Talk:SES-9

Change from a Redirect to an Article
After ten months as a redirect, I recently created a full article for this launch. There is no specific article on the satellite itself (SES-9 redirects to an article about the SES company in general, with only a brief bit on each satellite...). Moreover, with the controlled-descent test again, and attempt to land on, and recover the booster from, the floating landing platform, the launch and launch vehicle is likely more notable than the satellite. N2e (talk) 05:01, 23 February 2016 (UTC)

Tugboat in safety zone on the 28 Feb launch attempt
This is being discussed, here. Not an official reliable source I would think, but it totally explains the "tugboat on range" issue. Cheers, N2e (talk) 15:20, 1 March 2016 (UTC)


 * someone with the name of starhawk92 asked the USAF 45th Space Wing:
 * Hi, I thank you all for all you do to keep the USA's Space Program on track and safe!


 * After the boat incursion during the SpaceX launch window last night, some of us over on NasaSpaceFlight.com are wondering if there are penalties or fines incurred by those who create such issues?


 * Curious Minds Want to Know!


 * Thank you all for your service!!


 * Sincerely,
 * starhawk92


 * 45th Space Wing said:
 * Thank you for your query.


 * During the Falcon 9 SES-9 launch countdown Feb. 28, the 45th Space Wing detected a vessel approximately 35 miles off the East Coast of Cape Canaveral. The Coast Guard attempted to contact the vessel without success.


 * Analysts evaluated the public safety risk to the vessel based on its location, estimated size and radar returns, the range determined it violated FAA safety criteria. An HH-60 helicopter was dispatched to the site from Patrick AFB. Once within visual range, the helicopter crew was able to make radio contact with the ship's captain and obtain the exact size of the vessel. After confirming the actual ship size, analysts recalculated the safety risk and determined that the vessel was below the established FAA safety criteria. At that point SpaceX was cleared to launch.


 * The 45 SW is not responsible for enforcing fines or sanctions.


 * Thanks.


 * Bryan Purtell
 * 45th SW/PA Media Operations

Launch Attempts Table
Would the launch attempts table be more suitable for the flight 22 page than here? crandles (talk) 00:06, 4 March 2016 (UTC)

Photo/video of today's launch (sort of)...
Okay, this photo has all kinds of technical and quality issues, but... I was on a plane today and saw the launch (about 2-3 minutes in). In turbulence I tried to snap some images, and this is the "best" one. Could someone tell me 1) is this the stage 1 separation and 2) does this belong in the article? It blows up quite a bit. Thanks.--Godot13 (talk) 05:26, 5 March 2016 (UTC)


 * And here is another: a very good and interesting amateur video of the launch trajectory, from the time of first-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) through the ignition of the second stage, the maneuvering of the first stage out of the second stage plume, the separation of the two halves of the payload fairing, and the gradual separation of the two large objects (first stage and second stage), all remarkably well-lit by the sun (illuminating the high altitude part of the night sky).  Great video, in very favorable lighting conditions.  Here's the link.  Cheers.  N2e (talk) 21:15, 5 March 2016 (UTC)

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