Quote from: sdsds on 07/30/2013 05:42 pmIs there a chance they're waiting for the first vehicle to arrive before rigging the umbilicals on the erector? Obviously everything is supposed to be measured and modeled, but with Murphy and all.... If the vehicle were actually on the erector as the plumbing was fitted then there couldn't be a need for time-consuming rework after a failed fit-check....What about running lines up the erector to the point before they drape over to the vehicle.
Is there a chance they're waiting for the first vehicle to arrive before rigging the umbilicals on the erector? Obviously everything is supposed to be measured and modeled, but with Murphy and all.... If the vehicle were actually on the erector as the plumbing was fitted then there couldn't be a need for time-consuming rework after a failed fit-check....
Seems reasonable. But assuming they have the tanks, piping, pre-attachment riggings, etc. all ready to go, how long could it possibly take to finish this out? A week? I don't see this as an issue with over a month out from possible launch. For all we know, they're doing final installs as I write.
But I have another question. Do we have confirmation that fairing, 1st stage, 2nd stage and payload are all now at VAFB being integrated? Just curious.
Quote from: rcoppola on 07/30/2013 06:33 pmSeems reasonable. But assuming they have the tanks, piping, pre-attachment riggings, etc. all ready to go, how long could it possibly take to finish this out? A week? I don't see this as an issue with over a month out from possible launch. For all we know, they're doing final installs as I write.longer and then there is testing with commodities before connecting to the vehicle.
also to sound like a grouch, don't like how they refer to VAFB as vandy.
Quote from: Jim on 07/30/2013 01:57 pmDoesn't look like the erector has the umbilicals on it.also to sound like a grouch, don't like how they refer to VAFB as vandy.I never liked Fanny May either.
Doesn't look like the erector has the umbilicals on it.also to sound like a grouch, don't like how they refer to VAFB as vandy.
Quote from: JBF on 07/30/2013 02:29 pmQuote from: Jim on 07/30/2013 02:27 pmQuote from: yg1968 on 07/30/2013 02:22 pmQuote from: Jim on 07/30/2013 01:57 pmalso to sound like a grouch, don't like how they refer to VAFB as vandy.They don't refer to it as Vandy. That's only in the names of the JPEG. yes they do in many other placesSounds like something they picked up from the Air Force side. When I was enlisted we had nick names for everything.I was in the USAF and we didn't refer to it as such. But enough on this subject.
Quote from: Jim on 07/30/2013 02:27 pmQuote from: yg1968 on 07/30/2013 02:22 pmQuote from: Jim on 07/30/2013 01:57 pmalso to sound like a grouch, don't like how they refer to VAFB as vandy.They don't refer to it as Vandy. That's only in the names of the JPEG. yes they do in many other placesSounds like something they picked up from the Air Force side. When I was enlisted we had nick names for everything.
Quote from: yg1968 on 07/30/2013 02:22 pmQuote from: Jim on 07/30/2013 01:57 pmalso to sound like a grouch, don't like how they refer to VAFB as vandy.They don't refer to it as Vandy. That's only in the names of the JPEG. yes they do in many other places
Quote from: Jim on 07/30/2013 01:57 pmalso to sound like a grouch, don't like how they refer to VAFB as vandy.They don't refer to it as Vandy. That's only in the names of the JPEG.
A little over a month away from proposed launch date. We should be hearing an update soon on integration of the launch vehicle and the overall pad condition.
Quote from: mr. mark on 07/31/2013 03:48 pmA little over a month away from proposed launch date. We should be hearing an update soon on integration of the launch vehicle and the overall pad condition. If the date isn't announced by the AF then I don't take it seriously.
So no chance for late August launch? Was really hoping to be able to see it with my own eyes..
We should start seeing roll-outs if they're going to launch in a month.
