SPHEREx (ИК телескоп), PUNCН х4 – Falcon-9 (B1088.3) – Vandenberg SLC-4E – 12.03.2025 03:10 UTC

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spherex/2025/02/21/nasa-spacex-move-launch-of-space-telescope-sun-missions/

NASA, SpaceX Move Launch of Space Telescope, Sun Missions

^{NASA's SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer), a space telescope, is situated on a work stand ahead of prelaunch operations at the Astrotech Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. SPHEREx will enter a polar orbit around Earth and create a 3D map of the entire sky, gathering information about millions of galaxies for scientists to study what happened after the big bang, the history of galaxy evolution, and the origins of water in planetary systems in our galaxy. Photo credit: BAE Systems/Benjamin Fry}
NASA and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier than 10:09 p.m. EST (7:09 p.m. PST) on Friday, Feb. 28, for the launch of the agency's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions. The new date will allow additional time to ensure the vehicle's readiness ahead of liftoff. SPHEREx and PUNCH will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
The SPHEREx mission (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) will improve our understanding of what happened in the first second after the big bang and search for key ingredients for life in our galaxy. The PUNCH mission (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) will observe the Sun's corona as it transitions into the solar wind.
The prelaunch news briefing now will be held at 3:30 p.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 27, with coverage streaming live on NASA+. Media may ask questions in person and via phone. Limited auditorium space will be available for in-person participation. For the dial-in number and passcode, media should contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than one hour before the start of the event at ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.
The SPHEREx and PUNCH live launch broadcast will begin at 9:15 p.m. EST, Friday, Feb. 28, and stream live on NASA+.
Visit the NASA website for more information about SPHEREx and PUNCH.

[zandr]

https://blogs.nasa.gov/punch/2025/02/21/nasas-punch-mission-nears-launch/

NASA's PUNCH Mission Nears Launch
Earth is immersed in material streaming from the Sun. This stream, called the solar wind, is washing over our planet, causing breathtaking auroras, impacting satellites and astronauts in space, and even affecting ground-based infrastructure. 
NASA's PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission will be the first to image the Sun's corona, or outer atmosphere, and solar wind together to better understand the Sun, solar wind, and Earth as a single connected system.  
Launching no earlier than Feb. 28, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, PUNCH will provide scientists with new information about how potentially disruptive solar events form and evolve. This could lead to more accurate predictions about the arrival of space weather events at Earth and impact on humanity's robotic explorers in space.  

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The PUNCH mission's four suitcase-sized satellites have overlapping fields of view that combine to cover a larger swath of sky than any previous mission focused on the corona and solar wind. The satellites will spread out in low Earth orbit to construct a global view of the solar corona and its transition to the solar wind. They will also track solar storms like coronal mass ejections. Their Sun-synchronous orbit will enable them to see the Sun 24/7, with their view only occasionally blocked by Earth.  
Following a 90-day commission period after launch, PUNCH is scheduled to conduct science for at least two years. The mission is launching as a rideshare with NASA's next astrophysics observatory, SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer).  
The PUNCH mission is led by Southwest Research Institute's offices in San Antonio, Texas, and Boulder, Colorado. The mission is managed by the Explorers Program Office at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, for NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington. 
 Learn more: https://science.nasa.gov/science-research/heliophysics/nasas-punch-mission-to-revolutionize-view-of-solar-wind/ 

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spherex/

NASA and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier than Sunday, March 2, for the launch of the agency's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions. The new date will allow additional time for teams to perform rocket processing ahead of liftoff. The launch time is targeted for 10:09 p.m. EST (7:09 p.m. PST) from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California

3 марта в 03:09 UTC

[zandr]

... далее
https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/5764

SPHEREx & PUNCH
Launch Time
Wed Mar 5, 2025 06:09 GMT+3
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Mission Details
SPHEREx
The Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer mission will provide the first all-sky spectral survey. Over a two-year planned mission, the SPHEREx Observatory will collect data on more than 300 million galaxies along with more than 100 million stars in the Milky Way in order to explore the origins of the universe.
Total Mass: 502.0 kg    Sun-Synchronous Orbit

PUNCH
PUNCH is a NASA Small Explorer (SMEX) mission to better understand how the mass and energy of the Sun's corona become the solar wind that fills the solar system. Four suitcase-sized satellites will work together to produce images of the entire inner solar system around the clock.
Payloads: 4  Total Mass: 256.0 kg
Sun-Synchronous Orbit

и корректировка массы PUNCH в большую сторону.

[zandr]

... ещё на сутки вправо

Thu Mar 6, 2025 06:09 GMT+3

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https://blogs.nasa.gov/spherex/

NASA and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier than Thursday, March 6, for the launch of the agency's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions. The additional time will allow teams to complete vehicle processing and prelaunch checkouts.

The launch window opens at 10:09 p.m. EST (7:09 p.m. PST) from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Ещё на 24 часа

[zandr]

https://x.com/NASA_LSP/status/1896953128223936756

NASA's Launch Services Program  @NASA_LSP
Things are really stacking up for NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH launch!
Count 'em... one... two... FIVE satellites are integrated with the SpaceX Falcon 9 hardware. The four small satellites of PUNCH are connected to their rideshare dispenser for deployment just after SPHEREx.

[zandr]

https://x.com/GewoonLukas_/status/1896720451776532923

Lukas C. H.  @GewoonLukas_
After multiple delays due to issues with the Falcon 9 rocket, the launch of NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions has been rescheduled for NET March 7th at 03:09 UTC. Meanwhile the satellites have been safely enclosed inside of the payload fairing.

