Author Topic: FAILURE: Astra Rocket 3.1 - Kodiak - September 12, 2020 (03:19 UTC) (Read 62144 times)

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #100 on:** 08/26/2020 06:19 pm »

https://twitter.com/astra/status/1298680156308025345

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🚀 Update: our next launch opportunity is August 30th to September 3rd!

7-930pm Pacific Time each day

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FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #101 on:** 08/28/2020 02:55 pm »

https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/1299359051055333377

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Noticed the NOTAM for this launch attempt is no longer active, and a new one posted for Sept. 10-16 local time. Unless the disappearance of the NOTAM is a glitch, it suggests the launch has been postponed.

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https://twitter.com/astra/status/1299423804029100033

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Weather is not looking very good for early next week, so after discussions with the range and FAA we have decided to switch to a new launch window beginning on Sept 10th.

7-930pm Pacific Time each day

More updates to come!

input~2 · « **Reply #102 on:** 09/10/2020 02:03 pm »

ALASKA – SOUTHCENTRAL – KODIAK/GULF OF ALASKA
CORRECTED NOTICE (The dates and end times have changed): The Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska (PSCA) is planning to conduct a rocket launch from launch pad LP-3B at Narrow Cape, Kodiak, Alaska from 110200-110500 UTC which is 1800-2100 Alaska Daylight Savings Time on September 10th, 2020. If the launch does not occur on September 10th then it will be rescheduled for the following day during the same time window. Rescheduling could continue each day through September 16th, 2020 (September 17th for UTC).

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #103 on:** 09/10/2020 09:51 pm »

https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF/status/1304175217418407941

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #104 on:** 09/10/2020 11:43 pm »

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It’s launch day in Kodiak, Alaska!

Rocket 3.1 is ready to make its first orbital launch attempt during our 7:00pm — 9:30pm PT launch window, pending acceptable upper level winds. Live tweeting begins at T-60 minutes

twitter.com/Astra/status/1304201106935824385

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #105 on:** 09/11/2020 12:03 am »

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Ad astra—together. #BlackLivesMatter

twitter.com/Astra/status/1304207523705049088

sdsds · « **Reply #106 on:** 09/11/2020 12:12 am »

Rough timeline based on prior attempt:
-At T-45 minutes propellant loading initiated
-At T-20 minutes propellant loading mainly complete
-At T-15 minutes propellant topping
-At T-10 minutes go/no-go poll

Davidthefat · « **Reply #107 on:** 09/11/2020 12:53 am »

Press kit for this launch:

https://astra.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Rocket-3.1-Launch-Press-Kit.pdf

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #108 on:** 09/11/2020 01:09 am »

https://twitter.com/Astra/status/1304225078003998720

"T-55 minutes, rocket is vertical and we are loading propellant"

QuantumG · « **Reply #109 on:** 09/11/2020 01:36 am »

https://twitter.com/Astra/status/1304231860092809216

ringsider · « **Reply #110 on:** 09/11/2020 07:54 pm »

Quote from: QuantumG on 09/11/2020 01:36 am

https://twitter.com/Astra/status/1304231860092809216

Is there anyone making a betting market on launch outcomes?

TrevorMonty · « **Reply #111 on:** 09/11/2020 09:23 pm »

Quote from: ringsider on 09/11/2020 07:54 pm

Quote from: QuantumG on 09/11/2020 01:36 am
https://twitter.com/Astra/status/1304231860092809216
Is there anyone making a betting market on launch outcomes?

Astra's investors.

ChrisGebhardt · « **Reply #112 on:** 09/12/2020 12:18 am »

https://twitter.com/Astra/status/1304573396106141696

https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF/status/1304574324662300672

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #113 on:** 09/12/2020 01:36 am »

T-24 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #114 on:** 09/12/2020 02:00 am »

The launch window is now open, but we've not had any announcement that fuelling has started. There might be a delay due to the 30% go weather.

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #115 on:** 09/12/2020 02:03 am »

Quote from: Steven Pietrobon on 09/12/2020 02:00 am

The launch window is now open, but we've not had any announcement that fuelling has started. There might be a delay due to the 30% go weather.

Launch window is 0200 to 0430 UTC.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #116 on:** 09/12/2020 02:08 am »

Propellant loading has started. Could be 45 to 55 minutes from launch.

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Rocket is vertical and propellant is loading!

twitter.com/Astra/status/1304602638697209857

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #117 on:** 09/12/2020 02:54 am »

Subject to delays due to weather, etc., launch should be happening in the next 10 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #118 on:** 09/12/2020 03:06 am »

T-15 minutes! Estimate launch at 03:20 UTC.

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Winds are looking better and we've entered terminal count! T-15 minutes

twitter.com/Astra/status/1304617017182281729

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #119 on:** 09/12/2020 03:10 am »

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T-10 minutes. We are GO for launch!

twitter.com/Astra/status/1304618247237431296