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My bad... brain hiccup. Edited
NET is currently 10 April but that's still fairly optimistic from what I'm hearing.
https://weatherboy.com/spacex-plans-to-launch-starship-rocket-to-hawaii-from-texas-marine-warnings-issued/
SpaceX is preparing to launch their new giant Starship rocket on an orbital test from its south Texas "Starbase"; after completing its orbital test, the giant rocket is due to splash down in the ocean just north of the State of Hawaii, prompting a series of marine warnings to be issued today.
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After nearly circling the globe, the Starship will splash down just north of Hawaii, roughly 90 minutes after lift-off.
SpaceX is preparing to launch their new giant Starship rocket on an orbital test from its south Texas "Starbase"; after completing its orbital test, the giant rocket is due to splash down in the ocean just north of the State of Hawaii, prompting a series of marine warnings to be issued today.
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After nearly circling the globe, the Starship will splash down just north of Hawaii, roughly 90 minutes after lift-off.
will25u said:
https://weatherboy.com/spacex-plans-to-launch-starship-rocket-to-hawaii-from-texas-marine-warnings-issued/
SpaceX is preparing to launch their new giant Starship rocket on an orbital test from its south Texas "Starbase"; after completing its orbital test, the giant rocket is due to splash down in the ocean just north of the State of Hawaii, prompting a series of marine warnings to be issued today.
...
After nearly circling the globe, the Starship will splash down just north of Hawaii, roughly 90 minutes after lift-off.
Quote:
The Marine Warnings in place are effective from April 6 to April 14 but can be extended to April 23 or beyond.
Elon said weeks so we are probably looking at late April at the earliest. Just a guess.
But I do expect it to launch the first day it's ready which might be wildly optimistic but the wet dress rehearsal went off almost without a hitch if you ignore two engines not firing.
But I do expect it to launch the first day it's ready which might be wildly optimistic but the wet dress rehearsal went off almost without a hitch if you ignore two engines not firing.
Happy birthday to me...Bregxit said:PJYoung said:
Elon said weeks so we are probably looking at late April at the earliest. Just a guess.
But I do expect it to launch the first day it's ready which might be wildly optimistic but the wet dress rehearsal went off almost without a hitch if you ignore two engines not firing.
You know it will be April 20.
I think there's a Falcon Heavy launch on 4/18 and Delta IV Heavy launch on 4/20 already. Delta is obviously not the same company I know but I imagine Elon will be gently nudged away from doing Starship that week so he can have all the resources and PR to himself.
Nah, if they get the license I really don't think nasa/others that matter really care about starship stealing PR from Delta heavy. Talk about a changing of the guard, though.
Seriously ignorant question; methane slowly 'burns' (evaporates/boils, whatever) off if in storage as I understand it; how long is this stuff ordinarily stored for (as here, at starbase)?
Seriously ignorant question; methane slowly 'burns' (evaporates/boils, whatever) off if in storage as I understand it; how long is this stuff ordinarily stored for (as here, at starbase)?
🔥 Liquid Methane Delivery!🔥
— Starbase Watcher 🚀 (@watchstarbase) April 2, 2023
After waiting roadside for 5 hours, at 9AM Sunday morning 2023-04-02, the day's 3rd liquid methane (lch4) delivery truck rolled into the #SpaceX #Starbase launch pad parking lot to make its Orbital Tank Farm (OTF) lch4 delivery.
🎥EpicSpaceFlight pic.twitter.com/3idnqVmuLb
Your Artemis III runners-up II astronauts:
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson names the crew of Artemis II:
— Eric Berger (@SciGuySpace) April 3, 2023
Commander: Reid Wiseman
Pilot: Victor Glover
Mission Specialist: Jeremy Hansen
Mission Specialist: Christina Koch
Yeah but NASA will have to support the Delta Heavy launch because it's a NROL mission. I doubt they want to split support resources.nortex97 said:
Nah, if they get the license I really don't think nasa/others that matter really care about starship stealing PR from Delta heavy. Talk about a changing of the guard, though.
Seriously ignorant question; methane slowly 'burns' (evaporates/boils, whatever) off if in storage as I understand it; how long is this stuff ordinarily stored for (as here, at starbase)?🔥 Liquid Methane Delivery!🔥
— Starbase Watcher 🚀 (@watchstarbase) April 2, 2023
After waiting roadside for 5 hours, at 9AM Sunday morning 2023-04-02, the day's 3rd liquid methane (lch4) delivery truck rolled into the #SpaceX #Starbase launch pad parking lot to make its Orbital Tank Farm (OTF) lch4 delivery.
🎥EpicSpaceFlight pic.twitter.com/3idnqVmuLb
Tailgate88 said:will25u said:
https://weatherboy.com/spacex-plans-to-launch-starship-rocket-to-hawaii-from-texas-marine-warnings-issued/
SpaceX is preparing to launch their new giant Starship rocket on an orbital test from its south Texas "Starbase"; after completing its orbital test, the giant rocket is due to splash down in the ocean just north of the State of Hawaii, prompting a series of marine warnings to be issued today.
...
After nearly circling the globe, the Starship will splash down just north of Hawaii, roughly 90 minutes after lift-off.Quote:
The Marine Warnings in place are effective from April 6 to April 14 but can be extended to April 23 or beyond.
I'm tracking early next week as of now for the starship launch
Jock 07 said:
I'm tracking early next week as of now for the starship launch
Wow. Still curious if that's sort of what the methane deliveries starting likely means.
