage with #starlink (https://twitter.com/hashtag/starlink?src=hash) deployment over the UK Taken with the canon 5dmk3 and 200mm lens @SpaceXStarlink (https://twitter.com/SpaceXStarlink) @SpaceX (https://twitter.com/SpaceX) #starlink (https://twitter.com/hashtag/starlink?src=hash) @VirtualAstro (https://twitter.com/VirtualAstro) @sarahcruddas (https://twitter.com/sarahcruddas) @dallascampbell (https://twitter.com/dallascampbell)

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185230.jpg) (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos) John Kraus (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125513.png)@johnkrausphotos (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos) 2:41 AM (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1253106751508971520) - Apr 23, 2020

Falcon's Flame (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125444.png)

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185276.jpg) (https://twitter.com/considercosmos) Cosmic Perspective @considercosmos (https://twitter.com/considercosmos) 4:34 AM (https://twitter.com/considercosmos/status/1253135183236210691) - Apr 23, 2020

Celebrating Earth Day from the same place that first launched our journey towards a more planetary and cosmic perspective: Pad 39A (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125513.png)(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125340.png)(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125296.png)(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125294.png)

A beautiful liftoff @SpaceX (https://twitter.com/SpaceX) @elonmusk (https://twitter.com/elonmusk) #EarthDay (https://twitter.com/hashtag/EarthDay?src=hash) #SpaceX (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash) #CosmicPerspective (https://twitter.com/hashtag/CosmicPerspective?src=hash)

https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1253130502166511616/pu/vid/1280x720/9eNcvw9Nv-XOQvwm.mp4 (https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1253130502166511616/pu/vid/1280x720/9eNcvw9Nv-XOQvwm.mp4) (1:42)

ЦитироватьSpaceX's Starlink network surpasses 400-satellite mark after successful launch
April 22, 2020 (https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/04/) | Stephen Clark (https://spaceflightnow.com/author/stephen-clark/)

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A Falcon 9 rocket streaks into the sky over Cape Canaveral in this long exposure photo. Credit: SpaceX

SpaceX launched 60 more spacecraft Wednesday to join the Starlink fleet beaming broadband signals around the world, while the company's engineers move closer to debuting a sunshade that could reduce the satellites' impacts on ground-based astronomy.

Riding 1.7 million pounds of thrust fr om nine Merlin main engines, a Falcon 9 rocket took off at 3:30:30 p.m. EDT (1930:30 GMT) Wednesday from pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The Falcon 9 launcher, standing 229 feet (70 meters) tall, tilted on a track northeast from Florida's Space Coast and rocketed through a thin layer of high clouds on the way to orbit.

Two-and-a-half minutes after liftoff, the Falcon 9's first stage booster shut down and separated to begin a controlled descent back into the atmosphere. The rocket's single-engine upper stage ignited seconds later, and the Falcon 9 released its clamshell-like payload fairing more than three minutes into the mission.

Flying into space for the fourth time, the reusable first stage nailed a pinpoint landing on SpaceX's drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean east of Charleston, South Carolina. Two recovery ships were stationed in the Atlantic to retrieve the rocket's two-piece payload shroud, which was also recycled from a previous flight.

The Falcon 9 rocket released retention rods holding the Starlink satellites to the upper stage around 15 minutes after launch. Video from camera on the rocket showed the 60 flat-panel satellites — each with mass of about a quarter-ton — receding into space over the North Atlantic Ocean.

The satellites were each expected to extend their power-generating solar panel wing go through an activation sequence. Krypton ion thrusters on the spacecraft will boost them from their preliminary elliptical transfer orbit to an operational altitude of 341 miles (550 kilometers) over the coming weeks and months.

The successful launch Wednesday marked the 84th flight of a Falcon 9 rocket since June 2010. That makes SpaceX's Falcon 9 the most-flown orbital-class U.S. launcher currently in operation, exceeding the 83 missions performed by the Atlas 5 rocket built by rival United Launch Alliance.

