Starship Launch!

[martin-w 3,239]

Friday looking possible for Starship launch. NOTAM's have been issued.

Might not stick of course. 

[charliearon 3,025]

Have they listed a possible time yet, Martin?

[martin-w 3,239]

Mon Tues and Wed there are Road closures for testing. 

The NOTAM runs from Monday to Saturday. 

But SpaceX posted on X that they were aiming for no sooner than Friday.

There are times but just for the start and finish of the road closures and NOTAM's. 

The flight termination system explosives have been installed. So Mr Charlie will be assured of a huge bang if it all goes wrong. 🙂

 

[charliearon 3,025]

It will either be a big roman candle or a huge firecracker! 🚀

[martin-w 3,239]

According to Mr. Elon, 90% chance of a launch on Friday. 

 

 

 

Edited November 15, 2023 by martin-w

[martin-w 3,239]

Edit:

Except that it's currently unstacked. 😳🤔

[charliearon 3,025]

SpaceX confirmed it’s now targeting November 17th for the test, with a two-hour launch window starting at 8AM ET.

That will be just fine!  Starting at 5 am my time!  Perfect timing!

[martin-w 3,239]

Re-stacking now.  Licence granted.

1.00 pm. So perfect for me too. 

 

 

Edited November 15, 2023 by martin-w

[188AHC 2,138]

I'm fortunate enough that if the weather's clear I can see all launches from my back yard.

[martin-w 3,239]

5 hours ago, 188AHC said:

I'm fortunate enough that if the weather's clear I can see all launches from my back yard.

 

😀 You lucky boy. Could you get closer if you went for a drive? I would guess so.

NSF for the launch. They are usually covering the launch well before SpaceX.

 

Edited November 16, 2023 by martin-w

[martin-w 3,239]

It's now being destacked. Grid fin actuator needed replacing.

So looking like Saturday now. 😩

Edited November 16, 2023 by martin-w

[188AHC 2,138]

Back in October I was in Cocoa Beach and was less than 8 miles from the launchpad. The evening launch was spectacular.  We felt the sound and sonic booms from the condo balcony.

[martin-w 3,239]

9 hours ago, 188AHC said:

Back in October I was in Cocoa Beach and was less than 8 miles from the launchpad. The evening launch was spectacular.  We felt the sound and sonic booms from the condo balcony.

 

I'm envious, you lucky devil.

Starship is now unstacked and rescheduled for Saturday, so you wont see it today. 

 

[Christopher Low 5,359]

T-1.5 hours to launch!

[martin-w 3,239]

Propellant loading has started.

I have a good feeling about this launch. But even if it all goes disastrously wrong, much will be learnt.