Wait, I forget, is Jock 07 on the inside?Jock 07 said:
I'm tracking early next week as of now for the starship launch
nortex97 said:Jock 07 said:
I'm tracking early next week as of now for the starship launch
Wow. Still curious if that's sort of what the methane deliveries starting likely means.
No, that just means someone had Taco Bell for lunch
There ought to be a line somewhere for this.Bregxit said:PJYoung said:
Elon said weeks so we are probably looking at late April at the earliest. Just a guess.
But I do expect it to launch the first day it's ready which might be wildly optimistic but the wet dress rehearsal went off almost without a hitch if you ignore two engines not firing.
You know it will be April 20.
I was hearing April 10th for about a week as their no earlier than time. My office mate is rarely around but he's as well connected as anyone at NASA regarding the HLS launch date/times.PJYoung said:Wait, I forget, is Jock 07 on the inside?Jock 07 said:
I'm tracking early next week as of now for the starship launch
I'll check with him again at the end of the week.
I seriously figured it would never happen. Like SLS...
Ha, no connections with spacex but I kind of have insight on some stuff. Like I said, I'm still seeing early next week but will keep an eye on things this week and will see if it moves.PJYoung said:Wait, I forget, is Jock 07 on the inside?Jock 07 said:
I'm tracking early next week as of now for the starship launch
Do you know anything about an FAA launch permit? Seems like that's the last step
No, I don't care what CNN or MSNBC said this time
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April 10? Week from today?
https://gagadget.com/en/spacex/231807-spacex-sends-starship-to-the-launch-pad-and-prepares-for-a-historic-launch-on-10-april/
Officially, the Starship launch date has not yet been made public. However, Ars Technica's sources say that the huge spacecraft with its Super Heavy rocket booster, which together have 39 Raptor engines, will make its first orbital flight on April 10, 2023.
https://gagadget.com/en/spacex/231807-spacex-sends-starship-to-the-launch-pad-and-prepares-for-a-historic-launch-on-10-april/
Officially, the Starship launch date has not yet been made public. However, Ars Technica's sources say that the huge spacecraft with its Super Heavy rocket booster, which together have 39 Raptor engines, will make its first orbital flight on April 10, 2023.
I haven't seen anything about the permit but wouldn't really be tracking it either.
S24 is on the chopsticks now, so likely stacking this am.
More rumors/support for April 10 as a tentative target date:
More rumors/support for April 10 as a tentative target date:
Regarding the launch license, there is no known reason why SpaceX cannot launch within days of receiving it. If you wait for it, you may be planning too late! That is why we are now going with April 10. If they get the license this week. Early next is possible.
— Michael Baylor (@nextspaceflight) April 4, 2023
This doesn't mean they have a launch license, but here's an FAA advisory plans with possible launch dates
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_otherdis.jsp?advn=37&adv_date=04042023&facId=DCC&title=OPERATIONS+PLAN&titleDate=04/04/23
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_otherdis.jsp?advn=37&adv_date=04042023&facId=DCC&title=OPERATIONS+PLAN&titleDate=04/04/23
No, I don't care what CNN or MSNBC said this time
Ad Lunam
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TexAgs91 said:
This doesn't mean they have a launch license, but here's an FAA advisory plans with possible launch dates
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_otherdis.jsp?advn=37&adv_date=04042023&facId=DCC&title=OPERATIONS+PLAN&titleDate=04/04/23
TexAgs91 said:
This doesn't mean they have a launch license, but here's an FAA advisory plans with possible launch dates
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_otherdis.jsp?advn=37&adv_date=04042023&facId=DCC&title=OPERATIONS+PLAN&titleDate=04/04/23
Checks with what I've been seeing, 10-12 Apr launch window.
Interesting. None of the nitrogen is recoverable, and if they fully load the stack with fuel/propellant, it would take a few days after an abort to refill/condition the whole thing for another go at it. Just another point to consider for those pondering a trip down;
This is all just another reminder of how early in the maturation of all of this starship stuff/GSE/support logistics really is.
I’d also imagine fuel conditioning with subcooled and methane could be a factor too. Speculation, but from experience with methane we saw this too.
— Tim Ellis (@thetimellis) April 4, 2023
Not all LOX and CH4 can be recovered and zero LN2 is recoverable. 158 loads of LN2 alone used in the WDR according to @VickiCocks15
— Zack Golden (@CSI_Starbase) April 4, 2023
It will be fully operational in the next few months by the looks of it. That will dramatically decrease recycle time.
— Zack Golden (@CSI_Starbase) April 4, 2023
LN2, LOX, and Argon will be produced on site when the power upgrades are complete at Sanchez.
— Zack Golden (@CSI_Starbase) April 4, 2023
CH4 is a different story and we haven't seen any updates on that
This is all just another reminder of how early in the maturation of all of this starship stuff/GSE/support logistics really is.
Hearing the 17th now
bthotugigem05 said:
Hearing the 17th now
Just put a dome over the salt marsh and you'll get tons of CH4
Interesting, I'm still seeing 10-12 Apr
https://www.fly.faa.gov/adv/adv_otherdis.jsp?advn=153&adv_date=04052023&facId=DCC&title=OPERATIONS+PLAN&titleDate=04/05/23Jock 07 said:
Interesting, I'm still seeing 10-12 Apr
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