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    F9: SES-16/GovSat-1 (webcast link)

    GovSat-1 (officially LuxGovSat-1) is a joint venture between SES and the government of Luxembourg.

    Core: 1032.2 Flight Proven (NROL-76)
    Landing: no (Block 3, 2nd use, Block 5 imenent)

    Satellite bus: Orbital-ATK GEOStar
    Mass: 4200kg

    SpaceX ✔ @SpaceX
    Static fire test of Falcon 9 completetargeting January 30 launch of GovSat-1 from Pad 40 in Florida.
    12:27 PM - Jan 26, 2018

    https://youtu.be/B7Xv2uO6Grg
    Dr. Mordrid
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    An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

    I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps
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    Webcast
    Dr. Mordrid
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    An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

    I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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      Postponed to Wednesday, same Bat time

      Swapping out a dodgy sensor.
      Dr. Mordrid
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      An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

      I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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        RP-1 load has begun

        LOX venting

        FUNKY MUSIC ,(webcast start)
        Dr. Mordrid
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        An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

        I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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          Perfect launch.

          On to Falcon Heavy!
          Dr. Mordrid
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          An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

          I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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          • #6
            Nosferocket!!

            SpaceX is now recovering expendable boosters.

            Elon Musk ✔ @elonmusk
            This rocket was meant to test very high retrothrust landing in water so it didnt hurt the droneship, but amazingly it has survived. We will try to tow it back to shore.
            6:41 PM - Jan 31, 2018

            Last edited by Dr Mordrid; 31 January 2018, 17:29.
            Dr. Mordrid
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            An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

            I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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