Falcon Heavy launch tonight 10 pm CT.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Approximately eight minutes after launch, Falcon Heavy&#39;s side boosters will return to Earth and land on Landing Zones 1 and 2 <a href="https://t.co/rI1Cv9EBzy">pic.twitter.com/rI1Cv9EBzy</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1683576125765844995?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Orbital launch no. 112 of 2023 🇺🇲🚀🛰️<br><br>Jupiter 3 | SpaceX | July 27 | 0304 UTC<a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpaceX</a> to launch the with 9.2 tons heaviest geo stationary com🛰️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EchoStar24?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EchoStar24</a> aka <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jupiter3?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jupiter3</a> on its <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FalconHeavy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FalconHeavy</a>🚀 from LC-39A, Cape Canaveral.<br>It is the 7th flight of a Falcon Heavy🚀 from LC-39A and… <a href="https://t.co/yHJrTCoosN">pic.twitter.com/yHJrTCoosN</a></p>&mdash; Space Intelligence (@SpaceIntel101) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceIntel101/status/1684168237242626048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

FH launch in 10 minutes!

Or not.

Scrubbed.

Has this thing launched recently or ever? Seems it's gotten scrubbed a ton.

What thing are you talking about? FH hasn't been scrubbed much more than you'd expect, but probably a bit more as a percentage than a single stick launch.

It just doesn't fly very often. Not sure if that's why you're thinking it gets scrubbed.

Yeah I meant FH. It just seems like every time I've checked out this thread that they've scrubbed it. Maybe it was a different rocket or maybe it just seems like a lot. Is this the one they had the problem that knocked them out of commission for awhile or am I misremembering? I could go through the thread and check, but that's not fun

SpaceX is targeting Friday, July 28 for Falcon Heavy’s launch of the Hughes JUPITER 3 mission to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 99-minute launch window opens at 11:04 p.m. ET (03:04 UTC on July 29). A backup opportunity is available on Saturday, July 29 with the same window.

Both of the side boosters on this mission previously supported USSF-44 and USSF-67. Following stage separation, Falcon Heavy’s two side boosters will land on SpaceX’s Landing Zones 1 and 2 (LZ-1 and LZ-2) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

A live webcast of this mission will begin about 15 minutes prior to liftoff.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All systems are looking good for Falcon Heavy’s launch of JUPITER 3. Tonight’s 99-minute launch window opens at 11:04 p.m. ET, and weather is currently 75% favorable → <a href="https://t.co/bJFjLCiTbK">https://t.co/bJFjLCiTbK</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1685029927081652224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Deep South Texas--The beat goes on, full speed ahead at Starbase...

Today:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WOW! Full Starbase OLM Water Deluge System Test. <br><br>**HEADPHONE WARNING!**<a href="https://t.co/4AK6DYdJf8">https://t.co/4AK6DYdJf8</a> <a href="https://t.co/FS51MafDGv">pic.twitter.com/FS51MafDGv</a></p>&mdash; Chris Bergin - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1684990065938706452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Additional view of Starship flame deflector test <a href="https://t.co/fOLVfAZVZ2">pic.twitter.com/fOLVfAZVZ2</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1685043032616509440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Trying again in 10.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Watch Falcon Heavy launch <a href="https://twitter.com/HughesConnects?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HughesConnects</a> JUPITER 3, the largest satellite ever to be launched to a geosynchronous transfer orbit → <a href="https://t.co/bJFjLCiTbK">https://t.co/bJFjLCiTbK</a> <a href="https://t.co/PQELkUHsqF">https://t.co/PQELkUHsqF</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1685120115136950272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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So much to follow in these launches. ROFL

That hasn't gotten old yet.

So badass.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Falcon Heavy’s side boosters have landed on LZ-1 and LZ-2 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station <a href="https://t.co/OItmoqvgrr">pic.twitter.com/OItmoqvgrr</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1685126346178179072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Man 200+ times and for the space nerd in me, it’s still an emotional event…especially when they land the two of them side by side.

Totally agree...

Now that 3rd burn was to slow it down, right? To keep it in geostationary orbit?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Deployment of <a href="https://twitter.com/HughesConnects?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HughesConnects</a> JUPITER 3 confirmed <a href="https://t.co/G2Xhcumnb2">pic.twitter.com/G2Xhcumnb2</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1685176930889510913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpaceX</a> team! <a href="https://t.co/2U8xmLD7uZ">https://t.co/2U8xmLD7uZ</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1685188374351491072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Yessir

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The second stage has completed its third burn and SpaceX Mission Control reports a nominal orbit insertion for the second stage with the Jupiter 3/EchoStar 24 satellite. Watch live: <a href="https://t.co/d0HSytp3GD">https://t.co/d0HSytp3GD</a> <a href="https://t.co/P6TMuw5nXm">pic.twitter.com/P6TMuw5nXm</a></p>&mdash; Spaceflight Now (@SpaceflightNow) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceflightNow/status/1685175972998332416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I'm not to the point that I care enough to try and understand orbital mechanics. ROFL

That Redstone rocket saying, "Wait, what!? You're going to land both boosters?"

