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Posted: 8/22/2017 5:08:37 PM EDT
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"A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Formosat 5 Earth observation satellite for Taiwan’s National Space Organization (NSPO). The Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage will return to landing on a platform downrange in the Pacific Ocean. " 2) Launch window: (2:50-3:34 PM EDT; 11:50 AM-12:34 PM PDT. 1850-1934 GMT 3) Launch Site: SLC-4E, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California 4) Webcast viewing options: a. SpaceX Webcast b. YouTube link 5) Launch preparations: a. Test firing: 
6) First stage return/disposal Following stage separation, Falcon 9’s first stage will attempt a landing on a down range barge 7) Mission press kit: Here 8) Launch to deployment events/timeline (See Mission Press Kit) 1st stage landing: 10:47 (min:sec) Satellite deployment: 11:18 |
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Posted: 8/22/2017 5:11:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/24/2017 1:50:35 PM EDT
'Bout an hour to liftoff
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Posted: 8/24/2017 2:41:11 PM EDT
Webcast is coming active.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 2:41:26 PM EDT
T- 10 min, webcast up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4u3ZN2g_MI |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 2:44:13 PM EDT
Pennsylvania checking in. I see it's a nice day at Vandyland.
I spent a lot of time sitting on SLC-4 back in the day. 
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Posted: 8/24/2017 2:44:38 PM EDT
Excellent! Count is under 8 minutes.
ETA it's hopelessly overcast here in tony La Jolla. There is zero chance I will be able to see anything live. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 2:45:01 PM EDT
Looks like someone forgot to clean the camera lens...
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Posted: 8/24/2017 2:47:56 PM EDT
I have been told SpaceX is a scam and only takes money from the tax payer, and that they don't launch rockets at all. IF that is the case, these live streams are pretty well done. I would have thought this was real.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 2:52:29 PM EDT
Liftoff
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Posted: 8/24/2017 2:54:24 PM EDT
Missed it live
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Posted: 8/24/2017 2:59:16 PM EDT
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Missed it live |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 3:03:02 PM EDT
All successful
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Posted: 8/24/2017 3:03:25 PM EDT
Stuck the landing!!!
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Posted: 8/24/2017 3:03:26 PM EDT
Nice.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 3:03:36 PM EDT
Looked like it was coming in way too hot. Guess not though.
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Posted: 8/24/2017 3:03:56 PM EDT
Stuck the landing. Right on the bullseye!
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Posted: 8/24/2017 3:03:59 PM EDT
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First stage landing and satellite deployment soon. They did not show the payload shroud separation. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 3:04:16 PM EDT
That makes 12 successful launches this year!
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Posted: 8/24/2017 3:04:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/24/2017 3:07:45 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/24/2017 3:11:30 PM EDT
This launch puts SpaceX first in total launches for the year. Russia is 2nd with 10 launches
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Posted: 8/24/2017 3:13:30 PM EDT
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That makes 12 successful launches this year! If SpaceX were it's own country it'd be #1. |
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Posted: 8/24/2017 3:13:37 PM EDT
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This launch puts SpaceX first in total launches for the year. Russia is 2nd with 10 launches  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/30/2017 12:02:37 PM EDT
Rocket and payload ready for launch. Note typical fog:
Formosat 5 deployment: 
First stage on barge after successful launch and landing: 
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Posted: 8/30/2017 12:25:19 PM EDT
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Excellent! Count is under 8 minutes. ETA it's hopelessly overcast here in tony La Jolla. There is zero chance I will be able to see anything live.
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Posted: 8/30/2017 12:35:12 PM EDT
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They are on track for 20 this year. They are on track to own the global launch market. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/86377/IMG_7101-289080.JPG |
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Posted: 8/30/2017 12:51:17 PM EDT
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At this rate, it will only take about 2-3 more years. It is hard to differentiate some countries/launch providers. |
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Posted: 8/30/2017 1:12:23 PM EDT
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Whoever did that chart needs to change a few of the colors or add lines to some. It is hard to differentiate some countries/launch providers. 
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Posted: 8/30/2017 1:27:54 PM EDT
Is that a cryogenic rocket?
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Posted: 8/30/2017 1:32:26 PM EDT
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Is that a cryogenic rocket? |
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