Wednesday's launch was SpaceX's seventh Falcon 9 mission of the year.

It was the first Falcon 9 launch since March 18, when one of the Falcon 9's nine Merlin booster engines shut down prematurely. The rocket was able to recover from the engine failure, and still placed its payload of 60 Starlink satellites into the planned orbit.

Elon Musk, SpaceX's founder and CEO, said Wednesday the engine problem was caused by a "small amount of isopropyl alcohol (cleaning fluid)" that was trapped in a "sensor dead leg," or an area wh ere it couldn't flow through. The fluid ignited in flight, causing the engine to automatically shut down.

Lauren Lyons, a SpaceX engineer hosting the company's launch webcast, said ground crews did not perform that particular cleaning procedure on the Falcon 9 rocket used Wednesday.

With Wednesday's launch, SpaceX has delivered 422 Starlink satellites to space, including two prototypes that are now being deorbited. Since last May, SpaceX has orbited 420 Starlink spacecraft. Three of those relay stations are no longer in orbit, according to publicly-available U.S. military tracking data.

SpaceX's next Starlink launch after Wednesday could happen as soon as early May on another Falcon 9 rocket mission from Cape Canaveral.
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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185075.png) (https://twitter.com/TSKelso) T.S. Kelso @TSKelso (https://twitter.com/TSKelso) 10:39 AM (https://twitter.com/TSKelso/status/1253227087516676096) - Apr 23, 2020

We now have SupTLEs for all 60 #Starlink (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starlink?src=hash) satellites from the 2020-025 launch on Apr 22. They are tightly bunched, with STARLINK-1325 leading the pack. The SupTLEs will continue to update every ~8 hours.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67609.png) (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) Gavin - SpaceX Fleet Updates @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 10:55 AM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253231120394735616) - Apr 23, 2020

Tracking maps indicate that Of Course I Still Love You droneship and the recovery fleet left the landing zone a few hours ago.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67609.png) (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet)Gavin - SpaceX Fleet Updates @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 3:11 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253295308806684674) - Apr 23, 2020

Update! Fleet is moving incredibly slowly - between 1-2 knots, having only traveled about 40km

Possibilities include that they're drifting as they continue to work on OCISLY or battling forecasted bad weather that forced SpaceX to move launch

Difficult to know so don't assume!
https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253231120394735616 ... (https://t.co/IZphvNQltY)


3:22 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253298201102336001) - Apr 23, 2020

...as for the fairing catchers...

They are powering ahead and passed the droneship team at about 1am EDT.

ETA is difficult to predict as speed is variable but looks like an arrival between 12am - 7am EDT overnight tonight

More to follow later.

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ЦитироватьRudel написал:
в предпоследнем пуске стукнулись соплами о баржу из-за посадки на пределе возможного (движки скорее всего в утиль)

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67609.png) (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) Gavin - SpaceX Fleet Updates @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 7:03 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253353689269407750) - Apr 23, 2020

OCISLY Update!

The recovery fleet has finally picked up speed and is heading in the direction of Port Canaveral

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67609.png) (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) Gavin - SpaceX Fleet Updates @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 1:06 AM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253445240813506562) - Apr 24, 2020

Fleet Update!

Ms . Tree and Ms. Chief are halfway through their journey to Port Canaveral. ETA is difficult to predict as speed is varying. Best guess would be sometime after 4am EST tomorrow morning.  

OCISLY is progressing well. A broad ETA is for Saturday morning.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67609.png) (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) Gavin - SpaceX Fleet Updates @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 2:57 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253654403619356672) - Apr 24, 2020

After a slow crawl throughout the night, the fairing catchers have picked up some speed again.

If they can keep this pace, they'll be arriving at Port Canaveral mid-afternoon today.

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3:22 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253660474266341378) - Apr 24, 2020

The weather in the area is fantastically terrible so this turn of speed was a surprise. They've been cruising along at 12 - 13 knots for the last two hours.