I just thought it was interesting to watch it doing a burn and the craft's speed reducing.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Falcon Heavy side boosters returning to Earth <a href="https://t.co/jeOAaGSCoU">pic.twitter.com/jeOAaGSCoU</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1685373308127318016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">More photos of Falcon Heavy&#39;s launch and landing <a href="https://t.co/MORW5gP4bW">pic.twitter.com/MORW5gP4bW</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1685767193349533696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Boca Chica Beach closed and Starbase is hopping. Cryo testing at Massey’s site, multiple tests at the launchpad. Orbital flight test #2 is on the horizon.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SpaceX Super Heavy Booster 9 is getting ready for one of possibly two spin prime tests before a static fire.<br><br>If everything goes well here, we should see a 33-engine static fire maybe as early as the end of this weekend! 😍<br><br>📸<a href="https://twitter.com/LabPadre?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LabPadre</a> <a href="https://t.co/t0N0pgJZSn">pic.twitter.com/t0N0pgJZSn</a></p>&mdash; What about it!? (@FelixSchlang) <a href="https://twitter.com/FelixSchlang/status/1687476139751575552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Static fire…this weekend? 🤔

🔥 🚀

Chiefs Kingdom live at Starbase for today’s imminent Static Fire!

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s static fire day!<br><br>Booster 9 is expected to complete up to a 33 engine static fire which will mark the first test using the new water deluge system.<br><br>📸<a href="https://twitter.com/LabPadre?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LabPadre</a><br>🔴<a href="https://t.co/XhwH9WgOIC">https://t.co/XhwH9WgOIC</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpaceX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SpaceX</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@elonmusk</a> <a href="https://t.co/GLRXchEQfc">pic.twitter.com/GLRXchEQfc</a></p>&mdash; TankWatchers (@WatchersTank) <a href="https://twitter.com/WatchersTank/status/1688186333284478976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Nice, have fun!

OUTSTANDING!!!

Finally, something big enough to pleasure Billay's whore mom.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Starbase team preparing for Booster 9 static fire today, live views will begin a few minutes prior to ignition</p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1688256186683162624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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NSF thinks it's time, but no SpaceX broadcast yet.

Live now.

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SpaceX feed is live

ROFL

We'll, there's a **** ton of steam now at least.

Sounds like shorter duration than expected and four engines shut down prematurely.

4 engines said "nope"...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Drone view of Booster 9 static fire test <a href="https://t.co/ARv6H6njgu">pic.twitter.com/ARv6H6njgu</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1688294107721121792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Falcon 9 Starlink launch shortly.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Less than one hour until Falcon 9’s launch of 22 <a href="https://twitter.com/Starlink?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Starlink</a> satellites. Weather is 90% favorable for liftoff → <a href="https://t.co/bJFjLCiTbK">https://t.co/bJFjLCiTbK</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1688366374018842625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Additional views from Super Heavy Booster 9 static fire <a href="https://t.co/gQt3rzydGN">pic.twitter.com/gQt3rzydGN</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1688957168073281536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Starship Super Heavy Booster <a href="https://t.co/3065srPugD">pic.twitter.com/3065srPugD</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1688970735782400021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Fun...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Falcon 9 looks cute next to Starship and Falcon 1 looks like a high school project</p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1690040158815490048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Double header launches tonight, for the late night crowd. First of which is in one hour.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Targeting back-to-back Falcon 9 launches of <a href="https://twitter.com/Starlink?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Starlink</a> satellites to low-Earth orbit from both Florida and California starting on Wednesday, August 16 → <a href="https://t.co/bJFjLCiTbK">https://t.co/bJFjLCiTbK</a> <a href="https://t.co/e2JfiqwNFt">pic.twitter.com/e2JfiqwNFt</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1691621379555377220?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Wednesday, August 16 at 11:36 p.m. ET (3:36 UTC on August 17):
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Thursday, August 17 at 1:42 a.m. PT (8:42 UTC):
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Testing continues at Starbase, ahead of next Integrated Flight Test.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Suppression system is pretty wild. It almost sounded like a static fire. Bravo, <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpaceX</a> That was one heck of a show. <a href="https://t.co/AxRBmY8Hrq">pic.twitter.com/AxRBmY8Hrq</a></p>&mdash; Anthony Gomez (@AnthonyFGomez) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnthonyFGomez/status/1692732189077643382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Only weeks away from the second attempt--no earlier than August 31st.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NET August 31st with a strong emphasis on NET. But this is a good sign that we’re getting closer to the next integrated flight test! <a href="https://t.co/QdYJukjmE7">https://t.co/QdYJukjmE7</a></p>&mdash; Everyday Astronaut (@Erdayastronaut) <a href="https://twitter.com/Erdayastronaut/status/1691839855397908922?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We&#39;re getting closer to the second Integrated Flight Test of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starship?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Starship</a> and I&#39;m seeing people trying to figure out when / how to get down there to catch the flight! Well here&#39;s a full rundown for you helping you know when / how / where / where not to be on launch day! <a href="https://t.co/3ElN8GUPSz">pic.twitter.com/3ElN8GUPSz</a></p>&mdash; Everyday Astronaut (@Erdayastronaut) <a href="https://twitter.com/Erdayastronaut/status/1691848416702201895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Upgraded Booster 9 with hot staging ring making the trek from the Starbase production facility over to the launchpad.

