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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #21 on: 09/18/2013 04:58 am »
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On track for #AEHF3 launch at 3:04 am EDT at the beginning of a 2-hour launch window. The count just entered the first of two planned holds. There is a 40% chance of favorable weather for launch.
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #22 on: 09/18/2013 04:59 am »
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The #AEHF3 count has resumed, and cryogenic fueling operations are beginning. #AtlasV
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #23 on: 09/18/2013 05:27 am »
The video feed is up and running on "another" website  :D
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #24 on: 09/18/2013 05:44 am »
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #25 on: 09/18/2013 05:50 am »
anyone interested and in the correct locations can attempt to see the upper stage venting using Ted Molczan's prediction here

http://www.satobs.org/seesat/Sep-2013/0173.html
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #26 on: 09/18/2013 05:59 am »
Weather wing and range reporting that range is NO-GO due to weather, for clouds. Hoping for better weather in the coming hours, but doubtful.

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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #27 on: 09/18/2013 06:17 am »
Range Weather is now RED due to Cumulus Clouds.
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #28 on: 09/18/2013 06:19 am »
45th Space Wing

There are 60 minutes before liftoff. Fueling of the Atlas rocket with cryogenic liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen is progressing smoothly as the countdown continues on schedule for a liftoff at 3:04 a.m. EDT (0704 GMT). Weather remains NO GO due to cumulus clouds, but the launch window runs until 5:04 a.m. EDT (0904 GMT). #AEHF3
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #29 on: 09/18/2013 06:25 am »
a "you know you're a space geek when" quote from the 45th Sp WG via Facebook

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At this time I would like to thank those devoted space fans up this early to watch the launch! We admire your dedication.
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #30 on: 09/18/2013 06:30 am »
Yeah, it is a bit bloody early!

Morning! ;)
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #31 on: 09/18/2013 06:42 am »
looks like raindrops on the camera lens.
« Last Edit: 09/18/2013 06:48 am by Chris Bergin »
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #32 on: 09/18/2013 06:45 am »
Here we go....

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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #33 on: 09/18/2013 06:46 am »
ULA broadcast starting with Steve Agid on the mike
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #34 on: 09/18/2013 06:46 am »
New T-0 coming due to unacceptable weather.
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #35 on: 09/18/2013 06:47 am »
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #36 on: 09/18/2013 06:47 am »
Weather "expected" to clear.
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #37 on: 09/18/2013 06:49 am »
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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #38 on: 09/18/2013 06:50 am »
ULA ‏@ulalaunch

The team is working a revised T-0 time; the range is currently red for cumulus clouds but expected to clear during the 2-hour window. #AEHF3
Jacques :-)

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Re: LIVE: Atlas V - AEHF-3 - September 18, 2013
« Reply #39 on: 09/18/2013 06:52 am »
Into the 10 minute BIH.
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