SpaceX Falcon 9, Paz launch. Delay to 22 Feb 2018. 6:17 AM PST. Vandenberg. - Page 1

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Posted: 2/13/2018 4:22:50 PM EDT

Visual observations. This will be similar in local lighting conditions to the Dec 2017 Iridium launch that provided incredible images. The difference is that this is just before sunrise whereas the Dec Launch was after sunset.

Update: The launch date delay and slightly later launch time may result in the sky being too light for a great show.

1) Background info:

Source

"A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Paz satellite for Hisdesat of Madrid, Spain. Built by Airbus Defense and Space, Paz carries a radar imaging payload to collect views of Earth for government and commercial customers, along with ship tracking and weather sensors. Multiple smaller secondary payloads will also launch on the Falcon 9 rocket. The Falcon 9 rocket will launch with a previously-flown first stage."

This will be the 4th SpaceX launch this year.

2) Launch time: 6:17 AM PST (9:17 AM EST, 1417 GMT)

3) Launch Site: SLC-4E, Vandenberg AFB, CA

4) Webcast viewing options:

a. SpaceX webcast (Starts about 15 minutes before liftoff)

b. You Tube:

PAZ Mission

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p-PToD2URA

c. Spaceflight Now coverage: Located here

5) Launch preparations:

a. Rocket at pad:

6) First stage return/disposal: First stage will not be recovered.

7) Mission press kit: Download here

8) Launch to deployment events/timeline:

Minutes:Seconds after lift-off

2:29 First stage MECO (main engine cutoff)
2:40 2nd stage engine starts
2:56 Fairing deployment
10:58 Satellite deployment

SpaceFlight Now timeline with pictures: Here

Posted: 2/13/2018 4:25:35 PM EDT

[#1]

Not tired of SpaceX WINNING!

Looking forward to this.

Posted: 2/14/2018 12:33:24 PM EDT

[#2]

In

Thanks again for the launch threads OP

Posted: 2/14/2018 12:35:07 PM EDT

[#3]

Smaller satellites on board will be SpaceX test satellites for their Starlink LEO internet constellation.

Posted: 2/14/2018 3:16:59 PM EDT

[#4]

Tag for launch video after it's done.

Posted: 2/15/2018 11:45:00 PM EDT

[#5]

Now targeting February 18 launch of PAZ from SLC-4E to allow for additional time for pre-launch systems checks. Falcon 9 and payload remain healthy.
SpaceX (@SpaceX) February 16, 2018

Posted: 2/16/2018 7:56:00 AM EDT

[#6]

This flight has two prototype Starlink satellites. SpaceX is super hush-hush about Starlink because it could be a tens of billions per year in profit (not revenue) cash cow.

Posted: 2/17/2018 1:31:13 AM EDT

[#7]

You southern California folks may want to watch this and be ready to record it if it provides a great visual event.

Posted: 2/17/2018 12:27:19 PM EDT

[#8]

Guess not!

Posted: 2/17/2018 1:33:20 PM EDT

[#9]

The launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from California with the Spanish Paz radar observation satellite and two prototype broadband payloads for SpaceX has been delayed to Wednesday. https://t.co/SyyCmO0DVE pic.twitter.com/rzxJZyVR43
Spaceflight Now (@SpaceflightNow) February 17, 2018

Posted: 2/17/2018 3:22:19 PM EDT

[#10]

Team at Vandenberg is taking additional time to perform final checkouts of upgraded fairing. Payload and vehicle remain healthy. Due to mission requirements, now targeting February 21 launch of PAZ.
SpaceX (@SpaceX) February 17, 2018

Posted: 2/19/2018 11:03:04 PM EDT

[#11]

Tag

Posted: 2/20/2018 6:45:41 PM EDT

[#12]

Daytime picture. Still set to go tomorrow morning.

Posted: 2/20/2018 7:16:15 PM EDT

[#13]

Are they trying to recover the fairings?

Posted: 2/20/2018 7:17:35 PM EDT

[#14]

Yay launch on my birthday.

Posted: 2/21/2018 12:01:33 AM EDT

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I have not read anything about it...but I have limited sources.

Posted: 2/21/2018 8:36:13 AM EDT

[#16]

satellite imagery from yesterday

Posted: 2/21/2018 9:10:40 AM EDT

[#17]

Today’s Falcon launch carries 2 SpaceX test satellites for global broadband. If successful, Starlink constellation will serve least served.
Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 21, 2018

Posted: 2/21/2018 9:17:55 AM EDT

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Today’s Falcon launch carries 2 SpaceX test satellites for global broadband. If successful, Starlink constellation will serve least served.
Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 21, 2018

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If they deliver what they are saying they will at a reasonable price I'll be one of the first to sign up. WISPs suck

Posted: 2/21/2018 9:24:56 AM EDT

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Posted: 2/21/2018 9:26:50 AM EDT

[#20]

SpaceX’s launch team reports filling of the Falcon 9 rocket at Vandenberg Air Force Base is underway, but upper level winds are currently not favorable for launch. The countdown continues for now, with liftoff set for 6:17am PST (9:17am EST; 1417 GMT). https://t.co/SyyCmO0DVE
Spaceflight Now (@SpaceflightNow) February 21, 2018

Posted: 2/21/2018 9:33:57 AM EDT

[#21]

Waiting for weather balloon data. Visual approximation ... pic.twitter.com/Xx7Ugnrf8S
Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 21, 2018

Posted: 2/21/2018 9:36:56 AM EDT

[#22]

Thanks for posting these. I love watching the launches. Maybe one day Ill get to go to one once the kids are older.