IFT2 definitely coming soon.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">T-12 hours until Falcon 9 launches Dragon and Crew-7 to the <a href="https://twitter.com/Space_Station?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@space_station</a>. Weather is 90% favorable for liftoff <a href="https://t.co/2VeAcZFUXi">pic.twitter.com/2VeAcZFUXi</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1694799307411705934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 24, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Crazy that we're already up to mission 7. Don't think I'm gonna stay up for it though...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SpaceX and NASA are now targeting no earlier than Saturday, August 26 for Falcon 9 to launch Dragon to the <a href="https://twitter.com/Space_Station?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@space_station</a>. The new launch date provides teams additional time to complete and discuss analysis. The vehicles remain healthy and crew is ready to fly →… <a href="https://t.co/ojWTwRTS8v">pic.twitter.com/ojWTwRTS8v</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1694915958413087142?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Starbase team preparing for second Booster 9 static fire, live views will begin a few minutes prior to ignition <a href="https://t.co/jEcvHRUrZZ">pic.twitter.com/jEcvHRUrZZ</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1695119566362513915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Starbase team preparing for second Booster 9 static fire, live views will begin a few minutes prior to ignition <a href="https://t.co/jEcvHRUrZZ">pic.twitter.com/jEcvHRUrZZ</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1695119566362513915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Better than the first one, but still had two Raptors shut down before full duration:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Super Heavy Booster 9 static fire successfully lit all 33 Raptor engines, with all but two running for the full duration. Congratulations to the SpaceX team on this exciting milestone! <a href="https://t.co/1hzs768vHg">pic.twitter.com/1hzs768vHg</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1695158759717474379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

So weird that they continue to lose engines. Hope that's a surmountable problem.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Watch LIVE as <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crew7?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crew7</a> launches to the <a href="https://twitter.com/Space_Station?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Space_Station</a> on the <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpaceX</a> Dragon Endurance!<br><br>Liftoff from <a href="https://twitter.com/NASAKennedy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NASAKennedy</a> is set for 3:27am ET (0727 UTC). <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AskNASA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AskNASA</a> your questions, and they may be answered on air. <a href="https://t.co/WyGyA6G4cv">https://t.co/WyGyA6G4cv</a></p>&mdash; NASA (@NASA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASA/status/1695277417798184981?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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Gearing up for the next Starship test!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fully stacked Starship on the launch pad at Starbase <a href="https://t.co/cebFZEVrJZ">pic.twitter.com/cebFZEVrJZ</a></p>— SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1699229958064005624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Seems like the only loose end now is FAA approval. Hopefully test flight go for launch next week. Perhaps a wet dress rehearsal Monday, and flight on Wednesday/Thursday.

https://i.postimg.cc/tgrc0fQ1/IMG-0006.jpg

Had a look at fully stacked Starship this morning.

Sounds like 2nd integrated test flight now a few weeks out.

FH launch scheduled for tomorrow but weather sounds iffy:

SpaceX and NASA are targeting Thursday, October 12 at 10:16 a.m. ET for Falcon Heavy’s launch of the Psyche mission to an interplanetary transfer orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. If needed, a backup launch opportunity is available on Friday, October 13 at 10:19 a.m. ET.

The Psyche spacecraft will travel to a metal-rich asteroid of the same name orbiting the Sun between Jupiter and Mars in pursuit of studying the exposed nickel-iron core of an early planet, one of the building blocks of our solar system. The mission will also demonstrate NASA’s first deep space test of the Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) system – high-bandwidth optical communications through space and back to Earth – from distances far exceeding the Moon – using a near-infrared laser.

This will be the fourth launch for the side boosters, both of which previously supported USSF-44, USSF-67, and Hughes JUPTER 3. Following stage separation, Falcon Heavy’s two side boosters will land on SpaceX’s Landing Zones 1 and 2 (LZ-1 and LZ-2) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

A live webcast of this mission will begin on NASA TV about 45 minutes prior to liftoff.