[zandr]

И опять - на сутки
https://blogs.nasa.gov/punch/2025/03/04/nasa-spacex-update-launch-date-for-spherex-punch-missions-2/

NASA and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier than Friday, March 7, for the launch of the agency's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions due to the availability of a launch opportunity on the Western range.

The launch window opens at 10:09 p.m. EST (7:09 p.m. PST) from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

The prelaunch news briefing now is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, with coverage streaming live on NASA+. Media may ask questions via phone. For the dial-in number and passcode, media should contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than one hour before the start of the event at ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.

The SPHEREx and PUNCH live launch broadcast will begin at 9:15 p.m., Friday, March 7, and stream live on NASA+.

Visit the NASA website for more information about SPHEREx and PUNCH.

[zandr]

https://blogs.nasa.gov/punch/2025/03/06/prelaunch-news-briefing-delayed-for-spherex-and-punch-missions/

Prelaunch News Briefing Delayed for SPHEREx and PUNCH Missions
NASA will not hold the SPHEREx and PUNCH prelaunch news conference on Thursday, March 6. The agency will update with more information shortly.

Прессуху отменили...

SPHEREx & PUNCH
Launch Time
Sun Mar 9, 2025 06:09 GMT+3

... запуск перенесли, о5.

[zandr]

https://blogs.nasa.gov/punch/2025/03/06/nasa-spacex-update-launch-date-for-spherex-and-punch-missions/

NASA, SpaceX Update Launch Date for SPHEREx and PUNCH Missions
NASA and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier than Saturday, March 8, for the launch of the agency's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions. The additional time will allow SpaceX to complete rocket preparations ahead of liftoff.
The launch window opens at 10:09 p.m. EST (7:09 p.m. PST) from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California
The prelaunch news briefing now is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, with coverage streaming live on NASA+. Media may ask questions via phone. For the dial-in number and passcode, media should contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than one hour before the start of the event at ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.
The SPHEREx and PUNCH live launch broadcast will begin at 9:15 p.m., Saturday, March 8, and stream live on NASA+.
Visit the NASA website for more information about SPHEREx and PUNCH.

Предполётный брифинг в 23:30 мск.
Начало трансляции - 05:15 мск.

[zandr]

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=spherex

SpaceX is targeting Saturday, March 8 for Falcon 9's launch of NASA's SPHEREx Observatory and PUNCH satellites from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Liftoff is targeted for 7:10 p.m. PT. If needed, a backup opportunity is available on Sunday, March 9 at the same time.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about one hour prior to liftoff, which you can watch here and on X @SpaceX. You can also watch the webcast on the new X TV app.

This is the third flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched NROL-126 and Transporter-12. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on Landing Zone 4 (LZ-4) at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

There is the possibility that residents of and visitors to Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties may hear one or more sonic booms during the launch, but what residents experience will depend on weather and other conditions.

During its two-year mission, the SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) Observatory will collect data on more than 450 million galaxies and more than 100 million stars to improve our understanding of how the universe evolved while also searching for water and oxygen molecules. The PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) satellites will observe the Sun and its environment to help scientists better understand the effect of solar winds on our solar system...

[zandr]

Там же

Launch, Landing, and Deployment
All Times Approximate
Hr/Min/Sec   Event
00:01:08   Max Q
00:02:16   1st stage main engine cutoff (MECO)
00:02:20   1st and 2nd stages separate
00:02:28   2nd stage engine starts (SES-1)
00:02:33   Boostback burn starts
00:03:00   Fairing separation
00:03:28   Boostback burn ends
00:06:13   1st stage entry burn begins
00:06:32   1st stage entry burn ends
00:07:27   1st stage landing burn begins
00:07:54   1st stage landing
00:08:16   2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-1)
00:39:28   2nd stage engine starts (SES-2)
00:40:10   2nd stage engine cutoff (SECO-2)
00:41:56   SPHEREx deploys
00:52:16   1st set of PUNCH deploy
00:53:07   2nd set of PUNCH deploy

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Вспомнил, что мне напоминает "Сферикс".

[Pirat5]

лого

[zandr]

https://x.com/Raul74Cz/status/1898456013990490476

Raul  @Raul74Cz
LHA map for #SPHEREx mission from VSFB SLC-4E NET 09 Mar 03:10 UTC, alternatively 10 to 12 Mar based on issued NOTAM/NOTMARs. LZ-4 landing for B1088.3. Estimated fairing recovery position approx. 491km downrange. Stage2 debris reentry in South Pacific. http://bit.ly/LHA-48
 

[zandr]

Оффтоп.

Raul  @Raul74Cz
Less time, less motivation, no support. I am forced to consider ending support for SpaceX launch maps. If anybody really wants to continue this, I could help a little.

Хочет бросить это "мокрое" дело.

[zandr]

https://x.com/GewoonLukas_/status/1898439369045999625

Lukas C. H.  @GewoonLukas_
After multiple delays due to various reasons, Falcon 9 first stage B1088-3 is finally vertical at SLC-4E for the launch of NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions! Lift-off is scheduled for NET 03:10 UTC. Weather is looking excellent, with a 100% chance of favorable conditions!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkTcmQJdGKg
SPHEREx and PUNCH Launch (Official NASA Broadcast)
  NASA
Watch the launch of a NASA space telescope that will create a 3D all-sky map in 102 colors, with a constellation of solar-observing satellites along for the ride. Our SPHEREx observatory and PUNCH mission will lift off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
SPHEREx will survey the sky in optical and infrared light, gathering data on more than 450 million galaxies, and 100 million stars in our own galaxy. PUNCH will use four suitcase-sized satellites in low Earth orbit to observe the Sun, and tell us more about the space weather that can impact communications on Earth.
More info on SPHEREx and PUNCH: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nas...
Credit: NASA

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