Fusion Space is targeting November 6th at 20:30 GMT for the launch of 10 Junolink V1 satellites into LDO from Pad 01B at the National Space Center in Euresia.
This will be the fifth and final flight for this first stage (B2008), which will be expended in the ocean to begin the retirement process for F2RE.
To gain some insight for F2RE's replacement, we will be attempting water landings with in-flight experiments on remaining F2RE launches.
For this mission, the booster will experience a randomised engine failure during the landing burn to certify new guidance software for our upcoming F2RE replacement.
The webcast will begin at T-10 minutes.
Junolink satellites integrated on F2RE
Junolink Satellites
Junolink is a communications network optimised for use by spacecraft and launch vehicles. The V1 network provides global coverage of Droo and spacecraft orbiting as low as 5000km.
The Junolink XL network, scheduled to debut in 2027, will be located at various orbital heights to enable coverage of the entire Droo system, eliminating all dead zones which will be critical for surface bases and landers.
Mission Timeline
Pre-Launch Timeline
T-1:00:00 - FD Conducts Go/No Go Poll
T-50:00 - Propellant Load S1 & S2
T-6:30 - Propellant Load Complete
T-5:30 - Strongback Retract
T-4:00 Tanks Pressing For Flight
T-1:00 F2RE Flight Computer Enabled
T-0:30 FD Final Go for Launch
T-0:10 Water Deluge
T-0:05 Aeolus Startup Sequence
Launch Timeline
T+0:00 - Liftoff
T+0:57 - Max Q
T+2:10- Main Engine Cutoff
T+2:15 - Stage Separation
T+2:20 - Second Stage Start One
T+2:25 - Stage One Boostback
T+2:45 - Stage One Boostback Shutdown
T+2:50 - Fairing Separation
T+6:20 -Second Stage Cutoff One
T+6:25 - Stage One Landing Burn
T+6:45 - Stage One Landing Burn Shutdown
T+6:52 - Stage One Impact
T+30:00 - Second Stage Start Two
T+30:10 - Second Stage Cutoff Two
T+35:00 - Junolink Deployment
F2RE going vertical at Pad 01B
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