6:10pm EST
Quote from: Jim on 02/03/2015 04:28 pm6:10pm ESTI did not mean the launch time - I mean the sequence of events from launch to S/C separation. (I know that it should look like a GTO mission, but it would be good to see the exact times)
#Falcon9 is vertical in advance of tonight’s #DSCOVR launch, targeting 6:10pm EST. Watch LIVE: http://www.spacex.com/webcast
Here's the SpaceX Press Kit. Only two pages long!
Rocket reentry will be much tougher this time around due to deep space mission. Almost 2X force and 4X heat. Plenty of hydraulic fluid tho.
This polling will be interesting. We have an issue still being evaluated. Nothing said on the NASA coverage yet.
Elon reporting that it was entirely the range radar issue that caused scrub.
Quote from: mlindner on 02/08/2015 10:24 pmElon reporting that it was entirely the range radar issue that caused scrub. Then why did the MD report no-go before the range hold was called?
On Monday, it seems more likely clouds will spread into Central Florida with light rain possible by mid-day, as a cold front makes its way into northern Florida. These clouds are trending to be of sufficient depth over the Spaceport to create a launch risk associated with the thick cloud layer rule.
24-hour delay overall probability of violating weather constraints: 60%Primary concern(s): Thick Cloud Layers Rule
T-60 minutes.
NOAA Satellites @NOAASatellites · 42m 42 minutes ago#DSCOVR: Launch has been scrubbed for today. There were two issues: a first stage transmitter and an issue with a range radar.
@S101_Live The NASA Countdown Clock has switched from a 24-hour delay to showing a #DSCOVR T-0 target of Tuesday at 23:04:48 UTC http://t.co/rPL0B1qJXt <pic.twitter.com/rPL0B1qJXt>
@NOAASatellites Next NOAA's #DSCOVR launch attempt will now be 2/10/15 at 6:05pm EST; backup on 2/11/15. Weather for 2/9/15 attempt unfavorable.
https://twitter.com/S101_Live/status/564621160445644800Quote@S101_Live The NASA Countdown Clock has switched from a 24-hour delay to showing a #DSCOVR T-0 target of Tuesday at 23:04:48 UTC http://t.co/rPL0B1qJXt <pic.twitter.com/rPL0B1qJXt>https://twitter.com/NOAASatellites/status/564624736244989952Quote@NOAASatellites Next NOAA's #DSCOVR launch attempt will now be 2/10/15 at 6:05pm EST; backup on 2/11/15. Weather for 2/9/15 attempt unfavorable.
Quote from: srepetsk on 02/09/2015 02:06 amhttps://twitter.com/S101_Live/status/564621160445644800Quote@S101_Live The NASA Countdown Clock has switched from a 24-hour delay to showing a #DSCOVR T-0 target of Tuesday at 23:04:48 UTC http://t.co/rPL0B1qJXt <pic.twitter.com/rPL0B1qJXt>https://twitter.com/NOAASatellites/status/564624736244989952Quote@NOAASatellites Next NOAA's #DSCOVR launch attempt will now be 2/10/15 at 6:05pm EST; backup on 2/11/15. Weather for 2/9/15 attempt unfavorable.As expected since all predictions calls for light showers at T-0 tomorrow from a passing cold front. For the 10th and 11th predictions calls for clear skies (though I wonder if winds could be a problem).
DSCOVR Launch StatusFebruary 8, 2015Today’s launch of the DSCOVR mission is scrubbed. The earliest next opportunity is tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 9th at 6:07pm ET.
According to NOAA, next launch attempt will be today (Monday), not Tuesday:http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/DSCOVR/index.htmlQuote from: NOAADSCOVR Launch StatusFebruary 8, 2015Today’s launch of the DSCOVR mission is scrubbed. The earliest next opportunity is tomorrow, Monday, Feb. 9th at 6:07pm ET. On twitter as well: https://twitter.com/NOAASatellites/status/564564024634142721
DSCOVR Launch StatusFebruary 9, 2015The next launch attempt for the DSCOVR mission will now be Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6:05pm ETwith a backup launch opportunity on Wednesday, Feb 11 at 6:03 ET. Weather for an attempt today, Feb.9, is unfavorable.
how long can they keep doing this for?
Apologies. People should not be posting a change to the launch date until it's official. Officially it's still Monday.
Quote from: Jet Black on 02/09/2015 12:42 pmhow long can they keep doing this for?What do you mean? USAF tracking radar goes down. Weather goes bad. They will keep doing this until the stars align. When they do they will launch.
Quote from: clongton on 02/09/2015 01:11 pmQuote from: Jet Black on 02/09/2015 12:42 pmhow long can they keep doing this for?What do you mean? USAF tracking radar goes down. Weather goes bad. They will keep doing this until the stars align. When they do they will launch.We'll get a beating from Chris again for sure as that's not updates, but I think the original question was about the stars alignment I think there was at some point discussion that it's ideal launch twice a year with some margin around it (plenty of days/weeks) and I guess he meant can they keep pushing it back into March/April/etc... Or maybe I misunderstood.Anyway all of this should be in discussion thread :/ So I'll already ask for forgiveness from Chris