What "weed need" is a space mission! - Page 24

Dubslow · 2016-02-26, 07:11

That first article also says that yesterday's launch was scrubbed due to temperature concerns on the LOx, not weather like we assumed.

This is only the second launch of the Falcon 9 v1.2, and the first with a relatively high-performance profile. Not unusual for the first couple of tries to require some minor (and abundantly cautious) bug fixing.

wblipp · 2016-02-27, 03:31

https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/comm...ssion_updates/

After a 24-hour delay, liftoff of SpaceX's Falcon 9 v1.1 Full Thrust is currently scheduled for 23:47:00 UTC (6:47:00 PM EST) on February 25, the beginning of a 97-minute launch window.
...
SpaceX will attempt to land the Falcon 9 first stage on their Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship Of Course I Still Love You, but the odds of a successful recovery are low. In order to make up for launch delays, SpaceX has modified the flight profile to allow SES-9 to reach geostationary orbit as soon as possible. This means that the usual boostback burn won't be performed, and the ASDS will be located over 600 km downrange of Cape Canaveral.

Dubslow · 2016-02-27, 06:57

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Originally Posted by wblipp

https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/comm...ssion_updates/

After a 24-hour delay, liftoff of SpaceX's Falcon 9 v1.1 Full Thrust is currently scheduled for 23:47:00 UTC (6:47:00 PM EST) on February 25, the beginning of a 97-minute launch window.
...
SpaceX will attempt to land the Falcon 9 first stage on their Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship Of Course I Still Love You, but the odds of a successful recovery are low. In order to make up for launch delays, SpaceX has modified the flight profile to allow SES-9 to reach geostationary orbit as soon as possible. This means that the usual boostback burn won't be performed, and the ASDS will be located over 600 km downrange of Cape Canaveral.

That's old news...?

The rumored next attempt is Sunday.

only_human · 2016-02-28, 04:36

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Originally Posted by Dubslow

That's old news...?

The rumored next attempt is Sunday.

SpaceX, SES confirm Sunday Falcon 9 rocket launch

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SES has confirmed that SpaceX's next launch attempt from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station of a Falcon 9 rocket will occur Sunday.

The Luxembourg-based company took to Twitter today, saying "SES and SpaceX are now targeting to launch #SES9 on Sunday."

Sunday's launch window opens at 6:46 p.m. Eastern time, according to the tweet. An earlier forecast issued by the Air Force's 45th Weather Squadron showed near-perfect conditions for the window that extends to 8:20 p.m.

SpaceX and SES will use Monday as a backup date in the event of a third scrub.

SES and SpaceX are now targeting to launch #SES9 on Sunday, 28 February, at 6.46pm ET, with a backup date on Monday, 29 February!
— SES (@SES_Satellites) February 27, 2016

kladner · 2016-02-28, 04:51

I believe the title of this thread should be

What knee weed is a mace spission!

Dubslow · 2016-02-28, 07:30

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Originally Posted by only_human

SpaceX, SES confirm Sunday Falcon 9 rocket launch

@chalsall:

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Originally Posted by The article ^

The fueling process begins just 30 minutes before the targeted launch time, and SpaceX has said there's only enough time during this window to perform that process once. If the rocket isn't ready to go at the targeted time, the liquid oxygen must be offloaded and the launch delayed to another day.

chalsall · 2016-02-28, 21:37

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Originally Posted by Dubslow

@chalsall:

Thanks for the information Dubslow. Makes Sense.

They're trying again in about two hours.

only_human · 2016-02-28, 22:04

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Originally Posted by chalsall

Thanks for the information Dubslow. Makes Sense.

They're trying again in about two hours.

Upper level winds are also mentioned:

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Tracking towards a 6:46pm ET launch attempt today; watching upper-level winds closely. www.spacex.com/webcast

kladner · 2016-02-28, 22:42

Scrubbed again.

chalsall · 2016-02-28, 23:25

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Originally Posted by kladner

Scrubbed again.

Are you sure? SpaceX just updated their "Webcast" to say the live video streams will be coming on line in a few minutes.

I hope you read an article where the author confused Thursday for tonight. There have been a few....

Edit: The live video stream just came online. "Flight" by "Test Shot Starfish" is playing in the background; the "SpaceX" logo is floating in its star field. Should see/hear humans soon. Man I hope they pull this off!!!

Edit2: Yup, it's on. Humans talking now.

only_human · 2016-02-28, 23:43

full

http://youtu.be/RpaoRP70lzM

rocket, telemetry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-SD2gxMn5U

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2016-02-26, 07:11	#254
Dubslow Basketry That Evening! "Bunslow the Bold" Jun 2011 40<A<43 -89<O<-88 3×29×83 Posts	That first article also says that yesterday's launch was scrubbed due to temperature concerns on the LOx, not weather like we assumed. This is only the second launch of the Falcon 9 v1.2, and the first with a relatively high-performance profile. Not unusual for the first couple of tries to require some minor (and abundantly cautious) bug fixing.

2016-02-27, 03:31	#255
wblipp "William" May 2003 New Haven 4476₈ Posts	https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/comm...ssion_updates/ After a 24-hour delay, liftoff of SpaceX's Falcon 9 v1.1 Full Thrust is currently scheduled for 23:47:00 UTC (6:47:00 PM EST) on February 25, the beginning of a 97-minute launch window. ... SpaceX will attempt to land the Falcon 9 first stage on their Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship Of Course I Still Love You, but the odds of a successful recovery are low. In order to make up for launch delays, SpaceX has modified the flight profile to allow SES-9 to reach geostationary orbit as soon as possible. This means that the usual boostback burn won't be performed, and the ASDS will be located over 600 km downrange of Cape Canaveral.

2016-02-28, 04:51	#258
kladner "Kieren" Jul 2011 In My Own Galaxy! 27AE₁₆ Posts	I believe the title of this thread should be What knee weed is a mace spission!

2016-02-28, 22:42	#262
kladner "Kieren" Jul 2011 In My Own Galaxy! 2·3·1,693 Posts	Scrubbed again.