Even if they make it back for this afternoon, they may not be let into Port Canaveral til the weather improves.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185267.jpg) (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron) Julia @julia_bergeron (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron) 6:28 PM (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1253707469341315073) - Apr 24, 2020

The #SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceXFleet?src=hash) is now maneuvering the weather and most likely riding some swells. The skies in the Merritt Island/Port Canaveral area remain grey, windy and full of drizzle. I am hoping to see the catchers make it back later tonight. OCISLY will be harder to predict for a while

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67609.png) (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) Gavin - SpaceX Fleet Updates @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 7:37 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253724679862444032) - Apr 24, 2020

Position and arrival times upd ate!

Ms. Tree / Ms. Chief:
Estimated arrival sometime today after 4pm. Speed varying

OCISLY:
Estimated arrival TBD, Sunday probably. Moving slowly in bad weather.

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8:31 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253738349803773952) - Apr 24, 2020

Ms. Tree and Ms. Chief are currently se t to arrive at Port Canaveral just after 4pm EDT today.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67609.png) (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) Gavin - SpaceX Fleet Updates @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 11:20 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253780830415196164) - Apr 24, 2020

Arrival! Ms. Tree and Ms. Chief have returned to Port Canaveral.

There is definitely a fairing haf onboard each ship.

Higher quality photos to follow shortly where we can assess the condition of the fairing.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185060.png) (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo) Kyle Montgomery @Kyle_M_Photo (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo) 11:48 PM (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1253787864355217410) - Apr 24, 2020

Both halves look good, here is Ms. Tree.  Chief photos next.

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11:48 PM (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1253788038796279808) - Apr 24, 2020

Ms. Chief and her fairing half

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185245.jpg) (https://twitter.com/GregScott_photo) Greg Scott @GregScott_photo (https://twitter.com/GregScott_photo) 12:08 AM (https://twitter.com/GregScott_photo/status/1253793055997603840) - Apr 25, 2020

SpaceX Fleet Update: about 4:30pm EDT Go Ms Tree & Ms Chief arrived back in port during heavy rain and a driving wind. Both fairing halves were onboard and in seemingly good shape for a change.
#NASA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NASA?src=hash) #SpaceX (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash) #Space (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Space?src=hash) #SpaceXfleet (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceXfleet?src=hash)

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ЦитироватьSpaceX - Starlink 6 - Fairings Return To Port 04-24-2020

(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/220381.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hWqb0u1eKgYmVryCEyJYA) USLaunchReport (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hWqb0u1eKgYmVryCEyJYA)

24 апр. 2020 г.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67609.png) (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) Gavin - SpaceX Fleet Updates @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 3:00 AM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1253836119491227650) - Apr 25, 2020

OCISLY is about halfway through the journey home. The droneship and accompanying support ships have been slowly progressing through very rough seas.

Saturday is now not-possible and I'm hearing that they are tentatively targeting arrival on Sunday morning - weather permitting.

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Цитироватьtnt22 написал:
 

ЦитироватьSpaceX - Starlink 6 - Fairings Return To Port 04-24-2020  

         USLaunchReport  

 24 апр. 2020 г.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KSdEcwajLY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KSdEcwajLY)    (3:36)

Цитироватьus2-star написал:
какой тайный смысл в этих лапках и сетках, если и просто быстровыловленные из воды створки обтекателей вполне успешно используются.

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/68302.jpg)  (https://twitter.com/planet4589)Jonathan McDowell ✔@planet4589 (https://twitter.com/planet4589) 7:19 AM (https://twitter.com/planet4589/status/1253901405875843073) - Apr 25, 2020

According to the SupTLEs provided via @TSKelso (https://twitter.com/TSKelso) 20 of the Launch 7 Starlinks have begun orbit raising, while the other 40 are undergoing orbital decay (2 km so far). This is consistent with those 40 undergoing  plane precession before being boosted to other orbital planes

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67609.png) (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) Gavin - SpaceX Fleet Updates @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 2:10 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1254367233159172096) - Apr 26, 2020

Very faint, and still far offshore... a booster has appeared on the horizon.