T-20:00 maybe:

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Not finding an actual SpaceX YouTube feed, just Twitter which is shit. So, here's NASA:

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SpaceX is only streaming on TwiX these days because Elon is a man child. I missed the launch, but glad to see it went well. Looks like we'll have pretty regular FH launches in the next couple of years, which is exciting as well!

I watched one of the other YouTube streams and was surprised when they cut to the watching area that it looked like there were maybe 5 people there. That area used to be packed for launches.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Vehicle is ready for the second test flight of a fully integrated Starship, pending regulatory approval <a href="https://t.co/9tC4yKecmw">pic.twitter.com/9tC4yKecmw</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1716979627154149710?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Could be...."soon"... :drool:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A Notice to Mariners has been published advising of a possible launch opportunity November 6th.<a href="https://t.co/dh8PFCZZqf">https://t.co/dh8PFCZZqf</a> <a href="https://t.co/y9q6IbaNwj">pic.twitter.com/y9q6IbaNwj</a></p>&mdash; Boca Chica Road Closures (@BocaRoad) <a href="https://twitter.com/BocaRoad/status/1717218541370593428?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

And a few weeks back, Cybertruck was around Starbase and the launchpad, hauling Raptor engines.

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com...ng-jpeg.26653/

Here's a worthwhile watch from the International Astronautical Congress conference earlier this month, discussion with Elon Musk regarding Starship and Starbase development:

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The second flight test of a fully integrated Starship could launch as soon as mid-November, pending regulatory approval → <a href="https://t.co/pxgvgUeIFF">https://t.co/pxgvgUeIFF</a> <a href="https://t.co/P40vOCaFaZ">pic.twitter.com/P40vOCaFaZ</a></p>&mdash; SpaceX (@SpaceX) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1720523323212492904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 3, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Do the thing. <a href="https://t.co/ZlofWOT5HZ">pic.twitter.com/ZlofWOT5HZ</a></p>&mdash; Max Evans (@_mgde_) <a href="https://twitter.com/_mgde_/status/1720941142169022902?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">SpaceX&#39;s Mechazilla System stacking ops comparison, by NSF&#39;s Elisar (<a href="https://twitter.com/ENNEPS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@enneps</a>).<br><br>Booster 4 and Ship 20.<br>Booster 7 and Ship 24<br>Booster 9 and Ship 25.<a href="https://t.co/e3xbqPnwZ5">https://t.co/e3xbqPnwZ5</a> <a href="https://t.co/NCEvdIgjga">pic.twitter.com/NCEvdIgjga</a></p>&mdash; Chris Bergin - NSF (@NASASpaceflight) <a href="https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1720893923566956570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s official! The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Starship?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Starship</a> launch license is here! You won’t want to miss this launch!!! First attempt is Friday morning at 7:00 am CST [13:00 UTC]!!! Let’s go!!! - here’s a link to our 4K LIVE coverage that will begin at midnight [06:00 UTC] - <a href="https://t.co/T6uy2KM5L2">https://t.co/T6uy2KM5L2</a> <a href="https://t.co/fiBupChkTf">pic.twitter.com/fiBupChkTf</a></p>&mdash; Everyday Astronaut (@Erdayastronaut) <a href="https://twitter.com/Erdayastronaut/status/1724900557595541820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Super pumped for this!

I wanted to watch this live, but I’m not sure I want to get up at 5 am for it.

Every time I drag my azz out of bed early to see this kind of thing it gets scrubbed.

But then I do it again…

6am for me. It'll be frustrating when they inevitably have to recycle like 4 times and end up scrubbing after I watch nothing happen for 2 hours.

But yeah, I'll get up for it.

Some pre-flight space porn:

https://www.spacex.com/launches/miss...rship-flight-2

Delayed until Saturday.

Update for 3 pm ET: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says the second Starship launch is postponed to no earlier than Saturday, Nov. 18 to replace a grid fin actuator on the launch stack, according to an update Musk posted on X, formerly Twitter.

We saw Musk's jet fly over our house about 40 minutes ago, on descent into BRO.

Wife sent these photos from work earlier this evening.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sunset over Starship with the MiG-29 and two Alpha Jets <a href="https://t.co/Wptpv1vLtF">pic.twitter.com/Wptpv1vLtF</a></p>&mdash; Polaris (@PolarisProgram) <a href="https://twitter.com/PolarisProgram/status/1725692567411712126?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Standing below Starship on the night before launch <a href="https://t.co/X0as94JqAc">pic.twitter.com/X0as94JqAc</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1725708142636650919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">💫 Ad Astra 💫 <a href="https://t.co/aCs85ULQWs">pic.twitter.com/aCs85ULQWs</a></p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1725709799382458576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

T-7:00

Holding at T-0:40

Hold onto your butts.

Liftoff!! Looks so much better than the first try.

HOLY SHIT!!!