Quote from: Karloss12 on 09/29/2013 05:06 pmThe video said "relight of 1st stage to begin at this time" but no confirmation that it did actually relight.Incorrect, he announced relight and that it was burning.
The video said "relight of 1st stage to begin at this time" but no confirmation that it did actually relight.
Quote from: anton_P6 on 09/29/2013 04:36 pmhttp://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/default.aspx?mmsi=367035570¢erx=-120.3313¢ery=29.25173&zoom=10&type_color=9American Islander changed courseHmmm. There must be something out there worth seeing...
http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/default.aspx?mmsi=367035570¢erx=-120.3313¢ery=29.25173&zoom=10&type_color=9American Islander changed course
Engines relighted as planned.First stage reoriented.GPS lock and downlink telemetry maintained.Sounds like the reentry went as planned.
Quote from: Geezle on 09/29/2013 05:28 pmEngines relighted as planned.First stage reoriented.GPS lock and downlink telemetry maintained.Sounds like the reentry went as planned.Do you have a source for this?
Quote from: sublimemarsupial on 09/29/2013 05:31 pmQuote from: Geezle on 09/29/2013 05:28 pmEngines relighted as planned.First stage reoriented.GPS lock and downlink telemetry maintained.Sounds like the reentry went as planned.Do you have a source for this?I got a text from a friend with her ear against the glass at MC.
"New rocket, new pad, first attempt, first instant at the beginning of the window."
Quote from: Avron on 09/29/2013 05:39 pm"New rocket, new pad, first attempt, first instant at the beginning of the window."2nd time they have hit it on the first go.
William's article, updated:http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2013/09/spacex-debut-falcon-9-v1-1-cassiope-launch/
CanadianSpaceAgency @csa_asc 1h#MDA confirms it has established communication with #CASSIOPE! Another great day for Canada in space!