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2:13 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1254368065363599360) - Apr 26, 2020

Without zooooom

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(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185005.jpg) (https://twitter.com/mdcainjr) Michael Cain @mdcainjr (https://twitter.com/mdcainjr)

B1051 returning to port after a recent Starlink launch!  Here is the shot I've got so far. More to come!

Follow @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) for up to date info!

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(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67609.png) (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) Gavin - SpaceX Fleet Updates @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet) 3:20 PM (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1254384775588085767) - Apr 26, 2020

Arrival! B1051.4 and OCISLY have returned to Port Canaveral. The first booster to be successfully recovered since late January.

Higher quality photos to follow. (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125426.png) @flaspacecoast (https://twitter.com/flaspacecoast)

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(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/43578.jpg) (https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve) Stephen Marr @spacecoast_stve (https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve) 3:24 PM (https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve/status/1254385781512327168) - Apr 26, 2020

OCISLY has entered the channel in Port Canaveral. B1051.4 has a little bit of a lean to it. #SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceXFleet?src=hash)

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(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185267.jpg) (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron) Julia @julia_bergeron (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron) 4:03 PM (https://twitter.com/julia_bergeron/status/1254395593188835331) - Apr 26, 2020

Welcome home B1051.4
Welcome home. #SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceXFleet?src=hash) #Starlink (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starlink?src=hash)

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185241.jpg) (https://twitter.com/HillCo_Space) James Harris @HillCo_Space (https://twitter.com/HillCo_Space) 3:43 PM (https://twitter.com/HillCo_Space/status/1254390530269642754) - Apr 26, 2020

Raw video! SHES HOME!

https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1254390491321380864/pu/vid/1280x720/5oUUkEwWqRhZb-cf.mp4 (https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1254390491321380864/pu/vid/1280x720/5oUUkEwWqRhZb-cf.mp4) (0:22)


(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185230.jpg) (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos) John Kraus (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125513.png)@johnkrausphotos (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos) 3:51 PM (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1254392609717575681) - Apr 26, 2020

Welcome home, B1051.4!

https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1254392560375730176/pu/vid/1280x720/PpE7JWXT33vxmDmf.mp4 (https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1254392560375730176/pu/vid/1280x720/PpE7JWXT33vxmDmf.mp4) (0:21)

ЦитироватьSpaceX Falcon 9 Booster B1051.4 Returns To Port Canaveral

(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/220420.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSUu1lih2RifWkKtDOJdsBA) NASASpaceflight (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSUu1lih2RifWkKtDOJdsBA)

26 апр. 2020 г.

The Falcon 9 booster that conducted the launch of SpaceX's seventh Starlink launch was returned to Florida atop the drone ship Of Course I Still Love You on Sunday.

Video and Photos by NSF's Julia Bergeron (@Julia_bergeron). Edited by Jack Beyer (@thejackbeyer)

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ЦитироватьJohn Kraus   @johnkrausphotos    3:51 PM (https://twitter.com/johnkrausphotos/status/1254392609717575681)  - Apr 26, 2020

Welcome home, B1051.4!

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/185126.jpg) (https://twitter.com/w00ki33) Pauline Acalin @w00ki33 (https://twitter.com/w00ki33) 05:28 (https://twitter.com/w00ki33/status/1254960673114615808) - 28 апр. 2020 г.

That finger swipe though... I've been wanting to make this gif of B1046.3 since Dec 2018 after its return from the SSO-A mission. (https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/125461.png) #SpaceX (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash)

https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1254960651249672193/pu/vid/1280x720/KLGo_vo_TQvtvZkV.mp4 (https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1254960651249672193/pu/vid/1280x720/KLGo_vo_TQvtvZkV.mp4) (0:02)


05:30 (https://twitter.com/w00ki33/status/1254961035015938048) - 28 апр. 2020 г.

