I've read every post on this thread, as they were posted. Unfortunately that has been over a five month interval so I don't remember if this question has been answered.Is there a launch window, time of day, for this launch or will it just launch when the countdown reaches zero. What time of day do we expect the launch to occur? (Enquiring minds want to know.)
NET September 5 - CASSIOPE, POPACS (x3), CUSat 1&2, DANDE, SNAPS - Falcon 9 v1.1 - Vandenberg SLC-4E - 16:00-18:00
Quote from: Lars_J on 08/21/2013 04:00 amSurely you have a super duper telephoto lens and can share pictures? I'm sure walking around Vandenberg with a super duper telephoto is frowned upon.
Surely you have a super duper telephoto lens and can share pictures?
Quote from: douglas100 on 08/21/2013 11:09 amIf the erector really is back in the hangar then they must be ready to load the F9 on to it. Of course, the erector could simply be down, on the pad.
If the erector really is back in the hangar then they must be ready to load the F9 on to it.
Quote from: AS-503 on 08/21/2013 03:45 pmQuote from: douglas100 on 08/21/2013 11:09 amQuote from: hartspace on 08/21/2013 03:14 amYesterday afternoon, the erector was upright at SLC-4E. From north VAFB, it was a little hard to tell, but it looked like the erector only, no rocket. This afternoon, the erector was down, and, I assume, back in the hanger.That's interesting. I don't think the erector and an F9 can fit into the hangar together. If the erector really is back in the hangar then they must be ready to load the F9 on to it. Isn't the hangar specifically for F9 mating to the erector? Your second sentence seems to contradict your first sentence. The vehicle has to suspended and the erector moved under it for both to be in the hangar.
Quote from: douglas100 on 08/21/2013 11:09 amQuote from: hartspace on 08/21/2013 03:14 amYesterday afternoon, the erector was upright at SLC-4E. From north VAFB, it was a little hard to tell, but it looked like the erector only, no rocket. This afternoon, the erector was down, and, I assume, back in the hanger.That's interesting. I don't think the erector and an F9 can fit into the hangar together. If the erector really is back in the hangar then they must be ready to load the F9 on to it. Isn't the hangar specifically for F9 mating to the erector? Your second sentence seems to contradict your first sentence.
Quote from: hartspace on 08/21/2013 03:14 amYesterday afternoon, the erector was upright at SLC-4E. From north VAFB, it was a little hard to tell, but it looked like the erector only, no rocket. This afternoon, the erector was down, and, I assume, back in the hanger.That's interesting. I don't think the erector and an F9 can fit into the hangar together. If the erector really is back in the hangar then they must be ready to load the F9 on to it.
Yesterday afternoon, the erector was upright at SLC-4E. From north VAFB, it was a little hard to tell, but it looked like the erector only, no rocket. This afternoon, the erector was down, and, I assume, back in the hanger.
Either way, id love to see pics of that
As there is only 2 cranes in the VFAB hanger they will have to use some type of lifting rig. So yes the FH will have to be assembled first then suspended and lowered.
Quote from: JBF on 08/22/2013 05:16 pmAs there is only 2 cranes in the VFAB hanger they will have to use some type of lifting rig. So yes the FH will have to be assembled first then suspended and lowered. Is it possible that they could assemble falcon heavy on the erector itself? For instance a fully assembled falcon 9 on the erector just outside of the hanger while it is there a booster core is brought into the hanger and lifted up by the hanger cranes. Then the erector is rolled back into the hanger. At this point the booster is lowered down and mated to the main core. Rinse and repeat for the other core.
Everyone over at SpaceX, how about some in hangar pics for this flight?
Quote from: Prober on 07/31/2013 05:28 pmQuote 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.After looking for a Launch Schedule on the Vandy ( ) website, I found out that; "Information on upcoming Vandenberg launches is available by calling the Straight Talk Line at 805-606-VAND (8263). Launch day and time is released three to five days in advance and is available on the hotline during that timeframe. Beyond that, only the month and year of the next planned launch will be posted."I called the number & it just says that "Base operations are currently normal." I assume that if the launch date is still on the 5th the message will change on Sep 1, 2 or 3.
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.
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: ChefPat on 07/31/2013 06:17 pmQuote from: Prober on 07/31/2013 05:28 pmQuote 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.After looking for a Launch Schedule on the Vandy ( ) website, I found out that; "Information on upcoming Vandenberg launches is available by calling the Straight Talk Line at 805-606-VAND (8263). Launch day and time is released three to five days in advance and is available on the hotline during that timeframe. Beyond that, only the month and year of the next planned launch will be posted."I called the number & it just says that "Base operations are currently normal." I assume that if the launch date is still on the 5th the message will change on Sep 1, 2 or 3.I tried the Vandy line again today & still nothing but the "Base operations are currently normal" message.
Holy moly, we have an appointment with Space in like, 2 weeks. No countdown clock upstairs, doesn't feel real.