Latest update shows them going for the 1:48 a.m. window.
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Falcon Heavy just launch the NASA Psyche probe to a metal world yesterday. Quite the rumble and a dual landing on land. Here is the heavy metal tribute to the mission:
Successful launch, I saw it clearly from Fallbrook, and the reentry burn for the 1st stage in baja.
Super clear night.
1 month later
Watch here or on YouTube: https://www.spacex.com/launches/index.html
A rocket launch is scheduled to take off from Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday morning.
SpaceX is targeting 10:19 a.m. for a Falcon 9 launch of the Korea 425 mission.
A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about 15 minutes before liftoff. You can watch live here.
SpaceX officials say there are a total of 25 spacecraft on board this mission, including KOREA's 425, Space BD’s ISL48, SITAEL’s uHETSat, D-Orbit’s ION SCV Daring Diego, York Space Systems’ Bane, and PlanetIQ’s GNOMES-4.
This is the 17th flight of the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-1, Crew-2, SXM-8, CRS-23, IXPE, Transporter-4, Transporter-5, Globalstar FM15, ISI EROS C-3, and seven Starlink missions.
Following stage separation, the first stage will land on Landing Zone 4.
This is SpaceX's 25th launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base this year.
Watched, but was visible far less time than usual due to hazy skies. Saw ISS go over today about 5:50; you can have NASA email you 24 hours ahead when it'll be over you.
Quoted from bobmathuse:Watched, but was visible far less time than usual due to hazy skies. Saw ISS go over today about 5:50; you can have NASA email you 24 hours ahead when it'll be over you.
Did you see the pictures of the central coast area taken from the ISS on a pass over the area, I believe taken on Sunday?
Quoted from Mthomasslo:Did you see the pictures of the central coast area taken from the ISS on a pass over the area, I believe taken on Sunday?
No, are they archived anywhere I can get a link to?
I saw it here: https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article282581863.html
Somewhat north of you, but still interesting...
Latest update is another Falcon 9 for early Friday morning between midnight and 2:41 a.m. As a night launch, should have wide visibility.
1 week later
Naperville, IL
I saw the Starlink satellites all lined up in the sky the night of 9/9. Was walking home from a party by Chicago and thought I was seeing things… meteors, aliens? 20 something points of light in a perfect line and then they just started disappearing one by one. Even tried to take a picture as proof. 
A little googling and I had my answer, though. I’d love to see it again.
We, also, saw a night launch when we lived near Jupiter, Florida and it lit up the sky almost like daylight from 75 miles away. It was one of the most amazing things I’ve seen.
I probably won’t ever see these CA launches from my neck of the woods but it did remind me to keep an eye on Cape Canaveral’s launch schedule. Thanks!
SpaceX is targeting Thursday, December 28 for a Falcon 9 launch of 21 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Liftoff is targeted for 9:09 p.m. PT, with backup opportunities available until 12:32 a.m. PT on Friday, December 29. If needed, additional opportunities are also available on Friday, December 29 starting at 8:48 p.m. PT.
A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about fifteen minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.
This is the first flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission. Following stage separation, the first stage will land on the Of Course I Still Love You droneship, which will be stationed in the Pacific Ocean.
This launch will include the first six Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities that will enable mobile network operators around the world to provide seamless global access to texting, calling, and browsing wherever you may be on land, lakes, or coastal waters.
Quoted from BoilerUp:I saw the Starlink satellites all lined up in the sky the night of 9/9. Was walking home from a party by Chicago and thought I was seeing things… meteors, aliens? 20 something points of light in a perfect line and then they just started disappearing one by one. Even tried to take a picture as proof. A little googling and I had my answer, though. I’d love to see it again.
We, also, saw a night launch when we lived near Jupiter, Florida and it lit up the sky almost like daylight from 75 miles away. It was one of the most amazing things I’ve seen.
I probably won’t ever see these CA launches from my neck of the woods but it did remind me to keep an eye on Cape Canaveral’s launch schedule. Thanks!
There is a launch scheduled in Florida on December 28th as well
SpaceX is targeting no earlier than Thursday, December 28 for Falcon Heavy to launch USSF-52 to orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The four-hour launch window opens at 7:00 p.m. ET. If needed, a backup opportunity is available on Friday, December 29 during the same window.