Pauline, please take your hand off the booster.
Me:

https://video.twimg.com/tweet_video/EWqEUdIU4AApdNG.mp4 (https://video.twimg.com/tweet_video/EWqEUdIU4AApdNG.mp4) (0:03)

Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/30097.jpg) Stephen Marr‏ @spacecoast_stve (https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve) 5 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve/status/1255154323966824449)

Action at the port with Falcon 9 B1051.4 shows it being lifted off the drone ship and shifted over land. Being lowered toward the stand right this moment. #SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceXFleet?src=hash)

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/69534.jpg) Richard‏ @RDAnglePhoto (https://twitter.com/RDAnglePhoto) 21 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/RDAnglePhoto/status/1254913784260558858)

The #Falcon9 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Falcon9?src=hash) booster 1051 after its 3rd and 4th launch of #Starlink (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starlink?src=hash) satellites. Bit different lighting but can still see the effects of re-entry between the 2 landings. #SpaceX (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash)

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67572.png)Kyle Montgomery @Kyle_M_Photo (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo) 6 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1255190736561152001)

The left leg is being lifted.
#SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceXFleet?src=hash) #SpaceX (https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash) @SpaceXFleet (https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet)

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6 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1255193332336246787)

The left leg is up.

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5 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1255201547023196165)

They are lifting the right leg of B1051.4

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5 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1255206085335662592)

The right leg is up.

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5 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1255211681120124934)

The back leg is going up.

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4 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1255215333562036225)

Phone pic, but the back leg is up.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67572.png) Kyle Montgomery‏ @Kyle_M_Photo (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo) 4 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1255221893050830852)

The last leg is going up.

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4 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1255228675240452098)

They appear to be having some trouble with the last leg, they put it all the way down and have now brought it back up to about were it was before.

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3 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1255240092609851395)

And last leg is has made it up, it went up and down several times before making it up.

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67572.png) Kyle Montgomery‏ @Kyle_M_Photo (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo) 2 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1255250936047587328)

B1051.4 is in the air.

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2 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1255253076824461312)

B1051.4 is horizontal and almost on the transporter.

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2 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1255261937488801793)

B1051.4 is on the transporter.

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1 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1255264749245403136)

The large crane is disconnected from the cap.

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1 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/Kyle_M_Photo/status/1255267836756463617)

The back crane is detached from B1051.4

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Цитировать(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/43578.jpg) (https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve) Stephen Marr @spacecoast_stve (https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve) 3:38 AM (https://twitter.com/spacecoast_stve/status/1255295432743358467) - Apr 29, 2020

Today was leg day for #Falcon9 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Falcon9?src=hash) B1051. The crew did a great job, blazing through recovery ops with very few hiccups.

This time lapse goes through the lifting of 2 legs. I had to leave before the others were lifted in order to get it out in a reasonable time. Enjoy!

https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1255293249033572352/pu/vid/1280x720/UXtGYNAdpADNA2BV.mp4 (https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1255293249033572352/pu/vid/1280x720/UXtGYNAdpADNA2BV.mp4) (1:43)

ЦитироватьTime lapse of B1051.4 getting put on the transporter

(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/220318.jpg) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmkRwpwWK0n73Qqg4SECxg) Kyle_M_Photo (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHmkRwpwWK0n73Qqg4SECxg)

29 апр. 2020 г.

Цитироватьvlad7308 написал:
 

Цитироватьus2-star (//forum/user/15121/) написал:
какой тайный смысл в этих лапках и сетках, если и просто быстровыловленные из воды створки обтекателей вполне успешно используются.

"так получилось" (с)
И это тоже пройдет :)
А створки надо чуть доработать, чтобы меньше страдали при посадке на воду.

Цитата: undefined(https://img.novosti-kosmonavtiki.ru/67516.jpg) (https://twitter.com/planet4589) Jonathan McDowell (https://twitter.com/planet4589) @planet4589 (https://twitter.com/planet4589) 2 ч. назад (https://twitter.com/planet4589/status/1263692953467457536)

Finally, launch 7. The green lines in each plot are the deployment rods; note that launch 1's are going to stay up for a while.

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