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

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  • Dr Mordrid
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    • Apr 2001
    • 26592
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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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    • Dr Mordrid
      Moderator
      • Apr 2001
      • 26592
      #2
      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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        • Dr Mordrid
          Moderator
          • Apr 2001
          • 26592
          #3
          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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            • Dr Mordrid
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              • Apr 2001
              • 26592
              #4
              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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                • Dr Mordrid
                  Moderator
                  • Apr 2001
                  • 26592
                  #5
                  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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                    • Dr Mordrid
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                      • Apr 2001
                      • 26592
                      #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.
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                      I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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