A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about fifteen minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.
This will be the fifth launch and landing of these Falcon Heavy side boosters, which previously supported USSF-44, USSF-67, Hughes JUPTER 3, and NASA’s Psyche mission. Following booster 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.
Quoted from Pinballlew:There is a launch scheduled in Florida on December 28th as well
SpaceX is targeting no earlier than Thursday, December 28 for Falcon Heavy to launch USSF-52 to orbit from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The four-hour launch window opens at 7:00 p.m. ET. If needed, a backup opportunity is available on Friday, December 29 during the same window.
A live webcast of this mission will begin on X @SpaceX about fifteen minutes prior to liftoff. Watch live.
This will be the fifth launch and landing of these Falcon Heavy side boosters, which previously supported USSF-44, USSF-67, Hughes JUPTER 3, and NASA’s Psyche mission. Following booster 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.
Thank you! I’ll be sure to watch.
Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha FLTA004 rocket is scheduled to launch from Vandenberg SFB Wednesday, between 9:18 a.m. and 9:39 a.m, carrying a payload for Lockheed Martin. (weather in that area does not look promising)
I was in the FLA panhandle last week completely out of the loop w/respect to launch schedule and what's going on at Boca Chica. Nowadays, a lot happens in a week!
I didn’t realize there was this launch scheduled for this morning but it was scrubbed. Should be a cool launch to watch early tomorrow, so here’s the info:
SpaceX is now targeting Sunday morning starting at 5:11 a.m. for liftoff. The launch window is 83 minutes.
ORIGINAL STORY: SpaceX is planning an early morning launch Saturday for one of its Falcon 9 rockets out of Vandenberg Space Force Base, the company announced Friday.
The 83-minute launch window opens at 5:11 a.m. on Saturday, December 23.
The first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket will return to Earth and land at Vandenberg Space Force Base, meaning many residents across the region may hear a sonic boom.
If the launch is scrubbed, a backup opportunity will be on Sunday, December 24 with the same launch window.
The launch is part of the SARah-2 mission to low-Earth orbit. SARah 2 is a passive reflector antenna radar satellite built by OHB-System, according to Next Space Flight.
The satellite is part of a three-satellite constellation being built for the German government, the website said.
2 weeks later
Vulcan launches tonight (actually Monday) ~2:00AM!
First launch, but a bit late for me despite being a night owl.
1 month later
As the title says, I'm fairly certain this is just for launches from Vandenberg Space Force base out here in California.
But that totally doesn't mean that you can't start a thread just for Florida launches! I know there are plenty of Pinsiders local to that area that can see launches from their porches, so I think there'd be plenty of participants in that thread.
Quoted from v8torino:I believe Space X is still on for tonite 11:16 EST time.
Is this thread just for Vandenberg or are East Coast updates OK as well ? Don't remember if there is a "General" Space Stuff" Thread[quoted image]
Everything is fair game, I don’t mind if you post stuff in this thread. I love everything related to space. I changed the title. I have been super busy working 60+ hours a week so I’ve been a little lagging on keeping up with launches
https://www.spacelaunchschedule.com/launch/falcon-9-block-5-starlink-group-7-17/
Tonight another Space X out of Vandenburg. Starlink Group 7-17
Falcon 9 Block 5
Above link has countdown and link to live video link when they go live.
https://www.youtube.com/live/3fRfJerFqqo?si=66drnckG_b2O9HDc
Here’s a launch out of Florida in a little under 1 hour
Quoted from Pinballlew:Successful launch
Pretty spectacular here in SoCal. They even saw it in Phoenix.
Quoted from gonzo73:Pretty spectacular here in SoCal. They even saw it in Phoenix.
Yes it was a awesome launch
March 21st 4:55:09PM EDT (20:55:09 UTC)
Docking to the ISS Harmony module: March 23rd at 7:30AM EDT (11:30 UTC)
Mission: F9 launch of SpaceX's CRS-30 mission
Launch location: Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Earth.
Target orbit: Low Earth Orbit, ISS-bound
https://www.youtube.com/live/k3GKF4rjMPw?si=Pziajp0hyiDIPmIy
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