F9: HisdeSat PAZ, SpaceX StarLink test

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  • Dr Mordrid
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    • Apr 2001
    • 26592
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    F9: HisdeSat PAZ, SpaceX StarLink test

    Launch site: Vandenberg SLC-4E
    Launch date: February 17, 2018
    Launch window: 0922 Eastern, 0622 Pacific (1422 UT)
    Core: B1038.2 (FormoSat-5)
    Stage recovery: no

    3 major payloads

    PAZ: HisdeSat (Spanish govt)
    Builder: Astrium España
    Type: X-Band synthetic aperture radar
    Mass: ~1,400kg
    Orbit: 505km sun-synchronous polar orbit

    StarLink: MicroSat 2a and 2b
    Builder: SpaceX
    Type: data constellation test
    Mass: ~386kg (each)
    Size: ~1.1×0.7x0.7m
    Solar: ~2×8m (x2)
    Comms: Ku-Band, laser
    Propulsion: Hall effect electric thrusters
    Orbit: 514×514km
    Inclination: 97.44°

    PAZ
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    • Dr Mordrid
      Moderator
      • Apr 2001
      • 26592
      #2
      Rolled out for static fire.

      Static fire complete. Waiting for results. Sounding good.
      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
          SpaceX (@SpaceX) on X
          https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/962784246128558080
          Static fire test of Falcon 9 complete—targeting February 17 launch of PAZ from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.


          @SpaceX ✓ SpaceX
          Static fire test of Falcon 9 complete targeting February 17 launch of PAZ from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
          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
              SpaceX has changed the insertion altitude for MicroSat 2a and MicroSat 2b. Instead of 514x514km they'll inject to a 511x511km orbit at 97.44°. They'll then use Hall effect plasma thrusters to raise their orbits to 1,125km.
              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
                  #5
                  Stephen Clark @StephenClark1
                  With the one-day delay to Sunday, launch of Paz + Microsats moves a minute earlier to 6:16am PST (9:16am EST; 1416 GMT). https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/s...73366311288832 …
                  12:52 AM - Feb 16, 2018
                  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
                      #6
                      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
                          #7
                          SpaceX ✔ @SpaceX
                          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.
                          9:07 AM - Feb 21, 2018
                          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
                              #8
                              PAZ deployed

                              Video at link

                              Elon Musk ✔ @elonmusk
                              First two Starlink demo satellites, called Tintin A & B, deployed and communicating to Earth stations
                              10:56 AM - Feb 22, 2018

                              Elon Musk (@elonmusk) on X
                              https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/966703261699854336
                              First two Starlink demo satellites, called Tintin A & B, deployed and communicating to Earth stations


                              Elon Musk ✔ @elonmusk
                              Tintin A & B will attempt to beam "hello world" in about 22 hours when they pass near LA

                              Elon Musk ✔ @elonmusk
                              Don't tell anyone, but the wifi password is "martians"
                              11:11 AM - Feb 22, 2018
                              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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