V

Posted: 2/21/2018 9:45:55 AM EDT

[#23]

Super-cold liquid oxygen is now flowing into the Falcon 9 rocket at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Liftoff remains set for an instantaneous window at 6:17am PST (9:17am EST; 1417 GMT), pending an improvement in upper level wind conditions. https://t.co/SyyCmO0DVE
Spaceflight Now (@SpaceflightNow) February 21, 2018

Posted: 2/21/2018 9:48:03 AM EDT

[#24]

Waiting to watch...I mean working.

Posted: 2/21/2018 9:49:59 AM EDT

[#25]

This will be similar in local lighting conditions to the Dec 2017 Iridium launch that provided incredible images. The difference is that this is just before sunrise whereas the Dec Launch was after sunset

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Oh yeah, baby

Posted: 2/21/2018 9:51:14 AM EDT

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I hope it get to see this one. Have to be out in the plant to watch a steel pour around the same time. Either way I get to see fire

Posted: 2/21/2018 10:07:51 AM EDT

[#27]

Scrubbed due to upper level winds.

Standing down today due to strong upper level winds. Now targeting launch of PAZ for February 22 at 6:17 a.m. PST from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
SpaceX (@SpaceX) February 21, 2018

Posted: 2/21/2018 10:08:18 AM EDT

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Waiting to watch...I mean working.

I hope it get to see this one. Have to be out in the plant to watch a steel pour around the same time. Either way I get to see fire

I need to head to work soon. Hope it goes on time.

Link isn't live yet.

Posted: 2/21/2018 10:09:05 AM EDT

[#29]

Looks like it just got pushed back to tomorrow.

Posted: 2/21/2018 10:12:41 AM EDT

[#30]

Damn, scrubbed.

As long as they don't scrub it again, I will be able to watch it live from my hotel room.

Posted: 2/21/2018 10:13:08 AM EDT

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Yeap, weather most likely.

Posted: 2/21/2018 10:18:55 AM EDT

[#32]

They're going to try to 'catch' the payload fairing with this boat (Mr. Steven):

Posted: 2/21/2018 1:22:39 PM EDT

[#33]

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That's a heck of a contraption they've got there. Unmanned boat?

Posted: 2/21/2018 5:19:31 PM EDT

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Maybe I'm missing something, but how are they guiding the fairings? Won't they fall like leaves?

Posted: 2/21/2018 5:45:36 PM EDT

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Steerable parachutes with GPS.

Posted: 2/22/2018 1:26:12 AM EDT

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Steerable parachutes with GPS.

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Do you have more details? Animated video? I wonder if they will get video of the actual descent.

Posted: 2/22/2018 7:15:52 AM EDT

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Do you have more details? Animated video? I wonder if they will get video of the actual descent.

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Some here

It's a concept similar to this

To my knowledge there is no video of any attempts with a parachute. Hopefully we get some after this launch

Posted: 2/22/2018 9:21:58 AM EDT

[#38]

55 minutes till live

Posted: 2/22/2018 9:29:24 AM EDT

[#39]

Standing by. Godspeed Spacex. Finally recapturing some of the excitement that's been missing for so long. Watching them succeed is amazing!

Posted: 2/22/2018 9:53:33 AM EDT

[#40]

So they're not landing the rocket, correct?

Posted: 2/22/2018 10:02:50 AM EDT

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Correct. They are not.

Posted: 2/22/2018 10:03:14 AM EDT

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Some here

It's a concept similar to this

To my knowledge there is no video of any attempts with a parachute. Hopefully we get some after this launch

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Do you have more details? Animated video? I wonder if they will get video of the actual descent.

Some here

It's a concept similar to this

To my knowledge there is no video of any attempts with a parachute. Hopefully we get some after this launch

Thanks. Interesting.

Posted: 2/22/2018 10:06:01 AM EDT

[#43]

Video is live now.

Hurry up, I have to get to work.

Posted: 2/22/2018 10:14:25 AM EDT

[#44]

Four minutes

Posted: 2/22/2018 10:15:11 AM EDT

[#45]

Strong back is retracting

Posted: 2/22/2018 10:16:24 AM EDT

[#46]

one minute

Posted: 2/22/2018 10:16:27 AM EDT

[#47]

1 minute bump.

Posted: 2/22/2018 10:18:20 AM EDT

[#48]

Can't wait to see the time lapsed photo of this takeoff.

Hopefully it does another weird streak in the sky to cause LA to freak again

Posted: 2/22/2018 10:18:54 AM EDT

[#49]

Where is this one going?

Posted: 2/22/2018 10:20:32 AM EDT

[#50]

I can't wait to see some video or pictures from different views.

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