West Coast Space Launch

Feb 17, 2006
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For those in the Southern to Central California, and western Arizona, there will be a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg SFB today at 2039 PST (8:39 PM PST). Flight path should be southeasterly direction. If the sky's are clear in your area, you should be able to see the launch. Look toward the Channel Islands. Main Engine Cutoff (MECO), Second Stage Speration, and fairing deployment should be visible and all happen around T+2:00 in the flight. Decent of the First Stage should also be visible for awhile.

Also, on the 29th of Nov, there will be another launch. This one is Firefly Alpha. It will launch around 1600 PST (4 PM PST). The flight path may be toward the southwest so Arizona may not see it.
 

JamesG161

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Feb 14, 2014
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Falcon 9 may carry Space Marines in the future.

Maybe we can make Space Navy soon. [aka Starship Enterprise]
 
Feb 17, 2006
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I asked Space-X the rename StarShip to Jefferson StarShip. That flew like a lead balloon.
 
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I asked Space-X the rename StarShip to Jefferson StarShip. That flew like a lead balloon.
They should at least play starship tunes when launching or aboard.

P.s. I personally prefer pre starship stuff.... Don't go chasing rabbits...
 

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Feb 17, 2006
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Space-X has moved the launch for tonight to Friday, Nov 18 @2015 (8:15 PM PST)
 
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Space-X has cancelled the launch for 11/8/2022. Has not be rescheduled.
 

Rick D

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Jun 14, 2008
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:biggrin:I wish I'd seen this earlier, like before I went out in 40 degree mountain weather to look to my west to see...nada:laugh: Well, we will try again on the 18th!
Space-X has cancelled the launch for 11/8/2022. Has not be rescheduled.
I assume you mean 11/18/22