9.08.2024
SpaceX Scrub Recap: Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral
Scrub Recap: Scroll down to read the updates from the scrubbed SpaceX Starlink mission on Friday, August 9 from Space Launch Complex 40.
The Space Coast was once again poised to enjoy back-to-back launch days.
Friday morning, as well as Saturday morning, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket would have lifted off from the Space Coast, carrying the latest batch of Starlink internet satellites to orbit.
Friday's liftoff − referred to as Starlink 8-3 − from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40 was delayed multiple times before being pushed to the end of the end of the window at 12:13 p.m.
As of Thursday, the Space Force 45th Weather Squadron predicted a 90% chance of favorable weather during the early part of the launch window, with the conditions decreasing to 80% favorable later on.
However, conditions up north, where the booster lands, were not favorable. It is notable that Hurricane Debby is currently moving up the eastern coast.
SpaceX will attempt to launch this mission on Saturday, beginning at 8:50 a.m. EDT.
This could possibly move Starlink 10-7 mission window to Sunday.
SpaceX Scrub!
Update 11:53 a.m.: SpaceX has confirmed the scrub. The reason is due to booster recovery conditions being poor.
SpaceX Liftoff Update
Update 11:45 a.m.: There are currently no signs of fueling and no word from SpaceX on fueling.
The FLORIDA TODAY Space Team is waiting on information from SpaceX.
Today's SpaceX droneship
Update 11:28 a.m.: Eight and a half minutes after liftoff, the first stage will land on the Just Read the Instructions droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. No Central Florida sonic booms are expected.
SpaceX Starship Super Heavy moving towards next test flight
Update 11:15 a.m.: SpaceX has indicated they are moving towards the next test flight of Starship out of Boca Chica, Texas.
In the coming flights, SpaceX plans to attempt to land the Super Heavy booster − eventually back at the launch pad.
SpaceX launch today still moving forward
Update 10:52 a.m.: SpaceX still lists that the launch is occurring at 12:13 p.m. EDT.
The Brevard EOC is also active ahead of this liftoff time.
SpaceX launch pushed for final time
Update 10:15 a.m.: While weather conditions are clear, SpaceX has pushed the launch time to the end of the window. Liftoff is now hoped for 12:13 p.m..
Quelle: Florida Today
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Update: 10.08.2024
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SpaceX launch recap: Live updates from Starlink mission Saturday from Cape Canaveral
Launch recap: Scroll down to review live coverage of the Saturday, Aug. 10, liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on the Starlink 8-3 mission.
Welcome to FLORIDA TODAY Space Team live coverage of this morning's SpaceX Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The Falcon 9 is now scheduled to lift off at 8:50 a.m. EDT from Launch Complex 40. This is the Starlink 8-3 mission, which got scrubbed Fridaybecause of poor booster recovery conditions. The first stage will land on the SpaceX drone ship Just Read the Instructions offshore in the Atlantic Ocean.
No Central Florida sonic booms are expected.
Initially, SpaceX had also scheduled a second Falcon 9 to launch at 9:03 a.m. from pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, per SpaceX's website. But the Starlink 10-7 mission has been rescheduled to 7:21 a.m. Sunday: FLORIDA TODAY Photographer/Videographer Craig Bailey reports that rocket remains horizontal at the launch pad this morning.
SpaceX Falcon 9 booster lands
Update 8:58 a.m.: The Falcon 9 first-stage booster just landed atop SpaceX's drone ship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean, completing its 21st mission.
Liftoff!
Update 8:50 a.m.: SpaceX has just launched the Falcon 9 carrying 21 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
SpaceX launch webcast begins
Update 8:44 a.m.: SpaceX's launch webcast hosted on X (formerly Twitter) is now posted above, right below the countdown clock.
Liftoff is scheduled in six minutes from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
SpaceX launch weather looks clear
Update 8:40 a.m.: This National Weather Service radar loop from the station at Melbourne Orlando International Airport shows clear skies over Cape Canaveral 10 minutes before liftoff.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch coming up
Update 8:35 a.m.: Fifteen minutes before SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch, the countdown appears to be proceeding as planned. Rocket fueling remains well underway at Launch Complex 40.
Following is a list of key remaining countdown milestones. T-minus:
- 7 minutes: Falcon 9 begins engine chill prior to launch.
- 1 minute: Command flight computer begins final prelaunch checks; propellant tank pressurization to flight pressure begins.
- 45 seconds: SpaceX launch director verifies “go for launch.”
- 3 seconds: Engine controller commands engine ignition sequence to start.
- 0 seconds: Falcon 9 liftoff.
SpaceX rocket booster to land for 21st time
Update 8:25 a.m.: Today's mission marks the Falcon 9 first-stage booster’s 21st flight, SpaceX reported.
The much-traveled booster previously launched CRS-22, Crew-3, Turksat 5B, Crew-4, CRS-25, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13G, mPOWER-a, PSN SATRIA, Telkomsat Merah Putih 2 and 11 Starlink missions.
Following stage separation, crews expect the booster to land on the SpaceX drone ship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean 8 minutes, 21 seconds after liftoff.