Be aware, this is rocket surgery.
Small disturbances can lead to postponed launches. Making sure everything is just right is way cheaper than risking big fireworks.
Rocket Launch
Arianespace SA is launching TIBA 1 and Inmarsat 5 communication satellites on a Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana.
Payload mass is about 9'600 kg.
Launch window opens at 21:08 UTC (November 22nd 2019).
You can watch the live stream on YouTube.
When: 21:08 UTC, 22nd November 2019.
Check your local time at:
www.timeanddate.com
Other Space News: BOOM!
SpaceX makes Starliner Mk1 go BOOM. Pressure testing of the fuel tanks literally blew the top off Starliner.
Great summary of the available footage by Scott Manley.
Version 1 surely looks like a case for the scrap yard. Not to worry. Elon had a second version built simultaneously. It will probably push back launch dates a bit but Starship was already ahead of schedule. Mk 3 is already in the works.
Earlier coverage of Starship:
SpaceX Starship Update by Elon Musk [01:00 UTC, 29.09.19] New Time
Useful links to stay up to date on launches:
Spaceflightnow.com: Launch Schedule
Everyday Astronaut: Prelaunch Previews
Space News:
NASA Spaceflight nasaspacefight.com
@remind-me on 22nd November 2019 20:30
