Author Topic: LIVE: Electron 2nd Test Flight "Still Testing" - 3 Cubesats - January 21, 2018  (Read 185694 times)

Offline nacnud

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Thank you, I tried to work it out and got that time, but it's good to get confirmation!

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5:30pm PST December 8, for those wondering ;) PST is UTC-8 hours.
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and just got confirmation that it will be livestreamed.

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Still planning a live stream via Facebook, YouTube and our website. Webcast will be available approx. 12 mins prior to launch attempt. Best way to catch it is to update your settings so you get notifications when we post here.

https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/938874394155220993
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Here is the link to the Rocketlab livestream and Youtube. Youtube link is currently showing unavailable.

https://www.rocketlabusa.com/live-stream

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Confirmed.
http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/rocket-lab/rocket-lab-prepares-electron-second-test-flight/
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“Still Testing” will ferry at least three small satellites to a highly inclined elliptical orbit.
Given that they are shooting for a highly elliptical orbit, has anyone seen it mentioned anywhere what the apogee and perigee will be???
"Highly inclined elliptical orbit" rather than "highly elliptical orbit".  That means a relatively high inclination.  An elliptical orbit doesn't necessarily mean a large difference in perigee/apogee.  Technically, all earth orbits are, of course, "elliptical".

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Target orbit is 300 x 500 km x 83 deg. : http://spacenews.com/rocket-lab-sets-december-date-for-second-electron-launch/
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Rocket Lab's has cancelled launch of its second Electron rocket on Friday due to high winds.

The company opened the 10-day launching window from its Māhia Peninsula site on Friday, but high altitude winds meant a launch was unlikely before Monday afternoon.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/99667633/wind-delays-rocket-labs-still-testing-launch
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https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/939022486003376128
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Still Testing is on the pad at LC-1 and looking healthy. Ideal launch conditions open up Monday. Currently targeting no earlier than 2.30 pm Monday 11 December NZDT (Sunday, 8.30 pm EST/5.30 pm PST).

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Still Testing is on the pad at LC-1 and looking healthy. Ideal launch conditions open up Monday. Currently targeting no earlier than 2.30 pm Monday 11 December NZDT (Sunday, 8.30 pm EST/5.30 pm PST).
Sounds promising. let's hope the weather holds for them.
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Offline TrevorMonty

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Still Testing is on the pad at LC-1 and looking healthy. Ideal launch conditions open up Monday. Currently targeting no earlier than 2.30 pm Monday 11 December NZDT (Sunday, 8.30 pm EST/5.30 pm PST).
Sounds promising. let's hope the weather holds for them.
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Moved for live coverage!

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"Conditions are looking good for a #StillTesting Electron launch attempt today. Launch could happen any time between 14:30 - 18:30 NZDT. More updates and livestream details to follow throughout the day."

https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/939936760393474049

Edit: Here's the image included with the tweet
« Last Edit: 12/10/2017 06:57 pm by Ilikeboosterrockets »

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New livestream link:



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YouTube now says 1hour and 16 min, delayed an hour?

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Time goes backwards - it's in the southern hemisphere.
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Youtube stream previously was scheduled to go live at 8:00PM (EST), now showing 9:00PM  (EST).
« Last Edit: 12/10/2017 11:54 pm by Ilikeboosterrockets »

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https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/940022496039813120

#StillTesting daily launch window is almost open. Target lift-off time between 14:30 - 18:30 NZDT (1:30 - 5:30 UTC) to be provided shortly.

I guess they are not looking to launch at the top of the window then...
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https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/940022496039813120

#StillTesting daily launch window is almost open. Target lift-off time between 14:30 - 18:30 NZDT (1:30 - 5:30 UTC) to be provided shortly.

I guess they are not looking to launch at the top of the window then...

But they still have PLENTY of time

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